23 April 2024 | Euronews
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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. -
Nature Is the Thames safe to swim in? London mayor Sadiq Khan vows to make it so by 2034 A 25-kilometre super sewer is set to help - but campaigners say the scale of the challenge remains ‘absolutely massive’. -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
Climate These European countries could lose more than 30 days of comfortable weather a year by 2100 Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative new way to measure real-life impact of global warming. -
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. -
United Kingdom UK to ramp up defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by decade's end, Sunak says Announcement comes even as Britain's strained public services struggle after years of government spending cuts. -
Tech News Commission's data cookie pledge crumbles 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. -
Tech News TikTok and YouTube Shorts push misogynistic videos to young male watchers, study finds A new study looked at how long it took for TikTok and YouTube Shorts to recommend misogynistic content to the accounts of young men. -
No Comment 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. -
Art These are 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. -
Earth News Biden's Earth Day pledge: Rooftop solar grants could save US households over €300 million a year Biden announced €6.6 billion in grants that can be used for investments such as rooftop solar and community solar gardens -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Police in Bosnia arrest 23 suspected members of drug kingpin's 'inner circle' The world-notorious kingpin was arrested in 2022 and ultimately sentenced to seven years in prison. -
Culture news How did 90s Eurodance Swedish band Rednex become the most played artist in the world? 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. -
Business JD Sports off and running in US market with billion-dollar offer for major US competitor 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. -
Culture news Céline Dion on touring again: 'I just 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. -
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. -
Travel News French air traffic controllers call off strike but passengers still face cancellations Although the strike has been called off, many flights are still cancelled. -
Earth News A climate activist faced jail for a jury sign. The judge says UK case against her was ‘fanciful’ Trudi Warner has described her ‘joy’ after the High Court judge ruled the government had no contempt of court case against her. -
Travel News Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter scheme A new scheme will see French commuters able to get to their offices in Luxembourg without charge - and it offers environmental benefits too. -
No Comment 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. -
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. -
France Paris Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in action decried as 'social cleansing' The swoop is the latest move in a widely criticised strategy to prepare the French capital for the upcoming Olympic Games. -
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. -
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. -
Art Emotional reunions to frozen spider webs: 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. -
Business Lavazza coffee maker looks to take a bigger gulp of 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. -
Economy MEPs green light new EU fiscal rules amid fears of return to austerity The landslide vote heralds a return to fiscal responsibility after the pandemic era – but some worry new norms could kill vital green investment -
Europe News Will Spain's Vox benefit from the rise of the extreme right in Europe? 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. -
Markets The banking lobby's influence on policymakers risks undermining digital euro's potential Lawmakers as representatives of the people should resist the anticompetitive proposals of the banking sector and embrace a vision of the digital euro that serves the collective interests of Europeans, Dr Martijn van der Linden and Vicky Van Eyck write. -
World News Council of Europe's human rights commissioner condemns UK's Rwanda bill Shortly after Rishi Sunak's bill finally passed through parliament, five people were reported to have died crossing the English Channel in a small boat. -
Economy Eurozone growth accelerates in April, but price pressures may test the ECB European private sector economic activity rebounds strongly in April, led by robust demand in services, although manufacturing continued to contract. However, resuming inflationary pressures cast uncertainty on the speed of ECB rate cuts. -
Markets Private equity giant CVC set to launch €1.6 billion Amsterdam IPO CVC, which holds stakes in the Six Nations rugby and Lipton Teas, prepares to sell over 100 million shares after years of planning. -
Tech News Russian court sentences Meta spokesman to six years in prison in trial in absentia A court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison. -
Europe News EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules designed to stamp out products tainted with forced labour from the EU market. -
Markets FTSE 100 hits new record as Associated British Foods reports strong results London's FTSE 100 hit an all-time high on Tuesday as traders digested latest economic data and positive corporate earnings from Primark owner Associated British Foods. -
Culture news Luxury designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to prison for smuggling crocodile handbags Nancy Gonzalez, a fashion designer who has worked with major Hollywood stars, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty of smuggling crocodile handbags into the US. -
Europe News After Russiagate, MEPs rush to denounce emerging Chinagate Members of the European Parliament have reacted furiously after the institution was hit with fresh allegations of espionage. -
Europe Decoded Africa's youth is a geopolitical force courted by Europe, the US, Russia, and China The European Union should increase its investment in the next generation of African leaders, Stefano Manservisi and Mehari Taddele Maru write. -
Culture news PEN America cancels 2024 literary awards amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war PEN America cancelled next week’s awards ceremony after dozens of authors dropped out in protest of the literary organisation’s response to the war in Gaza. -
Business World Bank scathing over UK's public spending and chances for growth The increase in public spending in the UK is slowing down economic growth and making the country seem to be operating more like France than the US, says the World Bank's chief economist. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Ukraine facing €4.38 billion post-war bill to restore telecom industry crippled by Russian attacks It will take 10 years and billions of euros to repair vital infrastructure telecommunications network in Ukraine, officials say. -
Culture news Pulitzer-winning writer David Mamet calls Hollywood’s diversity efforts 'fascist totalitarianism' During the L.A. Times Festival of Books, David Mamet spoke out against the initiatives in Hollywood to create diversity, equity, and inclusion - referred to as DEI. -
Business The 'pink tax': Why are women and men treated differently when it comes to sales? The "pink tax" is a little-known phenomenon that occurs on certain sale items which can have a surprisingly frustrating effect on consumers. -
Culture news Warrior, protector and dragon slayer: Why George is Europe's most multicultural patron saint Today is Saint George's Day. The patron saint has been depicted in countless works of art, and the date of his martyrdom is celebrated in many European countries. -
USA Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses after arrests The atmosphere on major college campuses has grown ever more tense since Hamas' October 7 massacre and the ensuing Israeli onslaught in Gaza. -
Tech News After its tree-planting search engine, Ecosia has launched a ‘eco-friendly’ web browser Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, launched its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser on Earth Day. -
Europe News Aide to far-right German MEP arrested on suspicion of spying for China Jian Guo has been working for the AfD's top candidate for the European elections since 2019. -
Europe News Hungarian government targets former Fidesz ally in elections campaign Following his divorce with Fidesz' former justice minister, Péter Magyar emerged as a key opposition figure of Viktor Orban's government. -
Food and Drink Why is Milan poised to ban ice cream and pizza after midnight? In an effort to address a barrage of noise complaints, Milan is preparing to ban late-night snacks. This war on ice cream isn’t new, and does not sit well with many... -
Health news EU health agency warns of increase in jab-preventable disease The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control stressed the rise in measles and pertussis cases across the EU and underlined the need to follow vaccination protocols. -
Culture news UNESCO World Book Day: The books that made us For UNESCO World Book Day, the Euronews Culture team shares the books that made them - as well as their reading recommendations. -
Food and Drink From non-alcoholic beer to ‘functional’ drinks, the booze-free revolution is brewing As the low- and no-alcohol sector gains ground, companies are mixing drinks that are meant to be the anti-alcohol. Instead of making you feel worse, creators say they’re good for your health. -
World News Controversial law allowing anti-abortion activists into clinics reaches Italy's Senate The highly contentious legislation, introduced by the governing Brothers of Italy, has been condemned by critics as a blow to women's rights. -
Business Made in Europe: The AI company aiming to solve the teacher shortage crisis 21st Century Digital Teaching (21C) has developed avatar teachers to create new generation mathematics content in a bid to assist schools and boost engagement with pupils. -
Markets Tesla results: Shares fall ahead of results as analysts revise down estimates Tesla's shares have seen a fall of nearly 30% in the first quarter because of growth bottlenecks. As analysts revise down estimates of Q1 earnings, an upside surprise may present a chance to rebound. Conversely, a miss on the expectation may exacerbate the downward pressure. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Search for loved ones after 283 bodies found in Khan Younis mass grave EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says no progress has been made towards a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the humanitarian situation in the enclave remains a “catastrophe”. -
Ukraine Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine right after Senate approval EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of committing to send Patriot systems to Kiev. -
Gaza UNRWA report says Israel has provided no evidence of terror links Review was carried out after Israeli claims that some UNRWA employees had participated in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, prompting donor countries to suspend funding. -
The Cube European elections: Top tips to avoid misinformation Ahead of the European elections, The Cube takes you through some of the ways to spot and protect yourself against dubious claims and harmful discourse online.