2024-05-01

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01/05/2024

Culture news

'Hell’s Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead 2024 Tony nominations

Two shows about musical creativity are leading the charge, while women directors are smashing records.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024

Culture news

How is Sweden preparing for the most controversial Eurovision yet?

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.

01/05/2024

Work

Euroviews. '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.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024

Affiliate content

Remote worker? Here's why you might not get that promotion or bonus

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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.

01/05/2024

Travel News

Could Americans be the answer to Tenerife’s overtourism problem?

The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024

Europe News

Ireland to begin 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.

01/05/2024

Europe News

Police crack down on Georgia rally against 'Russian law'

Critics of the so-called 'Russian law' say it undermines democracy and could derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union.

01/05/2024

Culture news

Celebrated US novelist Paul Auster 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".

01/05/2024

Living

How to boost butterfly numbers in your garden this spring

Lawns provide little sustenance for insects. Here's how to improve the wildlife in your garden.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024

Food and Drink

French chefs to serve gourmet treats at Paris Olympics

In between events, contenders will learn the skills of baguette-making – even taking their own home to bake at leisure.

01/05/2024

Russia

Moscow exhibition shows off Western arms captured from Ukraine

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.

01/05/2024

Nature

Is the ozone hole giving Antarctic wildlife ‘sunburn’?

“The biggest thing we can do to help Antarctica is to act on climate change,” scientists say.

01/05/2024

Economy

Most of Germany’s 'open door' refugees now in work

Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work.

01/05/2024

Tech News

Russian disinformation network Pravda 'expanded' to 19 EU countries

Pravda, a disinformation network and the former official newspaper of Russia’s Soviet-era Communist Party, is expanding its hold in the EU.

01/05/2024

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?

01/05/2024

Europe News

EU elections: Christian Democrats lead the polls in Germany

Only one of Germany's three governing parties has seen its numbers improve in Euronews's exclusive voter intention tracking poll.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024

Travel News

Travelling to the EU will be easier for Indians under new visa scheme

Indian citizens can now get a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Here’s how.

01/05/2024

Economy

Alarming lack of charging points keeps EU climate goals 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.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024

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.

01/05/2024