19 June 2024 | Euronews
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Italy Opposition parties gang up on Meloni as she tries to push through reforms Italian PM Meloni's government are looking to overhaul the Italian political system by introducing two major reforms, including the direct election of the prime minister and the devolution of power to Italy's regional authorities. -
Culture news Top 5 football songs you might hear at the Euro 2024 matches in Germany Euronews Culture has listened to the best contenders for songs you might hear in German stadiums during the 2024 European football Championships. -
World News French farmers worry pork exports will suffer in EU-China row over customs An anti-dumping investigation into imports of pork products is at the heart of a trade tug-of-war between Europe and China -
Sudan UAE accused of fueling war by providing weapons to Sudan's paramilitary rivals Over 14,000 people have been killed and 33,000 injured in the conflict raging since early 2023, according to the UN. -
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Earth News Member states beef up safety rules amid growing nuclear power market EU countries agreed on new nuclear safeguards which will see a greater level of inspections on facilities and the use of nuclear materials, despite a call from environmentalists to stop financing atomic power. -
No Comment WATCH: Ramaphosa's coalition presidency Various African heads of state gathered in Pretoria for the swearing-in of Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's president for a second term. -
Europe News Greens invite EPP group to clear its head before starting coalition talks The new leadership of the Greens group at the European Parliament offered to back Ursula von der Leyen’s bid at the helm of the EU Executive but wants less ambiguity from her party on the Green Deal’s future. -
Europe News Residents evacuated from Athens suburb as wildfire season hits Greece Over 70 firefighters and 13 planes and helicopters worked to control the blaze, which closed traffic along a main highway connecting Athens to its airport. -
Spain King Felipe VI celebrates 10 years as Spain's head of state After ascending to the throne following his father Juan Carlos I's dramatic abdication, Felipe VI oversaw a politically tumultuous time in which Spain dealt with several political earthquakes, including the 2017 Catalan independence crisis. -
Climate ‘I can do better than that’: How a 13-year-old’s frustration with forecasts birthed AccuWeather AccuWeather was launched by a meteorologist with a dream. Here's how it delivers the world’s most accurate forecasts. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th – 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 Shipwrecks off Italian coast leave at least 11 dead and dozens missing According to the IOM, over 3,150 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean last year, making it the deadliest migration route in the world. -
No Comment Spanish royals celebrate 10th anniversary of King Felipe’s coronation Felipe, 56, took the throne on 19 June 2014, following his father's 39-year reign, King Juan Carlos's abdication. -
No Comment WATCH: Global Fitness stars compete at HYROX 2024 in Nice The 2024 HYROX World Championships, brought together elite athletes for a three-day fitness competition on the French Riviera. -
Lifestyle Will AI models take over the beauty scene? Not a chance, says Shiseido creative boss The world’s first-ever AI beauty pageant, Miss AI, was introduced earlier this year. But one leading beauty brand isn’t planning to replace humans anytime soon. -
United Kingdom Just how extreme is Nigel Farage's Reform UK? A string of embarrassments involving under-vetted candidates has raised red flags about an insurgent force in the UK election, led by Brexit activist and former MEP Nigel Farage. -
Germany Euro 2024 latest: Germany first team to reach round of 16 after beating Hungary 2-0 Germany cement their lead, while in Group B Albania write off Croatia's sensational two-minute comeback with a 95' equaliser. -
Tech News Researchers develop new method to prevent AI from hallucinating, according to a new study Researchers looked at a method that can predict when an artificial intelligence (AI) text model is likely to “hallucinate”, according to a new study. -
Business ‘Doing well, by doing good’: Charitable partnerships help businesses retain best employees Fuelled by conflict and emergencies, UNICEF’s work to protect the rights of children around the world is in constant demand. But key to its own survival are private sector partnerships. -
Earth News ‘This is like a slow death’: Environmental toll of Gaza war laid bare in first UN assessment The new assessment from UNEP follows a call from the State of Palestine to take stock of the environmental damage. -
Belgium Brussels declines hosting UEFA match between Israel and Belgium over security concerns The Belgian capital declined to host a UEFA Nations League match between the two teams scheduled for September due to the "dramatic situation in Gaza". -
Culture news UK police arrest Just Stop Oil activists after UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge defaced Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed Stonehenge orange on the eve of the summer solstice, to demand the UK's next government legally commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2030. -
Travel News Underwater rail tunnel linking Denmark and Germany to replace 45-minute ferry with 7-minute train Denmark's Fehmarnbelt tunnel will slash travel times between Scandinavia and Central Europe. -
The Exchange Billboard Billions: Why high-tech screens are booming Advances in AI and data analytics are causing a boom in the billboard and outdoor advertising market. Interactive screens in public spaces are connecting with customers in fresh new ways – providing brands with a wide range of new opportunities to entertain, inform and promote their products -
Earth News New study by Italian scientists predicts Venice will be underwater by 2150 There is a system of flood barriers in place in Venice’s lagoon, but these won’t be enough to protect the city from continual sinking and sea level rise. -
Health news Blood test using AI could help predict Parkinson's disease early A new simple blood test could predict Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear. -
Culture news London's Prince Charles cinema axes screening of AI-generated film following public backlash The cinema’s decision to cancel the premiere of 'The Last Screenwriter' has been met with praise by fans, as the use of AI within the entertainment industry remains a thorny topic. -
Business EU leaders must double down on sustainability to secure a competitive and resilient future By improving European market integration, ensuring policy consistency, investing in infrastructure, and fostering cross-sectoral partnerships in supply chains, we can create a resilient and competitive economy, Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera and Fleming Voetmann write. -
Europe News Exclusive: Commission reintroduces tariffs on Ukraine’s oat and eggs, eyeing sugar next The EU is expected to further reduce its imports of key food commodities from war-torn Ukraine after less than two weeks since applying the new controversial preferential trade scheme. -
Culture news Will Inside Out 2's box office success turn things around for Pixar? After a disappointing start to 2024 for Hollywood, 'Inside Out 2' is a much needed success story. -
No Comment WATCH: Kragujevac celebrates the timeless Fića Fans of the Fiat Zastava 750, also known as Fića, gathered in Kragujevac for an exhibition and drive. -
Space Dead satellites produce 17 tonnes of ozone-depleting particles a year, study finds Internet satellites at the end of their lifespan produce chemicals that damage the ozone layer. -
Business Golden Goose kills off immediate Milan listing plan, citing Europe's political turmoil Luxury Italian trainer maker Golden Goose is famous for its A-list followers including Taylor Swift, Chris Hemsworth and Selena Gomez. But it has faced criticism for its high prices and its distressed-look trainers. -
My Wildest Prediction 'Artificial wombs will be a reality by 2040,' according to a FemTech futurist Rhiannon Jones is a renowned creative and strategic "futures" specialist, known for her expertise in interpreting trends and formulating impactful strategies for start-ups and global brands. -
Tech News This organisation is training global governments in AI and is doing so with Google.org’s help “It has made me think of ethical issues; AI is not just a technological innovation but it is about the people, services, and data that sits behind it,” a British civil servant said. -
No Comment Kim Jong Un welcomes Russia's Putin at official ceremony in Pyongyang Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed at Pyongyang's main square, marking the start of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. -
No Comment Protesters in Buenos Aires call for release of detained activists The protest was against a series of economic proposals by Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei. -
Belgium Dutch PM Mark Rutte in line to become next NATO chief after Hungary lifts veto Earlier, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban had vetoed his outgoing Dutch counterpart for the military alliance's top job over objections including spending the country's money on supporting Ukraine. -
Culture news Coldplay to release new album 'Moon Music' on vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles Eco-friendly vinyl practices are on the rise and British band Coldplay are about to release a “world first” that will reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared with traditional 140g vinyls. -
Earth News Germany, Hungary, Turkey: Heatwaves and storms disrupt life across Europe Severe storms in Germany have affected the Euros football tournament. -
Europe Decoded Analysis: Why Orbán, Meloni and Fiala are angry about the EU top jobs Viktor Orbán, Giorgia Meloni and Petr Fiala want to have a greater say on how the EU top jobs are allocated. But the numbers play against them. -
Saudi Arabia Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims reported dead amid lethal heatwave Temperatures in Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim holy pilgrimage takes place, have reached as high as 51 degrees Celsius. -
Business Ferrari's prancing horse turns electric but iconic roar will remain Ferrari's first electric car will cost at least €500,000, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. -
Culture news ‘F*ck their art’: Why is System of a Down singer Serj Tankian lambasting Imagine Dragons? System of a Down's Serj Tankian has criticised Imagine Dragons for going ahead with their controversial gig in Azerbaijan, stating that they’re "not good human beings, as far as I’m concerned.” -
Tech News TikTok’s potential new buyer backs US Surgeon General’s call for health warnings on social media Frank McCourt said social media was an “epidemic” and that he believed in building a different model to TikTok’s algorithm. -
Culture news World’s oldest liquid wine found in 2,000-year-old Roman tomb in Spain The reddish-brown, sherry-like wine was found in an unlooted tomb and confirmed to be a local variety by the University of Córdoba. -
Economy Swedish unemployment rate falls to three-month low in May The Swedish labour market is still relatively resilient at the moment, but is likely to become more sluggish in the coming months, according to the European Commission. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Europeans should bet on modernising the World Bank and IMF In this decisive year for climate finance, the moment is now for strengthening the World Bank and IMF’s capacity to provide climate finance to developing countries, David McNair and Ameer Chughtai write. -
Tech News TikTok child privacy complaint referred to US justice department TikTok could face pressure in the US as a child privacy complaint was referred by regulators to the justice department. -
Russia Russian court sentences US soldier to nearly 4 years in prison on theft charges Staff Sergeant Gordon Black, 34, was arrested in the Pacific port city earlier this year after his girlfriend accused him of stealing from her. -
Business Boeing CEO locks horns with senators and apologises to crash victim relatives US senators attacked the airline CEO over safety shortcomings as more whistleblower allegations come to light. -
Culture news New female-led Zelda game announced by Nintendo For the first time, "The Legend of Zelda: The Echoes of Wisdom" will allow players to play as Princess Zelda, rather than the warrior Link. -
‘Coffee badging’ is the new return to the office trend. What is it and why do mostly men do it? Men are more likely to show up and leave work earlier than women, a study has found. -
Culture news Kazuko Shiraishi, ‘the Allen Ginsberg of Japan’, dies aged 93 Japan's beat poet Kazuko Shiraishi, a pioneer of modern performance poetry, dies at 93. -
Economy BoE rate decision: No change despite latest drop in inflation The Bank of England has left the interest rate on hold, even though inflation has now fallen to its target level of 2%. -
Europe News Commission warns France, Italy and six other countries over budget deficit The EU has identified fiscal irregularities in eight members, as France prepares for landmark elections, and Brussels reshuffles its top jobs. -
Culture news What is this mysterious new monolith and who is behind it? It’s happening again... And we still don’t know what it means. -
Economy UK inflation rate hits target of 2%: Is this a signal for rate cuts? The United Kingdom's overall inflation rate fell to 2% year-on-year in May, hitting the Bank of England's target for the first time since July 2021, just ahead of the bank's June meeting. -
Europe News From Ukraine to Green Deal, what do the centre-right EPP group's new members want? | Radio Schuman The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) accepted new members on Tuesday (18 June) during its constitutive meeting. -
Business Hargreaves Lansdown set to back consortium's euro billions takeover bid This proposed offer of €6.3bn for the UK's largest stockbroker follows three previous approaches from the consortium in recent months. -
World News Scholz vows to improve handling of irregular migration German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed migration and border control with leaders from eastern states in Wittenberg, where he said, "We are succeeding on a large scale and will continue in that direction" -
Art Head to the Dolomites to see these 8 unmissable artists at the Biennale Gherdëina From a beetle on horseback to an underground forest, these artworks at the Biennale Gherdëina in Italy's Tyrolean Alps are as intriguing as they are powerful. -
North Korea Putin and Kim Jong Un vow to protect each other if attacked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured the Russian president of his "full support" for Russia's war in Ukraine as the suspicions rise that two countries have a deal potentially trading munitions for economic and technological assistance. -
Europe News Austrian heiress lets fifty citizens decide who will get her €25-million fortune Austrian-German heiress Marlene Engelhorn allowed fifty members of the public to donate her inheritance to various organisations, including a homeless aid charity and a nature conservation association. -
Art Down in the bog: Tallinn exhibition dives into the unique ecosystem of peatlands Approximately 6-7% of Estonia is covered in peatland (or bog), occupying an important place in local culture and folklore. A new Tallinn art show is exploring this curious landscape, reflecting on questions of memory, perception and conservation. -
Business AI boom propels Nvidia to the top as the world’s most valuable company Nvidia surpasses Apple and Microsoft in market cap, becoming the most valuable company in the world, thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. -
Business Uber expects ‘mobility media’ to bring in $1 billion this year, but what is it? Uber is betting big on mobility media with revenue forecasted to hit US$1 billion this year., But what exactly is mobility media and why is the ride sharing giant playing in this space? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Russia Are Russian submarines in the Caribbean a direct threat to NATO? The US Navy keeps closely monitoring a Russian Yasen-M class submarine that just left Cuba. The top-of-the-line nuclear sub's presence in the Americas could mark a new step in Russian navy operations and strategy. -
No Comment WATCH: Putin's strategic visit to Yakutsk before Pyongyang meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Yakutsk, meeting with Governor Aisen Nikolayev before his trip to North Korea.