17 May 2024 | Euronews
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World News Political violence is on the rise in EU, driven by extremism and disillusionment European Policy Centre analysts say the general political climate and the upcoming European elections are, in part, responsible for the uptick in violence. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: sunshine in Ankara, darkness in Tbilisi This edition of State of the Union focuses on the continuing diplomatic détente between Turkey and Greece and the escalating domestic upheaval in Georgia. -
Israel Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza Strip, Israeli army says The military said the bodies were found overnight, without elaborating, and did not give immediate details on where they were located. -
Europe News Juventus axe coach Massimiliano Allegri over referee flare-up in Italian Cup final The Italian club issued a statement saying Massimiliano Allegri’s conduct “was not in line with Juventus’ values”. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting political violence in New Caledonia An outbreak of rioting in the Pacific territory has been met with a 1,000-strong reinforcement for local security services. -
Tech News France's move to block TikTok in New Caledonia amid violent clashes sparks controversy Access to the social media platform in the French territory was blocked following the violent clashes this week that led to the death of five people. -
Health news How the love story between von der Leyen and Pfizer turned sour From making her Europe’s vaccine saviour to becoming a skeleton in her closet: All the ebbs and flows in the love story between Ursula von der Leyen and big pharma Pfizer. -
Climate Spain has suffered 22,000 heat-related deaths in the last 8 years. How will a new map help? Spain has pioneered a new heat alert map, as Copernicus reveals where in the country is set to get hottest in the next few months. -
Health news US proposes reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug The Biden administration suggested reclassifying cannabis so that it's listed at the same level as ketamine instead of drugs such as heroin or LSD. -
Earth News English fishing village told to boil water after outbreak from parasite makes over 45 people sick A water parasite has left at least 46 people sick in this English village. -
Slovakia Slovaks fear Fico assassination attempt could deepen country's political divide Prominent political figures in Slovakia say the condolences messages sent by officials from all parties have set an example and are helping to reduce tensions. -
Georgia There is no temptation to return to Russia, Georgian President Zourabichvili says In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili discussed vetoing the controversial foreign agents bill, police brutality and what might happen in Georgia's upcoming parliamentary election. -
Business Chevron calls a halt to North Sea drilling as tax burden for energy firms climbs Chevron becomes the latest energy company to pull out of North Sea operations because of the continuing controversy over the "windfall" tax on energy giants. -
Euronews Witness Is Europe's Green Deal entering a grey zone? Defended by some, criticised by others, misunderstood by many, Europe's Green Deal on climate change has generated heated debate across the EU in recent months. European elections have intensified the focus on it. What is it and why is it controversial? Euronews Witness's Julian Gomez explores. -
Culture news Cannes Film Festival 2024 roundup: Megalopolis and Furiosa receive mixed reviews The 77th Cannes Film Festival is currently in full swing with “Megalopolis” and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” making their highly-anticipated premieres. Both have received mixed reviews so far. -
Tech News Council of Europe adopts first binding international AI treaty Unlike the EU AI Act, this treaty can be signed by non-European countries. -
Slovakia Fico's security detail failed — second bullet should have hit bodyguard, expert explains Personal security expert Dr J Ervin Kis told Euronews that Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's bodyguards reacted too late to the apparent shooter and not according to protocol. -
Travel News Demand for sustainable travel is booming: Will Eurostar add new routes? Eurostar's chief executive also said that she expects St Pancras and Paris Gare du Nord will be redesigned over the next five years to make more space for passengers. -
Europe News European Union bans four media outlets for peddling Russian propaganda The outlets include Voice of Europe, which was foiled as a Russian influence operation by Czech secret services in March. -
Nature Rewilding: How a herd of bison reintroduced to Romania is helping ‘supercharge’ carbon removal Experts say it shows how rewilding could be a 'major option' for policymakers in the face of rapidly accelerating climate change. -
Culture news British Museum recovers 268 more missing artefacts following theft scandal The news follows last year's revelation that approximately 2,000 items, including gold and semi-precious stone jewellery, had gone missing. -
Business Tesla gets green light to expand German plant as protesters win revision to plans Approval to expand its first European plant was given after Tesla revised its original proposals following anger at the proposed felling of more than 100 hectares of trees. -
Tech News From coding to video gaming: 10 best uses people have found for ChatGPT’s latest model GPT-4o Since its launch, users have found creative ways to use ChatGPT’s latest version, GPT-4o, from generating video games to transcribing historical texts. -
No Comment WATCH: Pro-Israel protesters rally outside ICJ amid Gaza conflict deliberation Dozens of pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday as Israel defended itself against South Africa's demand to halt its military actions in Gaza. -
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia and Greece clinched a crucial deal in Prespa. Don’t walk back on it The agreement is a welcome reality, even among many of its opponents, because reopening the dispute would be much worse. I plead for a display of leadership in both countries, Greece and North Macedonia, to face this reality and stop playing petty politics with this issue, Nikola Dimitrov writes. -
Business Hundreds of jobs at risk as fashion brand Esprit files for bankruptcy in Europe The Hong Kong-listed group says seven of its businesses in Germany cannot pay their bills and it is "unviable financially to continue the business as it is currently structured in Germany". -
Focus Peace and global security top the agenda at the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue The theme of the event this year was peace and global security. -
Ukraine Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea causes power outages in Sevastopol Kyiv says it has had some success pushing back against a renewed Russian offensive, but Ukraine's defences are in dire need of resupply. -
Germany Violence against German politicians almost doubles in five years, data shows Attacks on Green politicians have almost tripled in the past half-decade, whilst violence against AfD politicians has decreased by around 20%. However, they're still the most common target, according to statistics. -
Economy French unemployment holds steady: Are Macron’s labour reforms working? Macron’s labour reforms have drawn criticism from all quarters, with claims that they are punitive to workers, while rewarding or cushioning companies. -
Slovakia Slovakia's PM Robert Fico remains in serious condition after further surgery The populist leader was shot multiple times on Wednesday while greeting supporters after a government meeting in Handlova. -
Tech News From OpenAI's GPT-4o to Google's Gemini: All the major AI updates to know about this week AI voice assistants stole the show this week as tech companies made major announcements. -
Sweden Stockholm police investigating suspected shooting near Israeli embassy According to Swedish authorities, several people have been detained and houses raided after an incident in the inner east of the capital. -
Austria Does Austria's capital Vienna have a crime problem? Austrian authorities say violent crime among young people is soaring, but just how bad is the issue? -
Earth News Commissioner touts imminent agreement with Serbia on raw materials Last legal hurdles are being discussed before an EU-Serbia trade partnership to source lithium from the Jadar region comes to fruition. -
World News European elections: What do voters want on climate change? What do candidates promise? Here is episode 11 of Euronews' guide to the European Parliament elections, taking place from 6 to 9 June. -
Tech News Microsoft urged to answer EU questions on Generative AI Failing to provide the Commission with an answer by 27 May could result in a hefty fine. -
Markets Reddit shares surge on news of OpenAI content deal ChatGPT will be trained using Reddit content as competition for premium datasets heats up among AI firms. -
No Comment WATCH: Francis Ford Coppola returns to Cannes The filmmaker returned to the Cannes Film Festival half a century after winning its first Palme d'Or -
Nature Governments must back plant farming — there's no two ways about it It’s simple: we need to be doing more to save our only home from the climate change tipping point that scientists keep reminding us we’re hurtling towards, Dr Carys Bennett writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News France, Germany, Italy seek private input for €2.5bn critical mineral investment The Raw Materials Funds announced by France, Germany and Italy will be operational before the summer break. -
Lifestyle Cannes Film Festival 2024: Best looks and red carpet moments so far From the timeless elegance of Anya Taylor-Joy to the effortlessly sleek style of Omar Sy, celebrities have truly risen to the occasion on the Cannes red carpet so far. -
Culture news Top photography showcase Photo London takes over Somerset House Britain’s biggest photography fair returned to the Thames riverbank this week, welcoming over 120 exhibitors from around the world to London’s historic Somerset House. -
Health news Europe's 'silent killer': Which country has the highest blood pressure and how can we prevent it? Hypertension, while common, can lead to heart disease and stroke if unmanaged, leading medics to often refer to it as a "silent killer". -
Ukraine WATCH: Families fleeing Vovchansk conflict seek safety in Kharkiv Around 5,000 evacuees from the northern Kharkiv region have been accommodated in dormitories after fleeing intensified fighting in Vovchansk. -
Markets Weekly review of markets: Investors hit by a reality check European stock markets declined on Thursday, reversing the surge seen earlier in the week. The overall weekly performance may end up flat as investors reassess the outlook for central banks' interest rate policies. -
China Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine prospects as they celebrate 'no limits' partnership Russia's number one and his Chinese counterpart have pledged to deepen their ties as both increasingly confront the West. -
Climate 'Very unexpected and extreme': Coral bleaching has never been this bad, experts say 'This wouldn't be happening without climate change', said the head of the United States' Coral Reef Watch Program -
Food and Drink Tiny Mexican taco stand makes history by wining a Michelin star A small restaurant in Mexico, measuring just three square metres, has been granted the first-ever Michelin star, breaking records for being the only taco shop among the 18 Mexican businesses to win the prestigious prize. -
No Comment WATCH: Eco-Friendly Art and Graffiti Meet at Hong Kong's Art Fair The Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair offers art lovers original pieces without breaking the bank. -
Culture news 4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites. -
France French police kill man trying to burn down synagogue "The man was armed with a knife and an iron bar," said a source close to the case. -
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'Megalopolis' - Francis Ford Coppola's disastrous folly Francis Ford Coppola returns to the Croisette with one of the most anticipated films of this year's Cannes Film Festival. It has to be seen to be believed. And not in a good way. -
Europe News First ruling farmer protesters to shake bloc’s agriculture policy A farmers’ protest movement has entered a European government for the first time in the Netherlands. What will be its impact on EU policies? -
Ukraine Putin denies plans to capture Kharkiv amidst intensifying violence in the region Moscow says it will keep pushing its offensive in Ukraine, though NATO doubts Russia has the resources to make a significant breakthrough. -
Lifestyle In pictures: German men test strength in Bavaria's wacky finger wrestling championship In a small Bavarian village, more than 150 guys risked their fingers for a chance at glory in Germany's wacky finger wrestling championship. -
Nature Jellyfish could be one marine creature that benefits from climate change Warming waters could see these transparent gelatinous creatures’ habitat spread north towards the poles. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Spain denies stopover of ship reportedly carrying arms to Israel The Spanish government announced it will deny ports of call to any vessel carrying weapons to Israel. -
Business IBM announces plans to create 800 new jobs across Ireland over three years IBM has announced plans to create 800 new AI jobs across Ireland over the next three years as big tech companies continue to invest in the country.