12 June 2024 | Euronews
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No Comment Heatwave in Greece halts visits to ancient site Acropolis The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in the Greek capital which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year was closed for 5 hours as the high temperature climbed over 39 degrees Celsius. -
Markets Fed holds US interest rate steady in June warning of just one possible cut this year The policymakers' forecast for one rate cut was down from a previous forecast of three, because inflation, having cooled in the past two months, remains persistently high. -
Russia Moscow stock exchange stops trading in dollars and euros The sanctions come as G7 leaders are preparing to gather soon in Italy for a summit where the top priorities will be boosting support for Ukraine and grinding down Russia’s war machine. -
Europe News Belgian king asks Flemish party leader to look for coalition partners Bart De Wever, the president of the nationalist New Flemish Alliance, has been chosen to sound out which parties could form a coalition government. -
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Europe News Le Pen, Wilders and allies meet in Brussels for talks on forming far-right EU supergroup Far-right leaders are expected to broach the possible re-configuration of the right wing in the European Parliament. -
Earth News No support for von der Leyen without invitation to grand coalition, Greens say The leading candidates for the Greens, who lost 18 of their 71 seats in European Parliament elections, says its support is still necessary to ensure a stable centrist majority and Ursula von der Leyen's re-election as European Commission president. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Russian bombing kills 9 as Biden approves new missile system transfer Follow the latest updates from the war in Ukraine. -
Destinations Albania, Cyprus, Ireland: Europe’s best non-Schengen countries for when you’ve used up your 90 days Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip. -
Earth News Talks on climate finance stall at Bonn conference: What does this mean for COP29? Countries are set to make a new commitment on climate finance at the UN climate conference in November this year. -
Art Who is Tomas Colbengston, winner of art's most prestigious print award? The Sámi artist is the latest recipient of The Queen Sonja Print Award, the world’s most important prize for printmaking. -
Europe News Eric Ciotti expelled from France's conservative party over bid to ally with far right Eric Ciotti has refused to resign, warning there may be "legal consequences" to his party's unanimous decision. -
World News Hamas demands 'complete halt' to war in response to Gaza ceasefire proposal The US says Israel supports the deal, which has been backed by the UN Security Council, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given conflicting signals. -
Armenia Armenia to leave Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation Armenia's prime minister declared his intention on Wednesday to pull out of a Russian-led security alliance of six ex-Soviet states. -
What employers can do to make your summer less stressful The summer season can add to workplace woes for parents and those with caring responsibilities. -
Ecotech ‘Install and forget’ soil-powered batteries could bring cheap, clean energy to farms in Europe Bacteria in soil could power technology that makes farms more productive. -
No Comment El Salvador transfers 2,000 inmates accused of belonging to gangs to mega prison President Nayib Bukele ordered the construction of the mega prison when El Salvador began massive arrests in response to a surge in gang violence in March 2022. The facility now holds thousands of accused or convicted gang members. -
Culture news Massive Attack cancels show because of Georgia’s attack on 'basic human rights' The band's announcement comes as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Georgia recently, protesting a parliament-approved law regulating the media and NGOs, which for many echoes similar legislation in Russia. -
Markets European stocks, single currency rally as US inflation cools more than expected European assets surged on Wednesday following a lower-than-expected inflation report in the United States, brightening the outlook for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. -
Travel News Greece heatwave: What travellers need to know as archaeological sites shut and wildfires loom Tourists have been fainting while queuing to get into the Acropolis. -
Nature Pigeon problems: German town votes to have birds killed, outraging animal rights’ activists Campaigners say the plan to enlist a neck-snapping falconer is unacceptable. -
Europe Decoded In French legislative elections, the far right will probably fall short This is one heck of a chess move by President Macron. Whether it succeeds or not, it will make history. But it is a much more calculated move than it seems, Pierre-Alexandre Balland writes. -
Netherlands Three men found guilty of killing Dutch investigative journalist A Dutch court on Wednesday convicted three men of murder for their roles in the 2021 shooting of investigative reporter Peter R. de Vries. -
Business Energy firm Uniper wins right to claim billions from Gazprom Gazprom began slowing down its gas supplies to Europe, especially Germany, in June 2022. It finally halted them altogether at the end of August of that year. -
Europe News Sánchez urges international community to 'add more pressure' on Israel to end Gaza war In his first interview since the European parliamentary elections, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on international allies to hold his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu accountable for the 'bombings' and 'military intervention' in Gaza. -
Climate G7 still has an opportunity to make good on its energy pledge The G7 must set an example and build momentum for raised ambition and action worldwide – failure to do so risks undermining our collective energy security, economic development, and attainment of the global 2030 goals, Damilola Ogunbiyi writes. -
Art Giant pumpkins to Keith Haring murals: Art Basel exhibit showcases monumental installations Unlimited, a showcase within the larger Art Basel event, is presenting a curated selection of monumental installations and large-scale artworks, including works from Keith Haring and Yayao Kusama. -
Qatar 365 Farm to table initiatives blooming in Qatar Qatar 365 invites you to taste initiatives with a farm to table flavour, pushing individuals towards more sustainable practices -
Health news Denmark recalls popular Korean noodles over excessive spiciness: Real risk or too hot for Danes? The announcement by the Danish food safety regulator has been met with derision by people who like a taste of the hot stuff. -
No Comment WATCH: Unlike other sheep, Senegal's Ladoum lives in luxury As Muslims prepare for Eid Al-Adha, Senegal's prized Ladoum sheeps, worth up to $70,000, have their moment to shine. -
Euronews Tech Talks T-Minus Ariane 6: Inside Europe's critical mission to reclaim space autonomy | Euronews Tech Talks Raymond, Aline, Anne-Sophie, and Romain are four of the many Europeans involved in the building and launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s brand new rocket. And they also hold a crucial responsibility: each of them is authorised to press the red button to halt the launch. -
Business EU set to partly delay key banking reform, as US drags feet Brussels will likely be under pressure to boost competitiveness as its politics takes a rightward turn. -
Healthcare Drugs are 'everywhere' in Europe, agency warns in report European drug agency warns of concerning patterns in the consumption of drugs across the bloc, with increasing public health consequences. -
Culture news What is Baillie Gifford and why is its sponsorship of the Edinburgh Fringe controversial? What is Baillie Gifford and why are festivals being pressured to drop their sponsorship this summer? -
Cuba Moscow revives gunboat diplomacy with nuclear submarine visit to Cuba Russia's top-of-the-line nuclear submarine Kazan is about to dock in the port of Havana together with the Korshakov missile launcher frigate. The Kremlin's hazardous move in the Caribbean responds to the alleged US meddling in Eastern Europe. -
Kuwait At least 41 dead in residential building fire in Kuwait Another fifteen people were injured in the fire in Mangaf city on Wednesday, most of whom were taken to hospital. -
Europe News Germany prepares massive police effort to combat hooligans at Euro 2024 The country is mobilising its largest police deployment since the federal police were established in 1951. -
Health news These four industries alone cause 2.7 million deaths in Europe, new WHO report finds A new report shows how certain industries impact health and premature mortality in the World Health Organisation's European region. -
Economy German inflation on the rise again for the first time in five months Increases in services and food costs contributed significantly to May's rise in German inflation, although energy prices continued to fall. -
Culture news Disgraced investor Martin Shkreli facing lawsuit over world’s rarest album The disgraced "pharma bro" has been accused of retaining digital copies and sharing recordings of the rarest album on earth - an album he was forced to sell following his 2017 conviction. -
Europe News EU socialists will not back von der Leyen if far right forces shape priorities - secretary-general Giacomo Filibeck tells Euronews that von der Leyen's 'ambiguity' on the far right is 'not acceptable.' -
Europe News From Albanian and Hungarian prisons to EU Parliament: Meet the jailed MEPs Freshly elected Ilaria Salis and Fredi Beleri may prove a thorn in the side of Hungary and Albania, as supposedly political charges raise questions over the rule of law. -
Europe News 'No to the spirit of defeat' to far right as Macron calls on moderates to unite The French president, who has three years left of his second term, also dismissed what he said were "absurd" rumours about his possible resignation if the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen wins in the legislative election scheduled for 30 June and 7 July. -
Culture news Circus performers bring joy to displaced Gaza children amidst Israel-Hamas war In the conflict-ravaged Gaza Strip, a troupe from the Gaza Free Circus Centre is touring shelters to bring joy and relief to displaced children who have suffered the horrors of war. -
No Comment WATCH: Vegan activists tag new King Charles portrait Animal rights activists from Animal Rising vandalized a portrait of King Charles III at the Philip Mould Gallery in London, pasting an image of the famous animated character Wallace, from 'Wallace and Gromit,' over the king's head. -
Business French IT company Atos accepts Onepoint's restructuring plan After weeks of mulling it over, French IT company Atos has finally decided to go with key shareholder David Layani and his IT company Onepoint’s restructuring offer, as opposed to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s. Currently, Onepoint owns about 11% of Atos’ total shares. -
Health news Cancer disappears in 100% of patients treated with new drug in promising clinical trial A study showed a 100 per cent positive response rate in 42 patients with a specific type of rectal cancer who were treated with an experimental immunotherapy. -
Europe News EU to slap extra tariffs on Chinese electric cars in a bid to close competition gap The European Commission's anti-subsidy inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles has been described as one of the most consequential of its kind. -
Culture news More artists boycotting UK music festivals over Barclays links to Israel After the mass exodus of artists at The Great Escape, more are dropping out of this weekend's Download Festival and next month's Latitude - all over their sponsorship links with Barclays Bank. And more could follow. -
Europe News Hungary has agreed not to veto NATO assistance to Ukraine, alliance chief says Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg struck the deal on Wednesday after a day of “difficult” negotiations. -
No Comment WATCH: Palma de Mallorca airport hit by rainstorm rampage On June 11, heavy rains caused severe flooding across Mallorca, including Palma Airport, where several flights were grounded. -
Beyond the beach: things to do in Mauritius A honeymoon idyll and beachgoer’s paradise, Mauritius is legendary for its powdery white sands and crystal waters, but rest and relaxation is only half the story. -
Tech News Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman Elon Musk alleged that the ChatGPT maker had abandoned its original mission to create artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of humanity. -
Culture news French pop icon and singer Françoise Hardy dies aged 80 Françoise Hardy's career spanned six decades, and many of her songs have become classics of the French repertoire. Beyond her celebrated brand of melancholic pop, she was a style icon and an actress, one of France’s biggest stars. -
Europe News Zelenskyy appeals for help as Russia targets Ukraine's energy grid The Ukrainian president has renewed calls for air defence support to ward off Russian attacks on the country's damaged energy infrastructure. -
Europe News Will French right wing form an Italian-style alliance? | Radio Schuman On Tuesday, the Chairman of Les Républicains, Eric Ciotti, announced an alliance between his party and the far-right Rassemblement National, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, ahead of parliamentary elections in France. -
World News Fires, floods and heatwaves plague Europe as extreme weather persists While Turkey and Cyprus have been hit with heatwaves, parts of Spain have seen record rainfall. -
Markets Selloffs deepen in French markets amid the political turmoil For the third consecutive trading day on Tuesday, French stocks, bonds, and currencies continued to experience a selloff driven by political uncertainties. Analysts suggest that the upcoming interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve could potentially mitigate the decline. -
Spain French and Spanish police hold anti-terror drills ahead of Paris Olympics The exercise began in Bayonne, France, where the practice scenario involved assailants staging an attack before fleeing to San Sebastián, Spain, where they took hostages. -
Europe News Highest turnout for 30 years, but almost half of Europe shuns European elections From 6 to 9 June, 357 million citizens were invited to vote to elect their representatives to the European Parliament. How many answered the call? -
Culture Series Tahiti Surf: Photographer Michel Haddi on capturing Teahupo'o, Kelly Slater and beach girls Photographer and film director Michel Haddi's latest book celebrates Tahiti's natural beauty, surfing culture, and its people. -
Nature Call me by my name: Elephants' low rumbles could be unique to one another, research reveals Researchers found that the low rumbles of African elephants could be them calling one another by name. -
Business Will far-right surge in Europe pressure renewable energy stocks? The surging power of far-right factions in the EU Parliament may place the renewable energy sector under significant pressure. Major French green energy stocks have already declined amid the electoral upheaval.