9 August 2023 | Euronews
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Brazil Amazon summit agrees conservation roadmap but lacks concrete commitments Speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s meeting, Brazil's President Lula da Silva said developed nations must make good on their pledges to provide monetary support for forest protection. -
Ukraine Ukraine conducts raid along Dnipro River and makes ground, analysts say Euronews' daily update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict -
Mobility Will NASA's Artemis 3 get to the Moon? Official says the mission could change over SpaceX delays If the SpaceX lunar lander isn’t ready on time, NASA may consider changing Artemis 3 into a different type of mission, according to a senior official. -
World News The planet can only be protected from short-sighted politics by criminalising ecocide We simply cannot live well, or affordably, when the living systems that sustain us break down, Jojo Mehta writes. -
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Norway Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain, flooding and evacuations Authorities initially considered blowing up part of the dam at the Braskereidfoss hydroelectric power plant to prevent communities from being inundated. But the idea was scrapped after water later broke through the structure, police said. -
Qatar 365 Food, music, and pop culture: Qatar's 'Years of Culture' celebrates the beauty of places and people In this episode of Qatar 365, we look at how Qatar is welcoming diverse cultures and subcultures - from exploring the cultural ties between Qatar and Indonesia to taking a glimpse into the world of geekdom. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Sixto Rodriguez: 'Searching for Sugar Man' singer dies aged 81 RIP Sixto Rodriguez, who made an unlikely late-career resurgence through bootlegs, reissues, and an Oscar-winning documentary. -
Greece Dozens of Croatian football fans appear in court after AEK Athens supporter dies in night of mayhem Youths face murder charge as police set up roadblocks and border checks to stop other suspects from leaving the country. -
Italy Four shipwrecks in five days: Why migrants tragedy keep happening in the Med Forty-one migrants died off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to the only four survivors, in the latest shipwrecks reported in the Mediterranean Sea. -
Culture news Sex Pistols artist Jamie Reid dies at 76: How his imagery came to define punk music He was the creative genius behind the artwork of the Sex Pistols' seminal hits in the 1970s, including 'God Save The Queen'. -
Health news Weight-loss drug Wegovy could reduce risk of heart attack or stroke, company claims Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk says the medicine could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But they’re also facing a lawsuit about severe side effects of its main ingredient. -
No Comment Spain sweltering in third heatwave of the summer Meteorologists in Spain say they expect the extreme heat to last until Friday at the earliest, in the country's third heatwave this summer. -
Culture news Italian ministry of culture awaits passage of “eco-vandalism” law In response to the most recent act of vandalism, Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano said the government is one step closer to passing the so-called “eco-vandalism” law. -
No Comment Watch: Storm Hans washes away roads and floods homes in Norway and Sweden Norway and Sweden warn people to stay indoors as Storm Hans batters the Nordic region. -
Culture news Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history The Mega Millions jackpot has a winner. -
World News Coup d'état in Niger: Is Russia involved? By fighting jihadists and curbing illegal migration in recent years, Niger has been a security watchdog not only for the Sahel but also for the European Union -
Italy Shares in Italian banks recover after windfall tax is capped The surprise announcement of a new tax had sent share prices plunging. -
World News Pyrotechnic explosion north of Moscow hospitalises at least 19 people The warehouse is privately rented from a factory that makes medical equipment and optical equipment for Russia's security forces. -
Health news Walking 4,000 steps per day can improve health and lower risk your risk of dying, new study finds The more steps you take, the greater the impact on your overall health, researchers behind a new study have found. -
United Kingdom The EU should join Britain's Holocaust inquiry into Alderney to illuminate history's darkest corners By uniting memory and cooperation, we can build a better world — a world where diversity is celebrated, where prejudice is condemned, and where the lessons of history guide us towards a future of compassion, understanding, and peace, Scott Saunders writes. -
Art Art lovers rejoice! Which are the most artistic cities in Europe? Wondering which European cities are the best when it comes to art? Check out the rankings... -
Culture news Check out the breathtaking winning images from Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2023 Winners are chosen in the categories of Animal Behaviour, Animal Portraits, Conservation Focus, Creative Nature Photography and Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat. -
Earth News ‘We have never seen it so low’: Spain introduces water restrictions as reservoirs run dry A drought emergency has been declared in some parts of Catalonia where people are being urged to reduce their water consumption. -
Europe News Brussels vows 'maximum flexibility' to help Slovenia rebuild after floods The Eastern European country will be able to repurpose EU funds to cover its immediate and long-term needs after deadly floods unleashed considerable damage. -
Health news Spread of Facebook use is not linked to psychological harm, new global study finds In a study conducted across 72 countries, Oxford scientists found no evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being. -
Culture news US rapper Travis Scott concert in Rome leaves dozens injured The US hip-hop sensation’s show at the Italian capital’s ancient Circus Maximus caused a ruckus, with approximately 60 people needing medical treatment. -
United Kingdom Anger and fear as names of police in Northern Ireland are published by accident Police Federation chairman said he had been 'inundated' with messages from officers after the 'monumental' data breach. -
Culture news From ancient pizzas to snake shrines: Take a look around this recently excavated home in Pompeii The world-famous ruins of Pompeii still have many secrets for us to discover. Recently, the remains of a domus has offered extraordinary new evidence of life in the city before the catastrophe. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Japan Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons Nagasaki marked the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city Wednesday with the mayor urging world powers to abolish nuclear weapons, saying nuclear deterrence also increases risks of nuclear war. -
Climate Volcanoes, shipping and dust: What else could be fuelling this summer’s heatwaves? Scientists agree that human-caused climate change is by far the biggest cause - but what else is at play? -
France 'A terrible tragedy': 11 dead after fire in holiday care home for people with disabilities France's Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne visited the scene of the holiday home for people with disabilities in eastern France where 11 people died after a fire broke out early Wednesday. -
Economy Heat to slash European countries' GDP by as much as one point, study shows Recent heat waves could cut global growth by almost 0.6 percentage points in 2023 with several European countries particularly impacted, according to an estimate by Allianz Trade. -
Culture news Sziget Festival 2023: Here are the seven acts you don't want to miss It’s one of Hungary’s biggest cultural events, and this year's festival line-up is looking mighty impressive. Here are the seven acts you don't want to miss. -
Poland Under the shadow of war, Poland sets election date Campaigns begin as anxieties in Poland are rising over the presence of Russian Wagner mercenaries near the border. -
Euronews Tech Talks Will blockchain technologies ever become mainstream? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast In this Euronews Tech Talks Q&A episode, we find ourselves in Avignon during one of the world's most important theatre festivals, asking the audience what they know about... blockchain. -
Culture news Taylor Swift and SZA lead 2023 MTV Video Music Award nominations Taylor Swift leads the pack, followed by SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj. -
Culture news Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Los Angeles court for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. -
Russia Ukraine war: Poland doubles border troops, Russia vows response to Western 'threats', drone attacks All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Moments Indigenous-led tourism: How to choose a travel experience that benefits people and nature From Australia to Costa Rica, Indigenous-led tourism is on the rise. How can you have a 'mind-expanding' and ethical experience? -
Culture news How have Crocs boots become a summer footwear hit? Following a wildly popular release of Astro Boy-style boots, art collective MSCHF is launching a yellow successor, in collaboration with Crocs - but why do these quirky pieces grab our attention to such an extent? -
Culture Series How hip-hop conquered Paris, as seen through the lens of Maï Lucas "Hip-hop allowed us to find each other and create together." Mai Lucas' photographs show how hip-hop became the voice of France's multicultural youth. -
Brazil Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge action from industrialized world Eight Amazon nations called on industrialized countries to do more to help preserve the world's largest rainforest as they met at a major summit in Brazil to chart a common course on how to combat climate change. -
Spain Spain curbs irregular immigration as other European countries see increases While Spain managed to reduce the number of arrivals by 3.3%, Italy and Greece saw a 115% and 65% increase respectively, according to UNHCR figures. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Hollywood star Sharon Tate murdered by the Manson Family On this day in 1969, Sharon Tate and four others were killed by followers of cult leader Charles Manson, horrifying Hollywood and the wider world. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 9th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.