16 May 2024 | Euronews
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World News Zelenskyy visits frontline amidst ongoing Russian offensive The Ukrainian president said the situation in Kharkiv remains under control as Russia pushes into Vovchansk. -
Europe News Slovakian ministers blame media and opposition for attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico Slovakia's interior minister refrained from specifying the motivation behind the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico but pointed fingers at media outlets and the opposition, urging them to reflect on how they present information. -
Europe News EU and UK 'getting closer' to clinching post-Brexit border and transit deal for Gibraltar Lengthy discussions in Brussels failed to yield an agreement following long-standing divisions over border checks and airport management. -
Slovakia Slovakians condemn attack against Prime Minister Robert Fico Slovakians denounce the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico while awaiting updates on his health at the hospital's front. -
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World News 'Matter of principle': The Left's Walter Baier slams von der Leyen for overtures to far right Established parties are abandoning moral principles by embracing the far right's discourse on migration, the lead candidate for The Left told Euronews. -
World News Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots More than 100 people have faced trial in relation to a notorious incident that left 37 people dead. -
Football Now WATCH: Are footballers playing too often? Player injuries are at an all-time high, but the football calendar is set to get even busier. -
Slovakia Online toxicity in Slovakia increased by 60% after attempt on PM Fico's life Researchers have long drawn links between hateful online comments and their capacity to push people further towards extreme political stances, beliefs and worldviews. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment WATCH: Heavy floods cause chaos in northern Italy Torrential rain in northern Italy has prompted the closure of schools and offices, travel services were also severely disrupted. -
Destinations ‘Unbelievably easy to explore’: Travellers recommend the best places for a first-time solo trip Heading off on your first ever solo trip can be intimidating. Head to these European destinations for an easy ride. -
Earth News Microsoft’s emissions soar by 30%: Why is it building more data centres and what is their impact? AI has helped increase Microsoft’s emissions almost a third since 2020. -
Georgia Georgia's president says she will veto 'Russian law' as furious protests continue Salome Zourabichvili has joined public demonstrations against a law that could turn Georgia away from Brussels and towards the Kremlin. -
Business Travel chaos warning as Boeing safety crisis leads to plane shortage Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays and safety issues could mean that several airlines might have to cancel flights or push back their summer schedules as many are struggling to secure enough aircraft for the peak season. -
Business Economics of nuclear power: The France-Germany divide explained The European Union's REPowerEU Plan, initiated in May 2022, has put nuclear energy at the forefront of its strategy to secure energy and achieve climate goals. France continues to heavily invest in nuclear power, whereas Germany has largely moved away from it. -
Europe News German police investigate AfD member Petr Bystron for money-laundering The Munich public prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into Petr Bystron, a prominent figure on the German far-right party's list for the European elections. -
Earth News Towns in Spain are being invaded by flies: Is climate change to blame? Climate conditions and farming practices may be creating the perfect breeding ground for the insects to multiply. -
Economy Economics chief cites no regrets despite green deal backlash With fresh elections looming, senior officials are unrepentant for making climate change a priority of their five-year term. -
Europe News EU Liberals chief decries member party’s deal with Dutch far-right as ‘unacceptable’ Valérie Hayer says the agreement to form a new government in the Netherlands contravenes the values her political group holds dear. -
No Comment WATCH: Maduro joins Caracas evangelicals in defense of traditional family values In honor of International Families Day, hundreds of evangelical pastors and believers rallied in Caracas to uphold the traditional family model. -
Tech News As new tools flourish, AI 'fingerprints' on scientific papers could damage trust in vital research Experts are warning that the "fingerprints" of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be found in scientific papers, including peer-reviewed ones. -
Europe Decoded My European flag was confiscated at Eurovision — this is why it's wrong For us, young people from all corners of Europe, the European flag is a unifying symbol that transcends borders, cultures, and languages. It symbolises our collective desire to live in a Europe where freedom, peace, and cooperation reign supreme, Dorin Frăsîneanu writes. -
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' - An origin story worth telling? Veteran filmmaker George Miller returns to the Wasteland after his action opus 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' However, nine years later, was anyone really aching to find out Furiosa's origins? -
Earth Series UN climate change high-level champion for COP29, Nigar Arpadarai, sets scene ahead of vital summit What are Azerbaijan's hopes for the upcoming COP29 event in Baku? -
World News European elections: What do voters want? and what do candidates promise? Watch episode 11 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. -
Business British tech company Raspberry Pi eyes London float in boost for City Raspberry Pi’s listing could bring a much needed boost for the UK stock market, which has seen an exodus of companies in the last few months. -
France EU Elections: French Socialist candidate Raphaël Glucksmann launches campaign The vast left-wing policy programme aims to create a more "sovereign" and "ecological" European Union. -
China Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China on Thursday could spell trouble for the West. -
No Comment WATCH: Aftermath of Israeli strike on residential building in Gaza Palestinians were seen sifting through the debris, searching for survivors. -
Earth News Austria to make KlimaTicket free for 18 year olds: Do cheap tickets encourage public transport use? Public transport is one of the lowest carbon ways to travel but getting people to use it isn't always easy. -
Health news What impact do wildfires have on people's health? Report on Hawaii disaster sheds light on effects The wildfire in Hawaii began on August 8, 2023, and killed more than 100 people. A new preliminary report looks at how it impacted people's health. -
Netherlands Dutch government veers sharply right after four-party coalition deal When presenting the coalition agreement, PVV leader Geert Wilders said he is very much looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with NSC, BBB and the VVD. He also said that 'the sun will shine again in the Netherlands'. -
No Comment WATCH: Putin gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing Russia's president met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday as the two pledged to deepen already close ties. -
Europe News 15 EU countries call for the outsourcing of migration and asylum policy The statement comes mere days after the bloc completed the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, capping almost four years of tough negotiations. -
Taiwan In the 'WHO blockade' of Taiwan, everyone is a loser If it had been left to public health experts to decide, perhaps Taiwan’s participation in the WHO would have long been settled as a non-issue, Ambassador Roy Lee writes. -
Ukraine Battles rage in Ukraine as Russian forces advance in Kharkiv region Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been forced to flee savage fighting in the country's northeast. -
Tech News Meta’s platforms hit with two more DSA investigations The EU Commission starts probing platform's measures to protect minors. -
Business EasyJet share price sinks 6% as airline announces CEO will step down Shares in budget airline EasyJet fell 6% on Thursday morning after it announced that its CEO will be stepping down. -
Russia Who is Russia's new defence minister Andrei Belousov, and why did Putin appoint him? Putin's recent appointment of Belousov, a civilian, as Russia's new defence minister suggests a change in approach to the war at a critical time for Ukraine's under-resourced army. -
Slovakia Who is Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico? The populist leader is said to no longer be in a life-threatening condition after an assassination attempt on Wednesday. -
Economy Why the days of lower European property prices may soon be over European residential properties have held onto nearly all their value, while the overall price drop for all types of commercial properties slowed down significantly after almost two years of going downhill, latest data reveals. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Healthcare French health groups put forward proposals to limit the damage of worsening drug shortages Pharmaceutical companies’ lack of transparency leads to rising drug prices and less control over public resources, the group of health organisations say. -
Business French football club owner Frank McCourt set for US TikTok bid The entrepreneur is preparing a consortium to buy TikTok as US President Joe Biden pushes the platform's China-based parent company to sell. -
Ocean Calls “DNA test couldn’t identify the species”: Insights into seafood mislabeling and new EU traceability It may be the case that the fish on your plate isn't what it claims to be. Such fraud is thought to be widespread, and In this episode of Ocean Calls we're exploring transparency and traceability, asking what the EU is doing to make sure you get what you paid for. -
Art London Craft Week celebrates its 10-year anniversary in style London Craft Week kicked off this week bringing together over 1000 established and emerging makers and galleries. The festival runs until 19 May 2024. -
Destinations Why Türkiye’s 500km Efeler Yolu Cultural Route should be on every hiker’s bucket list A major new walking trail launched in Türkiye’s İzmir region looks to preserve the cultural heritage of some of the country’s most historic locations. -
Economy European Commission's Brussels Economic Forum tackles key issues Top EU policymakers were discussing artificial intelligence and the green transition as the bloc heads to the polls in June. -
Tech News No grace period for DSA compliance in Ireland – Interview The Irish watchdog will go after breaches of EU platform rules, the new authority says. -
Health news In Kenya, patients are selling medical data online to pay for their doctor appointments The company behind the app says it helps more people get qualified medical attention without having to pay for it in cash. -
Business Rolls-Royce gets Poland's backing to drive forward nuclear power plants plan The Polish government is supporting a plan from Rolls-Royce to build nuclear power plants in the country. -
The Cube Have European royals taken part in pro-Palestine marches and accused Israel of genocide? Social media users are wrongly claiming that the King of Denmark waved a Palestine flag at a protest in Copenhagen, while others incorrectly claim that the King of Spain has accused Israel of genocide. The Cube investigates. -
China 'We are grateful': Putin thanks China for Ukraine peace initiatives The authoritarian leaders aim to underscore their unity during a two-day state visit. -
Art Simply the best: New study ranks top European capitals for art lovers A recent study has unveiled the top 20 European capital cities for art aficionados - and Italy hasn't even made the first five. -
Art 'Paintings on Paper': An intimate new Rothko exhibition opens at Oslo's National Museum While best known for his large-scale rectangular colour fields, a new exhibition in Oslo highlights Rothko's more than 1,000 paintings on paper. -
Business UK taxpayers left on hold for 800 years, says spending watchdog In a damning report, the UK's public spending watchdog - the National Audit Office (NAO) found HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) customer service was "in a declining spiral" and had not met its goals for responding to taxpayer correspondence or telephone calls for several years. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News EU consumer groups call for DSA probe into Temu The Chinese online marketplace would lack information about product safety, among other things. -
Slovakia In Banská Bystrica, Slovakian leaders ponder past mistakes as Fico fights for his life Euronews reporter was on the ground at the Roosevelt Hospital on Wednesday night while doctors were fighting for the life of Slovakia's PM Robert Fico. Here's what he saw.