23 May 2024 | Euronews
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World News Pope clears way for online influencer to become saint Carlos Acutis - who died in 2006 at the age of 15 - earned the nickname of "God's influencer" by spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online. -
France VivaTech 2024: Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at annual French tech show The latest artificially intelligent innovations have been unveiled at the VivaTech show in Paris starting this Wednesday and running through Saturday. -
Tech News Life on Mars, ‘honest’ AI, and a job-free future: Elon Musk opens up at VivaTech Q&A Elon Musk spoke about not trusting OpenAI, Gemini’s values, and a future on Mars at VivaTech 2024. -
Iran Late Iranian president Raisi buried at holiest Shiite site after dying in helicopter crash The days of services for Raisi have not drawn the same crowds in the nation of over 80 million people as the 2020 gatherings for Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani, who was slain by a US drone strike in Baghdad. -
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Sport Judo World Championship: Heavyweights take Abu Dhabi by storm All the latest developments on the final day of the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Championships. -
Europe News Salis under house arrest in Hungary pending trial and EU elections Italian activist Ilaria Salis will be under house arrest until her trial concludes, with another hearing scheduled for Friday in Budapest. However, she could be released if elected in the European elections. -
World News The next Commission will be centre-right, says Nicola Procaccini of the ECR group Nicola Procaccini, co-chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, predicts a centre-right European Commission following the upcoming EU elections. -
Belgium EU elections debate: Von der Leyen doubles down on deal with Meloni EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clarified her intentions to cooperate with Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia in a live debate in the Parliament, haunted by the ghosts of the far-right parties that did not participate for lack of a top candidate for the June elections. -
Football Now WATCH: Jurgen Klopp leaves Liverpool After nine years at Anfield, German manager Jurgen Klopp will be leaving a legacy like no other in Liverpool. -
Europe News European Commission fines Oreo maker €337.5 million for blocking cross-border sales According to the EU's executive branch, the company engaged in 22 anticompetitive agreements or concerted practices. -
World News Abstention and EU ignorance will test Portugal's European elections The European elections typically see the lowest turnout among citizens in Portugal. Will the Portuguese follow the trend of the recent legislative elections and participate in voting on June 9th? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina UN approves annual commemoration of 1995 Srebrenica genocide Supporters of the measure, backed by Germany and Rwanda, say it is necessary so that the massacre is not denied or forgotten, while Serbs fear being unfairly labelled as supporters of genocide. -
Earth News Electricity firms seek huge investment support for distribution grids Europe’s energy transition and the EU goal of reaching ‘net-zero’ emissions could be at risk unless the equivalent of 0.4% of GDP is pumped into upgrading electricity distribution systems, the power sector has warned as energy ministers finalise their position on future grid development. -
Ecotech Good news for chocolate lovers as Swiss scientists find way to make the treat more sustainable Cocoa fruit contains other valuable ingredients that have been underutilised until now, the researchers say. -
Ukraine Russian missiles kill at least seven as Moscow pushes toward Kharkiv Another sixteen people were injured in Russian missile attacks as Moscow forces captured villages around Kharkiv. -
Culture news Romanian poet Ana Blandiana wins 2024 Princess of Asturias Award for Literature In selecting her as the winner the Asturias jury highlighted Ana Blandiana's "indomitable poetry" with which she has shown an "extraordinary capacity for resistance in the face of censorship." -
Culture news Spanish police recover stolen artwork by Francis Bacon worth €5 million Spanish police say they have recovered the fourth of five paintings by Irish-born painter Francis Bacon that were stolen from a Madrid apartment in 2015. -
Culture news French actor Édouard Baer accused of sexual harassment and assault in #MeToo report In a joint investigation by Médiapart and Cheek, six women testify that they were sexually harassed and assaulted by the French actor, who has offered his “sincerest apologies”. -
From genomics to big data: the evolution of precision healthcare A modern approach to healthcare incorporates health data on a global scale. -
Tech News VivaTech: Is AI a fashion fad or here for the long run in the luxury and beauty sectors? Euronews Next speaks to LVMH, L’Oréal and a French AI company to see if the technology is here to stay. -
Healthcare Commission hopeful of achieving cancer code despite setbacks The European Commission is confident it can create an EU Code of Conduct to guarantee equal access to financial services for cancer survivors despite patchwork approaches from the health and financial sectors, though its original timeline for doing so has slipped. -
Nature This butterfly forest in the Italian Alps is helping scientists study climate change in Tanzania The Butterfly Forest was created this spring to create public awareness on some of the research that MUSE is doing in Udzungwa Mountains to study and protect the world’s biodiversity. -
World News European elections: What do voters want? and what do candidates promise? Watch episode 16 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. -
Europe News Germany's far-right AfD party expelled from European Parliament group The move comes as a Greens politician told reporters in Brussels that the EU's far-right parties are a "major risk" to the continent. -
No Comment WATCH: Italian museum recreates Tanzanian butterfly forest to raise awareness on biodiversity The Italian Museum of Sciences in Trento (MUSE) raises awareness of biodiversity by recreating a Tanzanian butterfly forest inspired by the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a vital hotspot for global biodiversity conservation. -
Business Rolls Royce wins new contract for nuclear proof 'doomsday' plane These aircraft are equipped with mobile command centres, operations areas, conference rooms and more and can also resist electromagnetic pulses. They would carry the US President and top military leaders in the event of a national emergency. -
No Comment WATCH: Find balance and joy in yoga with Animals! Wilbur, Charlotte, and Bluey, three playful piglets, along with two rabbits and a goat, have become the latest stars in the growing trend of animal yoga. -
Business FIFA opens up its digital collectibles platform to clubs and federations The move will allow clubs and federations to make and market their own collectibles and merchandise to fans, thus further boosting engagement. -
Europe News Absent far right dominates conversation in last debate before EU elections Five hopefuls pitched their ideas for the future of the European Union in the last showdown before over 370 million voters head to the polls across the 27 member states on June 6-9. -
Europe News US food giant Mondelēz fined €337.5m for breaching bloc’s antitrust rules The EU executive has sanctioned the maker of products such as Oreo and Toblerone for restricting cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee within the Single Market. -
France Return to calm is priority in riots-hit New Caledonia, Macron says Paris has deployed around 3,000 gendarmes, police and other security forces to the archipelago since the violence began on 13 May. -
Business ASML teams up with Dutch university to boost semiconductor research Europe’s most valuable tech firm is working with a Dutch university to bolster chipmaking capabilities following threats of relocation. -
Culture news #TikTokShortFilm competition returns for a third year at Cannes Film Festival With over 75,000 videos submitted from 55 countries, TikTok announced the winners of the #TikTokShortFilm competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival. -
Tech News VivaTech 2024: France aims to become a world leader on AI but obstacles remain As VivaTech 2024 gets underway, France announced its intention to become a world leader in AI. But investment and regulation remain an obstacle. -
Culture news Angelina Jolie forced to release NDAs: What might they reveal? Angelina Jolie must produce eight years’ worth of non-disclosure agreements, a court has ordered, as part of her legal battle with ex-husband Brad Pitt over their French winery. -
Tech News Clarity on head of AI Office likely after summer EU Commission starts recruiting national experts, lawyers for AI Office. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Serb leader threatens secession ahead of UN genocide vote The leader of Bosnia’s Serb-controlled territory reiterated a threat to secede from the Balkan country on Wednesday, a day ahead of UN vote on whether to establish an annual memorial day for the 1995 Bosnian genocide. -
Business Hargreaves Lansdown rejects private equity takeover bid The UK investment platform says the offer from a group including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority undervalues the firm. -
Healthcare Home care workers see no retirement horizon, report claims Report shows more than 60% of home care workers don’t believe their jobs are sustainable until retirement, flags low pay, long working hours and mental health challenges as main barriers. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News EPP leads European vote polls as far right grows dramatically with liberals in free fall An abrupt shift to the political right is likely to mean the next head of the European Commission will be a conservative — but the right-wing camp is affected by many political rifts, some, almost insurmountable, exclusive Euronews superpoll shows. -
Business Eurozone business activity up the most in a year: Is a recovery here? Private sector activity in the Eurozone grew at the fastest pace in a year in May. Germany's services and manufacturing sectors exceeded expectations, while France's services sector slowed. -
Space Space cargo contracts offer ESA chance of relaunch, says astronaut Faced with fierce competition in space from the US, China and India, Europe is stepping up its efforts to secure a place in the emerging space economy by boosting the development of its own space capabilities - but how, when and by what means? -
Business Orange juice prices soar as poor weather squeezes citrus crops Orange juice prices have risen by 77% because of a drop in production in the main growing regions. There are concerns that orange juice and its fruit will be out of reach for many consumers. -
Culture news Mattel honours Venus Williams and 8 other trailblazing athletes with Barbie dolls Alongside Venus Williams, the collection will feature gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and Alexa Moreno, football players Mary Fowler and Christine Sinclair, and more. -
Earth News Powerful tornado topples wind turbines in US: Experts say such destruction is 'extremely rare' Experts explain how designers account for extreme weather. -
Business Nvidia's earnings beat market forecasts as AI demand soars Nvidia has reported April-quarter earnings that topped market forecasts. The chipmaker announced a 10-for-1 stock split as the share price surpassed $1,000 (€923). -
Europe Decoded What Europe needs to know about William Lai, Taiwan's new president William Lai, Taiwan's new president, has vowed to strike more investment deals, support Ukraine and partner up with other democracies. -
Climate Now Communities in Portugal’s drought-prone Algarve region take water management into their own hands Water, an essential natural resource to life on earth, is under threat. Water scarcity and insecurity, driven largely by climate change, have become critical issues worldwide, further exacerbated by inefficiencies in water use and management. -
Economy Minimum pay schemes freezing out Europe’s youth, says report Young people face potential exclusion "by design" from access to minimum income schemes, says a new report, despite the latest available data showing that nearly one in five people aged 16 to 29 in the EU are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. -
Tech News AI, regulation, and immigration: The tech sector’s key concerns for the European elections Euronews Next speaks to start-ups and tech organisations to see what they expect from Europe’s next parliament. -
Finland Baltic Sea countries remain vigilant after Moscow mulls altering its sea border Baltic leaders reacted warily on Wednesday to reports that Russia could revise the borders of its territorial waters in the region. -
Markets Electric dreams: Which cars are consumers buying in the EU? Car registrations in the European Union grew by almost 14% year-on-year this April, with petrol vehicles losing market share. -
Art Going against the grain: How an old corn silo became Norway's artistic hot spot Home to the largest collection of Nordic art, a converted grain silo is putting Kristiansand on Europe's cultural map. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Ukraine At least 12 people injured after Russian missile strike on Kharkiv Meanwhile in the Ukrainian village of Rig, two people have been killed and several more buried under rubble - including a ten-year-old boy.