2024-02-09

Tech News

US regulators declare AI-generated robocalls illegal

A US agency has said that robocalls that are AI-generated are now illegal.

09/02/2024

Earth News

Euroviews. Not all carbon credits are created equal

A failure of carbon markets now would slow humanity's path to net zero emissions and derail financial innovation in other ecosystem services, María Mendiluce writes.

09/02/2024

Culture news

What is going on with Berlin Film Festival and far-right party AfD?

Directors of the Berlin Film Festival have U-turned and disinvited members of German far-right party AfD, in light of revelations over an alleged “masterplan” concerning mass deportation.

09/02/2024

Israel

Biden blasts Israeli response in Gaza as 'over the top'

The latest updates from Israel's war on Gaza.

09/02/2024

Healthcare

First European disability card coming, slowly

Lawmakers struck a deal on an EU-wide standardised disability card which will allow people with disabilities to enjoy the same benefits and facilities in public and private services throughout Europe – but it will not come into effect within three and a half years.

09/02/2024

World News

Activists denounce 900 femicides under Macron presidency

"Since President Emmanuel Macron took office... more than 1,000 children have been orphaned," said protesters.

09/02/2024

Economy

German inflation eases raising ECB interest rate cut hopes

German inflation eased to 3.1% in January year-over-year from 3.8% in December, confirming preliminary data, according to the country's federal statistics office.

09/02/2024

World News

Biden claims 'memory is fine' after avoiding charges over documents

The US president hit back at claims around memory lapses, such as his inability to recall when his son Beau died.

09/02/2024

World News

Zelenskyy's military command shakeup divides Ukrainians

Euronews' Valerie Gauriat spoke to Ukrainian citizens and soldiers in Donetsk about their president's major shakeup of top military brass.

09/02/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Origin' - Ava DuVernay's missed doc opportunity

Ava DuVernay made history last year at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first African-American woman in Competition. Sadly, her latest film, 'Origin', while an important project that tackles vital issues, would have worked far better as a documentary.

09/02/2024

Culture news

Screen legend Sigourney Weaver to receive International Goya Award

The Goya Award jury highlighted Weaver’s "impressive career full of unforgettable films" and the creation of "independent, complex and strong female characters".

09/02/2024

Lifestyle

Football club Man Utd and The Stone Roses launch new Adidas collection

The unique collection draws inspiration from the ‘Madchester’ era and combines football, fashion, and music.

09/02/2024

Culture news

European dance music royalty Darude whips up a storm with new album

The Finnish DJ, producer and songwriter's latest release, 'Together', has monster summer hits you're going to be playing on road trips this year. Euronews Culture speaks to the European EDM legend...

09/02/2024

Russia

Putin: US 'needs to stop supplying weapons' to Ukraine

The West will never succeed in inflicting a "strategic defeat" on Russia in Ukraine, the Russian president warned.

09/02/2024

Art

European Pavilion 2024: The five finalists hoping to change Europe

The winning project, which will receive a grant of up to €500,000, is set to be announced on 14 February at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam.

09/02/2024

Climate

Could this year’s Super Bowl be the most polluting yet?

As superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift comes under fire for her “excessive” private jet usage, just how damaging will the thousands of planes going to Las Vegas for this weekend’s Super Bowl really be?

09/02/2024

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Latest news bulletin | February 9th – Morning

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

09/02/2024

Economy

Boom or bust? Economic impact of ageing populations and fewer births

Life expectancy is rising, birth rates are falling, and pension systems are starting to creak - so what does ageing mean for interest rates and the wider economy?

09/02/2024

Travel News

French tourist banned from Egypt after false charge of trafficking

The tourist was suspected over a statue she had purchased from the shopping arcade of a luxury hotel.

09/02/2024

Economy

Here's why some societies are happier than others regardless of wealth

A new report challenges the view that only people in rich societies can be happy.

09/02/2024

Culture news

Ukrainian comedian Dima Watermelon explains why Putin is not a joke

Ukrainian comedian Dima Watermelon would love nothing more than to be able to stop making jokes about Putin. But as long as the war in Ukraine goes on, he feels he has to address "the elephant in the room".

09/02/2024