11 April 2024 | Euronews
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Austria Avalanche in Austrian Alps kills three Dutch nationals A group of 17 Dutch climbers, accompanied by four Austrian guides, was heading towards the Martin-Busch-Huette mountain refuge when they were struck by an avalanche. -
Turkey Turkish police seize third largest cocaine haul in country's history Groups monitoring organised crime warn that the country is becoming an entry point for drugs reaching Europe. -
World News Russia launches rocket from Far East space complex The successful launch of the new heavy-lift rocket comes after two failed attempts earlier this week. -
Europe News Activists outside EU Parliament demand higher taxes for super-rich The protest was orchestrated by three major charities and visited by several prominent MEPs. -
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Mobility New app launched in Sweden which lets users tip off wrongly parked cars to earn money A Swedish company has launched a new app which lets its users earn money by reporting wrongly parked cars. -
Football Now WATCH: How football stadiums are designed to serve as multipurpose venues State-of-the-art multi-functional stadiums are designed to impress more than the average football fan. -
Europe News Hungary won't rule out using veto during EU Council presidency Hungary will use its veto power if necessary once it assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. -
Ukraine Massive Russian strike knocks out major power plant in Kyiv region The latest updates from the war in Ukraine. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 11th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Climate change should be a compulsory subject in all Scottish schools, people’s panel says A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities. -
Healthcare EU votes in favour of classifying abortion access as a fundamental right The European Parliament has voted in favour of including access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. -
Earth News Lawmakers ditch life-cycle approach to transport emission tally MEPs, industry and clean transport campaign group at odds over the inclusion of a life-cycle methodology. -
USA OJ Simpson dies at 76 after decades lived in the shadow of ex-wife's murder After being acquitted in the criminal trial of the century, former football star was found liable for murder in a civil suit. -
Ukraine To counter Putin's 'Nazi' spiel, Ukraine must include the Roma in its postwar plans Ukraine and its allies should ensure that the valuable contributions of Roma communities are recognised and acknowledged in post-war Ukraine by being treated better than in pre-war Ukraine, Željko Jovanović writes. -
Healthcare Lawmakers seek EU-level regulation of contraceptives, abortion pills The European Parliament includes contraceptives and abortifacients in its long-awaited position on the new EU pharmaceutical rules, intending for these to be included among items regulated at EU level. -
Culture news Archaeologists uncover extraordinary 1,800-year-old marble head of Apollo in Greece The ancient marble head is believed to have been repurposed during the medieval era, serving as an embellishment on a fountain in Philippi's town square. -
Denmark Danish celebrities report Meta to police over fraudulent ads Presenters Divya Das and Kim Bildsøe Lassen are taking action after their images appeared in fraudulent ads on Facebook. -
World News Protesters clash with police in Argentina over austerity reforms Demonstrators are demanding Javier Milei's government provide more social benefits for impoverished families. -
Health news Donor heart travels 12 hours across Atlantic before use in successful transplant in world first Doctors say this is the first time a preserved donor heart has been successfully transplanted after a 12-hour transatlantic flight. -
Earth News New US limits on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water expected to save thousands of lives Campaigners have celebrated the limit on toxic PFAS, saying ‘We couldn’t ask for a better standard’. -
Markets Gold surge continues as geopolitical tensions intensify in Middle East Gold prices have touched a new record high, as tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, leading to more safe haven asset purchasing. -
Travel News A world first: Greek government compensates tourists affected by wildfires The Greek government has announced the move following wildfires last July which saw 25,000 tourists forced to evacuate the popular island. -
Earth News Soil protection law survives plenary vote, but considerably weakened Legislation designed to bolster the key role of soil in maintaining Europe's biodiversity and climate resilience has been approved by MEPs, but only after the requirements it would place on national governments were significantly lightened. -
Europe News EU countries not enforcing migration pact could face legal action, says Johansson EU countries failing to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, narrowly endorsed by the European Parliament on Wednesday, could face legal action, the bloc's home affairs chief has warned. -
Markets Defence stocks take a dive: Why are traders nervous about their record run? After a multi-month record-breaking bullish run, European defence stocks saw a sharp decline following Goldman Sachs' overvaluation warning. The downturn sparks concerns about an end to the sector's uptrend. -
Healthcare Abortion back on the agenda in Poland as lawmakers debate whether to liberalise strict access Under the current law, Polish women can only access an abortion if their life is at risk or if the pregnancy was the result of a crime. -
World News Orsk residents demand compensation from Russian government over flood damage Authorities say 35 tonnes of food, water, hygiene products and medical supplies have been delivered to disaster-hit areas. -
Tech News Julian Assange extradition: Joe Biden considers request to drop prosecution of WikiLeaks founder The Wikileaks founder and his allies have spent years fighting against his extradition to the US while he remains in custody in the UK. -
Economy Macron's deficit dilemma depends on sound tax policy Fixing the deficit issue doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing game; French citizens and policymakers should recognise that reform is more complicated than punishing the rich or vilifying the poor, Sean Bray writes. -
No Comment WATCH: Muslims in India gather at mosques to celebrate Eid al-Fitr The first day of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the month of Shawwal. -
Business Societe Generale to sell equipment financing business to BPCE for €1.1bn The French lender said the sale was part of a strategy to simplify its business under chief executive Slawomir Krupa. -
Culture news Margot Robbie is producing a Monopoly film: is there anything she won't produce? First Barbie, then the Sims and now Monopoly. Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap seems endlessly busy since the success of Barbie. What else is planning to produce and what should it be making next? -
No Comment WATCH: Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fatr The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across the world. -
Culture news Cannes Film Festival 2024: Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold, Sean Baker and Ali Abbasi set to compete Ali Abbasi's "The Apprentice," a drama depicting Donald Trump, and Andrea Arnold's "Bird," starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, stand out as notable entries in this year's Cannes competition. -
Europe News Greek voters name skyrocketing prices as their top priority ahead of EU elections Polls offer picture of voters' most important issues as parties position themselves for the summer's contest. -
Health news Political party websites freezing out voters with disabilities - report Severe flaws in access to websites and digital channels of the major European political families make it difficult for people with disabilities to cast an informed vote. -
Business Volkswagen electric car sales plunge: Why are Europeans returning to petrol? Sales of Volkswagen electric vehicles in Europe fell by almost a quarter in the first three months of the year as consumers returned to petrol. -
Business McKinsey to cut hundreds of jobs as consultancy demand weakens The consultancy giant is planning for another series of lay-offs following a pandemic hiring boom. -
Nature It’s time to break the cycle of plastic overshoot We are stuck in a cycle of single-use plastic dependency. We can no longer ignore the facts, and we can no longer afford to resist the change, Sarah Perreard writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 11th – 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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Earth News ‘Two years to save the world’: UN climate chief calls for faster action and more finance United Nations executive climate secretary Simon Stiell said he knows his warning may sound melodramatic but action over the next two years is “essential". -
Europe News MEPs vote to rescind von der Leyen’s controversial SME envoy pick Lawmakers called 382-144 to reverse the decision to appoint Markus Pieper in a suspected case of political favouritism. -
Russia Russian forces kill two suspected of plotting terror attacks The Kremlin has spread unsubstantiated theories about a recent attack near Moscow that claimed nearly 150 lives. -
Kazakhstan Flood mediation efforts continue in Kazakhstan and Russia While Kazakhstan blows up artificial dams to control water levels, Russian officials scrambled to help people displaced by the overflowing Ural River. -
Europe News Children in Poland rejoice over new limits on homework The Polish government has introduced strict limits on the amount of homework pupils must do in a bid to modernise the education system. But some parents and teachers aren't convinced by the changes. -
World News China hits back at EU investigation of subsidies in green industries China hits back at EU’s investigation of subsidies in green industries, accusing the EU of protectionism. -
Ukraine Ukrainian parliament passes controversial conscription law as war effort struggles The latest updates on the war in Ukraine. -
Culture news London's first major Taiwanese culture festival explores the island's identity and history Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April. -
Europe News Climate, equality and security: First-time voters share their EU election priorities What does the ideal candidate look like? Euronews interviewed members of the European Youth Parliament who will be voting in the EU elections for the first time in June. -
Culture news Cast of controversial Amy Winehouse biopic hit red carpet for London premiere Actress Marisa Abela and the male lead Jack O’Connell, arrived in black attire for the London premiere of "Back to Black," a new biopic exploring the life and enduring influence of the iconic singer. -
Gaza Moment top Hamas leader finds out sons killed in Israeli airstrike A Palestinian TV station aired footage of a top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh allegedly receiving the news that three of his sons died in an Israeli strike. -
Health news What are the symptoms of whooping cough and why are cases rising across Europe? Whooping cough, or pertussis, is cyclical with a rise in cases every three to five years. -
Economy Clean air economics: Financial institutions urged to act A commission chaired by former New Zealand PM and former WHO Chief Scientist calls on the World Bank and others to act on air pollution. -
Earth News Zara, H&M: The European retail giants tied to land grabbing and deforestation in Brazil The world's biggest cotton certification scheme is giving the green light to clothes made from cotton farmed on mega estates ‘plundering’ the Cerrado. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 11th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Cube No, Iran has not started attacking Tel Aviv A miscaptioned video has been doing the rounds on social media, allegedly showing an Iranian missile strike on Tel Aviv, and was even promoted as legitimate by X's new AI chatbot. The Cube investigates. -
Moments From Therme Bucharest to the world’s largest thermal spa: Europe’s least expensive spa breaks Spas can be prohibitively expensive, but there are an increasing number across Europe that are affordable - and just as relaxing.