19 July 2023 | Euronews
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World News South Korea sends a warning to Pyongyang as nuclear-capable US sub visits the country Periodic visits by US nuclear ballistic missile-capable submarines to South Korea were one of several agreements reached by President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in April in response to North Korea’s expanding nuclear threat. -
World News Ethical and sustainable banks need the EU to level the playing field The recent provisionally agreed compromise resulting from the trilogues will hopefully lead to some steps being taken towards improving proportionality for small and non-complex banks, Daniel Sorrosal writes. -
Spain Independence, nostalgia, and the crisis of the welfare state: The reasons for Vox's rise in Spain With polls predicting victory for the right-wing Popular Party, a future national government that includes Santiago Abascal's party is more than likely. Its growth is the result of several factors, and can be traced back to the push for Catalan independence in 2017. -
Greece EU firefighters rush to Greece amid savage heatwave Firefighters are battling round the clock to save homes, forests and industrial sites as intense wildfires rip through the country. -
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Real Economy How will the EU achieve its 'derisking' policy and reduce dependency on China? The EU is heavily dependent on China and other countries for the essential raw materials it uses for the production of telephones, electric vehicles or semiconductors. So how can it achieve its goal of 'derisking' the European economy? -
Earth News Watch monsoon rains raise river levels to touch the walls of the Taj Mahal in 45 year high Due to extreme monsoon rains, the Yamuna river has risen the closest to India’s most popular tourist site since 1978. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Exchange Qatar's travel industry aims for a greener future The aviation sector is tackling one of its biggest challenges yet: becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Euronews met with the Group CEO of Qatar Airways – Akbar Al Baker- to discuss how the country is meeting the demands of the future. -
Russia An empire on its deathbed can still cause pain and suffering Once known for calling others "the sick man of Europe", today's Russia has decidedly found itself in a military, economic, political, demographic, and even conceptual dead end, Aleksandar Đokić writes. -
Health news Extreme heat: How high temperatures affect the human body With temperatures as high as the ones reached in Europe this week, not even our bodies’ built-in cooling system, sweat, can protect us from overheating. Here are some tips on how to keep safe when it’s too hot outside. -
United Kingdom Rishi Sunak apologises for 'horrendous' treatment of LGBT people in the military It was illegal to be gay in the UK military until 2000 and Rishi Sunak has said sorry to those who were sacked or forced out. -
Work French parliamentary inquiry into Uber highlights social consequences of gig economy A recent French parliamentary committee report highlighted workers’ vulnerability at Uber as the EU debates regulations to strengthen digital platform workers’ rights. -
World News Thailand's reformist Pita Limjaroenrat suspended over ownership of shares in a media company Thailand's constitutional court suspends reformist Pita Limjaroenrat in another blow to his hopes of becoming the nation's next leader after a stunning election win. -
Work Human spies won’t be replaced by artificial intelligence, Britain’s MI6 chief says In a rare public speech, MI6 chief Richard Moore said that the future of spying lies in human intelligence and intuition despite the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI). -
Culture news Step onboard the Titanic in Paris for an immersive exhibition A new show offers a boarding pass onto the Titanic. It features items brought up from the wreck by French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet who died in the Titan submersible disaster last month. -
Europe News EU electricity demand set to drop to lowest level in twenty years - International Energy Agency Electricity demand in the European Union is set to fall by 3% in 2023 to its lowest level in twenty years, according to new estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA). -
Business Czech billionaire poised to buy French supermarket chain Casino The move could see €1.2 billion injected into the faltering French retailer. -
No Comment WATCH: 'Cast Away' sailor back on dry land Tim Shaddock was picked up with his dog "Bella" by a tuna vessel after the pair survived for weeks on raw fish and rainwater on their storm-crippled boat. -
Europe News Lula berates the EU for making 'threats' in talks to unblock the Mercosur trade deal Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticised the European Union for making environmental demands during negotiations of a free trade deal. -
Travel News Ferry passengers warned they could face two-and-a-half-hour queues at Dover this weekend Passengers have been advised to arrive three hours ahead of time at Dover as port braces for weekend queues. -
Ecotech India, Germany, Poland: All the ways in which countries are harnessing solar power for railways As India 'solarises' its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too. -
Climate Too hot for the Olympics? Paris 2024 organisers are keeping a close eye on Europe's heatwave France has escaped the worst of the searing heat this summer but organisers are remaining "very vigilant" about temperature forecasts. -
Culture news Paradise for archeologists: Roman-era aristocrat tombs revealed in Gaza Palestinian archaeologists have found another lead sarcophagus, believed to belong to Roman aristocratic leaders. It's the second to be unearthed in a Roman-era necropolis discovered in Gaza City. -
Culture news Police release new details on 2Pac murder investigation, 27 years on The unsolved case of who killed Tupac Shakur has been opened again, nearly 30 years after the rapper’s murder. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria arrests alleged human smugglers in nationwide raids Bulgaria has emerged as a transit point to enter central and western Europe through illicit means. -
Travel News Should you cancel your trip due to the heatwave? Here’s how extreme heat is impacting travellers Some holidaymakers have cut trips short after experiencing headaches, dizziness and swollen fingers. -
South Africa Vladimir Putin to skip BRICS summit in South Africa over ICC war crimes arrest warrant threat The government in Pretoria has been trying to find a solution which means they wouldn't be obliged to arrest Vladimir Putin, if he arrived in the country. -
Health news UN Security Council convenes historic session to discuss AI threat to global peace The UN Security Council held a meeting on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) for global peace and security, calling for urgent safeguards against the "unprecedented" technology. -
Earth News Time for a siesta? German doctors call for midday work breaks as temperatures rise Germans should emulate southern Europeans' siesta as temperatures rise, a public health group has said. -
World News Israeli protesters block highways, train stations as Netanyahu moves ahead with judicial overhaul Tens of thousands of protesters on Tuesday blocked highways and train stations and massed in central Tel Aviv during a day of countrywide demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul plan. -
Work AI is ‘absolutely’ coming after your job if you work in customer service. But it’s not all bad AI is coming for low-level customer service jobs first, experts say. But can it completely replace humans? -
Spain Warning over online misinformation ahead of Spanish election Researchers have criticised what they see as an inconsistent approach taken by social media companies as misleading claims about mail ballots and election fraud spread. -
United Kingdom UK inflation drops but remains above the target, figures show Britain's inflation dropped to 7.9% in June, but the Bank of England's target of bringing it down to 2% remains elusive. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
What is proximity bias, and is it holding young remote workers back in their jobs? Many younger workers are yearning for remote jobs. But research shows coming into the office has big benefits for the newest members of the workforce. -
Culture news BAFTA unveils non-binary longlist for directing category: Progress or mistake? Some new changes for the upcoming 2024 film awards feel like progress but reveal a doomed approach to instigating meaningful change. -
Health news Skin cancer: Which EU countries have the highest melanoma incidence and mortality rates? The EU cancer body places melanoma as the sixth most common cancer for both men and women. Meanwhile, some “influencers” are advising against sunscreen. -
Europe News Scott Morton, an American economist, withdraws from running for a key EU post after controversy Fiona Scott Morton, an American economist, has withdrawn from running for a key EU post after controversy. -
Culture news Paint it pink: What would Europe’s landmarks look like as Barbie dreamhouses? Europe’s landmarks turn pink ahead of film release on 21 July. -
Ukraine Ukrainian teachers adapt for classes on the frontline Not far from the frontline in eastern Ukraine, the school in the industrial town of Kostiantynivka is bombed out but a handful of pupils are still attending class online. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: 'Hellish' Russian attacks, Moscow extends draft age, Kyiv not using all combat power All the latest development from the war in Ukraine. -
Climate Charon heatwave: Why is it so hot in Europe and how long will it last? As Europe faces record temperatures, almost half of the EU is also battling severe drought. -
Travel News Europe heatwave 2023: Is it safe to travel and how long will it last? Record-breaking high temperatures in southern Europe are expected to continue for at least another week. -
Culture news German director of Florence gallery risks job loss amid push for more Italians in top cultural roles Cecilie Hollberg won landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece David’s familiar image against misuse. -
Culture news This time for women! Brazilian murals painted for Women's World Cup It is a tradition in the Vila Isabel neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, that artists paint a street for the Men’s World Cup. Now, for the first time, it is being covered in shades of yellow, blue, and green for the Women’s World Cup. -
North Korea North Korea silent about its apparent detention of the US soldier who bolted across the border North Korea was silent about the highly unusual entry of an American soldier across the Koreas' heavily fortified border although it test-fired short-range missiles Wednesday in its latest weapons display. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: How Winston Churchill invented the V sign 19 July 1941: Winston Churchill puts two fingers up to the Nazis -
Nature 'Britain's most vile and sordid secret': What is fox cubbing? Wildlife campaigners told Euronews cubbing - which involves killing young foxes with packs of dogs - "needs to be exposed". -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Trump's target letter suggests the sprawling US probe into the 2020 election is zeroing in on him A target letter sent to Donald Trump suggests that a sprawling Justice Department investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election is zeroing in on him after more than a year of interviews with top aides to the former president and state officials from across the country. -
Finland 'Conspiracy theory': Finland government minister says foreign media 'spreading false claims' The newly-appointed minister for economic affairs says that certain researchers, experts and journalists are pushing an anti-government agenda onto foreign media outlets. -
USA This boat jumping TikTok challenge went viral. Turns out it was a hoax You’ve probably seen many news outlets warning parents about this dangerous summer trend. How did it turn out to be false? -
Hungary 'I didn't want to be silenced': How Hungary's new law affects teachers The law, approved by the governing Fidesz party 136-58, revokes teachers’ status as public employees, increases allowable weekly working hours and lets educators be transferred to other schools experiencing teacher shortages.