2024-05-15

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Activists disrupt Google conference to protest against ties to Israel

The demonstration had no noticeable impact on the conference attendance or on the enthusiasm of the crowd inside the venue.

15/05/2024

Business

Allianz, Europe's largest insurer, sees double-digit jump in profits

Profits at the German insurance group were driven by its property-casualty segment, which benefited from higher prices and relatively benign claims from natural catastrophes.

15/05/2024

France

Hunt for runaway criminal continues after French prison van ambush

The inmate who escaped during a prison transfer with the help of four other assailants on Tuesday is yet to be found.

15/05/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

How close is quantum computing to revolutionising medicine?

Quantum, the smallest amount of something in the universe, could spark the most significant revolution in medicine ever. How? By accelerating the discovery of new drugs through quantum computing.

15/05/2024

World News

Episode 10: What do voters want? and what do candidates promise?

Watch episode 10 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

15/05/2024

Ukraine

Kharkiv pounded as Russia mounts most intense incursion to date

Over 7,500 residents have been evacuated as the crisis forces Zelenskyy to cancel his Spain and Portugal visit.

15/05/2024

Culture news

Which Eurovision contestant won the streaming battle?

What does data from Spotify and TikTok show about the true popularity of winner Switzerland, fan favourites Ireland and Netherlands, and controversial entry Israel?

15/05/2024

Business

Decline in luxury spending spells trouble for Burberry's bottom line

The British fashion brand announces plummeting profits, with particularly poor sales reported in China.

15/05/2024

World

Nicolas Schmit: S&D won't do deals with far right after elections

The S&D's lead candidate in the European elections outlined his views on revising the Migration Pact and opposing the far right to Global Conversation's Isabel da Silva Marques.

15/05/2024

Business

European ports turned into car parks as EV makers hunt buyers

Sales of electric cars in Europe are relatively low, but it is just one reason why the vehicles are piling up in Europe's major ports.

15/05/2024

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WATCH: Brazilian dance created by youths in Rio's favelas

Rio’s legislative assembly declared Passinho a state heritage through a law proposed by Rio state legislator Veronica Lima.

15/05/2024

Tech News

Google to roll out AI-generated summaries at top of search engine

The move is raising hopes for better results and concerns about a decrease in web traffic.

15/05/2024

Netherlands

Wilders strikes a deal to form new coalition in the Netherlands

Six months after winning the Dutch national elections, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders has agreed to form a four-party coalition.

15/05/2024

Climate

Euroviews. As Europe faces a major renewables goal, community buy-in is critical

As guidance rolls out to accelerate the energy transition, we must learn from what’s working to engage and empower communities in the process, Elif Gündüzyeli and Sanna Markkanen write.

15/05/2024

Georgia

Georgia's new law 'step in wrong direction,' says NATO spokesperson

The law requires media and NGOs to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.

15/05/2024

Economy

De Nederlandsche Bank president advocates for capital markets union

Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, anticipates a June ECB rate cut and has advocated for deeper financial integration through the capital markets union and banking union to enhance Europe's economic resilience and growth potential.

15/05/2024

Europe News

Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal

The statement came 24 hours after the law passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament.

15/05/2024

Economy

Commission forecasts inflation tumbling, despite oil price hike

Inflation could be just 2.2% in the EU next year, as voters cite concerns over rising prices.

15/05/2024

Earth News

Shell targeted by satirical billboard protest before London AGM

Activism collective Brandalism claims the fossil fuel company’s tactics are “straight out of Big Tobacco’s playbook”.

15/05/2024

Business

German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp fails to cheer investors as sales dip

CEO Miguel López says the firm performed "as planned" in the second quarter, although the market remains "gloomy".

15/05/2024

Business

Stellantis and China's Leapmotor to sell EVs in Europe from September

European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year.

15/05/2024

Tech News

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the start-up

Ilya Sutskever, who co-founded OpenAI with Sam Altman, said he will work on a project that’s "personally meaningful".

15/05/2024

Healthcare

Will AI replace radiologists or make them more efficient?

Some say AI can perform better than radiologists, but it's not being used widely in radiology practices

15/05/2024

Gaza

Palestinians commemorate 'Nakba', marking 76 years of dispossession

For Palestinians, 'Nakba' represents their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, an event that is at the core of their struggle.

15/05/2024

World News

More than 130 arrested and curfew imposed after riots in New Caledonia

At least two people have died, during overnight rioting in New Caledonia whilst authorities announced a two-day curfew and banned gatherings on Tuesday.

15/05/2024

Europe News

EBU woes deepen as political parties excluded from EU election debate

The broadcaster says only parliamentary groups fielding a lead candidate in June's election can be represented at the televised stand-off.

15/05/2024

Culture news

Cannes 2024 review: ‘Le Deuxième Acte’ (‘The Second Act’)

The world’s burning and scandals may be brewing. Time for a comedy, as this year's Cannes Film Festival opens with a meta millefeuille from beloved French absurdist Quentin Dupieux.

15/05/2024

Health news

Bloc’s health budget facing uncertain future – EU official

An unprecedented funding line for health in the current EU long-term budget will likely be a one-off, said a senior official mulling long-term financing more sustainable than EU funds alone.

15/05/2024

Markets

Copper surges towards record highs amid optimistic demand outlook

Renewable energy, electric cars, and artificial intelligence (AI) are bolstering the demand outlook for copper, leading to a surge in the price of the industrial metal towards a new record high.

15/05/2024

Culture news

'Rust' armorer to fight conviction in Baldwin shooting case

Alec Baldwin, who was holding the gun, maintains his innocence, while the weapons armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, faces an 18-month prison sentence.

15/05/2024