25 June 2024 | Euronews
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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. -
United Kingdom Four arrested for trespassing in grounds of British prime minister's country home The incident comes just over a week before the UK’s general election that will determine if Sunak remains in power. -
Earth 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. -
Earth News Carbon price for homes and cars could prove ‘very controversial’, senior EU official admits 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. -
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Albania Greek minority politician and elected MEP to remain behind bars in Albania The move is expected to further exacerbate Albania’s tension with its neighbour, Greece. -
No Comment WATCH: Helsinki protest draws thousands for environmental justice Greta Thunberg joined thousands at a climate protest in Helsinki organized by Elokapina (Extinction Rebellion). -
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. -
Health news Loneliness may be linked to increased risk of stroke among older adults A study found that chronically lonely older adults had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported minimal isolation -
Slovakia Slovakia's defence official claims ex-government broke the law by donating MiGs to Ukraine The Ukrainian military is in dire need of extra air power as Russia bombards its territory with artillery, missiles and drones. -
Sport Euro 2024 latest: Astonishing Austria finish first in Group D ahead of France and Netherlands 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. -
Earth News Will climate change really lead to more immigration? Here's what the experts think 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. -
The Road To Green How is the European Union combating greenwashing? 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. -
Water Matters Avoiding stormy waters: how does the EU manage shared rivers and water resources? 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. -
Top News Stories Today 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. -
The Road To Green Repairable, recyclable and circular: What's changing with the EU's new Ecodesign regulation? A new EU regulation aimed at making products more sustainable has just come into force. What is it exactly and what will it change? -
The Road To Green Are carbon credits doing more harm than good for the climate? Do carbon credits really help to combat global warming, or are they counter-productive? -
No Comment WATCH: 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. -
Mobility 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. -
Travel News 'The loss is noticeable': Georgia's summer season hit by lack of Israeli tourists "Bookings have been cancelled, and projections for new bookings are very low" according to one restauranteur. -
The Big Question How will AI ‘empower’ Taylor Swift and her fans? will.i.am gives his take on the future “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. -
Europe News Left-wing Popular Front alliance 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. -
Europe News Socialists and Liberals re-elect their leaders by acclamation, keeping the status quo Spain's Iratxe García Pérez and France's Valérie Hayer will respectively preside over the socialist and liberal groups. -
Kenya Kenya's parliament set on fire after protests against controversial tax changes turn to riots 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. -
Earth News High blood pressure, diabetes, dementia: How plane pollution could threaten the health of 52m Europe Jet engines emit more ultrafine particle pollution than any other kind of engine. -
Culture news Are we getting an English-language Squid Game remake – and is it a good idea? 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. -
Climate Portugal is among the worst affected countries as climate change ramps up extreme wildfires The 2024 wildfire season has already begun in Europe as the season starts earlier and lasts longer. -
Tech News Organ transplants, environment, and AI: The top transformative tech to watch in 2024 The World Economic Forum lists the top 10 developing technologies that could tackle the world’s problems. -
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’. -
Europe News Antisemitic incidents in Germany go up by more than 80%, report says The RIAS group said it recorded 4,782 antisemitic incidents in 2023, compared with 2,616 the year before. -
Ocean Scientific observers work with fishers shaping future of Malta's marine ecosystem 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. -
Ocean Interview: How collaboration between fishers and scientists helps Malta's fishing sector Luca Pisani, a marine biologist at Aquatic Resources Malta, emphasises the importance of maintaining a strong working relationship with fishermen who welcome scientists like him aboard their ships. -
Lifestyle Olympic chic and "living sculptures": The best of Paris Haute Couture Week so far Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is in full swing, serving up a dazzling spectacle from Dior’s Olympic-inspired chic to Van Herpen’s mesmerising living sculptures. -
Health news US gun violence a 'public health crisis,' country's chief doctor declares Firearm violence is a "public health crisis" in the US, the country's top doctor said on Tuesday. -
World News International court seeks arrest of Russian officials over attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets Residential buildings, densely populated areas and energy infrastructure have all been hit by devastating Russian attacks. -
Europe News Negotiators seal EU top jobs deal for von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas Despite the reported deal, the decision will not become official until the 27 leaders gather in a summit later this week. -
No Comment WATCH: Honoring the sun, the Inca Inti Raymi celebration An ancient Inca ritual, offering to the sun, was re-enacted on Monday, bringing actors and Indigenous communities together. -
Business Stellantis in threat to put brakes on UK car production over EV quotas A senior employee says government rules amount to "punishment" as demand for electric vehicles fails to pick up. -
Europe News Moscow blocks scores of European media outlets in pushback over Russiagate The list of banned outlets includes France’s AFP, German outlets Der Spiegel and FAZ, and Italian public broadcaster Rai. -
Tech News UN to tech companies: ‘Take responsibility’ for harms on information access The UN secretary-general asked tech companies to take responsibility for how their current business models and lack of transparency are hurting information integrity. -
Money Central banks should exploit AI ‘gold rush’, report says The Bank for International Settlements is bullish over applications for machine learning – despite many limitations. -
Europe News EU Commissioner berates member states for retreat on crisis banking measures Member states took a step backwards when gutting EU laws designed to manage failing lenders, Mairead McGuinness said. -
Israel Top court ruling ends decades-long army exemption for ultra-Orthodox Israelis Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must be subject to compulsory military service, ending longstanding exemptions and potentially impacting PM Netanyahu’s coalition amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. -
Economy Spanish economy bucks the trend as it continues to show growth There has been an increase in household spending, and most key sectors saw robust growth on the supply side. -
Health news WHO says 2.6 million alcohol-related deaths globally is ‘unacceptably high’ There were 2.6 million alcohol-related deaths across the globe in 2019, and Europe had the highest death rate, according to a new report. -
Europe News Immigration, Ukraine, energy: Where does the French far right stand? In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, the far-right National Rally (RN) is currently leading in the polls, ahead of the left-wing alliance and Macron's centrist coalition. But what are their key policies? -
No Comment WATCH: Nationwide protests in Kenya over controversial tax proposals Thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday to protest against new tax proposals in the government's annual budget. -
Business Apple Intelligence rules out EU launch in 2024 over antitrust laws The decision is due to the EU's Digital Markets Act which requires devices to be able to work across all platforms, including competing producers. -
Tech News Microsoft breaches antitrust rules with Teams, EU Commission says The tech giant already separated Teams and Office 365 but those efforts are not enough. -
Europe News Ukraine and Moldova enter formal membership talks with the European Union The move comes two years after both countries applied for EU membership in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. -
No Comment WATCH: Valais residents evaluate flood damage after muddy waters recede Muddy waters flooded several buildings, prompting the evacuation of 230 residents as a precaution. -
Culture news Paris studio Moreau Kusunoki chosen for major Pompidou Centre renovations The iconic Pompidou Centre in Paris will close next year for up to five years of renovations – what can we expect from the overhaul? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets Nvidia stock tumbles forcing it to give up top slot crown The "AI darling" has recorded losses for three trading days in a row, waving goodbye to more than $500 billion in market value since last week's peak. -
No Comment WATCH: Polish climbers saved in the Italian Western Alps. At dawn on Tuesday, Italy’s Mountain Rescue Squad heroically rescued three Polish mountaineers stranded on the Giant’s Tooth peak in the Western Alps. -
World News Workers struggle in Bucharest as temperatures climb over 40 degrees Employers have adjusted working hours as the Romania is hit by a red-alert heatwave in which temperatures will reach 38-39 degrees celsius. -
Europe News French snap elections blog: Emmanuel Macron claims 'extremes' could lead 'to civil war' Five days before the snap elections in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) leads the polls on 36%, followed by the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (27%). French President Macron's party is trailing, polling at 20%. Follow our live blog below. -
Markets French elections: The effect on the European sovereign debt market? European financial markets brace for turbulence as the French parliamentary elections approach. ABN Amro's rates strategist Sonia Renoult warns of potential fiscal instability and an unsustainable debt path for France. -
Europe News Poland sees surge in volunteers for military training as Russian threat looms A defence spokesperson said Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has sparked an impulse among Poles to defend their country. -
Europe News Where does the French left stand on immigration, Ukraine and climate policy? France's left-wing parties struggled to find common ground ahead of the European elections but have struck an alliance for the snap legislative elections. -
Spain Malaga joins other cities in pushback against tourist accommodation The Spanish city is one of several around Europe where rents for residents have soared while AirBnB and other platforms thrive. -
Culture news The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’: Get ready for a Mod Ballet 50 years since its release, the legendary concept album by The Who has been reimagined as a stage ballet production which will premiere next year and tour the UK in 2025. -
How Europe can support its food and drink industry to remain competitive and sustainable For many years, the European soft drinks sector has demonstrated leadership in promoting a more sustainable and healthier food and drink system in Europe. -
Tech News Four ingenious inventors who history took its time to recognise From handwashing to protein analysis, here's how some world-changing innovations weren't always recognised immediately. -
Space China brings back first samples from far side of the Moon The probe landed in northern China on Tuesday. -
Art 'Rage' - Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova opens debut solo museum show in Linz Rebellion, resistance and spirituality are key themes of Tolokonnikova’s first solo exhibition at OK Linz – along with a healthy dose of anger. -
Europe News What is the next move of European socialists? | Radio Schuman The socialist group at the European Parliament will elect its new president on Tuesday and vice-presidents on Wednesday. The group came in second at the European election, after the centre-right European People's Party (EPP). -
Europe News South Korea settles beef over meat imports, slowly South Korea is gradually removing decades-long trade restrictions on European beef, but restrictions remain in place in several EU countries. -
Culture news World's biggest music labels sue AI song-generators for copyright infringement The landmark case sees Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records suing AI startups Suno and Udio over alleged copyright infringement. It comes months after more than 200 artists signed an open letter calling for the “predatory” use of AI in the music industry to be stopped. -
Israel Israel and US discuss next phase of Gaza war as Netanyahu rejects full ceasefire During their talks, Blinken underscored the need for a "robust" post-war plan. -
Lifestyle ‘Because I’m worth it’: L'Oréal Paris boss on why slogan still needs to be ‘radical’ L'Oréal Paris’ Global Brand President tells the story behind their iconic slogan and why she wishes it was no longer needed. -
World News WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agrees plea deal in exchange for freedom Assange is expected to return to his home country of Australia after his plea and sentencing. -
Art "When We See Us": Swiss museum showcases 100 years of Black figurative painting An ambitious exhibition, showcasing how artists have depicted everyday Black joy in painting over 100 years, has made its way from South Africa to Switzerland. -
Business Wegovy and Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk throws weight behind billion-dollar US plant Novo Nordisk announces a plan to invest $4.1 billion to expand its capacity of making weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic. -
Business How do you grow a unicorn? What Europe can do to support its start-ups Europe is home to an impressive roster of business heavyweights including Deliveroo, Revolut, and Bolt. Even so, experts are concerned about an international innovation gap. -
France French elections zero-sum game: Is France headed to a minority government? According to recent polls, the far-right National Rally and its allies lead in the projections but don't have the absolute majority needed to form a government. -
Markets UK property market: The changing face of the rental market The UK housing landscape has changed significantly in recent decades with a large fall in home ownership rates. Importantly, the proportion of private renters is rising, while the number of social renters continues to decline.