2024-06-07

Culture news

Can voting in the UK election make you sexier? New research says 'Yes'

Saatchi & Saatchi has developed a spicy new campaign to motivate young people to vote in the upcoming UK general election.

07/06/2024

Economy

UK exports of clothing and footwear to the EU strangled by red tape

A new study suggests that since Brexit complex regulations and red tape at the border have deterred clothing and footwear exports from the UK to Europe. However, beauty and health products, as well as gardening and DIY product exports remain robust.

07/06/2024

Europe News

UK PM condemned after leaving D-Day ceremony for TV interview

The beleaguered prime minister, whose party is flailing in the polls, is trying to win back unhappy older voters on a platform of patriotism and security.

07/06/2024

Tech News

US regulators to look into AI companies Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia

US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI.

07/06/2024

Health news

Why are hospitals becoming more of a target for cybercriminals?

A ransomware attack this week in the UK disrupted health services, with reports of cancelled surgeries in London. How much of a problem is this in the healthcare sector?

07/06/2024

Culture news

Latitude Festival 2024: Musicians dropping out over Barclays links

Several musicians are dropping out of the upcoming UK music festival Latitude, over its sponsorship with Barclays and the bank’s ties to Israel. These announcements come shortly after the major boycott of The Great Escape in Brighton last month, also due to its ties with Barclays.

07/06/2024

Europe News

Brussels says Ukraine and Moldova ready for EU membership talks

Diplomatic sources say Hungary is threatening to derail the opening of accession negotiations.

07/06/2024

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Pyrotechnic operations in Zaporizhzhia region

Pyrotechnics have destroyed over a thousand explosive devices in the Zaporizhzhia region since early this year, primarily enemy cluster munitions on land and S-300 fragments in water.

07/06/2024

Business

The rise of the world's debt-laden 'zombie' companies

An Associated Press analysis found the number of publicly-traded 'zombie' companies - those so laden with debt they're struggling to pay even the interest on their loans - has soared to nearly 7,000 around the world.

07/06/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 7th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

07/06/2024

Art

Glasgow International celebrates its 10th edition

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the tenth edition of Glasgow International – Scotland's largest festival for contemporary art – opens on Friday (7 June).

07/06/2024

Europe News

D-Day: President Zelenskyy arrives in Paris

Ukraine's President was due to meet with US President Biden as Kyiv’s army endures its hardest days of fighting since the early weeks of the war.

07/06/2024

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The Olympic rings go up on the Eiffel Tower

There are just 50 days to go before the summer games begin.

07/06/2024

Switzerland

Leaders more interested in power than ending conflict: top UN official

The United Nations' Martin Griffiths also said that humanitarian workers in conflict areas are bearing the consequences of political failures.

07/06/2024

Europe News

Paris unveils Olympic ring display on Eiffel Tower

Two cranes were used overnight Friday to lift the 30 tonne steel structure and mount it between the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower.

07/06/2024

Art

Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2024: Feast your eyes on the winners

From a pup with some cat flap issues to a cat aspiring to be Tarzan, the winners of this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards do not disappoint.

07/06/2024

Europe News

Croatians ponder economic woes ahead of Sunday vote

Turnout is expected to be low on Sunday, when Croatian voters will choose between 300 candidates for 12 seats in the European Parliament.

07/06/2024

Culture news

Woman sues Netflix for defamation over 'Baby Reindeer' character

A woman alleged to be the inspiration for the stalker in hit Netflix series 'Baby Reindeer' is suing the streaming platform for $170 million (€156 million).

07/06/2024

Europe News

Polling open in Ireland for EU elections

The vote comes amid backlash against rising migration and severe housing shortages in Ireland.

07/06/2024

Art

Meet the artist creating life-size animal sculptures from cardboard

Placing sustainability at the core of his artistic practice, Josh Gluckstein captures the raw emotions of endangered animals through his life-sized animal sculptures.

07/06/2024

Europe News

What's behind the Netherlands' far-right, Greens/Socialists win?

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

07/06/2024

Europe News

EU Elections: Macron warns against the rise of far right

The French president made the statement during a TV interview following D-Day commemorations in Normandy. The liberal leader has been criticised for his omnipresence during the election campaign.

07/06/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover Tang Dynasty murals in ancient Taiyuan tomb

Dating back to the 7th to 10th centuries, these murals depict scenes of everyday life, including working scenes, images of horses and camels, and guardian-like figures under trees.

07/06/2024

Markets

Weekly market recap: Record moment resumes as tech stocks lead the way

Risk-on sentiment prevailed in global markets as the Nvidia-led tech rally buoyed Wall Street, while the ECB’s rate cut sent the Euro Stoxx 600 to an all-time high.

07/06/2024

Business

Beaumanoir adds Quiksilver and Billabong to its brand portfolio

Ready-to-wear group Beaumanoir buys western European business of Boardriders (Quiksilver, DC Shoes, Element) but some jobs in France will go.

07/06/2024

Markets

London Stock Exchange urged to do more to hold onto retail traders

The UK stock market needs to improve investor communication and engagement in order to retain its individual traders, according to a report from online trade and investor provider CMC Markets.

07/06/2024

Nature

Could giant viruses slow the Arctic ice-melt?

Arctic ice is shrinking by 13 per cent a decade, but newly discovered giant viruses could help slow some of the decline.

07/06/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 7th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

07/06/2024

Economy

EU Elections: What are the risks ahead for European banks?

Despite the meteoric performance of the EU banking stocks, the sector may encounter challenges amid the EU elections, with the joint deposit insurance policy still unresolved.

07/06/2024

Europe News

Timmermans and Wilders both celebrate on Dutch election night

Timmermans' GreenLeft-Labour alliance is set to win eight seats in the new European Parliament, while PVV and its leader Geert Wilders won seven.

07/06/2024