2024-06-25

Health news

British teen receives world's first epilepsy device implant

It took seven hours for neurosurgeons at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital to fit this brain implant.

25/06/2024

United Kingdom

Four arrested after entering the grounds of British PM Sunak's home

The incident comes just over a week before the UK’s general election that will determine if Sunak remains in power.

25/06/2024

Green News

Eleventh-hour push for deal on ‘radical’ GMO deregulation

Belgium is determined to clinch a deal on new GMO rules in the last days of its EU Council presidency, but green groups are urging governments to change course.

25/06/2024

Green News

Carbon price for homes and cars could prove ‘very controversial’

While public awareness of an incoming carbon price for home heating and motor fuels remains low, the European Commission is aware it may become a hot political issue for the next EU executive.

25/06/2024

Albania

Elected MEP Fredi Beleri to remain behind bars in Albania

The move is expected to further exacerbate Albania’s tension with its neighbour, Greece.

25/06/2024

No Comment

Helsinki protest draws thousands for environmental justice

Greta Thunberg joined thousands at a climate protest in Helsinki organized by Elokapina (Extinction Rebellion).

25/06/2024

Europe News

France elections: Germans prepare for seismic change in EU politics

As France gears up for the shocking snap elections that French President Emmanuel Macron called during the EU elections, Germans are preparing for a seismic change in EU politics.

25/06/2024

Health news

Chronic loneliness may be linked to higher risk of stroke

A study found that chronically lonely older adults had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported minimal isolation

25/06/2024

Slovakia

Slovakia claims ex-government jet donation to Ukraine was illegal

The Ukrainian military is in dire need of extra air power as Russia bombards its territory with artillery, missiles and drones.

25/06/2024

Sport

Euro 2024: Epic Austria beat Netherlands 3-2 to finish top of Group D

France failed to beat Poland and finished second in the group ahead of third-placed Netherlands. In Group C, England and Denmark retain first and second spot respectively. Slovenia are also through to the last 16.

25/06/2024

Green News

Fact check: Is climate change leading to more migration into Europe?

All of the experts Euronews Green spoke to said the same thing: there is no empirical evidence to support the claim that climate change will lead to more international migration into Europe.

25/06/2024

The Road To Green

How is the European Union combating greenwashing?

In partnership with The European Commission

New EU measures to combat 'greenwashing' are aiming to challenge companies promoting so-called sustainable products. In this episode of The Road to Green we travel across Europe to find out more about the labelling changes coming to a supermarket near you.

25/06/2024

Water Matters

How does the EU manage its shared waterways?

In partnership with the European Commission

Nearly half of the world’s freshwater is shared between at least two or more countries. In this Crash Course, we examine why water cooperation between states is increasingly vital to prevent conflict.

25/06/2024

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Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Evening

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

25/06/2024

The Road To Green

The ESPR Ecodesign regulation should reduce footprint of new products

In partnership with The European Commission

A new EU regulation aimed at making products more sustainable has just come into force. What is it exactly and what will it change?

25/06/2024

The Road To Green

Are carbon credits doing more harm than good for the climate?

In partnership with The European Commission

Do carbon credits really help to combat global warming, or are they counter-productive?

25/06/2024

No Comment

Protesters rally for abortion rights in Los Angeles

Demonstrators supporting abortion and women's rights gathered at Los Angeles City Hall on the second anniversary of the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

25/06/2024

Mobility

Euroviews. Hybrid vehicles have proven to be the right choice for decarbonisation

Instead of considering EVs and hybrids as competing solutions, we should recognise that they are complementary solutions for different problems, Patrice Haettel writes.

25/06/2024

Travel News

Georgia's tourism industry hit by loss of Israeli visitors

"Bookings have been cancelled, and projections for new bookings are very low" according to one restauranteur.

25/06/2024

The Big Question

‘A new industry is coming’: How will AI help reimagine entertainment?

“AI will connect them in ways that will empower the performer and empower the fan,” will.i.am explains the future of the music industry in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

25/06/2024

Europe News

French left-wing candidates use fresh volunteers to woo voters

Candidates from the left-wing alliance march through the streets of Paris, distributing flyers and engaging with voters, as they rely on new volunteers to woo voters.

25/06/2024

Europe News

EU Socialists and Liberals re-elect their leaders by acclamation

Spain's Iratxe García Pérez and France's Valérie Hayer will respectively preside over the socialist and liberal groups.

25/06/2024

Kenya

Kenya's parliament set on fire after anti-tax protests turn violent

A part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire by protesters who managed to break inside following protests gathering thousands, while reports say several dead bodies can be seen in the streets of the Kenyan capital.

25/06/2024

Green News

Study: European airport pollution threatens the health of 52m people

Jet engines emit more ultrafine particle pollution than any other kind of engine.

25/06/2024

Culture news

Is Squid Game getting the Hollywood treatment?

With rumours that there is a remake of Squid Game in the works, we explore whether it's a good idea and which English-language remakes have bucked the trend when it comes to equalling or outshining the original.

25/06/2024

Climate

Extreme wildfires are ramping up in these countries as climate warms

The 2024 wildfire season has already begun in Europe as the season starts earlier and lasts longer.

25/06/2024

Tech News

What are the top 10 technologies that could save the world in 2024?

The World Economic Forum lists the top 10 developing technologies that could tackle the world’s problems.

25/06/2024

Culture news

Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock who sang ‘Butterfly’ dies aged 49

Shifty Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, co-founded the band Crazy Town, who were best known for their 1999 hit song ‘Butterfly’.

25/06/2024

Europe News

Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double, report says

The RIAS group said it recorded 4,782 antisemitic incidents in 2023, compared with 2,616 the year before.

25/06/2024

Ocean

Scientific work with fishers shaping future of Malta's marine sector

In partnership with the European Commission

The fishing sector accounts for just 1% of Malta's GDP and employs 1000 fishers. But with fishing deeply linked to the nation's identity, collaboration between Maltese fishers and scientists is helping to shape the growth of the fishing sector and future of Malta's marine ecosystem.

25/06/2024