8 May 2024 | Euronews
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Money FTX says it will return money to most crypto customers nearly 2 years after catastrophic demise Collapsed crypto exchange FTX said it will return money to most customers less than two years after its catastrophic implosion. -
China Trade is at the heart of EU-China relations, experts say A renewed focus on Beijing comes amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's European tour, at a time when China-EU ties are strained. -
Health news AstraZeneca asks for European authorisation of COVID vaccine to be pulled AstraZeneca was one of the first pharma laboratories to launch a COVID vaccine on the market at the end of 2020, a year after the virus appeared. -
Health news Malta backs health Commissioner pick amid hospital scandal The ambitions of Chris Fearne, Maltese nominee for the next EU Commission, may be stymied after revelations of fraudulent hospital concessions, but he hasn't lost government support so far. -
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World News Artificial intelligence fuelling global surge in cybercrime The cost of cybercrime around the world is estimated to reach 11.2 trillion euros a year by 2025. -
Destinations Head to southern Europe for a budget-friendly summer break, new data shows Flights and hotels are most affordable in these European destinations, new data reveals. -
Europe News EU countries kick off talks to ban re-exports of Russian LNG European Union countries kicked off on Wednesday negotiations on the next round of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets LNG. -
Hungary It’s time to take a step back from the brink of a divided world We think that our vision of connectivity is essential for Europe’s ability to become strong again — and that cooler heads will soon have a chance to prevail. During our presidency, we intend to show how, Balázs Orbán writes. -
Travel News Chaos at UK airports as border gates fail again: What happened and will it impact new EES system? Several of the UK’s busiest airports saw their e-gates system fail on Tuesday - but is it concerning or par for the course? -
Culture news 'It's very moving': Music therapy sessions for dementia get support across city in UK first A Manchester orchestra has joined forces with universities and the healthcare system to roll out a programme of dementia music therapy sessions across the city. -
Europe News ‘Death of European values’: EU institution staff march for peace in Gaza The prospect of an Israeli offensive in Rafah, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering, has sparked outrage around the world. -
Nature Sperm whale communication could be remarkably close to human languages, scientists say Researchers have been trying for decades to piece together what their clicks mean with little progress - until now. -
Earth News Europeans want governments to focus more on curbing migration than climate change People all over the world were surveyed about what issues governments should prioritise. -
Health news Parkinson’s patient moves freely again after world-first implant of lab-grown cells into his brain Parkinson’s patient Thomas Matsson was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and play sports. -
Business Migration to UK has failed to boost economic growth, warns report According to a new study from the Centre for Policy Studies, migration to the UK is putting pressure on housing, public services and infrastructure. However, other countries take a different stance, with some viewing migration as beneficial for their economies. -
Business Munich Re stock rises as company cheers investors with latest earnings A stronger operational performance and less major-loss expenses than previously thought contributed to Munich Re's latest financial results. -
Tech News X urged to answer content moderation questions The platform reduced by four languages its coverage within the bloc. -
Europe News Brussels agrees to send €3bn from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine Diplomats agreed the controversial plans at a meeting on Wednesday – but some say they don’t go far enough. -
Earth News Rising sea levels and climate change mean London’s flood defences are due for an upgrade Sea levels are projected to rise by around a metre by 2100 and storms are becoming increasingly intense due to climate change. -
Culture news Legendary US festival SXSW is launching a London edition in 2025 The Austin-born festival will bring discussions, music and tech showcases, film and TV events, and visual arts to East London’s Shoreditch. -
World News European elections: What do voters want? What have candidates pledged? Watch episode five of Euronews' guide to the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. -
Europe Decoded Russia’s sanctions busting may call for change of approach, say analysts Western battlefield weapons are still reaching Moscow, a study by Bruegel and the Kyiv School of Economics Institute found – but banks are wary of taking responsibility for monitoring the arms supply chain. -
Europe News EPP refuses to sign joint statement denouncing political violence The European People's Party (EPP) has refused to sign a joint statement endorsed by the main political parties that denounces violence against lawmakers in the run-up to the June elections. -
Serbia China implements trade agreement with Serbia as it expands influence in Europe Electric vehicles will play a key role in China's strategy in the Balkans. -
No Comment Watch: Hundreds of Argentinians protest against Milei's social policies Social organisations from Argentina staged blockades in Buenos Aires and other regions, protesting President Javier Milei's austerity measures and reform agenda. -
No Comment Watch: Pro-Palestine students in Amsterdam demonstrate Student of the University of Amsterdam demonstrated in large crowds, blocking the road in front of the university while brandishing placards in solidarity with Gaza and expressing their support through chants like "Free Palestine" and "End the Occupation." -
Culture news London’s exclusive Garrick Club votes to allow women to join for first time in 193 years A London gentlemen’s club which boasts an illustrious membership, including senior politicians, judges, and even the King, has finally voted after almost two centuries to allow women to enter its elite ranks. -
Germany Another German politician attacked as concerns rise over pre-European elections violence The rise in far-right sentiment across Europe and Germany in particular has come with increased threats to public figures and various groups. -
Europe News Dissatisfaction with democracy brewing in parts of Europe, global study finds In a slim majority of the EU countries surveyed (eight out of 15), improving healthcare emerged as the number-one priority. Tackling poverty is also seen as a high concern in several countries, topping the list in four of the 15 member states surveyed. -
Tech News It's time for a heart-to-heart about the EU's surveillance agenda The EU must end its shadowy games with the industry, engage in meaningful transparency and respect our fundamental rights, Chloé Berthélémy and Viktoria Tomova write. -
Business BMW’s earnings driven down: But where are sales holding up? BMW's most recent first-quarter report highlights a decline in profits; however, electric car sales continue to show strength. Euronews investigates which European regions are experiencing significant growth. -
Ukraine Russia launches 'massive' missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy facilities Worries about a renewed Russian offensive are intensifying as Ukrainian forces struggle to regain their footing. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 8th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business World’s largest brewer still suffers hangover from year-long boycott Belgian drinks company Anheuser-Busch Inbev meets quarterly revenue forecasts but fails to fully recover from last year’s backlash. -
Europe News Golden Dawn MEP's €100,000+ expense claims must be published, court says Ioannis Lagos, a founder of the far-right party, continued to claim an MEP’s salary and costs even after he was sentenced to 13 years in jail. -
Culture news Eurovision Song Contest semi-final 1 kicks off with pop and pro-Palestinian protests In the first semi-final, ten out of the 15 acts advanced to the final, including Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, and Irish singer Bambie Thug. -
Iran Iran and UN nuclear watchdog look for a way forward on uranium enrichment inspections Tensions with Israel and Tehran's ongoing enrichment of uranium have put the international nuclear weapons control regime under major stress. -
Tech News European Parliament election prep unearthed data breach Earlier this year, a breach occurred in an external recruitment application used by the European Parliament, a cybersecurity issue that went unidentified for months. -
Hungary What is former Iranian leader Ahmadinejad doing on a secret trip to Budapest? In a statement to Euronews, the Israeli Embassy in Hungary has slammed the move to invite the Holocaust-denying Iranian ex-president to speak at a Budapest university. -
Business BP's billion-dollar share buyback plan stays despite net profits fall BP's net profit for the first quarter saw a further decline owing to weakened oil and gas prices. Despite this, the oil giant has reaffirmed its commitment to the share buyback plan of $3.5 billion in the first half of the year. -
Europe News Anti-immigration protest brings central Dublin to a halt The last year has seen rising tensions on the island of Ireland over how to accommodate immigrants as the far right increasingly exploits the issue. -
Culture news Drake's security guard seriously wounded in shooting at rapper's home in Toronto The incident comes amidst a heated rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, with diss tracks and public slander exchanged between the two rappers. -
Employees with caring responsibilities are more likely to miss out on job promotion or pay rises Enabling employees to work flexibly can help organisations narrow the gender pay and pensions gap. -
Europe News Xi kicks off Serbia visit by slamming 1999 NATO Chinese Embassy bombing The missile strike in Belgrade in 1999 — which Washington claimed was a mistake — took place during NATO's intervention over Kosovo. -
Culture news 'All war is sh*t': alyona alyona & Jerry Heil on representing Ukraine at Eurovision alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, the Ukrainian entry for this year's Eurovision speak to Euronews Culture about the political importance of the song contest. -
Climate April breaks global temperature records for 11th month in row. What role did El Nino play? In Europe, it was the second warmest April on record. -
Business Royal Mail's would-be buyer looks to take over French tech company The Czech billionaire argues his offer for Atos will provide quick capital and a robust direction for the company. -
Business A fistful of yen - a gain for tourists to Japan as shop prices fall As Japan's government steps in to bolster its currency, the weakness of the yen against the euro and the dollar has led to a surprise boost for tourism. -
Earth News More than 30% of world’s electricity now comes from renewables, report reveals A decline in fossil fuel power is now ‘inevitable’, the report's authors say. -
Economy EU-China relations: The economic challenges yet to be resolved No major deals have emerged from Chinese President Xi Jinping's European visit despite efforts to find common ground on a number of topics. -
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Gaza Israel launches military operation in Rafah that US officials say is ‘limited’ in scope The US stressed that this isn’t the full-scale ground assault that Israel has threatened to launch for weeks but instead aims to choke off arms and funds to Hamas.