18 June 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News 'We need to close the sky above Kharkiv', Kharkiv mayor tells Euronews Euronews spoke to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov about the latest Russian offensive and what the city needs to survive the winter. -
No Comment Landslides caused by heavy rains in Ecuador kill at least seven people The storms sent a deluge of mud and floodwaters crashing into highways and bridges, severing the main road connecting Ecuador’s highlands to its Amazonian provinces. -
No Comment At least 85 rescued migrants arrive in English port of Dover on UK Border Force boat The Border Force vessel carried the rescued migrants, at least 85, including young children, to port in Dover. -
No Comment WATCH: Mass arrests in Nairobi as tax hike protests continue Over 200 protesters were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, during protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. -
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No Comment WATCH: NATO conducts major military exercises in Baltic Approximately 9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries are conducting military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, now strategically important after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
Sport Euro 2024 latest: Portugal crash Czech wall with stoppage time winner as Turkey see off Georgia Turkey and Portugal lead Group F following two thriller clashes on Tuesday. -
Food and Drink French brews gains popularity in beer-producing nation of Belgium Over the last ten years, French brewers have been increasing production as their beers have become more popular. -
Earth News Ministers green light push for healthy soils, set low thresholds Environment ministers agreed a legal draft compromise to restore EU soils, but European Commission regrets lack of concrete obligations. -
Earth News Fast-fashion firms could be penalised for aggressive marketing European governments are pushing for action on the fast fashion, paving the way for a levies targeting firms whose business model, and marketing strategy, is based low-prices and high-turnover. -
Europe News Orbán ally-turned-rival Péter Magyar joins centre-right EPP group in the European Parliament The European Parliament's centre-right faction has opened its arms to Péter Magyar, the thorn in Orbán’s side who is swapping Budapest for Brussels. -
Work Adobe: ‘AI is not going to replace people, but people that use AI may be replacing those that don't’ Are you a creative and wondering how AI will change the way you work? From individual tasks to transformative production, Adobe’s Eric Hall explains how marketers can leverage AI’s exploding potential. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 18th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Singapore continues rush to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship Authorities in the popular resort island of Sentosa, Singapore commenced the clean-up after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat that hit a stationary cargo tanker on Friday, blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline. -
Europe News Ukraine heading for accession impasse during Hungary's EU Council presidency The first round of talks between the EU and Ukraine will take place on 25 June, after member states endorsed the overall framework for negotiations. -
Water Matters How Flanders is harnessing nature to prevent deadly floods The last few months have been a stark reminder in Europe of the power of flooding and the devastation it can cause. But could nature, rather than heavy engineering, solve our flood management problems? -
Europe News Defence and competitiveness central in next EU Strategic Agenda to be adopted by leaders leaders from the 27 member states will gather in Brussels next week to finalise and adopt the Strategic Agenda. -
Tech News Decision on cloud certification scheme delayed to mid-July Delay gives Commission time to provide guidance on how the member states may add their own requirements. -
Tech News AI diplomacy ignores greatest existential risk of all: Climate change Never before have we birthed a technology that treads such a thin line between saving our world and driving it to self-destruction, Manuel Matos dos Santos writes. -
Business Getting up close and personal: The new focus making digital dominate global ad spend Spending on global advertising is set to rise by an overall 5% this year, with digital fueling the growth, according to new data. -
Tech News ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini and other AI chatbots are spewing Russian misinformation, study finds “This unvirtuous cycle means falsehoods are generated, repeated, and validated by AI platforms,” the study said. -
Tech News AI could fuel wave of Holocaust denial, UNESCO finds A United Nations agency is warning that developments in artificial intelligence (AI) could spawn a new surge in Holocaust denial. -
Economy Hungary moves on interest rate as inflation threatens and forint flounders A further reduction comes on the back of more than a year of rate cuts, although a drop in the forint is curtailing dramatic changes. -
Earth News Air conditioning is 'exacerbating the climate crisis' but how many Europeans use it? Cooling machines are part of a vicious heating cycle. -
Culture news Singer Justin Timberlake arrested and accused of driving while intoxicated on New York's Long Island Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island, authorities said. -
Nature Sicilian farmers on the frontline of climate change spotlighted by Earth Photo 2024 winner 30 nature-loving photographers were shortlisted for the Earth Photo 2024 Award. -
Travel News Italy’s cheap houses are back. You can now buy a property in Sicily for as little as €3 Italy is famous for its €1 houses so why the price increase? -
Business French firms on edge as alliance looks to raise taxes for spending The newly formed left-wing alliance New Popular Front reveals plans to support tax increases in order to fund more government spending. -
Europe Decoded How does the European Parliament group shuffle work? Five golden rules As the European People's Party kicks off the group constitution season today, Euronews considers some ground rules European party leaders should follow for canny group forming. -
Climate Hottest summer ever? Experts reveal what could be in store for Europe in the next few months “One thing that is a massive, undeniable factor that cannot be ignored is that we are constantly breaking heat records,” says one forecaster. -
Culture news 18th-century cherries unearthed by archaeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon The tale of young George Washington cutting down the cherry tree may have turned out to be a myth, but new archaeological discoveries suggest the first US president did squirrel away quite a few bottles of the fruit. -
No Comment WATCH: Malawi's Vice President Chilima laid to rest after shock plane crash Chilima and nine other people died in the plane crash last week in Malawi's northern region of Mzimba. -
No Comment WATCH: Thousands of doctors strike in South Korea The physicians taking part belong to the Korean Medical Association, the country's largest doctor's group with around 140,000 members. -
Europe News German national security ‘tense’, says country’s interior minister Nancy Faeser said the country was battling internal and external threats — including espionage attempts from a trio of countries — with the department thwarting bomb attempts in the last year. -
Tech News From a virtual assistant to digital avatars: What to know about TikTok's new AI-powered features TikTok recently introduced "TikTok Symphony", new AI-powered tools which include a virtual assistant, a video creation tool, and digital avatars that aim to simplify content creation on the platform. -
Culture news British free-runner destroys part of ancient Italian city It's the latest stunt-gone-wrong by the parkour group banned from Venice. -
Nutrition Ultra-processed foods should unite the food movement — not divide us Ultimately, we need to pull together to transform our broken food system. Across the movement, we broadly have the same goal — a food system that is healthy for people and the planet, Emily Armistead writes. -
Golf Travel Tales Sailing, seafood and a spot of golf in Saidia, the Moroccan Mediterranean Tour the serene seaside town of Saidia and enjoy a spot of golf with Immy Barclay in this episode of Golf Travel Tales. -
Turkey Turkey issues arrest warrant for viral YouTuber Diamond Tema over debate on Islam Tema, who has more than 870,000 subscribers on the video-sharing platform, blasted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's ruling party over its alleged Islamist leanings. -
Business Commission probes AI finance risk as it finalises sweeping new law Overusing robots could lead to bias, panic or just bad advice, officials worry. -
Europe News Ylva Johansson: 'Impunity is over' for human trafficking in the European Union The outgoing European Commissioner for Home Affairs said that human trafficking should be a crime in the whole of the European Union. -
Space Caught in the act: Astronomers may have observed massive black hole ‘awakening’ for first time Researchers hypothesise in a new study that they are observing a black hole become activated in a galaxy. -
Europe News Spanish Civil Guard dismantles so-called Islamic State media network Spanish authorities have arrested nine people in four cities as part of the crackdown against extremist messages calling for violence against the Euro 2024 tournament and the Paris Olympics. -
Europe News UK Border Force boat carrying migrants arrives in port of Dover Migrants and border officers carried some of the young children rescued in the incident. -
Culture news Iconic French actress Anouk Aimée dies aged 92 Known for her roles in European arthouse films such as Jacques Demy's 'Lola' and Federico Fellini's '8½', Aimée was one of Europe's best-loved femme fatales. -
Health news A pandemic treaty to avoid COVID mistakes has been 2 years in the making. Why can’t countries agree? Negotiators have tried to work out the details of a pandemic agreement, but now with another delay and elections in many countries, some worry motivation may wane. -
Europe News Centre-right EPP group set to welcome Dutch farmers party BBB The BBB will only join the EPP group at the European Parliament, not the EPP political party, one of the sources told Euronews. -
Business Summer holiday disruption looms as Aer Lingus pilots move towards strikes The Irish airline is warning of significant travel disruption this summer as pay dispute escalates. -
France France beefs up security measures ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony The planned six-kilometre sailing route down the Senne has become a major talking point for its unique open-air event setup and its exposure to potential danger. -
North Korea Russian President Vladimir Putin praises Pyongyang as he goes on rare North Korea visit The West is concerned that Moscow and Pyongyang are strengthening their alliance just as Russia tries to regain the edge in Ukraine. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Russian firefighters tackle oil depot blaze following alleged drone attack The fire in the city of Azov, near the Ukraine border, was reportedly caused by a drone attack, according to regional governor Vasily Golubev. -
Culture news Exclusive: Miguel Gomes "Grand Tour" and what it means to win the Cannes Best Director prize The Portuguese film-maker has returned from Cannes with the Best Director award under his arm. The success of "Grand Tour" could be the ticket to directing an epic film that he has been planning for several years. -
Business Boeing's CEO set to field questions from US senators on plane safety US lawmakers are expected to press Boeing's chief executive Tuesday about the company's latest plan to fix its manufacturing problems, and relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners plan to be there. -
Tech News NATO begins its €1 billion investment in AI, space, and robotics defence tech The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) said it would invest in four European tech companies. -
Tech News DSA probes wrapped up in months, Commission’s US tech envoy says EU Commission 'not taking more time than needed' handling investigations. -
Europe News Concentration camp museum director joins campaign to ban Germany's AfD The German far-right party AfD finished well in the European elections, but has also suffered serious legal setbacks. -
Gaza Thousands protest in Jerusalem against Prime Minister Netanyahu's government Police scuffled with the protesters outside of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s residence, using water canons against those who burst through the barriers. -
Health news Countries face growing drugs shortage with older medicines among most vulnerable A US expert discusses the growing problem of drug shortages and which medicines are impacted. -
Malawi Malawi's vice president laid to rest as president calls for independent probe into his death Saulos Chilima was buried in his village following a state funeral in Lilongwe, where President Chakwera called for an independent investigation into the plane crash that killed the vice president and nine others. -
Earth News Exclusive: Environment Commissioner eyes key green role in European Parliament In an exclusive interview, outgoing EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius – newly elected as an MEP for his home country Lithuania – told Euronews how he believes he can help the Greens punch above their weight in Brussels. -
Culture news UK actor Ian McKellen hospitalised after falling off London stage The 85-year-old actor is expected to make a full and speedy recovery after he fell off stage during a performance of Player Kings in London. -
Germany Georgia's Euro 2024 debut 'not only about football' as historic participation reignites EU hopes Georgia will face Turkey at 6 pm CET in a historic game that's expected to bring the country together after months of social unrest. -
Europe News Why no decisions on EU top jobs? | Radio Schuman At the dinner among EU leaders on Monday, no decisions were made regarding who will lead the EU institutions for the next five years, Radio Schuman explored why -
Markets Natural gas prices surge as artificial intelligence boom raises demand Natural gas prices have surged over the past three months because of optimistic demand driven by a boom in AI consumption and its crucial role in the renewable energy transition. -
USA Record number of NATO allies meeting their defence spending target amid war in Ukraine Over 20 NATO member countries are meeting defence spending targets this year, marking a nearly fourfold increase from 2021 amid heightened concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
Lifestyle Milan Fashion Week: Flashbacks and optimistic futurism dominate preview collections From Prada to Moschino to Fendi via Dolce and Gabbana, the big Italian fashion houses all had complimentary but contrasting visions of what men will be wearing next spring-summer. -
Business Spotify on subscription growth, world music and the next big opportunities in streaming Music streaming giant Spotify is stepping into a new stage of growth - one that focuses on more artist diversity and non-music content. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.