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Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia opens its first alcohol shop in more than 70 years While restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the store in Riyadh comes as Saudi Prince bin Salman aims to transform the kingdom into a destination for tourism and business. -
Europe News MEPs grill Commissioners over 'background deal' with Viktor Orbán to free billions in frozen funds Members of the European Parliament spent Wednesday afternoon grilling three Commissioners over what they described as a "background deal" with Viktor Orbán to release frozen EU funds. -
World News Argentina's Milei faces nationwide strike against his 'mega-decree' labour reforms Barely a month after taking the presidency in Argentina, conservative leader Milei is confronted with workers staging a 24-hour walkout. -
USA British billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty in insider trading case Prosecutors say Lewis improperly shared confidential information between 2019 and 2021 to his chosen recipients and urged them to profit from the tips. -
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Tech News These tiny drones are set to film inside the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant It is hoped that the drones will be able to gather more data from parts of the reactor that were previously inaccessible following multiple meltdowns. -
Culture news Jon Stewart to return as host and executive producer of 'The Daily Show' The comedian has decided to comeback to present 'The Daily Show' during the US election with many regarding the United States as more divided than ever before. -
Healthcare Health professionals told not to report illegal abortions to police Women who end their own pregnancy shouldn’t be investigated or prosecuted, a global medical body has stated in new abortion guidelines. -
France French farmers’ protest continue one day after death of a woman and her daugher Roadblocks are spreading across France one day after a farmer and her daughter were killed during protests. -
Business Employers, make your employees an office they can’t refuse The most effective RTO policy is to make working at the office feel more like working from home, Samu Hällfors writes. -
Europe News Farmers' protests reach Brussels as discontent with EU's green agenda grows Farmers held demonstrations outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday as protests against environmental legislation and other grievances spread across the continent. -
World News EU launches alliance to tackle drug trafficking through European ports Last year saw a huge increase in drug seizures in several European ports, with gangs exploiting security weaknesses. -
Culture news Brit Awards 2024: Raye makes history with record-breaking seven nominations This year's Brit Awards shortlist also includes Central Cee, J Hus, Dua Lipa, Blur, Calvin Harris, Young Fathers, Dave, and Little Simz among the nominated artists. -
Culture news 'Doomsday Clock’ as close to midnight as ever – what does it all mean? The Doomsday Clock is still at 90 seconds to midnight. But what does it mean, how does an Oscar contender come into it, how doomed are we really, and where have you heard of the clock before? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 24th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Greenpeace calls for Gaza ceasefire with protest at Madrid Museum The Unmute Gaza movement, which supports photojournalists reporting from the war zone, also took part in the action. -
Cyprus Cyprus rescues 60 Syrian migrants lost at sea for 6 days Authorities have announced that several of those on board have been hospitalised. -
Earth News New food labels to identify Belgian producers that ‘go the extra mile’ with animal welfare Around 60 per cent of people say they would be prepared to spend more for products from welfare-friendly farming systems. -
Earth News Do plastic bag bans work? New study finds they save 6 billion bags a year in some US states Plastic bags are not biodegradable, so they can continue to pollute the environment with harmful microplastics for hundreds of years after use. -
Business EasyJet continues to fly high despite a £40 million loss from the Hamas-Israel conflict EasyJet managed to reduce its losses in the last three months of 2023 despite flight suspensions in the Middle East. -
Germany German train drivers begin six-day strike, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill The GDL union are in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay. -
Culture news Pokémon Company to investigate the popular "Pokémon with guns" game The Pokémon promises to "investigate" Palworld, a new online game that critics are calling "Pokémon with guns". -
Earth News Net-zero industry act talks see divisions over cleantech targets Global demand target of 25% divides member states during institutional talks. -
Culture news Berlin scraps 'anti-discrimination' clause after backlash from cultural world The Berlin Senate has scrapped the controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding amid protests after cultural boycott. -
Hungary Hungary's photovoltaic sector wracked with uncertainty Why are contractors installing photovoltaic panels facing liquidity problems? -
United Kingdom UK army chief warns citizens to prepare for massive war with Russia The top general likens the situation in Ukraine to the crises of 1914 and 1937 and insists that only 'citizen armies' will be able to defeat the coming onslaught on the West's way of life. -
Nature Wolves at national park can be shot with paintball guns to be scared off, Dutch court rules Wolves at a popular national park have been approaching human visitors more frequently. -
Economy European industry activity slows ahead of ECB decision Several European countries reported upbeat services and manufacturing data, the last indicators ahead of the ECB's monetary policy meeting on Thursday. -
World What does the future hold for the European Green Deal? What is ahead for the European Green Deal, the EU's roadmap towards a sustainable net-zero economy, as it faces political headwinds in the run-up to the 2024 European elections? -
Health news New medical device rules further delayed to avoid shortages The European Commission wants to buy manufacturers time to comply with revised safety standards for diagnostic devices as a slower-than-expected transition to the new framework poses risks of shortages. -
Culture news Art world accusing German government of choking pro-Palestinian speech Reaction has decried in large part from Berlin implementing a new funding clause that would not allow those critical of Israel to receive financial support from the city. -
Belarus Belarusian authorities arrest scores of people in latest crackdown At least 64 people were detained across Belarus on charges of “involvement in extremist groups” and “financing extremist activities,” accusations that are routinely used to target dissenters. -
Euronews Tech Talks Manfred, from hacker to security expert | Euronews Tech Talks For over 20 years, Manfred exploited flaws in video games, making a huge fortune out of it. How did he do it? And why did he change his career to become a security expert? -
Europe News EU set to tighten scrutiny over foreign investments in key sectors with new economic security plans The EU's executive has ventured further into the realm of national security with new rules to oversee, examine and possibly prohibit foreign investments in strategic sectors, like AI, microchips and biotech. -
Qatar 365 Enjoying the winter season in Qatar, from marine traditions to hot air balloons Winter in Qatar offers the ideal weather conditions to spend more time outdoors, and Qatar 365 selected a few options for locals and visitors to enjoy, from an heritage-focused festival to family friendly activities in a theme park and a hot air balloon festival. -
Design The Mac turns 40: A timeline of Apple's revolutionary computer design To celebrate the Mac's 40 year anniversary, Euronews Culture's delved into our digital archives to put together a photo timeline of Apple's marvellous design and innovation over the years. -
Economy Why is Cyprus seeing Russian bank deposits plunge? The change comes as the government seeks to clean up its country’s financial image. -
Europe News Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution Borrell is openly and candidly saying that the creation of a Palestinian state is both the means and ends of the process — all other pesky issues, such as peace, prosperity and security, for both Israelis and Palestinians, are just a side issue, Ohad Tal writes. -
Business Netflix price hikes on the horizon as sign-ups surge The streaming giant gained over 13 million subscribers in the three months to December, claiming password-sharing crackdown a success. -
Business SAP shares hit all-time high after announcing job restructuring plans One of Europe’s biggest tech companies is restructuring 8,000 jobs in an effort to shift their focus to AI. -
Tech News Commission sets up AI office as sign-off on rulebook nears The European Commission today (24 January) said it will set up an AI Office tasked with implementing the nascent Artificial Intelligence Act at EU level, with operations starting in the coming months. -
Culture news Nude performer at Marina Abramović's 2010 exhibition sues MoMA for failing to prevent 'groping' The performance artist cites seven instances of "groping" in a legal complaint, involving Imponderabilia, a performance piece originally staged by Abramović in 1977. -
Europe News Russia trying to ‘hijack’ frustration with EU accession delay - North Macedonia FM Frustration over the delay in North Macedonia's EU accession is creating an opening for Russia to sow discord in the country through an "arsenal" of hybrid warfare, the country's foreign minister has warned. -
Mobility Tesla’s rumoured affordable electric vehicle may be back in the works as cheaper EV race ramps up Tesla CEO Elon Musk first started talking about a $25,000 (€22,000) electric car in 2020. Company insiders say his plans have been revived. -
Greece 'Punishment beatings' used at EU-backed Greek refugee camps and detention centres, alleges NGO Staff have abused refugees for talking in line, coughing, and not cleaning their rooms, the Border Violence Monitoring Network claims. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 24th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news César Awards: ‘The Animal Kingdom’ leads nominations for the French Oscars Thomas Cailley’s ‘The Animal Kingdom' and Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ lead the way. Here is the lowdown on this year's César nominations. -
Nature Satellite imagery reveals previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins in Antarctica Some emperor penguins are moving their colonies as melting ice threatens breeding grounds. -
Russia Russia calls for UN Security Council meeting over plane crash in border with Ukraine All 74 people aboard were killed, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war headed for a swap. -
Czech Republic Train crash in Czech Republic kills 1 and injures at least 19 A fast train and a truck collided in the east of the country with the driver of the train killed. -
Sweden What will it take for Sweden to join NATO now that Turkey has dropped its opposition? Turkey has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid, but Hungary remains set against Stockholm entering the alliance. -
Health news Blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer’s as accurately as spinal punctures and better than brain scans A new study by a group of researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that blood tests are just as good as more expensive and painful methods of detecting signs of Alzheimer’s. -
Travel News Germany train strikes: How services in major cities will be impacted during the week-long walkout From Berlin to Munich, here's how Germany's rail strike will affect passengers this week. -
Economy Inflation risk as Red Sea attacks send shipping costs sky high Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted crucial trade routes between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, leading to concerns of renewed inflationary pressures. -
Tech News The AI detector tools that can help you check content for plagiarism, fakes and scams AI-generated content has seeped into every aspect of our lives. Here are some tools to recognise what’s machine-generated content and what’s human. -
Art London gets ‘CUTE’: The exhibition about cuteness that you don't want to miss A landmark exhibit opens tomorrow in London, looking at toys, emojis, video games and more, to better explore how cuteness influences culture and society. And yes, cats are a main theme. -
Art Watch: New archaeological museum unveils stunning ancient marble map of Rome The Forma Urbis Museum recently unveiled an exhibition featuring an ancient marble map of Rome dating back to 203-211 AD. -
Poland Poland's president pardons opposition MPs for a second time in bitter political dispute President Andrzej Duda said he made the decision out of concern for the health of the imprisoned politicians - and also because it's what he says Law and Justice party supporters wanted. -
Europe News Right-wing populists could gain control of EU Parliament for first time as voters swing right: study Sweeping gains for far-right and Eurosceptic parties could allow a populist right-wing coalition to take control of the European Parliament this year for the first time, a new study finds. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 24th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Donald Trump romps to victory over Nikki Haley in latest Republican primary race The former president, who is facing dozens of criminal charges in several court cases, said his challenger Nikki Haley had "a very bad night."