2024-04-24

Ukraine

Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time

Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.

24/04/2024

Europe News

Father of anti-Nazi activist: 'My daughter wants a fair trial'

Ilaria Salis was detained in Hungary on charges of having assaulted neo-Nazi extremists. Now she is running in the European elections.

24/04/2024

Europe News

Spanish PM considers resigning amid wife corruption allegations

Spain's socialist leader has denied claims by a right-wing platform his wife used her position to influence business deals.

24/04/2024

Greece

Far-right Greek MP arrested after fight in parliament

One MP reportedly shouted “shut up, you trash!” to another before the brawl broke out.

24/04/2024

France

Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' discovery

The French state has requested that Perrier stop using one of its wells "as a precaution".

24/04/2024

Earth News

Green MEPs warn about ‘attack’ on environmental policies

Gains for right-wing politicians at the upcoming European elections could mean the end for the EU's Green Deal.

24/04/2024

Earth News

Deprived of water, Mexican villagers are taking on big avocado growers

After enduring years of drought and ‘invading’ fruit farmers in Mexico, these locals are taking matters into their own hands.

24/04/2024

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Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Evening

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

24/04/2024

Earth News

Parliament reinforces support for GMO deregulation

Backers of a new generation of genetically modified crops have urged governments to support the new technology after the EUropean Parliament restated its support.

24/04/2024

Europe News

What do newly approved anti-money laundering rules cover?

EU lawmakers voted in a landslide in favour of new curbs on crypto, football clubs and cash transactions.

24/04/2024

USA

Biden inks delayed €89 billion military aid package

After months of delays and hand-wringing, the US president celebrated a breakthrough, saying "we came together and we got it done."

24/04/2024

Europe News

Turkish kebabs turn to Europe for protected status

Türkiye has filed an application to grant its best-known foodstuff the same EU protection as Neapolitan pizza and Spanish jamon serrano.

24/04/2024

Earth News

MEPs approve law to reduce growing stream of packaging waste

The European Parliament has adopted new binding targets for reuse, collection and recycling of packaging, and outright bans on a range of disposable plastic wrappers, miniature bottles and bags deemed unnecessary, but NGOs have raised another 'greenwashing' alarm.

24/04/2024

Tech News

TikTok suspends rewards in Lite app in the wake of EU probe

The video-sharing platform is subject to two Commission investigations under the DSA.

24/04/2024

Business

Boeing announces million-dollar losses after series of safety scandals

The aircraft manufacturer beats Wall Street expectations but still finds itself in crisis mode after a mid-flight cabin panel blowout in January.

24/04/2024

World News

Amnesty International warns of global disregard for international law

The human rights organisation said the world's most powerful governments have set at tone of disregard for international rules and values.

24/04/2024

Culture news

What Europe can learn from the UK's Northern Music Awards

The first Northern Music Awards were held last night in Manchester as part of a drive to highlight the level of quality music being created outside of the UK’s capital.

24/04/2024

Health news

France warns of surge in imported dengue cases ahead of Olympics

Mosquitoes spread the virus by biting an infected person and spreading it to another person through their bites.

24/04/2024

Earth News

Parliament backs stricter limits for air pollutants, better monitoring

Law under negotiation between the co-legislators since 2022 hopes to deliver cleaner air across EU cities but still needs to be approved by the EU Council.

24/04/2024

Travel News

Two thirds of UK adults unaware of EU’s new Entry/Exit System

A significant chunk of UK adults say they have no idea about how the EU’s new EES will work when it kicks off in October.

24/04/2024

Europe News

Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do more for Ukraine

A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to help Ukraine persist.

24/04/2024

Slovakia

Slovakia government tries to take control of state TV and radio

Brussels fears the move could result in the country's rulers taking full control of the public broadcaster.

24/04/2024

Tech News

UK regulator looks into Microsoft and Amazon’s AI partnerships

The UK competition regulator identified an “interconnected web” of over 90 partnerships and “strategic investments” involving AI companies.

24/04/2024

Destinations

These are Europe’s best hidden gems: How many have you visited?

European Best Destinations has published its annual list of the best hidden gems on the continent.

24/04/2024

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WATCH: Police in Armenia push protesters off road

Residents started a blockade after authorities announced a border deal under which Baku will regain control of four formerly Azeri-populated villages in the area.

24/04/2024

Markets

Brewing up demand: Heineken's foaming beer sales beat forecasts

The Dutch brewer sold more beer in Q1 compared with the same time last year, with sales of premium brands doing particularly well.

24/04/2024

Europe News

Hopes high for new corporate sustainability rules after MEP vote

The new rules forcing companies to check supply chains have been hailed by environmental and social activists – but raised significant concerns over red tape.

24/04/2024

Yemen

Blast near ship off Yemen may mark new attack by Houthis

Attacks have lulled in recent weeks following a US-led airstrike campaign targeting the rebels in Yemen.

24/04/2024

Business

Visa profits jump as struggling customers turn to plastic to pay bills

Credit card usage has increased dramatically in the US in recent months, as customers increasingly struggle to pay for everyday items and charge them instead to cards.

24/04/2024

Europe News

‘Useless’: EU conservatives will not field lead candidate in June vote

The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party has confirmed it will not field a lead candidate in June’s European elections, spurning the process as "useless."

24/04/2024