2023-08-30

Work

Amazon CEO losing patience with employees refusing to return to office

Amazon's CEO says "it’s probably not going to work out" for employees who defy the company's policy to return to the office three days a week.

30/08/2023

No Comment

Watch: water lantern festival for the dead

Taiwan's residents release water lanterns for Hungry Ghost Month.

30/08/2023

Art

The best upcoming art exhibitions in Europe this autumn

Hoping to immerse yourself in the world of European art and culture this autumn but not quite sure what's on and what's worth seeing? We've got you covered.

30/08/2023

Travel News

What do airlines owe you for flight delays and cancellations?

Here's how to make sure you get your money back from airlines if your flight is cancelled - even if the problems were not their fault.

30/08/2023

Nature

These Swiss volunteers stay up all night to stop wolves being killed

Volunteers stay up through the night to protect livestock.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 30th – Evening

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

30/08/2023

Tunisia

Euroviews. How to fix Tunisia’s economic misery with a fair and bold IMF program

Economic reforms are inherently political, but they should be designed to address the concerns and aspirations of the population impacted by them, Timothy Kaldas and Ayoub Menzli write.

30/08/2023

Japan

Would you eat Fukushima fish? Japan's PM has and says its 'safe'

Japan's Prime Minister ate fish caught off Fukushima's coast on Wednesday to alleviate fears after the controversial release of water from the disabled Ōkuma nuclear power station

30/08/2023

Europe News

EU working on plans to sanction Niger coup leaders - Borrell

The EU is working on plans to sanction the military leaders who seized power in Niger in July, the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday.

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Culture news

Venice 2023 review: 'L'ordine del tempo' ('The Order of Time')

It’s the end of the world as we know it – and I’m rooting for the asteroid.

30/08/2023

Climate

This popular European wine could be wiped out by climate change

Some of Europe’s favourite wines could be wiped out by climate change, experts have warned.

30/08/2023

USA

Hurricane Idalia's landfall brings 'life-threatening' storm surges

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis provided on Wednesday morning the most recent update regarding Hurricane Idalia, which had initially intensified to a Category 4 hurricane but has subsequently been downgraded to a Category 3 storm.

30/08/2023

Russia

Wagner says Prigozhin plane crash might have been 'deliberate'

Kremlin says 'deliberate wrongdoing' among possible causes of plane crash that killed Prigozhin

30/08/2023

Health news

Microplastics could reach every organ including the brain, study finds

New research of the impact of microplastics on mice suggests that these small particles could induce behavioural changes.

30/08/2023

Europe News

EU purchases of Russian LNG up 40% compared to pre-war levels: study

The European Union vowed to drastically cut imports of gas from Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine but data shows the bloc's purchases of Russian-made liquefied natural gas (LNG) have soared.

30/08/2023

Space

Super Blue Moon: Where are the best places to see it in Europe?

Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday night's spectacular lunar phenomenon which is the closest full moon of the year - and won't be seen again until 2037!

30/08/2023

Culture news

Chess grandmasters settle cheating allegations over anal beads

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann settled a defamation lawsuit after accusations he cheated in a match using anal beads.

30/08/2023

Climate

Italy swung from severe drought to intense flooding. Here's why

Society already has difficulty responding to one kind of natural disaster like drought, researchers say. Now we suddenly have floods too.

30/08/2023

Culture news

Cast of 'Breaking Bad' reunite on picket line for actors strike

Yet another week brings even more celebrity-packed picket lines, as the cast and writers of 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' join the protest.

30/08/2023

Culture news

Princess Diana's symbolic black sheep sweater is up for sale

When she wore it, it sparked speculation that the black sheep might symbolise how the young royal felt about herself.

30/08/2023

Earth News

Are we turning a blind eye to Europe’s exports of banned pesticides?

From 'false' job loss arguments to mysterious transit routes: Here’s what you need to know about Europe’s trade in banned pesticides.

30/08/2023

Culture news

Striking Hollywood stars missing from the 80th Venice Film Festival

The walkouts in Tinseltown are in protest over the pay and conditions for writers and actors in the Hollywood studio system.

30/08/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 30th – Midday

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

30/08/2023

France

French newsrooms condemn Justice Minister 'inappropriate' comments

"I noticed that none of the female journalists who interviewed me were topless. Wasn't it hot enough?", said French Minister of Justice Eric Dupont-Moretti following a press conference covering a woman convicted of sexual exhibition.

30/08/2023

Germany

More Germans would travel by train but it's too expensive: residents

While some people prefer this mode of transport, experts have said that reducing tax breaks for airlines and subsidies was needed to make it more affordable.

30/08/2023

Russia

Russia has 'right to war' with NATO - Medvedev

“Whether you like it, or not, history is on our side. We will bury you,” he said quoting former USSR leader Nikita Khrushchev.

30/08/2023

Tech News

Need to know CPR in a hurry? Don't bother asking AI voice assistants

A study looked at how popular AI voice assistants responded to questions a user might have regarding cardiac arrest. You'd be better calling medics.

30/08/2023

Culture news

Don't know what TV to watch this autumn? Euronews Culture has got you

As autumn approaches and for those ready to embrace hygge vibes for the season with a top-notch TV show, we're here to give you a comprehensive list of what not to miss from every genre.

30/08/2023

Culture news

Shakira to be honoured with Video Vanguard Award at 2023 MTV VMAs

The VMAs will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on 12 September.

30/08/2023

United Kingdom

London’s plan to charge drivers of polluting cars sparks protests

London’s traffic cameras are under attack. Police say hundreds of license plate-reading cameras have been damaged, disconnected or stolen by opponents of an anti-pollution charge on older vehicles that came into force across the metropolis on Tuesday.

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