2023-07-04

Culture news

Kevin Spacey accuser describes how Oscar winner tried to 'groom' him

An alleged sex assault victim of Kevin Spacey said in front of a London court that the "slippery" Hollywood actor had tried to "groom" him.

04/07/2023

China

UK accused of harbouring Hong Kong 'fugitives' by China

Hong Kong's leader warned pro-democracy activists will be 'pursued for life' on Tuesday.

04/07/2023

Japan

IAEA backs Japan's plan to discharge treated water from Fukushima

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday backed the Japanese government's plan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima plant into the sea

04/07/2023

Europe Decoded

Culture war in Spain as popular far-right Vox party targets minorities

Vox could be part of the national government after the election on 23 July. Some decisions the party has taken at the regional level have already drawn condemnation.

04/07/2023

Ukraine

Moscow targeted by drones, as Medvedev warns of 'Armageddon'

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

04/07/2023

Culture news

‘Barbie’ banned in Vietnam over “Chinese propaganda”

Several weeks prior to its worldwide release, 'Barbie' faces a plot twist no one predicted - the film is causing geopolitical tensions...

04/07/2023

Israel

Seven people have been injured in suspected car-ramming in Tel Aviv

At least seven people have been injured in a suspected car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv. It comes as Israel launches its most intense military operation in the occupied West Bank in years.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Ancient Greek altar discovered in Sicily

Archaeologists believe the altar was used for family worship and dates back over 2,000 years at the height of Sicily's Hellenic period.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Namasté France 2023: Festival to showcase the best of Indian culture

From 6 to 9 July, France will host a festival showcasing the best of Indian culture, featuring performances from Shakti and Amjad Ali Khan.

04/07/2023

Destinations

Albania expects 10 million visitors in 2023 as tourist numbers rise

Albanian tourist officials are expecting up to 10 million tourists this year as visitors choose stunning beaches and low costs.

04/07/2023

Spain

'Social emergency': Why is Spain's suicide rate at a record high?

More Spaniards took their own life in 2022 than in any other year since records began. But why?

04/07/2023

Culture news

Italian culture official sparks outrage over sexist rant

During the outburst of junior culture minister and renowned art critic Vittorio Sgarbi he made crude references to his sex life and genital organs, which he has defended as "free speech".

04/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The Beatles accused of snubbing Imelda Marcos

On this day in 1966, the Fab Four inadvertantly snubbed the wife of the Philippines' president, causing outrage across the Asian nation.

04/07/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 4th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

04/07/2023

Ireland

Why were hundreds of baby's remains found in a septic tank in Ireland?

Ten years after a dark discovery was made in the west of Ireland, Euronews takes a look at the grim legacy of the maternity homes that were still in operation until the end of the 20th century.

04/07/2023

Work

Is the workplace AI revolution under way? Not according to a new study

The popularity of generative AI tools has led to predictions that the world of work is about to be turned on its head - or is it?

04/07/2023