31 July 2023 | Euronews
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Health news A robot tentacle that can go deep into the lung could revolutionise cancer diagnosis and treatment The robot tentacle, which measures around 2 mm in diameter, can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs - unlike current technology. -
Smart Regions The mills and fountains on the island of Porto Santo brought back to life for visitors to enjoy In this episode of Smart Regions, discover the European project to restore the island of Porto Santo, which is reviving its cultural heritage by rehabilitating its windmills and public fountains. A reconnection with the past for a unique tourist experience. -
France Riots and 'zero crime' policy: The number of prisoners in France hits record high The overall occupancy rate is currently 122.8% and stands at 146.3% in remand prisons. -
Sweden Iraqi refugees set fire to Quran outside Swedish Parliament in Stockholm Both Momika and Najem have repeatedly stated that they want the Quran banned completely in the Nordic nation, which has broad free speech laws. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 31st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Netherlands Burning cargo ship towed to safe place off Netherlands coast to avoid ecological disaster One crew member was killed and several others wounded in the fire which broke out last week. -
Health news Only one country in Europe doing enough to stop people smoking, according to the WHO “Tobacco use continues to be one of the biggest public health threats,” said a World Health Organization official. -
World News A mere SLAPP on the wrist: Is Europe's commitment to uphold media freedom a false promise? EU member states claim a balance must be struck between the need to protect SLAPP targets and the need to ensure access to justice. We agree. SLAPP targets are no less deserving of access to justice than those who persecute them, Emma Bergmans and Corinne Vella write. -
Scenes Meet the environmentalist teaching natural building techniques in India In partnership with Media City, Qatar -
Business Eurozone returns to growth in the second quarter as inflation falls Activity grew by 0.3% between April and June, while prices rose by 5.3% in July. -
Earth News Deutschlandticket: Germany’s €49 ticket pushes passenger numbers up 25% on local train services Cheap public transport seems like a no-brainer to help tackle emissions. Germany’s example backs it up with strong numbers. -
Italy Italy: Are arsonists to blame for the devastating wildfires in Sicily? Twitter users have been sharing a video of a man purposefully setting fire to a forest, claiming it's arson - not climate change - that's to blame for the current wildfires in Sicily. -
Culture news He's so much more than 'Just Ken': Ryan Gosling makes history with 'Barbie' soundtrack It's not just Barbie's world now - it's Ken's too. Ryan Gosling's standout song from the movie of the summer storms into the UK's top 40 alongside another 5 hits, breaking records in the plastic fantastic world. -
Culture news Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered near Italian capital with near intact cargo A 2,000 year old ancient Roman cargo ship was found off the coast of Civitavecchia with many of its contents still intact. -
Culture news Traversée de Paris: Vintage car lovers unite for a journey through the French capital The streets of Paris were flooded with an eclectic collection of classic cars, motorbikes, and even vintage buses, for the 16th edition of the 'Traversée de Paris'. -
Health news Scientists find just 4 minutes of intense physical activity a day could help reduce cancer risks Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day can reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 per cent, according to new research. -
Business Britain to grant hundreds of oil and gas licences in the North Sea Flying in the face of environmental concerns, British is giving the green light to drill hundreds of new oil and gas wells in the North Sea, with PM Rishi Sunak claiming it will help to make the UK more self-sufficient in energy. -
Culture news Cardi B throws microphone at audience member who threw a drink on her during concert During her recent stint in Las Vegas, Cardi B threw her microphone at an audience member who had tossed a drink at her, as well as at a DJ the previous night. -
Culture news National Orgasm Day: What don't you know about the Big 'O'? Happy National Orgasm Day, one and all. -
Earth News Solar, €49 train tickets and home energy efficiency: Why Portugal is our Green Country of the Month Portugal has doubled its 2030 goals for solar and green hydrogen capacity. It’s also helping people to live and travel more sustainably. -
Culture news Is all forgiven for Kanye 'Ye' West? Twitter reinstates rapper's account The rapper was thrown off the platform - now known as X - after he made antisemitic and other offensive remarks. Adidas and other high profile companies cut ties with West, but now he's back on the social media site, promising not to speak out of turn again. -
Sport Women's World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive after heavy defeat Mixed fortunes for Europe as Ireland fail to secure a single point in the tournament and Spain make it through to the next stage despite conceding four against Japan. -
Pakistan Death toll in Pakistan suicide bombing rises to 54; police suspect Islamic State No one immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday's bombing, which also wounded nearly 200 people. Police said their initial investigation suggested that the Islamic State group's regional affiliate could be responsible. -
Spain Spain's Socialists plead for recount as they lose crucial seat after overseas vote tally The Socialist Party lost a seat in parliament, after overseas votes were counted: a new obstacle for PM Pedro Sánchez as he struggles to form a government. -
Economy Eurozone inflation drops in July as economic growth accelerates Inflation in the 20-country eurozone dropped to 5.3% in July, while GDP grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2023. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 31st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News In the Philippines, Ursula von der Leyen says Europe will not tolerate aggression in the Pacific European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would not tolerate aggression in the Indo-Pacific region in a speech in Manila. -
No Comment Watch: Protesters in Niger denounce France, wave the Russian flag Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France. -
No Comment Watch: "Grannies against the far-right" march in Magdeburg In Germany's Magdeburg, demonstrators took to the streets to protest the surge in popularity of extremist far-right political parties. -
No Comment Watch: Putin reviews fleet at Navy Day parade Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a naval parade in St. Petersburg on Sunday as Russia celebrated Navy Day. -
Earth News 'Selfish': UK to grant 100 new licenses for North Sea oil and gas exploration Britain's government says the move will improve energy security, while new carbon capture and storage projects will create tens of thousands of jobs. -
Poland Poland warns Russia is using Wagner troops to destabilise the region A Wagner mercenary military exercise in Belarus has triggered warnings from Poland that Russia is deliberately trying to destabilise the border region -
Portugal World Youth Days kicks off in Lisbon as Pope Francis plans for future The Argentine is expected to use the event to solidify changes he believes are necessary for the 21st century church. -
Denmark Denmark considers banning Quran-burning protests The government says desecrating Islam's holy book can fuel extremism and have negative geopolitical impacts. -
Creators Movie magic: How Foley artists create the sounds behind your favourite films Unsung heroes of the movie industry, Foley artists create much of the sound heard in films and TV shows. A Dutch artist shows us how it’s done. -
United Kingdom Holocaust survivor receives book that belonged to her sibling who died in Auschwitz A 99-year-old woman has been reunited with a schoolbook that belonged to her younger brother who was one of the 565,000 Hungarian Jews who died in the Holocaust. -
Culture news ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ continue to score big at the global box office Barbenheimer is here to stay as box office scores continue to soar... -
Culture news Anti-hero: How did concert tickets to Taylor Swift and Coldplay get so insane? Tickets to pop concerts have gotten out of hand. It all seemed to start with the myriad complexities barring fans from easily buying tickets to Taylor Swift’s current tour, but the problem has now engulfed Beyoncé, Coldplay and almost all stadium pop acts. -
World News Firefighters contain wildfires on Greek islands but risk remains Greece reported a significant improvement in the situation around forest fires. The vast majority of fires were under control on Friday, firefighters said. -
Ukraine Ukraine: War 'coming to Russia', Medvedev nuclear threat, Ukrainian drones strike Moscow and Crimea All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Culture news Meet Laura Ramoso, the social media sketch comedy sensation Social media is home to many sit-down comedy acts who make the world laugh with a clever one-liner or gif, but few have made the transition to the stage. Laura Ramoso is now proving to be quite a star in stand-up circles. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: The end of an era as the last Playboy Club closes On this day in 1988, the last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan, bringing to an end nearly 30 years of the iconic nightspot. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 31st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA ‘Democracy is a tool of Satan’: The murky world of Orthodox influencers A small, slick contingent of young Orthodox stars are harnessing social media to spread extreme messages around the globe.