2024-04-24

Art

Long-lost Klimt portrait goes under the hammer at Vienna auction

The auction house estimates the painting's value at up to €50 million, but Klimt works have sold for higher prices at recent auctions.

24/04/2024

USA

College students across US face arrest over pro-Palestinian protests

Concerns about threats to Jewish students and faculty are being cited as a reason for harder crackdowns on demonstrators.

24/04/2024

My Wildest Prediction

What if health tech ends up with us being our own best doctors?

Audrey Tsang is the CEO of the app Clue. You might be wondering what Clue is, but over 10 million people in more than 190 countries use it religiously to track their periods. Clue is a trailblazer in menstrual health and femtech.

24/04/2024

World News

EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential elections

Accession to the EU and the rule of law are key points in the Balkan country's presidential race.

24/04/2024

Art

Venice Biennale: Our picks of the must-see pavilions and exhibitions

The 60th edition of the event turns the spotlight on the global south and historically marginalised artists.

24/04/2024

World News

Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athenian landmarks.

24/04/2024

Markets

Tesla's stock surges on optimism for Musk's affordable car line-up

Tesla's shares surged by more than 10% despite a miss on the first-quarter earnings estimates as CEO Elon Musk signalled that the cheaper version of electric vehicles (EV) would arrive earlier than expected.

24/04/2024

World News

James Cleverly in Italy to discuss clampdown on illegal migrants

Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill which will see some illegal migrants in the UK deported to the central African country, legislation that has been slammed by lawyers and international human rights groups.

24/04/2024

Health news

Italy permits pro-life groups access to abortion clinics

Opponents of the amendment question the wisdom of allowing medically unqualified groups access to women considering an abortion but the government counters the move is designed so prospective patients can be better informed.

24/04/2024

Culture news

Fancy an item from Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe?

More than 200 items spanning 40 years will be sold in a two-part auction this summer, with part of the sale proceeds going to charity.

24/04/2024

Economy

Large properties boost Britain's housing market despite high rates

Property prices rise to a near-record level in April, although buyers seeking smaller homes still face affordability challenges.

24/04/2024

Experiences

Europe’s best train routes that take you straight to the beach

Chlorinated pools can have an annual footprint of 1,400kg CO2, so cool off in these dreamy natural swimming spots instead.

24/04/2024

Design

EUmies architecture prize set to announce 2024 winner

From 362 nominees, 40 finalists compete for a €60,000 prize, with additional recognition for emerging architects.

24/04/2024

Economy

How financially literate are Europeans? Not very - but who knows most?

EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an understanding of basic financial concepts, including inflation.

24/04/2024

Climate

El Niño has ended - where are its impacts still being felt?

El Niño has been changing global weather patterns with deadly consequences around the world.

24/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Morning

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

USA

US Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel

President Joe Biden said the package “sends a message to the world about the power of American leadership” and that he would sign it into law on Wednesday.

24/04/2024

World News

Josep Borell says Gaza destruction is like Germany in WWII

UNRWA’s commissioner general says attacks on the agency’s reputation were intended to strip Palestinians of refugee status, a day after independent report found Israel still hadn’t provided any evidence staff had links to terror groups.

24/04/2024

Economy

What Europe needs to get on with the clean energy transition

Europe is not on track with its energy transition goals, but is in a good position to succeed in reaching them, French multinational energy management group Schneider Electric tells Euronews Business.

24/04/2024