2024-04-23

Ukraine

Russian forces gain ground in eastern Ukraine

Fighting is currently raging near Avdiivka in the Donetsk region as Moscow tries to take advantage before Western aid arrives.

23/04/2024

Nature

London’s Thames will be safe for swimming in 10 years, mayor vows

A 25-kilometre super sewer is set to help - but campaigners say the scale of the challenge remains ‘absolutely massive’.

23/04/2024

Europe News

MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets

Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.

23/04/2024

Europe News

Commission carries out first raid under foreign subsidies regulation

The EU Executive has used new powers for the first time against an unnamed security equipment company.

23/04/2024

Tech News

Charity warns 2023 was the worst year for child sexual abuse content

Links sharing explicit content of underage children have been spreading in the last year. Here’s what we know about the worst year in history for child sexual abuse imagery.

23/04/2024

Climate

Where in Europe will lose the most ‘outdoor days’ to climate change?

Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative new way to measure real-life impact of global warming.

23/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Evening

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

23/04/2024

United Kingdom

UK to ramp up defence spending by decade's end - Sunak

Announcement comes even as Britain's strained public services struggle after years of government spending cuts.

23/04/2024

Tech News

Intended highlight of the 2024 Consumer Summit was completely omitted.

A European Commission initiative aimed to let Big Tech companies voluntarily commit to a "cookie pledge", which would allow consumers to make effective choices regarding tracking-based advertising models, has failed to gain traction, a Commission spokesperson told Euronews.

23/04/2024

Tech News

TikTok and YouTube show toxic content in just 23 minutes to teen boys

A new study looked at how long it took for TikTok and YouTube Shorts to recommend misogynistic content to the accounts of young men.

23/04/2024

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WATCH: Russia and Kazakhstan continue to grapple with floods

According to Russian authorities, more than 500 properties remain flooded in 17 settlements in Russia's eastern Tyumen region, while some 3,500 people have been evacuated.

23/04/2024

Art

The unmissable events taking place during London's Digital Art Week

From W1 Curates' immersive digital projections to HOFA Gallery's curated AI artwork showcase, don't miss out on these stunning events during London's Digital Art Week.

23/04/2024

Earth News

Biden announces billions of dollars in grants for rooftop solar

Biden announced €6.6 billion in grants that can be used for investments such as rooftop solar and community solar gardens

23/04/2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian police arrest 23 suspected of being part of drug lord's circle

The world-notorious kingpin was arrested in 2022 and ultimately sentenced to seven years in prison.

23/04/2024

Culture news

How did these 90s one-hit-wonders become most played artist ever?

Yes, you read correctly. Rednex, the 90s Eurodance band, have broken a YouTube record to beat Adele's best efforts. And now, their hit ‘Cotten Eye Joe’ has been heard by 4% of the world's population.

23/04/2024

Business

JD Sports off and running in US market with billion-dollar rival deal

British sports fashion retailer JD Sports has put in a billion-dollar bid to buy American sports brand Hibbett, as the UK's largest sportswear retailer aims to expand its presence within the US.

23/04/2024

Culture news

Céline Dion on touring again: 'I don't know - my body will tell me'

The singer opens up about her life ever since her career was put on hold due to a rare autoimmune condition, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), in 2022.

23/04/2024

Earth News

Low emissions traffic schemes linked to cleaner air

Air quality markers revealed the day before a European Parliament plenary vote will set new guidance on tackling air pollution.

23/04/2024

Travel News

France airport strike called off but flights still cancelled

Although the strike has been called off, many flights are still cancelled.

23/04/2024

Earth News

UK pensioner who faced jail over climate trial sign has case dismissed

Trudi Warner has described her ‘joy’ after the High Court judge ruled the government had no contempt of court case against her.

23/04/2024

Travel News

French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg

A new scheme will see French commuters able to get to their offices in Luxembourg without charge - and it offers environmental benefits too.

23/04/2024

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Watch: Russia strikes batter Odesa, injuring at least nine civilians

Russian strikes on Ukraine have intensified in recent months with Kyiv struggling to keep resupplying its defences.

23/04/2024

Ukraine

UK announces €580 million in new military aid for Ukraine

The pledge comes just days after the US approved a multi-billion support package for the war-torn country.

23/04/2024

France

Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in Paris

The swoop is the latest move in a widely criticised strategy to prepare the French capital for the upcoming Olympic Games.

23/04/2024

Luxembourg

Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo

Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key international organisations or its own EU aspirations will be frozen.

23/04/2024

Health news

People think old age starts later than they used to, study finds

People's perception of when "old age" starts has changed over time.

23/04/2024

Art

Check out the winning images of Sony World Photography Awards 2024

French photographer Juliette Pavy won Photographer of the Year, for her series on the forced contraception and sterilisation of Greenlandic Inuit women.

23/04/2024

Business

Lavazza coffee maker looks to swallow up IVS vending machine business

Lavazza, one of Italy's most famous coffee makers, offers €185 million for a greater share of vending machine business IVS, with plans to own it outright.

23/04/2024

Economy

MEPs green light new EU fiscal rules

The landslide vote heralds a return to fiscal responsibility after the pandemic era – but some worry new norms could kill vital green investment

23/04/2024

Europe News

Will Vox benefit from the rise of Europe's extreme right?

Spain's far-right party lost more than 600,000 votes in the country's latest general election – but now it has a chance to turn things around this summer.

23/04/2024