2024-04-20

World News

Erdoğan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief in Istanbul

The Turkish president warned that Israel should not be allowed to ‘gain ground’ in Gaza, as operations in both Gaza and the West Bank are underway by the IDF.

20/04/2024

World News

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13 mostly children

The airstrike comes as the United States moves to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to its close ally, Israel.

20/04/2024

Italy

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders

Outsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition that opened Saturday.

20/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 20th – Evening

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

20/04/2024

World News

Ukraine launches a barrage of drones against Russia

Russia claims to have shot down 50 Ukrainian drones after Ukraine appeared to target its energy infrastructure overnight.

20/04/2024

USA

US House approves 89 billion euros aid package

US House of Representatives approves 89 billion euros aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan overcoming months of internal discord. The vote was passed 311-112 votes. All amendments to the bill providing aid to Ukraine that would have reduced the assistance were rejected before the vote.

20/04/2024

Mobility

Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to accelerator pedal fault

Tesla has recalled nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after a fault was discovered with the accelerator pedal.

20/04/2024

USA

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump trial court

The man who set himself on fire outside Trump's trial court in New York has died, highlighting the intense emotions surrounding the case.

20/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 20th – Midday

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

20/04/2024

Culture news

What Back to Black's divided critics reveal about movie reviews

Reviews of the Amy Winehouse biopic have shown the new moralistic divide among movie critics.

20/04/2024

Israel

Base of Iraqi military base struck, but by whom?

One member of the anti-American Shiite militia group was killed in the attack and eight injured. It blames the US but Washington denies carrying it out.

20/04/2024

Earth News

How green are parties' manifestos vying in the European election?

Some political forces present concrete pledges while others offer general commitments to preserve the environment, keep up with the energy transition and tackle chemical and plastic pollution.

20/04/2024

Netherlands

Netherlands officially stops drilling at Groningen's giant gas field

A symbolic ceremony was held on Friday to mark the end of drilling which has increased the seismic risk in the region since it started in the 1960s.

20/04/2024

Culture news

The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Taylor's Tortured poets department, teary masterpieces and 2024's most controversial film - here are our recommendations for this week.

20/04/2024

Turkey

Activists organise 'Freedom Flotilla' laden with food aid for Gaza

The so-called 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' is expected to depart Turkey in the coming days in an attempt to reach the shores of Gaza and deliver aid.

20/04/2024

World News

NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pressed member countries to give air defence systems to Ukraine, saying it's an investment in our own security."

20/04/2024

Nature

‘Environmental healing’: Syrians plant trees near oil-polluted rivers

More than a decade of conflict has cost Syria at least 25 per cent of its forest coverage, while drought rages on.

20/04/2024

Art

Artist Mónica de Miranda examines Portugal's colonial history

Euronews Culture's Artist in Residence Mónica de Miranda is exploring our year-long theme 'Being Human' examining who we are in today's society. In this exclusive work, she talks about some of her most iconic images that form part of her presentation for Portugal at this year's Venice Biennale.

20/04/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The EU single market is not sexy enough for voters

In this edition, panellists reflect on the woes of the EU single market in the context of a shrinking European economy. They also zoom in on Europe's drinking culture and give their views on taxing the rich.

20/04/2024

Destinations

Saudi Arabia: Why you should visit Jeddah in 2024

The Jeddah Historic District programme will see the restoration of some 600 historic properties for residential, tourism and business purposes.

20/04/2024