2024-01-12

Business

Google has laid off hundreds of staff. What now for the tech market?

Tech giants have been increasingly laying off their employees, reaching a peak in January of last year. With Google now announcing hundreds of job cuts, what is the tech market outlook for 2024?

12/01/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 12th – Midday

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

12/01/2024

Business

Tesco lifts profit guidance following robust Christmas sales

Tesco has increased its profit guidance following better-than-expected Christmas sales due to exceptionally strong fresh food sale volumes.

12/01/2024

Economy

UK economy sees rise in November, boosted by services sector

UK gross domestic product figures showed a rise in November, boosted by a strong month in services and production

12/01/2024

Space

Japan launches intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for missiles

Japan aims to set up a network of 10 satellites to spot and provide early warning for possible missile launches.

12/01/2024

Israel

Euroviews. The ANC’s Israel deflection strategy is cynical and wrong

Instead of making claims that are nothing short of modern-day blood libels against Jews, the ANC should be working to create a safer and more transparent democracy for the people of South Africa, Charles Asher Small writes.

12/01/2024

United Kingdom

Sunak pledges €2.9bn military aid on surprise visit to Ukraine

The British Prime Minister is expected to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, after announcing additional funding for the country's fight against Russia.

12/01/2024

Greece

Greece set to legalise same-sex marriage with backing by opposition

A plan to legalise same-sex civil marriage and adoption pushed by the centre-right Greek government is set to be approved by Parliament thanks to the backing of the left-wing opposition, despite backlash from the Orthodox Church.

12/01/2024

Green News

Starbucks sued by US consumer group over ethical sourcing claims

The US consumer group says that the company's claim of ethical sourcing for its tea and coffee is false and misleading.

12/01/2024

Nature

Why is this river in Bosnia full of trash?

Activists want an end to Bosnia's seasonal trash problem, which deters tourists and poses health risks.

12/01/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

How the 'hidden gem' of Indian esports was caught cheating

A co-production with Kaspersky

In 2018, the Indian esports team qualified for an Asian gaming competition, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the underdogs of the esports arena. During a crucial match, the admins stopped the game. Forsaken, one of the Indian players, was caught cheating. This is his story.

12/01/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Poor Things' - 2024's first must-see masterpiece

After 'The Favourite', leading Greek Weird Wave exponent Yorgos Lanthimos reteams with screenwriter Tony McNamara and Emma Stone to adapt Alasdair Gray’s 1992 cult novel... Their combined efforts make 'Poor Things' a complete triumph.

12/01/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists unearth 4500-year-old Ancient Egyptian tomb

Remarkable treasures have been discovered in the tomb, including a Second Dynasty child burial, a well-preserved alabaster vessel from the 18th Dynasty, and terracotta statues depicting Isis and Harpocrates.

12/01/2024

Yemen

Britain and America launch massive strikes against Houthis in Yemen

British jets based in Cyprus targeted Houthi missile and drone facilities after weeks of threats to shipping in the Red Sea.

12/01/2024

Tech News

Headphones, city car and tent: Solar-powered tech shines bright at CES

Solar-powered devices and gadgets are making massive strides for a more sustainable future. Here is our pick of those turning heads at CES 2024.

12/01/2024

Tech News

Could AI improve forensics by finding similarities in fingerprints?

The pattern on each of your fingers is unique but a team used a deep-learning system to find similarities between them.

12/01/2024

Europe Decoded

Why is the EU silent on South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The first hearing in a landmark lawsuit against Israel enters its second day on Friday at the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ).

12/01/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 12th – Morning

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

12/01/2024

Economy

What are the biggest challenges facing the German economy in 2024?

As we enter 2024, Europe's largest economy is expected to continue to deal with the fallout of its recent economic crisis. Euronews Business highlights five key challenges for the German economy in 2024.

12/01/2024

Tech News

Here's the 'Worst in Show' tech at CES, according to consumer groups

Not affiliated with the official event organisers, consumer advocacy groups cut through the hype to judge their picks for the worst tech this year.

12/01/2024