2023-10-03

USA

Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker in dramatic vote

Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in US history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

03/10/2023

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WATCH: Works from Vincent van Gogh's final months on display in Paris

Vincent Van Gogh's final months were a creative whirlwind, as the artist who was struggling with his mental health, threw himself into painting.

03/10/2023

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WATCH: An ice puppet show breaks the ice in Marseille

The play will show from Tuesday until 13 October.

03/10/2023

Italy

At least 21 people dead after bus crash near Venice

Those who died in the Tuesday night crash included at least five Ukrainians, one German citizen and the man who was driving the bus, according to the Venice prefecture.

03/10/2023

Tech News

Facebook and Instagram could charge users in EU for ad-free services

Meta plans to give European Facebook and Instagram users the option of paying for ad-free versions as a way to comply with new EU data privacy rules.

03/10/2023

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WATCH: Crowds gather in Spain for historic dance on stilts

People gathered in the Spanish town of Anguiano to see the Dance of the Stilts, an event held since the 17th century.

03/10/2023

Italy

Italy remembers one of the Mediterranean's deadliest migrant disasters

As Lampedusa commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the sinking of a migrant boat that claimed 368 lives, participants said little has changed to prevent a similar tragedy.

03/10/2023

Culture news

Easyjet sues Easy Life: What other brands have sued bands?

Easyjet is suing a UK indie band for having the word "easy" in their name. But if this is the case - what other brands haven taken bands to court?

03/10/2023

Health news

AI could make predicting lung cancer risks simpler, researchers say

Artificial intelligence models were able to predict lung cancer risk based on three variables.

03/10/2023

Lifestyle

Absolutely fabulous darling! Highlights from Paris Fashion Week 2023

Gender-defying styles were among the highlights from Paris Fashion Week that also included Saint Laurent's night show beneath the Eiffel Tower and Louis Vuitton's star-studded extravaganza.

03/10/2023

Europe News

Endorsement of Hoekstra and Šefčovič for commissioner jobs delayed

EU commissioner-designates Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič need to do more to convince the European Parliament's environment committee they have what it takes to spearhead the EU’s green transition.

03/10/2023

World

Charles Michel admits to 'real difficulties' between EU and Azerbaijan

Euronews sits down with the President of the European Council Charles Michel to discuss the challenges facing the EU, future enlargement, support for Ukraine and the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.

03/10/2023

Spain

Spain: King Felipe VI asks Pedro Sánchez to form a new government

The proposal of the task comes just a week after right-wing opposition Alberto Núñez Feijóo failed in his bid to do so.

03/10/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 3rd – Evening

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

03/10/2023

Europe News

These are the four technologies the EU fears might be weaponised

The European Commission has unveiled a preliminary list of four technology areas that have the highest risk of being misused to prop up autocratic regimes and violate human rights.

03/10/2023

Europe News

The Commission wants a €66bn EU budget top-up. MEPs want €10bn more

The European Parliament called on Tuesday on the European Union to urgently top up its long-term budget by €10 billion more than the proposal currently on the table to respond to unforeseen crises.

03/10/2023

Economy

Housing crisis: Portugal will end special tax regime for new residents

To tackle the shortage of affordable housing, the government has decided to end a 10-year tax relief scheme for new residents

03/10/2023

Economy

World's first carbon border tariff is launched in Europe

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will generate billions of euros in taxes for Brussels' general budget. But not just yet.

03/10/2023

Ocean

Cleaning Europe's rivers: Meet the teams turning the plastic tide

In partnership with the European Commission

80% of ocean plastic pollution comes from rivers and canals carrying urban litter into the seas. We speak to the teams and volunteers leading the fight against Europe's plastic problem.

03/10/2023

Ocean

How is Europe faring in the fight against plastic pollution?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean talks with Virginijus Sinkevičius, the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries about single-use plastics, changing individual behaviours, and the importance of businesses being on board.

03/10/2023

Tech News

Meet South Korea's new artificial intelligence-based virtual avatars

Meet Zaein, one of South Korea's most active virtual humans, created with artificial intelligence (AI).

03/10/2023

Health news

US health officials propose using an antibiotic to prevent STDs

The guideline was released on Monday and officials will move to finalise it after a 45-day public comment period.

03/10/2023

Travel News

Fly safe: Should you wear a mask to protect from new COVID variant?

The BA.2.86 or 'Pirola' COVID variant has been detected in 15 countries. Here's how to travel safely.

03/10/2023

Business Planet

Sustainable fashion through recycling

In partnership with The European Commission

From cast-off clothes to fishing nets Europeans produce a staggering 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste per year. Most is burned, dumped in landfills or exported. But fibre-to-fibre recycling is another option that a new European Commission scheme will push companies to take.

03/10/2023

Design

Greece's 2004 Olympic Stadium shut down over roof safety risk

The stadium designed to host the 2004 Athens Olympics has been temporarily closed over concerns that its roof is unsafe.

03/10/2023

Europe News

MEPs vote in favour of stronger press freedom rules

Concerns have been growing in the EU over a backsliding of standards protecting journalists.

03/10/2023

Economy

€3 trillion: Is France’s debt out of control?

France’s debt went from €1 trillion in 2003 to €3 trillion this year. What happened?

03/10/2023

Economy

House prices have started falling in Europe but it may not last long

House prices have fallen by 1.7% in the euro area compared to the previous year and by 1.1% in the European Union in the second quarter of 2023, according to Eurostat.

03/10/2023

China

Euroviews. Latest clash in South China Sea should be a red flag for the world

It is vital that China’s increasingly hostile and unpredictable diplomatic and military policy is taken seriously. We only must look at the war in Ukraine to see where complacency gets us, Saman Rizwan writes.

03/10/2023

Spain

Spanish nightclub where 13 people died in fire had no licence

According to local authorities, the nightclub had been under a closure order. The families say the tragedy could have been avoided.

03/10/2023