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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.
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.
OpenAI GPT-4o to Google's Gemini: All the major AI updates this week
AI voice assistants stole the show this week as tech companies made major announcements.
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.
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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?
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.
European elections: What do voters want on climate change?
Here is episode 11 of Euronews' guide to the European Parliament elections, taking place from 6 to 9 June.
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.
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.
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
Euroviews. 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.
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3 nations 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.
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.
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.
Europe's 'silent killer': Experts on how to lower high blood pressure
Hypertension, while common, can lead to heart disease and stroke if unmanaged, leading medics to often refer to it as a "silent killer".
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.
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.
Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine war and their 'no limits' partnership
Russia's number one and his Chinese counterpart have pledged to deepen their ties as both increasingly confront the West.
'Crazy' ocean heat is killing coral reefs like never before
'This wouldn't be happening without climate change', said the head of the United States' Coral Reef Watch Program
A tiny taco stand in Mexico City is the first to win 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cannes 2024 review: 'Megalopolis' - 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.
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?
Russia denies plans to capture Kharkiv
Moscow says it will keep pushing its offensive in Ukraine, though NATO doubts Russia has the resources to make a significant breakthrough.
German men test strength in annual 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.
Climate change could mean oceans filled with jellyfish
Warming waters could see these transparent gelatinous creatures’ habitat spread north towards the poles.
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