1 May 2024 | Euronews
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World News Labour Day: Workers and activists take to the streets across the world Labour Day was marked by protest marches and demonstrations on issues ranging from rising prices to the war in Gaza. -
Europe News France's May Day protests turn into political battlefield ahead of EU elections Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right politician Jordan Bardella, currently leading the polls, announced the rest of his candidate list in southwestern France. -
Earth News Here’s how Big Oil repeatedly misled the public over their private downplaying of climate crisis A new report released by US Democrats has shown that many big oil companies have willingly misled the public about their opinions on the dangers of climate change. -
Earth News Two men charged with cutting down famous 150-year-old tree near Hadrian’s Wall The National Trust has said it will take up to three years to see if new growth sprouts from the sycamore's stump. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Road To Green How can you contribute to a greener world? Insights from Graz in Austria and Berlin In this episode of the Road the Green, Euronews reporter, Cyril Fourneris, travels to Graz, Austria and Berlin to see what everyday people are doing to help the environment. -
The Road To Green Want to foster climate action through video? Meet the EU Climate Pact Ambassador who films his work The Road to Green sits down with environmental activist, Dima Bass, to learn more about his efforts and how he is inspiring others. -
Economy The Brussels boost: are the 'team of eight' richer and happier 20 years on? Twenty years ago today, 10 new countries joined the European Union. A new report looks at the economic progress of eight of those member states. -
Europe Decoded The EU's Digital Markets Act is a double-edged sword Through DMA regulations, the EU risks straying into the territory of a market which penalises success, Irakli Machaidze writes. -
Travel News Japanese town builds giant screen to block views of Mount Fuji and deter tourist crowds The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local officials say enough is enough. -
Climate El Niño not climate change key to drought that caused Panama Canal disruption, study says Low rainfall saw the Panama Canal Authority restrict the number and size of ships passing through the canal. -
Culture news Daniel Radcliffe speaks out on J.K. Rowling rift over trans rights Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who is starring in the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments she has made online. -
Tech News French experts recommend cutting screen time for children under 3 and social media for teens A team of experts commissioned by the French president warned against screen and social media use for children. -
Yemen Long-range Houthi strike in Arabian Sea raises concerns over rebel capabilities A Portuguese-flagged ship has been hit far out in the Arabian sea, raising concerns about the attack capabilities of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. -
Europe News Von der Leyen condemns police violence against protesters in Georgia EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Georgia is at a crossroads, as the country grapples with protests against government plans to introduce a foreign influence law which critics fear could be used to stifle the press. -
Poland Warsaw synagogue hit with apparent firebomb attack Politicians and faith leaders have condemned the incident at the Polish capital's Nożyk Synagogue, which follows similar acts across Europe. -
Earth News ‘Deliberately ambitious’: Eurostar promises to power its trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030 In one European country, its trains have already been running entirely on wind power since 2017. -
Culture news 'Titanic'? 'The Godfather'? 'Psycho'? The Best Film of All Time revealed by Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the 300 Best Films of All Time - and the Top 10 may surprise you... -
Health news ‘People are scared’: Scramble to stop spread of cholera as rising cases grip France’s Mayotte Cases of the highly infectious disease cholera rose in the last week in the poorest French region located off the coast of Africa. -
Art Why are we still being scammed by immersive art exhibitions? After two failed attempts at getting on board with so-called “Immersive Exhibitions”, which continue to sprout everywhere in European cities, here’s why these art experiences need to end once and for all. -
Real Economy How working abroad can kickstart careers for young NEETs In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter, Fanny Gauret, travels to Recklinghausen, Germany, to meet two young women who completed the EU's ALMA programme and, as a consequence, are optimistic for the future. -
Qatar 365 From sword dancing to modern theatre, performing arts are on a show in Qatar Tradition and modernity are both on display in Qatar when it comes to performing arts. All options are on the table, from learning the ancient art of sword dancing to participating in a modern theatre production. -
Business Boost for Adidas profits as UK PM Sunak fails to put his foot in it with Samba trainers UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was widely teased for wearing the Adidas Samba trainers during an interview, with critics claiming he had made the trainer seem uncool. -
Art From Tallinn to NYC: Esther art fair brings Estonian flair to Manhattan The brainchild of two Estonian gallerists, alternative art fair Esther is giving a breath of fresh Baltic air to New York’s art scene. -
Culture news Kendrick Lamar posts another new Drake diss track: A short history of their beef Diss tracks are an essential part of hip-hop. With 'euphoria' and '6:16 in LA', Kendrick Lamar lays into Drake without remorse. What's the story behind his beef with the Canadian rapper? -
Business BBVA-Sabadell potential merger: A sign of things to come within eurozone banking? BBVA's merger proposal to Banco Sabadell could transform the eurozone banking sector, potentially boosting BBVA's assets to more than $1 trillion and making it the third-largest eurozone bank according to market value. -
Space Scientists using Google Cloud discover new asteroids that could wipe out entire cities The discovery shows how old data and artificial intelligence (AI) might play a crucial role in the future. -
Europe News EU celebrates anniversary of 'Big Bang' enlargement with a splash of colour Ten new countries joined the EU on 1 May 2004, boosting its population by almost 75 million people and fuelling a new era of prosperity. -
Culture news Iranian authorities ban crew of film by Mohammad Rasoulof from attending Cannes Film Festival The new film by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has been selected for Cannes' Competition line-up. However, the crew of 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' have been interrogated by Iranian authorities and banned from leaving the country. -
USA Los Angeles police break up pro-Palestinian protest at UCLA Similar college campus demonstrations are increasingly being met with police action across the US. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news 'Hell’s Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead 2024 Tony Nominations – Who else is in the running? Two shows about musical creativity are leading the charge, while women directors are smashing records. -
Health news Chinese scientist allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest The scientist had published the first sequence of the virus that causes COVID-19 in 2020. -
Culture news Sweden prepares for Eurovision amidst fears of protests, cyberattacks and unrest Security preparations for this year’s Eurovision come as Sweden is considered by police to be a “priority target” for Islamist terrorist groups. Add concerns over planned protests regarding Israel's involvement, cyberattacks and Sweden's NATO membership, and 2024's contest seems overcast by fear. -
Work 'Quiet hiring' is silently revolutionising the workplace Instead of constantly expanding the workforce through external hires, companies are increasingly focusing on upskilling and retraining the talent right under their noses, to meet evolving business needs, René Janssen writes. -
USA New York mayor says at least 300 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests New York City officers entered the Columbia University campus after administrators requested help. -
Business Apple preview: Key metrics to watch for in upcoming earnings report Apple is poised to release its earnings for Q2 fiscal year 2024 after the US market closes on 2 May. Investors will be watching for key metrics that shape its stock trajectory. -
Remote worker? Here's why you might not get that promotion or bonus Remote workers are 38 per cent less likely to receive bonuses and work nearly double the overtime of their in-office peers, according to a study. -
Travel News Tenerife targets US tourists in drive to promote the island as an exclusive luxury destination The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism. -
Business Here's the two European countries with no female listed company CEOs Two countries within the European Union have no females leading any listed company. -
Europe News Ireland to resume sending asylum seekers back to the UK 'by end of May' British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say the increase in migrant numbers crossing over to Ireland proves that his controversial Rwanda policy is working. -
Europe News Police beat and arrest Tbilisi protesters as parliament debates controversial transparency law Critics of the so-called 'Russian law' say it undermines democracy and could derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. -
Culture news US novelist Paul Auster, author of 'The New York Trilogy' and 'The Brooklyn Follies' dies aged 77 The writer of "The New York Trilogy" and "Leviathan" has died from complications of lung cancer. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages and is a revered writer in France, which he considered his "second home". -
Earth News No Mow May: How to turn your garden into a haven for butterflies this spring Lawns provide little sustenance for insects. Here's how to improve the wildlife in your garden. -
Markets Riding the AI Wave: Amazon’s growth accelerates in the first quarter Amazon delivered strong first-quarter earnings owing to robust growth in its cloud business, AWS. -
Food and Drink French chefs rustle up gourmet treats for athletes at Paris Olympics In between events, contenders will learn the skills of baguette-making – even taking their own home to bake at leisure. -
Russia Kremlin brags about Western arms captured from Ukraine at Moscow show Military hardware, including tanks, captured by Russia in Ukraine, are on display in Victory Park for a month-long open-air exhibition leading up to the country’s Victory Day celebrations. -
Nature Could climate change give penguins cataracts? Scientists investigate impact of longer ozone holes “The biggest thing we can do to help Antarctica is to act on climate change,” scientists say. -
Economy Majority of Germany's 'open door' refugees have entered the labour force Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work. -
Tech News Pravda, Russia's disinformation network, 'expanding' in Europe despite efforts to stop it Pravda, a disinformation network and the former official newspaper of Russia’s Soviet-era Communist Party, is expanding its hold in the EU. -
Europe News Scandal, bullying and iconoclasm: How MEPs lost their political way From romance to football, alleged corruption to insulting the boss: MEPs can lose their political moorings in a variety of ways. By the close of this European Parliament, 50 MEPs were without groups – how did they get there? -
Europe News EU elections: Christian Democrats lead German polls while far right pulls into second place Only one of Germany's three governing parties has seen its numbers improve in Euronews's exclusive voter intention tracking poll. -
Culture news Major renovations lead nominations for UK Museum of the Year 2024 The shortlist for the UK’s Museum of the Year has been announced, bringing together a range of institutions which have recently gone through major revamps. -
Travel News The EU’s new multiple entry visa scheme is making it easier for Indians to travel to Europe Indian citizens can now get a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Here’s how. -
Economy Alarming lack of charging points means EU climate goals are still out of reach The EU needs mass-market adoption of electric cars in all states to achieve Europe’s ambitious CO2-reduction targets but lacks the public charging infrastructure to meet them, according to a new report. -
The Cube Fact-check: Does having flat feet bring health problems? For years, the general population has believed that people with flat feet are more likely to develop future pain and musculoskeletal issues. The Cube takes a look at a study claiming that this isn't the case after all. -
Europe News Comfort and scepticism: Poland marks 20 years of EU membership Young people in Poland feel comfortable in Europe, but some are increasingly sceptical about EU membership.