18 April 2024 | Euronews
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World News Ilaria Salis nominated candidate in EU elections in bid for immunity The 39-year-old anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has been held in prison in Hungary since her arrest last year. -
Football Now WATCH: Can Germany get back on track ahead of the Euros? Can the German International football team hold their nerve and turn around their fortunes as hosts of the European Championships? -
Ukraine Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot. The man was accused of being prepared to pass security information to Russian agents. -
No Comment WATCH: Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine. -
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No Comment Georgia Protests Continue into Third Day Over Controversial 'Foreign Influence' Law Tens of thousands protested in Georgia's capital against a contentious "foreign influence" law, prompting altercations in parliament, demands for its revocation, and clashes with law enforcement, while media outlets reported assaults on journalists. -
Moments Spain, Scotland, Istria: These disused rail routes have been turned into scenic walking trails From a planted walkway in the heart of Paris to a cross-border odyssey, here are our top picks for rail trails in Europe. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for sweeping competitiveness deal The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to close the economic gap with its global rivals and reverse a worrying trend of industrial decline. -
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso junta expels 3 French diplomats over alleged subversive activities Several former colonies in West Africa have seen newly installed military regimes challenging and dismantling their remaining connections with France. -
Culture news Taylor Swift reveals lyrics to upcoming album via a Los Angeles art installation To build anticipation around Swift's upcoming album, Spotify hosted an outdoor installation in Los Angeles where fans were able to look for clues hidden in mailboxes and books. -
Italy Italy's Mario Draghi calls for radical change in Europe A petition calling for Italy's Prime Minister to take on the Commission's top job has garnered over 1,000 signatures. -
Business TSMC surpasses profit forecasts as it rides high on surging AI demand The world’s largest chipmaker recorded a rise in first-quarter income and revenue, driven by demand for AI-related chips. -
Climate Climate change is coming for our incomes, study warns. Which countries will lose out the most? In Europe, southern countries like Spain and Italy will bear the brunt of declining incomes, while Arctic-adjacent nations could benefit. -
Travel News A major new food market will put Budapest’s best restaurants under one roof Hungary's capital is set to welcome a curated food market in the city centre. -
World News German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf The two German-Russian nationals are accused of planning attacks on US military sites in an effort to interfere with military assistance for Ukraine. -
Serbia Serbian military drill ramps up as relations with Kosovo deteriorate Tensions in the Balkans have been rising since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with decades-old peacekeeping structures under intense pressure. -
No Comment WATCH: Northern Lights shine over an erupting volcano in Iceland The volcano has erupted four times in recent months. -
No Comment WATCH: Strong earthquake rattles western Japan Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands. -
Climate Experts say cloud seeding isn’t to blame for Dubai’s record rainfall: What caused the floods? Meteorologists and climate scientists said the extreme rainfall is akin to what the world expects with human-caused climate change. -
Culture news Why are artists dropping out of The Great Escape music festival - and how is Barclays bank involved? Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why. -
Travel News Paris public transport will double in price during the Olympics. Here’s how to avoid paying extra If you’re planning to be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, investing in a transport pass could save time and money. -
Israel For Israel, Iran's attack is an opportunity to not miss an opportunity Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel would put an end to historic tensions between Israel and much of the Arab world, paving the way for enhanced economic ties, security collaboration, and broader reconciliation with other Arab nations, Mati Gill writes. -
Health news B virus case: What we know about ‘monkey virus’ after a man in Hong Kong infected A man in Hong Kong has reportedly caught the zoonotic disease. About 50 cases - of which 21 fatal - have been recorded since the disease was discovered in 1932. -
Culture news Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024 The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. WARNING: This article contains images which some readers may find distressing. -
Economy UK house prices reveal another month of growth: Where is best place to buy? The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February, according to new figures. But prices vary significantly across different regions. -
Germany Prominent AfD figure stands trial for using Nazi slogan Björn Höcke, 52, claims the banned phrase he used was simply an English translation of Donald Trump's 'America First' mantra. -
Economy Capital Markets Union: What is it and what could it bring to Europe? EU leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the ongoing challenge of creating a Capital Markets Union. Euronews Business explains the aims behind the plan. -
Culture news Heightened security expected at Eurovision as protests and terror threats mount Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory. -
Art Enter the uncanny valley: New exhibition combines art photography and AI In 2023, Boris Eldagsen revealed that he won a prestigious photography award by submitting an AI-generated image. Now, a London gallery is putting on an exhibition of his work to demonstrate the power of AI in art. -
Health news Nestlé shareholders push for more healthy offerings amid sugar scandal fails Shareholders called to increase the number of healthy foods in a resolution voted today (18 April) in the company's Annual General Meeting amid a scandal on high sugar baby foods. -
Culture news Ash tattoos & ash spliffs: What crazy things have celebs done with human remains over the years? Ashes to ashes, funk to *record scratch* what??? -
Australia French hero gains Australian residency for confronting killer in Sydney mall attack The 31-year-old stood in the way of knife-wielding Joel Cauchi on Saturday during the deadly rampage that left six victims dead and a dozen wounded. -
World News Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year. -
Italy EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war' G7 foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new ways of securing military funding for Ukraine, including the possibility of releasing siezed Russian funds to Kyiv. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sweden Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the legislation, which ultimately passed easily. -
World News Will going digital really simplify applying for a Schengen visa? Digitalisation, although well-intentioned, may well lead to more complexity for the applicant and more of a workload for consular staff, Michel Dejaegher writes. -
United Arab Emirates UAE fights to recover from unprecedented floods Dubai airport has partially reopened to flights after its runways were inundated with rain. -
USA ‘He’s my friend’: Trump welcomes Poland president Duda in US Polish president Andrzej Duda has been welcomed to Trump Tower, the latest in a string of get-togethers between the aspirant US president and populist European leaders. -
Tech News 'Spreading like wildfire': Telegram's founder says it will hit a billion users this year The platform Telegram is expected to hit one billion users this year, its co-founder said in an interview released this Wednesday. -
Business EasyJet cuts winter losses as more passengers take to the skies EasyJet's latest report shows better performance in winter and the launch of new operational bases. -
Tech News Elon Musk says he's planning to charge 'a small fee' for new users to interact on X Musk is considering implementing "a small fee" for new users if they want to post, bookmark or like on the platform, he said in a post on X. -
Economy ECB's Lagarde highlights critical need for private capital to boost innovation in Europe At a Council on Foreign Relations meeting on Wednesday, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stressed the importance of private investments in catalysing Europe's green transition and fostering innovation. -
World News Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia parliament Opponents say the foreign agent bill would obstruct Georgia’s long-sought prospects of joining the European Union. -
Ukraine Germany arrests two men accused of spying for Russia as US nears Ukraine aid deal The latest developments from the war in Ukraine. -
Culture news Quentin Tarantino scraps his final film ‘The Movie Critic’ - what’s next for the director? Quentin Tarantino is no longer planning to make 'The Movie Critic', which he had earlier said would be his final film as a director. Why and what could be on the cards for cinema's enfant terrible? -
Healthcare Letta report highlights need for stronger healthcare sector Strengthening health resilience is one of the pillars of Enrico Letta’s report on the Single Market to be presented to EU leaders during the special European Council in Brussels today (18 April). -
Art Renaissance, surreal, neon: Breasts in all their forms take centre stage in Venice Biennale show The show reflects on a range of themes including motherhood, empowerment, sexuality, body image and illness. -
Europe Decoded If not Ursula, then who? Seven in the wings for Commission top job The Commission chief post will be put up for grabs after the EU elections. Who might be the other options to Ursula von der Leyen? -
Ocean Calls Can AI unlock the secrets of the deep sea and help us make better decisions? In this episode, we will discuss the Digital Twin of the Ocean. We explore the goals of this EU initiative and examine how it can aid in combating plastic pollution, saving endangered species like marine turtles, and protecting our harbours from meteotsunamis. -
Culture news 'Perhaps the future of the world then was to women?' - Parade's End turns 100 Despite its vintage, Ford Madox Ford’s bewildering, beguiling beast of a novel deserves all the readers it can get when it turns 100 this April. -
Croatia Ruling conservatives win Croatia election - but there's a catch The Croatian Democratic Union won parliamentary elections on Wednesday, however they will need support from the far right to stay in power. -
Culture news As France slashes its culture budget, how do other European countries compare? Euronews Culture takes a look at how the prospected budget cuts to France's culture sector line up with the UK and other European nations. -
Europe News How will the next European Parliament work differently? New ‘super’ committees, more inquiry powers over Commissioners, and attempts to avoid apparently deserted meetings are novel features planned for the next Parliament. -
Business How can businesses spend smarter in the new tax year? Forward-thinking businesses can leverage a variety of artificial intelligence tools in the new tax year to save costs, as well as make more provisions for unexpected expenses. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Nature Cockroach infestations are up by a third in Spain: Is climate change to blame? Rising temperatures across Spain are thought to be responsible for growing numbers of insecticide-resistant Germanic cockroaches. -
Destinations From Luxembourg to Swiss wine country: Lesser known UNESCO sites to visit in 2024 To mark World Heritage Day, UNESCO has revealed the best ‘under the radar’ sites to visit in Europe this year. -
Europe News EU leaders mull strengthening Lebanon ties in response to Middle East crisis EU leaders have supported deeper engagement with Lebanon to help safeguard it from the repercussions of the crisis gripping the Middle East, Charles Michel has said.