13 October 2023 | Euronews
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World News Disasters cost agriculture €3.6 trillion over 30 years A UN agency report says the frequency of natural disasters has quadrupled since the 1970s -
Israel Tension high in East Jerusalem in first Friday prayers since Hamas attack Israeli police prevented Palestinians from entering and performing Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Old City of East Jerusalem. -
Gaza Gaza hospital overwhelmed with 60% of casualties women and children The Red Crescent says four ambulance workers have been killed trying to rescue casualties including one shot dead by an Israeli sniper -
Ukraine No significant breakthrough by Russia around Avdiivka despite ongoing offensive The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has observed simultaneous attacks to the northwest, west, and south of Avdiivka using armoured assault groups, rotary wing aircraft, and concentrated artillery. -
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Italy Amanda Knox to be retried for slander in Italy after court overturns her previous conviction Italy's top court overturned Amanda Knox's slander conviction on Friday, ordering a new trial in Florence. -
Italy Creatures from the Puglia lagoon - environmentalists protect the seahorses of Taranto The University of Bari identified a decline in the population of seahorses and sea cucumbers in Mar Piccolo -
Hungary In fact, this is why Sweden should ultimately join NATO One does not need to be a master strategist to realise that due to the country’s geographic position, Sweden’s accession to NATO would significantly strengthen the alliance in the entire Baltic Sea region, Dr András Rácz writes. -
Europe News State of the Union: Israel-Hamas conflict dominates the EU agenda Europe spent the majority of the week dealing with the fallout from the Israel-Hamas conflict after the militant group launched an attack against its sworn enemy. -
This is what Disney’s The Bear has taught us about all-consuming careers The hit Disney+ TV show The Bear isn’t for the faint-hearted. Set in the chaotic kitchen of a Chicago sandwich shop, it’s a high-octane watch about the intense pressures on chefs in the modern-day kitchen environment. -
Focus Morocco sets ambitious tourism targets as it bounces back from deadly quake Morocco proved its resilience during the devastating earthquake in September. Now, the country is looking to sustainably expand its tourism sector ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. -
Travel News Cruise passengers in Barcelona will no longer be able to stop in the city centre New rules will come into force this month, including cruise ship caps and dock closures. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 13th – 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 Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Exorcist: Believer' - An inexcusably awful legacy sequel What a terrible day for an exorcism... -
Economy G7 backs using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine reconstruction Seven of the world’s strongest economies, including the US, are exploring how to tap the profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, ravaged by war. -
France Marine Le Pen found guilty of defamation after accusing French NGO of smuggling migrants in Mayotte Marine Le Pen was convicted of defamation against a French NGO helping migrants, Cimade, which she had accused of being accomplices to smugglers. She was ordered to pay €500 and sustain court costs. -
Smart Health How is the EU boosting support for innovation in the health sector? In this latest episode of Smart Health, we ask why Europe is lagging behind other countries when it comes to medical innovation, and find out what steps industry leaders are taking to turn the tide. -
Smart Health 'Clearing the pathway': How can the EU make its pharmaceutical sector more innovative? Smart Health asks the Director General at the European Medicines Agency about what steps Europe can take to improve innovation in the pharmaceutical sector. -
World News Lithuanian police respond to hundreds of 'co-ordinated' bomb threats against schools Law enforcement say the Russian-language messages did not exclusively target Jewish institutions. -
Smart Health To test or not to test: Should we include children in clinical trials? Children are suffering because of a lack of approved medication, but testing on minors continues to pose a number of challenges. -
Earth News Swiss drinking water is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’, research shows Groundwater provides 80 per cent of Switzerland's drinking water. -
Ukraine Civilian casualties in Ukraine as Russia targets heat and power infrastructure A team from AFP reached Ukrainian soldiers in Robotyne for a first-hand account of the fighting there -
Earth News Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza: Spanish cities take the lead for climate neutrality Five cities in Spain received the honour, along with cities in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Romania. -
Climate Now Climate Now debate: 2023 is set to be the hottest year on record, so why aren’t we taking action? Watch our expert panellists as they discuss this year’s extraordinary climate data and what action needs to be taken. -
No Comment Watch: Israeli forces release video of attack on Gaza-adjacent outpost Israel has bombarded Gaza around the clock since a weekend attack in which Hamas fighters stormed into the country’s south and massacred hundreds of people. -
Health news 'Long colds': People may experience prolonged chronic symptoms weeks after a respiratory infection A new study has found that people may experience long-term symptoms due to other respiratory infections besides COVID. -
Culture news Shake cinema etiquette off: Why are Taylor Swift fans encouraged to break theatre rules? Look What You Made Them Do... -
Business Why businesses in this European country celebrate their failures in October Finland is now home to more than 3,800 startups, with a combined enterprise value of €48.2 billion last year alone. -
Economy Czech lower house approves plan to rein in swelling deficit The Czech parliament’s lower house has approved dozens of measures proposed by the government designed to keep the ballooning budget deficit under control. -
Nature Beavers are helping to rewild London: Where and how to see Europe’s largest rodents Beavers brought back from local extinction can now be seen in the wilds of west London. -
Europe News Multilateralism 'cannot be based on cherry-picking,' Josep Borrell tells China The multilateral system "cannot be based on cherry-picking" regardless of how it is reformed, Josep Borrell said during his three-day visit to China. -
Culture news Watch: John Lennon's assistant-turned-girlfriend reveals all in new documentary During his complicated marriage with Yoko Ono, John Lennon had a 18-month relationship with their assistant, May Pang, which began when Ono asked Pang to become Lennon's temporary girlfriend due to his restlessness, as revealed in the new documentary 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.' -
Earth News ‘Shrinking with no sign of recovery’: Scientists issue warning on Antarctic ice shelves The European Space Agency has called the findings "alarming." -
Europe News EU countries fail to agree on 10-year extension for glyphosate use EU member states have failed to agree on the European Commission's proposed 10-year renewal for the use of glyphosate, a controversial chemical substance used in herbicides. -
Culture news Berlin’s first female orchestra conductor brushes off comparisons to Lydia Tár Joana Mallwitz took up her role as chief conductor of Berlin's Konzerthaus last month. The internet can't stop comparing her to Cate Blanchett's character in the Oscar-nominated film 'Tár'. -
Slovakia Slovak MEPs to be suspended from EU parliament's Socialist Group over far-right government deal Slovakia's new government brings left-wingers together with a larger far-right party whose leader is turning the country away from supporting Ukraine. -
World News The EU has to honour its legal obligation and protect marine life from destructive fishing We are facing a critical moment to reinforce the EU’s ongoing leadership, legal obligation, and accountability toward safeguarding one of the most vulnerable and biologically diverse areas of the planet, Sian Owen writes. -
Healthcare ‘We feel harassed’: Meet the doctors in France going on strike to protest working conditions General practitioners in France say they have too much administrative work and that patients can’t find a primary care doctor. They are going on strike on October 13. -
Culture news Gal Gadot and Mark Hamill among more than 700 Hollywood figures voicing support for Israel in letter “This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions.” -
Israel Von der Leyen and Metsola in Israel in show of solidarity after Hamas attacks The visit to Israel by the presidents of two of the EU's most important institutions comes six days after Hamas carried out its surprise land, sea and air attack in Israel. -
Business UK: King Charles III’s new nature-inspired coin designs The King oversaw the design of the latest Royal Mint coins, which feature fauna and flora patterns and will reportedly help children learn to count. -
Design How Sony's groundbreaking Access Controller will make gaming easier for people with disabilities Sony has developed an innovative controller in collaboration with disabled gamers to address accessibility challenges in traditional gaming. -
France France mobilises 7,000 troops and goes on high alert after school stabbings and mosque knife arrest Saturday's mobilisation announcement came after President Macron held an emergency security cabinet meeting on Friday evening. -
Travel News Friday 13th superstitions: The truth about skipped seat rows and reduced ticket prices Looking up the next Friday 13th could save you money on travel. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Germany Seven killed after 'smuggler's minibus' crashes in Germany to avoid police checks Local police reported that seven people died and several others were injured after an overloaded vehicle suspected of transporting migrants across the border between Austria and Germany overturned after fleeing police checks. -
Healthcare A third of nurses report witnessing patients die due to staff shortages, new global survey finds A new global survey shows the extent to which staff shortages in the healthcare sector are impacting patients. -
Economy Argentina's central bank hikes key interest rate to 133% - but it might be too late to save the peso Argentina's inflation was 138% in September compared to the previous year. -
Business Uber taken to court in Paris over alleged unfair competition Almost 2,500 taxi drivers in France have accused Uber of unfair competition, claiming that the ride-hailing giant’s business has caused them to lose an average of €9,300 each per year. -
Climate Coffee will take ‘double hit’ from climate change and pollinator loss, scientists warn ‘We’re not paying enough attention’ say scientists studying pollinator loss in the tropics. -
Culture news Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win - here's what not to miss Cinephiles rejoice! The 2023 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon this weekend... And this year’s 15th edition is eye-wateringly good. Here’s the lowdown on the festival and the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss. -
Culture news Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies at 84 Rudolph Isley was one of the founding members of The Isley Brothers and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
Italy Italian anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano fined €1000 for calling PM Giorgia Meloni a 'bastard' Italy's Prime Minister sued the writer over remarks he made about her toxic rhetoric around illegal immigration during a TV interview in 2020. -
Business Microsoft’s game-changing Activision deal gets UK approval The UK's competition authority has finally approved Microsoft's €65 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. It's one of the biggest technology deals ever. -
Experience the thrill: Must-try adventure activities in the Philippines The Philippines may be known for its beaches and luxury resorts, but in a country teeming with wild rivers, towering peaks and some of the most biodiverse marine life on the planet, thrill-seekers need not look away. -
Earth News New World Bank president signals that time is up on billion euro subsidies for fossil fuels Fossil fuel and agricultural subsidies should be redirected to climate action, Ajay Banga suggested at the bank's annual meeting. -
Gaza Israel Hamas war: 1.1m ordered to leave north Gaza as Palestine PM accuses Israel of 'genocide' That's the end of our live coverage for today - thanks for reading. We're back again at 09:00CET on Saturday morning with the latest developments. Read our live blog below to see how events unfolded on Friday: -
Europe News Here's why the Polish parliamentary elections could shape the EU's future Polish people will head to the polls on Sunday in what is shaping up to be a critical election when it comes to the future of the European Union. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Did you know that 'Happy Birthday' is highest-earning single song in history? On this day in 1893, the copyright claim for the 'Happy Birthday' song was filed – which kickstarted a long and messy journey for the highest-earning single song in history... -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Taylor Swift’s US economic love story: Could it happen in Europe? Taylor Swift's tour is not only rocking stadiums but also fuelling a hospitality surge. With the concerts predicted to generate $5 billion in consumer spending in the US alone, what kind of windfall can Europe expect?