30 January 2024 | Euronews
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Earth News Fiscal straightjacket set to block energy transition, leading Green warns The co-president of the Greens in the European Parliament has warned the EU's transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is doomed to fail unless the bloc relaxes rules on government debt and deficit spending, as he presented a new report highlighting the scale of investment needed. -
Ocean Riding the wave to a greener future: Is ocean power the solution? Leaders in the renewable energy sector tell Euronews Correspondent Denis Loctier how Europe can make better use of its surrounding waters to generate a reliable and sustainable source of electricity. -
Earth News Climate groups refuse to be ‘labelled as enemies’ of French farmers’ protests More than 50 environmental groups have issued a joint statement saying they have always been allies to farmers -
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Ocean Interview: Ocean energy farms are making waves in Europe Rémi Gruet, the CEO of Ocean Energy Europe, tells Euronews how the development of better technology and Russia's war in Ukraine have helped innovators convince the masses that ocean power could be the key to energy security in Europe. -
Europe News Could the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act increase mass surveillance systems? The use of facial recognition technology could increase across the European Union despite efforts to regulate it under the bloc-wide Artificial Intelligence Act. -
Culture news Going for a song: Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler to auction 120 of his guitars A quarter of the proceeds from the sale of the legendary British musician's guitar collection will go to the British Red Cross and other charities. -
Spain Spanish lawmakers vote against highly divisive law to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists The law could have paved the way for the return of fugitive ex-Catalan president Carles Puigdemont. -
United Kingdom Police shoot dead a suspect armed with a crossbow in London A suspect armed with a crossbow was fatally shot by an armed police officer as he was breaking into a south London home. -
Health news Alzheimer’s disease was passed between humans in rare, obsolete medical procedure, study finds Researchers found that an obsolete medical procedure may have resulted in the transmission of the amyloid-beta protein which is linked to dementia. -
World News Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili resigns Garibashvili revealed he had accepted an offer as chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party in preparation for the upcoming national elections in the autumn. -
Serbia Serbia considers reintroducing conscription as regional tensions grow Serbia's relations with Kosovo and Bosnia are at a low ebb, raising concerns about a return to violence. -
Europe News EU-Mercosur trade talks still alive, Brussels says in rebuke to France's Macron The European Commission assured on Tuesday that talks on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement continue after a French official claimed President Emmanuel Macron had convinced the bloc's executive to bury the deal. -
Earth News Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment ‘Polluter pays’ principle mandates key industries to take responsibility for spreading micropollutants. -
Climate HMS Erebus: Can archaeologists solve this ‘mysterious puzzle’ before climate change stops them? Severe storms are another twist in the horrifying tale of these British ships wrecked in the Canadian Arctic nearly 180 years ago. -
Business HSBC hit with £57 million fine for not protecting deposits HSBC neglected to adequately protect customer deposits from around 2015 to 2022, leading to the PRA issuing its second largest fine ever. -
Poland AI revolution is about to ring in the next chapter of Poland's history Polish entrepreneurs have quietly driven the AI revolution that has swept the world over the past year. Now our goal is to make Poland one of the 10 wealthiest countries in the world by 2050, Miron Mironiuk writes. -
Europe Decoded How much Western aid does Ukraine need to keep its economy afloat? Ukraine is staring down a massive hole in its state coffers, which only Western assistance can possibly plug. -
Travel News Japanese pig cafes: Where are they, how much do they cost and are they ethical? It's the latest in a series of animal coffee shops that have popped up in Japan, including ones with owls, hedgehogs and even snakes. -
Germany Doctors in Germany go on strike in a dispute over pay and working hours Doctors in university hospitals are demanding wage increases and restrictions on irregular working hours. -
Europe News MEPs probe preparations, Russian links in hunt for new laundering agency site For the first time, the EU is using public hearings to decide where to locate an agency -
Culture news Hip-Hop murder trial: Men accused of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay face court The hip-hop star was killed in 2002 at his recording studio at age 37. Two men in his inner circle now face trial, accused of murdering him over a failed drug deal. -
Art British masterpiece painting stolen by mobsters in 1969 returns to original family The John Opie painting, titled "The Schoolmistress," was recovered in St. George, Utah, and traced back to a house sale involving a convicted mobster. -
Economy IMF: Global growth will be stronger than expected in 2024 at 3.1% The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for global growth, projecting 3.1% in 2024. However, Europe's prospects are not as positive. -
Economy Eurozone narrowly avoids recession but gloomy outlook remains France and Germany remain in the doldrums despite Spain and Italy beating economic expectations. -
Markets Flutter starts trading on NYSE: Will it stick with London too? As Flutter moves over to the US, there's questions over whether the company will now end its London listing. -
Tech News ChatGPT maker OpenAI teams up with children’s safety non-profit to create AI guidelines OpenAI has come under scrutiny over data handling and the fear that AI could harm society. -
Culture news X restores Taylor Swift searches after deep fakes caused a temporarily block Elon Musk's social media platform restores Taylor Swift searches, as explicit deepfake images spread, caused a temporarily stop in certain searches related to the singer. -
Tech News Low 5G uptake in Europe will stagger AI development, Commission official warns Persistent low uptake of 5G deployment in Europe mean other technologies dependent on fast internet such as artificial intelligence will face delays in uptake, according to a European Commission official. -
Food and Drink Famous Parisian restaurant that inspired ‘Ratatouille’ ‘loses’ more than €1.5m worth of wine Carber-nay. More than €1.5 million worth of vintages have mysteriously disappeared from one of France’s most prestigious restaurants, with no signs of a break in. -
Serbia Parents of teenage school shooter who killed 10 face trial in Belgrade Court proceedings began nearly nine months after massacre that shocked Serbia. -
Europe News EU budget cuts threaten the union's global leadership The money the EU invests in global challenges abroad is the tangible manifestation of our European values in action, reflecting the international commitments the union has made, Pascal Lamy, Andris Piebalgs, Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, Neven Mimica and Charles Goerens write. -
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Culture news New UK report states women in music industry face ‘endemic’ misoygyny A report from a committee of UK MPs says the music industry remains a "boys' club" where sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse is "endemic”. -
Russia Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has disappeared from prison, colleagues say The 42-year-old, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence for high treason, is currently missing after being transferred to an unknown location. -
Europe News Breakfast almost over as lawmakers lay table for new honey, jam rules Country of origin labelling for honey, fruit juices, and jams is the main outstanding issue to iron out in what is expected to be a quick deal on new EU marketing standards for foodstuffs commonly eaten at breakfast. -
Healthcare France's National Assembly votes on enshrining women’s rights to abortion in French Constitution France's National Assembly will vote on enshrining women’s rights to abortion in the French Constitution. -
United Kingdom Unionists agree to restore government in Northern Ireland The DUP’s decision faces opposition from some hard-line unionists, who fiercely guard Northern Ireland’s place in the UK. -
World News Putin officially registered for March presidential election The 71-year-old president is officially seeking to hold his grip on power with another six-year term in office. -
Tech News What to expect from Tech&fest 2024 as the best of European tech takes centre stage in Grenoble Over 10,000 professionals and 500 start-ups are ready in Isère to showcase the latest European advancements in AI, cybersecurity, energy, and space. -
World News France's government prepares new measures to calm farmers' protests Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is expected to give farmers new concessions in an attempt to calm down protests which have squeezed the French capital on Monday. -
Gaza Israeli forces storm West Bank hospital as UN meets nations defunding UNRWA over 7 October attacks All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and Middle East conflict. -
Earth News Direct confrontation and larger gatherings: How German climate activism is set to evolve Last Generation says its tactics will remain ‘unignorable’ with more direct confrontation of polluters. -
Culture news No prison time for dying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers The judge stressed he did "not want to minimize the seriousness" of the crime, but the thief is expected to die within the next few months due to health complications. -
Health news Elon Musk says Neuralink has 'successfully' implanted a brain chip into human The first human received an implant from Neuralink yesterday and is "recovering well," Musk said on his social media platform X. -
Healthcare Belgian minister commits to framework for health data - interview For its presidency of the EU Council, Belgium wants to wrap up the EU Health Data Space dossier before the European Parliament ends its term, but concluding negotiations with MEPs on the issue remains tricky, Belgium’s federal health minister told Euronews. -
Culture news France and Germany launch joint fund to identify provenance of African artefacts in museums The €2.1 million fund will finance research over three years investigating whether African artefacts in French and German national museums were justly obtained. -
Culture news 'Dune: Part 2' is going viral for a bizarre movie tie-in product Any publicity is good publicity... Even if it gives you nightmares. What happens when tie-in movie merchandising goes wrong? -
Economy Corruption is a growing problem in Europe, according to Transparency International Transparency International has released its latest report about anti-corruption efforts in Western Europe and the EU. -
Tech News Is quantum computing the next technology on the EU's regulation agenda? The potential security threats from quantum are clear but there seems to be little impetus in Brussels to regulate the technology - for now. -
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Economy What does the EU's Horizon scheme mean for UK research and innovation? Horizon Europe is a scheme that provides a platform for global research collaboration and has the potential to innovate breakthrough designs and solutions to the ongoing global challenges, Osama Rizvi writes. -
Healthcare Germany tries to stop pro-life demonstrators harassing women seeking abortions As the number of pro-life vigils in front of Germany’s family planning centres and clinics grows, the country is trying to prevent these places from becoming the stage of a US-style war for abortion rights.