24 May 2024 | Euronews
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Germany German police arrest two men for plotting knife attack at synagogue German police said on Friday they have arrested two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in Heidelberg. -
Sport Judo World Championship: Japan remain mixed team champions All the latest developments on the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships. -
Greece Greece due to receive three French-built frigates to boost its navy After the delivery of the frigates, the Greek and French navies will be using the same advanced defence systems at sea. -
Hungary Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis stands trial in Hungary The case of Ilaria Salis - a candidate in the European Parliament elections in June - has sparked tensions between Hungary and Italy. -
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No Comment WATCH: Prayers and protests amid Gaza conflict Dozens attended Friday prayers near the destroyed Islam Mosque in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, with its minaret still standing despite severe damage. -
Europe News What's the Italian media's view on von der Leyen's readiness to cooperate with Meloni? Italian media describe the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen' statement as a bold move, though it may further isolate her from the centre-right EPP party. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: Europe's divisions over the Middle East This edition of State of the Union focuses on the divisions within the EU over the Middle East, western hesitations to arm Ukraine, Moldova's growing ties with the EU and the release of a commemorative coin to remember D-Day. -
Euronews Witness Georgia at the crossroads as foreign influence law deepens divisions Tensions in Georgia over a divisive foreign influence law have exploded onto the streets, with protests against it occurring on an almost daily basis. Valerie Gauriat went to the country to find out more, for Euronews Witness. -
Culture news 'Super Size Me' documentary maker Morgan Spurlock dies of cancer The US documentary director took on the mighty fast-food sector over what it served up to millions, even though the diet caused him severe physical and psychological damage. -
Culture news FIPRESCI Award: Film critics circle targets young talent at Cannes The FIPRESCI Prize aims to promote young filmmakers and original cinema. We spoke with jury member Sadia Khalid Reeti about the award. -
Health news This French start-up wants to use AI to develop new medicines more quickly French start-up Yseop has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to use generative AI to assist pharma companies with clinical trials and drug approval. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 24th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU faces 'difficult' choice between support to rule of law or support to Israel - Borrell The EU must define its stance on the International Court of Justice's call on Israel to halt its Rafah offensive, Borrell said. -
Culture news Cannes 2024: Which film will win this year's coveted Palme d'Or? The Palme d'Or, the most prestigious prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, will be announced on Saturday 25 May. Here are our main contenders for the title... -
Climate What is a heat dome? Heatwaves caused by trapped hot air are becoming more common Meteorologists explain the phenomenon behind the unseasonally hot temperatures. -
Europe News Next European Commission president must not rely on far-right support, Scholz warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that the next president of the European Commission shouldn't seek support from far-right parties. -
No Comment WATCH: Giant sequoia health check amid beetle threats Researchers from The Ancient Forest Society inspected General Sherman, a 2,200-year-old giant sequoia in Sequoia National Park, for bark beetle infestations. -
Art "Romantic and joyful": A vibrant new exhibition by Iranian artist Elham Etemadi opens in Lyon Each narrative piece invites viewers to discover wonders, rooted in the creator's homeland. With vivid, bright colours inspired by traditional markets and Iranian carpets, these dynamic scenes now adorn the walls of the Philippe Bettan Gallery in Lyon. -
Healthcare Investing in global women's health delivers benefits for everyone As simultaneously converging crises threaten to compound inequalities and with growing attention on the need to address the unmet medical needs of women, the EU must step up its efforts to support global women’s health R&D, six MEPs write. -
Europe News 'This is nice': Putin goes to Minsk for two-part meeting with Lukashenko Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko will spend two days discussing how to strengthen their alliance and discuss economic and security issues. -
Health news COVID erased decade of health progress as global life expectancy dips by 2 years Improvements in global life expectancy were eliminated during the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. -
Europe News EU's Borrell asks Russia for 'explanation' after Estonian border river incident The removal of the navigation buoys is part of a 'broader pattern of provocative behaviour' by the Kremlin, the EU's chief diplomat says. -
Space Key Commission space law proposal expected in weeks First awaited in April, the so-called 'EU space law', one of Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's priorities for 2024, will be proposed "in the coming weeks", a senior EU official told reporters during a space ministerial meeting on Thursday (23 May). -
Earth News France congratulates itself for 5.8% drop in greenhouse gas emissions: What’s the full picture? While welcoming the good news, climate campaigners say the government should be more modest about how it was achieved. -
Travel News Overcrowded Swiss village considers Venice-style entry fee for visitors who arrive by car The fee would not apply to those who arrive by public transport. -
No Comment WATCH: Putin visits Republic of Belarus amid strengthening alliances Russia's President Vladimir Putin met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk during his two-day visit. -
Tech News AI could help or harm the environment depending on how it’s used, Piccard says While AI could help us be more efficient, one negative is that it consumes a lot of energy, a renowned environmentalist told Euronews Next. -
Business From Madonna to Taylor Swift: The rise of the celebrity trademark A growing number of public figures want to protect and capitalise upon their identity by filing for trademarks. Some requests are more surprising than others. -
Netherlands International Court of Justice rules Israel should cease Rafah offensive The ICJ — whose rulings are legally binding although lack means of direct enforcement — also ordered Israel to open the Rafah border crossing for humanitarian aid. -
Culture news Why we aren't listening to Apple's best 100 albums Apple has just launched a list of the 100 best albums in music history. Here's why we aren't listening... -
World News European elections: What do voters want and candidates promise on fiscal policies? Watch episode 17 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. -
World Nicola Procaccini: Reformist group seeking balance of power shift in EU parliament The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists Group could change the EU's course over the next five years, if they make big gains in June's European elections. Co-president Nicola Procaccini outlines his vision for Europe in The Global Conversation, with Vincenzo Genovese. -
No Comment WATCH: G7 Financial meeting in Italy G7 Leaders aim to unlock Russian funds, confront China’s trade policies -
USA UN approves annual Srebrenica genocide commemoration The UN has approved a resolution establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite fierce opposition from Serbs. -
Israel Bodies of three more hostages recovered from Gaza by Israeli army The bodies of three more hostages killed on October 7 were recovered overnight from Gaza, the Israeli army said on Friday. -
Europe Decoded What does the future hold for EU’s flagship sustainability law? After almost five years of public consulting, negotiating and extensive corporate lobbying, EU ministers have given the final and ultimate sign-off to potentially one of the most game-changing global laws aimed at reorienting the purpose and drive of large businesses, Richard Gardiner writes. -
Earth News Franco-German issue joint call for growth strategy on energy transition Paris and Berlin are offering support to the upcoming EU executive to address competitiveness challenges. -
Europe News Radio Schuman: Europe's morning call to kick off the day EU politics and news from Brussels and beyond. Radio Schuman is your new daily European podcast, covering the latest stories from Brussels and beyond with EU correspondent Maïa de La Baume. The podcast is available from the 28th of May on your favourite platforms. -
Europe News 'Perro Sanxe' and TikTok memes: Spanish PM's party seeks youth support in EU elections campaign The Spanish socialist party PSOE has been keen on gaining youth vote in the launch of their European elections bid. -
Tech News VivaTech 2024: How ready are companies and countries for an AI revolution? Hundreds of speakers are giving their views on the upheaval caused by artificial intelligence (AI) at the Viva Technology fair in Paris. Tech experts told Euronews Next about how Europeans can ensure they aren't being left behind. -
Europe News Ukrainian missiles hit Crimea as Russia launches nuclear drills in area The exercise in the Southern Military District, which includes the occupied Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, involves tactical nuclear weapons which can be used on a battlefield even in proximity of allied forces. -
Culture news Ken Loach and Mike Leigh resign as London cinema patrons over Israeli film festival Directors Ken Loach and Mike Leigh have resigned as patrons of one of London’s oldest cinemas over a film festival with links to the Israeli government. -
World News 'Depth of Franco-German bond': Macron to meet German president in rare state visit French President Emmanuel Macron will visit his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin on Sunday in what is seen as the highest level of diplomatic courtesy gestures. -
Space 'I’m pinching myself': Meet ESA's newest astronauts picked to blast off to the ISS A former French helicopter test pilot and a Belgian biomedical engineer are ESA's newest graduates selected to fly to the International Space Station (ISS). -
Mobility Work on metro line under Rome's landmarks enters crucial phase The project is considered one of the most complicated in the world and is expected to take a decade to complete. -
Europe News Von der Leyen endorses Polish and Greek push for European ‘air defence shield’ Prime ministers Tusk and Mitsotakis say the bloc needs to shield itself amid brewing tensions in Europe’s periphery. -
Georgia EU enlargement chief says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claim Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze claimed on Thursday that European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi mentioned the recent attack on Slovakia's Robert Fico in an attempt to persuade him to drop the contentious "Russian law". -
Lifestyle Louis Vuitton unveils dramatic new styles at Gaudí’s Park Güell amid heated protests Nicolas Ghesquiere showcased the Parisian house’s 2025 Cruise collection to an A-list audience, including Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly, and Saoirse Ronan. -
Culture news Live Nation sued by US for monopolising gig ticket industry US regulators have taken the fight to Live Nation, the company behind Ticketmaster, accusing them of operating a monopoly over the live entertainment industry that “suffocates its competition”. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 24th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Beatles guitarist George Harrison’s Liverpool childhood home gets blue plaque A blue plaque honouring Beatles legend George Harrison is being unveiled on Friday at his childhood home in Liverpool – among the first such plaques outside of London. -
Economy German economy expands slightly in first quarter of 2024 Increases in foreign trade has also gone a long way in supporting this higher GDP figure. However, despite falling inflation, German consumers remain cautious when it comes to spending. -
Earth News Is Vienna set to break deadlock over Nature Restoration Law? Two of Austria's nine states have broken ranks, potentially ending a consensus that was preventing the federal government from voting in favour of the EU's Nature Restoration Law. -
Business France moves to tighten up Airbnb rules amid row over short-term lets The deregulation of the tourist rental market is not just a French concern. Other countries have been considering the matter for some years. -
Economy April showers dampen UK retail sales as shoppers opt to stay indoors The removal of non-food sales, such as furniture, clothing and footwear, was one reason for the disappointing figure. -
Europe Decoded French PM Attal and far-right candidate Bardella clash during EU debate The highly anticipated debate was heavily criticised by other candidates who felt left out and angered by the platform given to the far right and French President Emmanuel Macron's party Renaissance. -
Markets Markets weekly round-up: Global market rally runs out of steam Major global stock indices are heading towards a negative weekly close as concerns about "higher-for-longer" interest rates weigh on market sentiment. -
Health news Scientists think nightmares and hallucinations could be an early sign of autoimmune diseases A recent study suggests that nightmares and "daymares" might signal flare-ups of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. -
Culture news Cannes 2024: Mohammad Rasoulof outrages the Iranian press with presence at festival Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof arrived at the Cannes Film Festival after his dramatic escape from his homeland after being sentenced to eight years in prison. -
Art Minute yet monumental: Venice’s UNESCO-designated seed beads take centre stage at Canada’s pavilion Perline di conteria, or seed beads, were produced in Murano from the 15th century and became a coveted currency for Venice’s global trade in the centuries that followed. Artist Kapwani Kiwanga explores their pivotal role in history and their “complex legacy". -
Gaza More aid getting to people in Gaza after US aid project picks up pace A six-day-old aid pier project championed by the US is starting to get more aid to Palestinians in need, officials say, but the launch has been plagued by issues. -
World News Building collapse on Mallorca beach kills at least four and injures 16 At least four people have been killed and about 16 people injured after a building collapsed on a Mallorca beachfront on Thursday. -
The Cube No, this video doesn't show turbulent Singapore Airlines flight The video is being shared widely on social media and even in news reports in the context of the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence and left one man dead, but the footage has been misattributed. -
Nature ‘Disconnected from reality’: Why wildlife protection groups want animal diplomacy to stop In the latest example of animal diplomacy, Malaysia plans to give orangutans to trading partners including the EU, India and China. -
Business Germany backs ending EU tax breaks that benefit Temu and Shein These tax breaks are crucial for Shein and Temu, allowing them to sell clothes, accessories and gadgets at steep discounts compared to their EU competitors. -
Economy Experts warn of a housing gap as construction slows in Germany The number of new apartments completed annually has hardly changed since 2021, dramatically missing government targets. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 24th – 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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Travel News ‘Everything is collapsing’: Ibiza is the latest Spanish hotspot to fight back against overtourism One local teacher flies to and from Ibiza every day because she can't afford to live on the island. -
Health news Improving infection prevention could prevent 750,000 superbug deaths a year A new four-part series in the Lancet details how so-called superbugs are impacting global health and how preventing bacterial infections in the first place could reduce drug resistance.