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Culture news Donald Sutherland, Don’t Look Now and Hunger Games actor, dies aged 88 Sutherland was known for playing offbeat characters like Hawkeye Pierce in Robert Altman’s “M.A.S.H.,” and the stoned professor in “Animal House.” -
Football Now Copa America 2024: Can Argentina's continental dominance continue? With 16 participating nations played across 14 host cities, the 2024 Copa America is the biggest edition of the tournament in its 108-year history. -
No Comment WATCH: Young Ukrainians train for war in after-school club This after-school club in Shepetivka, Western Ukraine, meets thrice weekly to prepare kids for life in a war-torn country. -
Business Beijing protests EU tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles Beijing strongly opposes the EU's decision to increase tariffs on their electric vehicles amid efforts by European automakers to forge joint ventures with Chinese counterparts to mitigate the tariff impact. -
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Europe News Exclusive: Dutch VVD to remain in Renew Europe despite seeking coalition with far right The EU liberals will not expel the Dutch VVD party - or vote on throwing them out - despite the party's decision to enter a four-way coalition with the far-right PVV party of Geert Wilders, two sources familiar with the discussions told Euronews. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business ‘You want to be surgical’: How AI and big data are shaking up B2B marketing Standing out in today’s noisy world is getting tougher for businesses large and small, but artificial intelligence is ushering in a new type of marketing to pull in potential customers. -
Europe Decoded EU should shift gears in the face of atrocities in Sudan The EU’s response needs to echo the speed with which disaster is occurring on the ground. Residents of El Fasher and other civilians throughout Sudan deserve nothing less, Laetitia Bader writes. -
Europe News Hezbollah leader issues warning to Cyprus over alleged support for Israel Hassan Nasrallah warned of widespread attacks in Israel and accused Cyprus of facilitating Israeli military activities. -
Germany Euro 2024 latest: Spain dominate Italy to reach knockout phase La Roja were always in control despite winning by a one-goal margin only. -
Moments Maypoles, pickled herring and sack races: What to expect from midsummer in Sweden In 2024, Midsummer Eve falls on 21 June and there are celebrations throughout the whole weekend. -
Mobility Self-driving cars are generally safer than human-driven ones, research shows New research shows that autonomous vehicles outperform human-driven ones. -
Culture news Why are Belfast rappers Kneecap challenging UK government? The West Belfast trio say they are challenging the UK government’s decision to revoke their arts council funding application. They claim that denying the grant discriminates against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion. -
Europe News Hungarian hold on EU’s enlargement policy cannot continue, says EU-Moldova delegation chair Siegfried Mureșan says that putting the EU executive’s enlargement portfolio in the hands of Viktor Orbán’s man in Brussels has been a ‘problem’ over the past five-year mandate. -
Culture news What are the best European cities for music lovers? London tops the list of the best European city for music. But the number two spot may surprise you... -
Climate 72% of people globally support fossil fuel phaseout - but one Eastern European country is against it The biggest ever public survey on climate change shows widespread support for stronger action. -
Europe News Russia escalates drone attacks on Ukraine's frontline cities From Brussels' new sanctions against the Kremlin to South Korea considering sending weapons to Ukraine, these are the latest developments on the war in Ukraine this Thursday. -
Tech News Anthropic launches its latest, most powerful generative AI model Generative AI companies are racing to get one step ahead of the other. -
Health news Should social media come with a health warning? An expert weighs in Euronews Next asked an expert if social media should come with a warning about the risks it poses to mental health. -
Italy 'No logo': Beef between Italian government and Fiat 500 maker turns personal The ongoing dispute between Europe’s second-largest car manufacturer and the Italian government continues — this time, with the Fiat 500’s iconic status front and centre. -
Earth News ‘Greatest recovery of a cat species ever achieved’: Iberian Lynx is no longer on brink of extinction The European species’ population has more than tripled in two years thanks to conservation efforts. -
Earth News ‘Fears of dying on court’: Heatwave poses serious risks for athletes at Paris Olympics Paris’s population is the most at risk of dying from heatwaves of any capital in Europe. -
Business UK retailer Sainsbury’s to offload banking business to NatWest The second biggest supermarket chain in the UK is selling its banking arm to focus on its core food business. -
Health news Hungarian Council presidency to prioritise cardiovascular disease, pharma reform Hungary highlighted demographic challenges and health issues it considers 'neglected' in its priorities for the EU Council presidency. -
Serbia Euro 2024: Serbia threatens to quit tournament over Albanian and Croatian fans' behaviour Fans of several Balkan teams have displayed banners featuring maps and slogans their opponents consider outrageous and politically charged. -
Culture news Sir Ian McKellen to miss further London shows after stage fall The 85-year-old actor will not be returning to the stage in London after his fall earlier this week. He is expected to make a full and speedy recovery. -
No Comment WATCH: Fatal train collision near Santiago, Chile At least two people died and nine were injured in a head-on collision between two trains near Santiago. -
Nutrition Is seasonal eating better for your health? Seasonal eating is consuming food that is in harvest or in peak supply. -
Culture news Suspended prison sentence and €30,000 fine for Banksy theft in Paris The accused admitted to the theft, which took place in 2019, but claimed that he had acted at the request of Banksy - without being able to prove it. -
No Comment WATCH: Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations. -
Health news New European-funded initiative set to increase Africa's vaccine production The new initiative was launched at a summit co-hosted by France, the African Union, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. -
Europe News Mark Rutte set to be next NATO chief after securing Romania's backing The outgoing Dutch Prime Minister will head the military alliance for the coming years after Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg steps down -
Economy Swiss central bank cuts interest rates for second time this year The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates for a second time running in response to predictions of cooling inflation. The country’s key banking and financial services sector has been under pressure recently from the rising dominance of other financial hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the US. -
Europe News Macron’s Liberals vow to race Meloni’s hard-right ECR for influential third place in EU Parliament A post-election push for new members sees the rival groups neck and neck in the race to become the third biggest force in the hemicycle. -
Tech News Incoming Dutch far-right digital minister to prioritise AI He told lawmakers at a confirmation hearing that IT is not left-wing or right-wing. -
Economy Bank of England keeps rate on hold: Investors raise August rate cut bets The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate at 5.25% in June, with two MPC members favouring a 0.25% cut. Inflation rate hit the 2% target in May, yet policymakers continue to advise caution to interest rate cuts. -
Europe News Council delays decision on scanning all online images to combat child sexual abuse Despite being close to securing the necessary majority for an agreement on the child sexual abuse material regulation, the vote has been postponed as significant disagreements remain. -
No Comment Watch: Hundreds rally in Brazil to protest abortion bill Demonstrators gathered in front of Brazil’s National Congress in Brasilia on Wednesday to protest a bill that would further criminalise abortions. -
Business Boeing: Crash victims' relatives demand charges and billion-dollar fine A total of 346 people died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes. Their relatives are calling for a $24.8 billion fine on the company, saying what happened was "the deadliest corporate crime in US history". -
Lifestyle Pharrell Williams unveils Louis Vuitton's Spring 2025 Collection on UNESCO rooftop Less than six weeks ahead of the Paris Olympics, Louis Vuitton honoured human beauty and diversity in a glamorous menswear extravaganza. -
World News Is World Refugee Day in 2024 merely symbolic or about real human rights? A profound disconnect between public sentiment and political agendas is casting serious doubt on the sincerity and effectiveness of Europe’s commitment to World Refugee Day, Luigi Achilli, Stephanie Acker and Caitlin Procter write. -
No Comment Watch: Ecuadorian village women play their self-invented sport Women from the northern village of Turucu in Ecuador play handball dressed in traditional Anaco skirts. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 20th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for more than €53,000 J.K. Rowling's book features some unique errors and was sold at auction alongside a copy of "Casino Royale", the first novel in the James Bond spy series, which features an inscription by author Ian Fleming. -
Art Early artwork by Titian with dramatic past of thefts to go under hammer in London The painting was first stolen by Napoleon's troops from Belvedere Palace in Vienna during the early 19th century. More recently, in 1995, it was taken from Longleat House in England. -
Economy Krone rises as Norway holds firm on interest rate decision Unlike its counterparts for Sweden, Switzerland and the euro zone, Norges Bank is holding back on interest rate cuts. -
Tech News London is Europe’s biggest hub for generative AI, report finds A new report said that London is Europe’s biggest hub for generative AI but some of Europe’s most well-funded AI companies are in France. -
France French leaders condemn three teenagers charged with antisemitic rape Prime Minister Gabriel Attal called the attack on a young girl in a Paris suburb "absolutely despicable, unbearable and unspeakable". -
Health news A family's rare genetic variant could help delay Alzheimer's disease A Colombian family's genes offer a new clue about delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. -
Economy German wholesale inflation continues to drop on energy price falls Falling natural gas and electricity prices were the main contributors to May’s figure, as well as the declining cost of intermediate goods. -
Germany Did German police tell Euro 2024 fans to smoke weed rather than drink alcohol? German police have denied claims that they advised fans travelling to the country for the Euro 2024 championship to consume cannabis instead of alcohol, after news reports emerged stating the contrary. -
Culture news Just Stop Oil targets Taylor Swift’s jet – and fails to locate it Climate activists paint two planes at random after failing to locate Taylor Swift's plane, as the singer lands ahead of her Wembley show. -
Tech News Ex OpenAI chief scientist Sutskever launches rival AI company that puts safety first The start-up is called Safe Superintelligence. -
Europe News EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, targeting LNG for the first time Belgium, France and Spain are the main entry points for Russian LNG. -
Europe News From online influencer to MEP: Meet the EU's most connected lawmakers A Cypriot, a Czech, a Frenchman and a Spaniard with diverse backgrounds, ideologies, and motivations — all social media stars set to join the European Parliament. -
Vietnam Putin visits Vietnam to bolster relations in Southeast Asia amid Russia's growing isolation Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with long-time partner Vietnam on a state visit that comes as Moscow faces growing international isolation due to military actions in Ukraine. -
Culture news Queen catalog to be acquired by Sony Music for more than €1 billion Queen’s music catalog is one of the most – if not the most – valuable in rock, with classics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', and 'We Will Rock You'. This deal makes it the biggest acquisition of its kind ever. -
Culture news San José galleon: Recovery mission for sunken treasure worth billions begins The 'holy grail of shipwrecks' has remained underwater for over 300 years due to ownership disputes. -
Tech News Will EU agree to scan all your online images to combat child sexual abuse? European ambassadors are set to wrangle over the inclusion of new scanning technology that would monitor content in a draft Child Sexual Abuse Material regulation introduced by the Belgian presidency of the EU Council. -
Europe News What's Meloni's real influence in Brussels? | Radio Schuman Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was defined as the 'queenmaker' ahead of European elections -
Business European AI competitiveness threatened by French political uncertainty The EU may further lose its artificial intelligence (AI) competitiveness to the US and China amid French political instability caused by the far-right’s stance on immigration controls and foreign investment restrictions. -
World News Extreme weather ravages Europe with record heat and severe storms Europe is being battered by extreme weather with record-high temperatures and severe storms. Serbia and Romania face heatwaves reaching 40ºC, while Germany is experiencing severe thunderstorms. -
Business Creative business transformation: What it means and why it’s important for future business success Deloitte Digital explains why storytelling, creativity and communication should be a vital part of business transformation. -
Economy UK set to lose thousands of millionaires as rich vote with their feet and move overseas The UAE remains the world's leading millionaire magnet, while China and the UK are set to see mass exoduses. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 20th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Cube False claims about Biden’s mental health are once again flooding social media As the US presidential election draws closer, swathes of posts ridiculing President Joe Biden’s fitness to serve another term are being shared widely, but the pictures are usually either manipulated or taken out of context. -
Travel News Germany tops ‘vacation deprivation’ ranking: The surprising reason workers don’t take time off One generation in particular is not using up their holiday allowance.