2023-07-20

Culture news

Can Netflix's subscriber growth continue amidst Hollywood strikes?

Netflix experienced a surge in subscribers during the spring, following its crackdown on password-sharing. But can the streaming giant maintain its momentum?

20/07/2023

Health news

Berliners can get their party drugs tested at addiction facilities

The German parliament has passed a law enabling federal states to offer drug-checking projects in June.

20/07/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Midday

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

20/07/2023

Europe News

EU victims of child sexual abuse face ‘postcode lottery’ of injustice

Many European countries are failing to deliver justice to survivors of child sexual abuse, according to a report released on Thursday.

20/07/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Australia beats Ireland, as hosts NZ stun Norway

The Girls in Green suffered a lost to co-hosts Australia, while New Zealand women bagged their first-ever World Cup victory, sending the Auckland crowd wild.

20/07/2023

Health news

Which European countries offer birth control pills over-the-counter

After the recent approval of over-the-counter birth control in the US, here are the European countries where birth control pills can be obtained without a prescription.

20/07/2023

Sweden

Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Koran-burning protest

The move comes just hours after protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire.

20/07/2023

Spain

Spain's Pedro Sánchez has odds against him yet again in election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been prematurely counted out more than once in his relatively short but action-packed political career.

20/07/2023

Russia

Wagner training near Polish border, as Russia strikes grain facilities

All the latest development from the war in Ukraine.

20/07/2023

Culture news

Stuck for what to wear to the Barbie movie? We're here to help!

Euronews Culture is counting down the seconds to the release of the long-awaited Barbie movie and, like many fans, we're planning our outfits for our trip to the cinema. If you're stumped on what to wear, we're here to inspire you - from head to toe.

20/07/2023

Culture news

Comedy Pet Photo Awards: Check out these hilarious animal snaps

Who let the dogs out? And the cats, tortoises and ferrets too? Here are our top picks from this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards.

20/07/2023

Culture news

Who actually was J. Robert Oppenheimer?

The second half of the legendary Barbenheimer event is far more unknown than his fantastic and plastic equal Barbie. We take a look at the true person behind 'Oppenheimer'.

20/07/2023

World News

At least 5 dead as strong storm sweeps Balkans region after heat blast

A powerful storm hit the Balkans with strong winds and heavy rain Wednesday, killing at least five people in Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia and injuring dozens, police and local media outlets said.

20/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How Bruce Lee's martial arts bravado changed cinema

20 July 1973: Bruce Lee, legend of martial arts cinema, dies.

20/07/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Morning

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

20/07/2023

New Zealand

A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people ahead of Women's World Cup

A gunman stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at terrified workers and killing two people as New Zealand prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

20/07/2023

France

Paris 2024: French towns say 'non merci' to Olympic torch relay

Citing costs, departments across France have turned down the chance to be in the world's spotlight. So, how much are they being asked to pay and is it worth it?

20/07/2023

United Kingdom

'Karma': UK TV presenter faces probe over alleged bizarre sex plot

Former tabloid journalist-turned-host on right-wing station defends himself and denies criminality.

20/07/2023

Health news

Measles outbreak could spread in Ukraine, exacerbated by war

Pre-war, Ukraine's immunisation rates were already low due to persistent vaccine scepticism. Combined with the disruption caused by the ongoing invasion, a new measles outbreak is possible this year.

20/07/2023