17 January 2024 | Euronews
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United Kingdom Rishi Sunak secures Commons approval of controversial Rwanda Bill Relief for British prime minister as he faced down a rebellion within his own party to secure approval for his controversial Rwanda plan for asylum seekers. -
World News EU pledges 1.2 billion euro aid package to Italy's flood-devastated region EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised to allocate extra funds to help the reconstruction of the devastated Emilia-Romagna region. -
Tech News Samsung’s groundbreaking AI phone has arrived. This is what you need to know about the Galaxy S24 A new era of AI smartphones has arrived. This is all you need to know about the S24 series unveiled at the Samsung Unpacked 2024 event. -
Belgium Record amount of cocaine seized in Belgium in 2023 as EU faces rise in drug-related violence The amount of cocaine seized in Europe continues to rise every year, driven by the growing demand among Europeans. -
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World News Severe winter weather causes chaos across northern Europe Offiicials in several countries advised people to stay at home on Wednesday as severe weather caused chaos on the roads and disrupted public transport. -
Earth News Leak suggests reliance on carbon storage to meet CO2 emissions targets The leak of an 'industrial carbon management plan' suggests the European Commission has concluded political and financial support for carbon capture and storage technology is essential if the EU is to meet its goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050. -
World News EU adopts new law banning greenwashing and misleading product information The European Parliament approved a directive aimed at protecting consumers from misleading marketing. -
Europe News Brussels will 'have to act' if Polish standoff breaches EU law, says Věra Jourová The European Commission is "very closely" following the political crisis in Poland and will "have to act" if the situation worsens and leads to violations of EU law, Věra Jourová warned on Wednesday. -
Space Europe's access to space 'guaranteed' after 'painful' lessons of Ariane 6 delay, says ESA head Speaking in Davos, the head of the European Space Agency (ESA) was optimistic that Europe had emerged from an ongoing crisis after years of rocket delays. -
Earth News Cat beaten to death in France is awarded damages in historic legal case Lanna, a cat of around one year old, was found dead in a rubbish bin in the French city of Lille in July 2023. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Spain Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sánchez Vicario found guilty of multi-million euros fraud Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, once the world's number-one tennis player, has been found guilty of fraud alongside her former husband, Josep Santacana, whom she blamed for the crime. -
Hungary Eagle eye: Hundreds of surveyors take part in wintering 'eagle census' Experts from Hungary and neighbouring countries took part in creating the 'Map of Eagles' and also gave the Saker Falcon the title of Bird of the Year. -
Culture news English National Opera musicians to strike for first time in 40 years The Musicians’ Union and Equity said plans to axe 19 orchestra posts and make other staff members work part-time would threaten musicians’ livelihoods. -
Earth News Higher taxes and more expensive parking: How is France cracking down on SUVs? Paris will ask residents to vote in a referendum on increasing the cost of parking for SUV later this year. -
United Kingdom Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital after planned surgery Kensington palace says she will remain at the London Clinic for up to two weeks following her planned abdominal surgery. -
Europe News Europe scrambles to finalise new fiscal rules after lawmaker vote Twitchy bond markets and upcoming elections mean the clock is ticking for controversial new EU deficit laws. -
Health news Tobacco use declining globally, despite industry efforts, WHO says While global consumption of tobacco is declining, trends indicate that the goal of a 30 per cent reduction will not be met by 2025 as initially planned. -
Europe News Norway's controversial approval of deep-sea mining divides European Parliament Norway's controversial decision to approve commercial deep-sea mining in its waters has highlighted a left-right rift in the European Parliament. -
Russia Vladimir Putin gathers over two million re-election signatures Under Russian law, independent candidates are required to have at least 300,000 registered supporters. -
Tech News Tech leaders in Davos share insights into metaverse and AI plans Tech leaders at the 2024 Davos summit share what's next for digital worlds and what stamping out election misinformation could entail. -
Estonia Estonia arrests Russian professor accused of spying for Moscow The academic was allegedly on Moscow’s payroll for years, collecting intelligence aimed at undermining Tallinn's national security. -
Norway Is Norway about to halt all overseas adoptions? The Scandinavian nation is considering ending the practice as Denmark's only international agency winds down work. -
Economy Beyond GDP: Why economic growth requires more than just numbers A new report from the WEF claims that a conventional GDP growth picture is incomplete without a deeper understanding of the underlying nature and quality of growth. -
Culture news 'Footloose' star Lynne Marta dies aged 78 The actress starred in some of the most iconic TV series, including Starsky & Hutch, Charlie's Angels and CHiPs, as well as starred alongside Clint Eastwood and Robert Duvall in 1972's 'Joe Kidd'. -
Ukraine Ukraine War: At least 20 people injured in Russian attacks in 24 hours Russian missiles targeted the regions of Kharkiv, Odesa, and Kherson Tuesday night, damaging residential infrastructure and injuring dozens of residents. -
The Exchange Pet Industry soars in growth The Global Pet industry is shifting toward being a hugely competitive market. Pet ownership from 2020 has increased by over 50% in European countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany and France. -
Culture news Dua Lipa on pop stars taking a stand and calling for Gaza ceasefire “I think it’s a thing of what people want from their pop stars. They don’t want you to be political," says Dua Lipa in a new interview. -
Economy Davos Insights: ECB President Lagarde hints at potential rate cuts by the summer At Davos, ECB's Lagarde hinted at possible summer rate cuts, but stressed that the ECB remains data-focused. Current economic uncertainties and market expectations for policy easing remain on the ECB's radar. -
Economy Chinese manufacturing up on strong industrial production, retail lags China's economic report for December was cautiously optimistic due to robust industrial production performance, but retail sales lagged. -
Europe News Norway's latest plan for Arctic deep sea mining will inevitably sink Norway’s decision to open up the Arctic to mining may just be the spark that torches the industry’s entire future, Louisa Casson writes. -
Europe News Should the EU fear a Trump return to the White House? Trump's return to the White House after his decisive victory in the Iowa caucus could spell trouble for the European Union. -
Kosovo Kosovo to receive weapons from the US as part of military development plan Following a decision from parliament, the Kosovo Security Forces are transforming into a formal and professional military. Pristina aims to have the transformation completed by 2028. Euronews Serbia met with the Minister of the KSF to find out more. -
Economy Macron speech: What economic changes should French people expect? Among comments on France's role on the world stage, the French President announced several domestic economic measures he aims to implement as soon as possible. -
Business BP appoints new permanent CEO, Murray Auchincloss Auchincloss will permanently replace predecessor Bernard Looney after acting as interim CEO since September. -
Italy Italy’s strict rules against NGO rescue ships is keeping them from saving migrants at sea After a 20-day detention imposed by Italian authorities, the Ocean Viking - a migrant rescue ship that has saved thousands of people in distress since 2016 - will be able to go back to sea on Friday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Lifestyle Pharrell Williams showcases Wild West-inspired collection at Louis Vuitton's latest show The collection seamlessly blended Wild West aesthetics with modern luxury, showcasing loose proportions, Vegas-style suiting, and a unique collaboration with Dakota and Lakota nation artists. -
Sport The European Super League case has woken up a sleeping giant After the Court of Justice of the European Union's December ruling, the last thing FIFA and UEFA want is to have a fragmentation of mini-regulations imposed by courts all over the EU, Dr Assimakis Komninos writes. -
Tech News ChatGPT maker OpenAI outlines plan to deter election misinformation ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it plans to deter the use of its tools for election misinformation in 2024. Here's how. -
Culture news What is the (shocking) price tag for King Charles III’s official portrait for UK public buildings? The UK Cabinet Office has defended a monarch portrait project which has been labelled "a shameful waste of money" by critics. -
Economy UK inflation unexpectedly pulled up by clothes, alcohol and tobacco Clothing and footwear prices, as well as furniture and household goods prices drove UK inflation up in December 2023. -
Earth News Was the world’s oldest dog a fraud? Guinness World Records pauses title as it conducts investigation Guinness World Records has suspended Bobi's title as it posthumously investigates claims. -
Mobility German start-up launches ‘teledriving’ car-share service A German start-up has launched a remote electric car service in Las Vegas. -
Tech News Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models depending on how a court rules in patent dispute Apple is planning changes to its watches depending on how a court rules in a patent dispute. -
Israel Israel Hamas: Two hostages confirmed dead, US rejects bid to curb war, Yemen strikes The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. -
My Wildest Prediction How robots and 3D printers will build your next house Robots will build everything: our clothes, our food... but they will start by constructing our homes. This is Tesla veteran Russell Varone's wildest prediction. -
Europe News ‘Two extinction rebellions’: Climate and migration fears to shape EU election, study says Two ‘tribes’ of voters, one mostly worried about climate change and the other about immigration, could shape the outcome of June’s European elections, according to a new report. -
Business Shell to sell big piece of Nigeria oil business, but activists want pollution cleaned up The London-based energy giant has faced decades-long local criticism for the environmental impact of its oil exploration in Nigeria. -
Culture news ESNS 2024: Groningen gears up for massive music festival awards The Dutch city of Groningen will today begin hosting Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), a four-day event showcasing the best of European music talent, on stage and off it. -
China China's population dropped for a second straight year China, which once sought to control population growth with its one-child policy, is now facing the opposite problem. -
Culture news Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The extraordinary power of TV drama to create change A four-part TV series, focusing on a UK Post Office scandal, has demonstrated the enormous power of docudrama to raise awareness. Within a week the government changed its policy as the public outcry grew over true-life cases involving hundreds of people who faced erroneous fraud claims. -
USA US Democrats in Europe prepare for a rematch against Donald Trump The former president's march toward the Republican nomination has opponents living abroad preparing to fight for democracy. -
The Cube Fact-check: Did an Israeli company sell a bloodied doll of a Palestinian child? Some social media users are claiming this is the latest shocking campaign to denigrate Palestinians. The Cube took a closer look at the viral video. -
Andorra The gamer versus the granny: Unlikely Andorra battle over housing rights A Spanish streaming star bought an apartment building, but couldn't get rid of the last stubborn tennant, an 80-year-old woman. -
Art Close-up Photographer of the Year: Take a tiny peek at these breathtaking winning images A bird in flight photographed from inside a hollowed-out tree stump wins the £2,500 cash prize and title of Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024. -
France French President Emmanuel Macron lays out vision of 'stronger' France amid far-right challenge The centrist president advocated a variety of policies, including tax cuts for the middle classes and children learning the national anthem. -
Culture news Marina Abramović has launched a moisturiser... Is it a performance piece? The artist who started her career experimenting with knives, fire and unconsciousness has now released a moisturising cream. We suspect something deeper is at play. -
Destinations Bern, Copenhagen, Dublin: Which are the best European cities for expats to move to? Affordable housing shortages have led some popular cities to drop down the annual ranking. -
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World News Serbian opposition supporters return to the streets claiming fraud in last month's election The protesters want the 17 December vote to be annulled and held again in free and fair conditions.