28 May 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Ireland officially recognises the State of Palestine The Palestinian state is now officially recognised by 146 of the 193 member states of the United Nations. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 28th – 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 Former Dutch intelligence chief Dick Schoof tipped as country's new prime minister It has taken months of post-election negotiations to form a right-wing government. -
Health news Uganda hospitals have hundreds of unused yellow fever jabs due to vaccine hesitancy Experts say vaccine hesitancy may stem from the disease being less well-known compared to others like malaria. -
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Travel News Germany is making it easier for foreign workers to move to the country this summer The Opportunity Card allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year in order to search for a job. -
Europe Decoded Caricartoons want you to go out and vote for democratic and vibrant Europe Ten of Europe's most notable cartoonists have had their work animated to encourage people to vote in the European elections from 6-9 June. Euronews exclusively presents their work in favour of a democratic, plural and vibrant Europe. -
Europe News 'Please give us permission' to strike Russian territory, Zelenskyy asks Western allies Since the start of the war, Western allies have asked Ukraine to refrain from using their donated weapons to strike deep inside Russia. -
Europe News Ensuring aid reaches those fleeing Rafah 'not always possible', says UNRWA Trucks transporting food, medical supplies and other essential aid are becoming increasingly scarce. -
No Comment WATCH: Taiwan legislature passes pro-China changes Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature, led by the Nationalist Party, passed changes increasing its budgetary control, including over defense spending, seen as favoring China. -
Armenia Northern Armenia assess aftermath of worst flooding in decades Residents are taking stock of the damage caused by recent flooding, which killed at least four and displaced more than 269 people. -
Health news Commission greenlights €1bn cross-border state aid to enhance drug discovery The EU executive approves investment to fill unmet medical needs with a cross-border state aid scheme to develop and test novel drugs as well as advanced therapy products. -
Earth News Mexico is so hot that monkeys, birds and bats are falling dead from trees Experts expect a ‘lot of casualties’ for the ecosystem if temperature peaks continue. -
Ocean Seaweed farming: a new lifeline for fishers facing declining catches Seaweed has long been considered a healthy and enriching delicacy in many cultures. But with fish stocks under pressure it's becoming an important alternative source of revenue to traditional fishing and aquaculture in Europe. -
Ocean Interview: the EU Algae initiative helps fishers become ocean farmers Despite marine management efforts over decades Europe's fish stocks are still under pressure. The EU is supporting fishers turning to seaweed farming as an alternative livelihood. -
Earth News Commission clinches raw materials deal with Australia Trade partnership will give access to a vast pool of critical raw minerals to assist the EU aim of diversifying supply. -
Culture news 'Caja de las Letras': Inside an old Madrid bank vault full of literary treasures In the depths of the Caryatid Building in Madrid is a vault containing some of the greatest treasures of Spanish literature. -
World News Rescue operations struggle in Papua New Guinea following deadly landslide A combination of rainfall, in-fighting and difficult terrain have made rescue operations increasingly difficult after a disaster killed as many as 2,000 people. -
Europe News Trade unions push Brussels to approve Lufthansa’s €325m ITA buy EU antitrust officials are worried the takeover of the former Alitalia fleet could raise prices and cut choice on flights to central Europe and the US. -
Europe News Why are German young people so easily seduced by AfD's ideas? Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters? -
Earth News Brussels green lights €1.4bn in state subsidy for hydrogen projects The European Commission hopes to further boost EU clean energy technology by approving whopping state subsidies for a range of projects aimed at using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in tranport. -
No Comment Paris' Champs-Élysées transformed into gigantic picnic The French capital's most famous street was turned into a massive outdoor feast as around 4,000 people sat in the sun enjoying an al fresco meal over the weekend. -
Earth News Pakistan heatwave: Hundreds treated for heatstroke as temperatures soar to over 50C Residents say the government has done little to help them in the extreme weather. -
No Comment Farmers protest in Brussels demanding 'fair' milk prices Dozens of dairy farmers from across Europe demonstrated in Brussels on Monday to demand 'fair' milk prices and income. -
Tech News OpenAI forms safety committee as it starts training next AI model Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, will lead a new safety committee as training starts on their latest model. -
Europe News Georgia's EU hopes fade as parliament approves 'Russian law' on foreign agents The legislation was set in stone despite a final attempt by president Salome Zourabichvili to veto it. -
Travel News These new night trains are a budget solution to travelling Italy, just don’t expect luxury Tickets are around half the price of the existing sleeper train. -
Spain Palma building that suffered deadly collapse 'had illegal terrace' The city council is set to participate in court proceedings looking into the collapse, which killed four people. -
Belgium Norway hands over recognition documents to Palestinian prime minister in Brussels Oslo has formalised its support for Palestinian statehood in a largely symbolic move that has infuriated the Israeli government. -
Business Future path of the European energy sector: Keeping the ambition and strengthening cooperation Let's implement what has been decided in the current mandate, give more visibility to economic actors, strengthen Europe's competitiveness and ensure a fair transition for all citizens, Christine Goubet-Milhaud and Kerstin Andreae write. -
Business Deutsche Bank shuts the door on Numis US operations after last year's takeover Deutsche Bank has cut Numis' valuation by about €233 million following the takeover in April 2023, which is believed to be one of the biggest reasons for Numis' US branch shutdown. -
Culture news Is it happening again? David Lynch announces 'something to see and hear' for June 5 The David Lynch announcements are never what they seem. -
Europe News Biden's absence at peace summit will be a 'standing ovation' for Putin, warns Zelenskyy US President Joe Biden has not yet confirmed whether he will attend the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland. -
Europe News NATO has upped 'vigilance' amid suspected Russian sabotage operations - Stoltenberg A string of recent suspected sabotage operations across allied countries has the military alliance on the alert. -
Art Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece goes on show in Madrid's Prado museum A Caravaggio masterpiece that was nearly sold for the price of a laptop in 2021 is now on show in Madrid's Prado museum. -
Health news Europe's measles cases this year could soon exceed 2023 total amid 'surge', UN agencies warn Measles is a highly contagious infection, with one person infecting an estimated 12 to 18 others who are unprotected against the virus. -
Business Sweet deal as Haribo plans multi-million investment in German factory The sweetmaker will invest in a plant in the north west of Germany to produce Maoam and fruit gum products, says Handelsblatt newspaper. -
Culture news Dame Judi Dench hints at retirement after 60 years on screen and stage Actress Judi Dench has suggested she will retire from acting because of her worsening eyesight. She currently suffers from advanced macular degeneration. -
Greece NGO cleans up contaminated Greek seas The operation lasted ten days and targeted waters near Ithaca and Patras, where around 30 tonnes of nets and waste had collected. -
Pakistan Hundreds treated for heatstroke as Pakistan heatwave rages on Meanwhile, international relief organisations have expressed concern that millions of children could be at risk of dehydration and exposure to record-high temperatures. -
Europe News European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise? Watch episode 19 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. -
Business Benetton set to remodel its brand as it looks to cut down on fashion losses Benetton has been facing intense competition from other fast-fashion brands such as Zara in recent years. -
Business ABN Amro buys German bank Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe for almost €700 million Dutch lender ABN Amro announced on Tuesday that it would buy the private German bank Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe (HAL) from the Chinese conglomerate Fosun. -
Earth News Leaked push for deal on ‘green claims’ rules raises fears of double standards Incoming EU legislation could force petroleum firms to temper their claims to be heading for net-zero emissions, but raises questions over the use of offsetting to fulfil climate action pledges. -
Europe News Revealed: the far-right EU election ads flooding social media Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and Belgium’s Vlaams Belang lead the field in a social media ad splurge ahead of a June poll. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 28th – Midday 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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Culture news The world’s rarest album by Wu-Tang Clan can finally be listened to... If you head to Australia There's only one copy in the world. It's a fabled album only heard by a handful of people. And now, it will be on display in a museum for the first time, with limited listening events... -
Europe News EU Council chief Charles Michel supports the recognition of Palestinian statehood Three European countries — Ireland, Spain and Norway — now formally recognise a state of Palestine. -
Europe News European elections: Top eight French candidates clash in TV debate Less than two weeks before the European elections, eight French candidates — out of the 38 officially in the race — met on the French TV channel BFM. Here are the highlights of the clash. -
Kazakhstan Middle powers have the power to save multilateralism Countries like Kazakhstan must step forward together with renewed vigour and assert our role not just as participants but as responsible managers in the global arena, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev writes in a Euronews exclusive. -
No Comment Search for survivors continues after deadly Papua New Guinea landslide A Papua New Guinea government official told the UN more than 2,000 people were believed to have been buried alive by Friday's landslide. -
Tech News Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to develop AI products The Tesla and SpaceX CEO's company announced new funding this week. -
Culture news LGBTQ+ associations file complaint against Marion Maréchal for transphobic slurs over Cannes win French far-right politician Marion Maréchal has commented on the Cannes win of transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, six LGBTQ+ associations have filed an official complaint against the politician standing in the European elections. -
Europe News Spain to recognise Palestinian state in 'historic' decision Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the European country is pursuing "peace, security and prosperity" in the Middle East. -
Germany Far-right AfD makes gains but fails to win outright in local elections The far-right German party has fallen short in its longtime stronghold, auguring ill for its performance in the European Parliament elections. -
Gaza EU foreign ministers approve reactivation of border mission at Rafah While EU members Ireland and Spain are expected to make the recognition of the Palestinian State official on Tuesday, European Foreign Affairs Ministers approve the reactivation of an EU border mission at Rafah. -
Belgium Belgium agrees to send €977 million in military aid to Ukraine Ukraine and Belgium inked a bilateral security pact, with Belgium committing €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. -
Health news Prenatal exposure to 'forever chemicals' may increase obesity and hypertension risk in children Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy may increase the risk of obesity and hypertension in children, new research suggests. -
Europe News With Charles Michel on his post-election future, Palestine and the far-right | Radio Schuman podcast Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond. -
Design Spanish design duo reveal secrets behind award-winning Barcelona library If the couple's mission was to make reading relevant again then this is a total triumph. A long queue of people regularly wait to get inside the Barcelona library, in scenes more reminiscent of a concert than a reading room in a quiet area of the city. -
Space Sun’s magnetic field may originate close to surface, experts say Researchers say the new finding could help predict periods of extreme solar storms. -
Germany Macron urges Europeans to 'wake up' against rise of far right On his state visit to Germany, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europeans to "wake up" and resist the growing influence of far-right parties, criticising countries that accept EU funds but undermine democratic principles. -
Markets Oil market braces for OPEC decisions as crude prices climb Crude prices are experiencing upward pressure ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ policy meeting. However, the long-term outlook for oil markets remains uncertain due to the ongoing imbalance between demand and supply. -
Economy Where in the world do people spend the most as online shoppers? Online shopping has soared in the past few years, with Amazon, Shein and Temu leading the intensely competitive website pack. -
Economy Can Europe put itself on the right footing for a war economy? The concept of a "war economy" has resurfaced in European political and economic discourse. The term, historically associated with the mobilisation of a nation's resources towards a full-scale military conflict, now finds relevance in the context of geopolitical tensions. -
Travel News ‘We sold everything’: Meet the retired couple setting sail on a 3.5 year cruise around the world They say living on a ship is ‘no more expensive than living on land’. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 28th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe Decoded Courted by Le Pen and von der Leyen, powerbroker Meloni holds the cards ahead of EU election As she walks a tightrope between centre- and far-right forces, Meloni’s next move could have profound consequences for the EU’s future political path. -
Latvia Volunteer guns: Latvia’s first crop of military conscripts ready for war Euronews spoke to three voluntary soldiers about why they decided to join up and whether they feel prepared to defend their Baltic homeland from potential Russian aggression. -
Culture news How did Gigi D'Agostino's techno classic about love become far-right hate song in Germany? Italian DJ's techno love song from 1999 has sparked outrage and bans in Germany after being adopted by extremists. What is going on?