1 July 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Starmer says far-right win in France would not deter him from seeking closer EU ties The UK Labour leader expressed willingness to work with any government in Europe. -
No Comment WATCH: Amsterdam's Oosterpark hosts national slavery remembrance The Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery with a national ceremony in Amsterdam's Oosterpark. -
No Comment WATCH: Deadly russian strike in Kharkiv A Russian strike on Kharkiv's Slobid district killed one person and injured nine, including an eight-month-old baby, on June 30. -
Scenes Watch: How the Andorran inventor built the world's first functional Lego prosthesis Like many children, David Aguilar spent his childhood building Lego. While others made model aeroplanes and miniature toy towns out of the stackable plastic bricks, David built functional lifesize prosthetic arms. -
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Italy Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African rider to win Tour de France stage Girmay finished just ahead of Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud De Lie in Turin. -
Culture news A little piece of Galicia takes root in the royal grounds of King Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace Turkish garden designer Nilufer Danis evokes the spirit of a pilgrimage to Spain's Camino de Santiago at the launch of London's Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. -
Work Controversial six-day workweek begins for some Greek businesses The government hopes the new law will help tackle black market labour and boost employment. -
Europe News French elections: Meloni yet to break silence on Le Pen's success Le Pen’s advantage is seen as a positive development for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and ECR’s role in the EU, according to Italian media. -
USA Supreme Court rules Trump has some immunity, delays trial The Supreme Court have ruled that Donald Trump has immunity for some of his actions in a case where he is charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. -
Travel News From Valrhona chocolate to Vincent van Gogh: The best stop-offs along a French river cruise As Europe reacts to ‘overtourism’, sustainably focussed cruisers swerve cities and seasides in favour of rivers. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 1st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News 'A guy walks into a VAR': Did technology improve — or ruin — football as we know it? Smart match balls, AI, cryogenic recovery chambers and the good old pad to do your homework on — nowhere are football's cutting-edge tech advancements more on display than at Euro 2024 in Germany. But here's the kicker: not everyone likes them. -
Europe News Portugal's far right joins Viktor Orbán's 'Patriots for Europe' alliance The far-right, nationalist movement wants to set up a new group in the European Parliament. But it needs at least seven member states on board. -
World News Euro 2024 latest: England's Jude Bellingham investigated over indecent gesture in Slovakia game The English midfielder said it was an "inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game". -
Europe News Does Le Pen's National Rally victory threaten Franco-German relations? Analysts warn that the far-right National Rally's success may challenge relations between Paris and Berlin and complicate Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s agenda. -
No Comment WATCH: Tragic storms in Valais, extensive recovery efforts initiated Due to severe storms that caused significant flooding and landslides, the Canton of Valais in Switzerland is undergoing extensive recovery efforts. -
Business AI, future of 5G and tech sector challenges dominate at GSMA MWC Shanghai GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 concluded with the show‘s largest ever international participation, welcoming nearly 40,000 attendees from a record 124 countries and territories for three days of innovation showcasing and collaboration. -
Travel News A new train network is set to come to Tenerife - here’s what we know so far If the project comes to fruition, it’s set to cost a total of €5.65 billion. -
Economy German inflation sees fall in June after May's surprise rise The latest figure may reassure investors that Germany's inflation is still on a downward trend, despite May's surprise spike. -
Earth News The world’s most polluting fuel has been banned from the Arctic, but it’s still in use - here’s why Canadian and Russian ships may carry on using heavy fuel oil for another five years. -
Travel News ‘Tourism has reached its limit’: Barcelona votes to raise tourist tax from October Barcelona charges a tourist tax and a city tax: What's the difference and how much are they? -
World News UK election: Cost of living and chronic housing shortage on voters’ minds More than 1.2 million families are on a waiting list for social housing in England alone. -
Europe Decoded After giving Egypt €7.4bn, Brussels must abide by its own rules and insist on human rights reforms As the EU is about to hand over billions to a neighbouring country, members of parliament have a responsibility to their voters to ensure that this money is spent in line with the union's laws, Hussein Baoumi writes. -
No Comment WATCH: Inmates to soldiers, Ukraine's mobilization of prisoners Ukraine is expanding its draft to address battlefield shortages over two years into Russia’s invasion. -
Economy French elections and market stability: Analysts' views on what next for Le Pen party Marine Le Pen's National Rally leads the election race with 33% of votes. Analysts predict a hung parliament as the most probable outcome, probably resulting in moderate fiscal policies and reduced market volatility. -
Europe News Thousands protest against far-right AfD party convention Thousands protest against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party convention in Essen, following the parties successful European election performance. -
Culture news Glastonbury Festival 2024: Mixing pop and politics makes a heady brew at Worthy Farm From Shania Twain to SZA, the final day of the Glastonbury Festival was full of verve and vigour but not all the stars shined. Jonny Walfisz braved the long day and stayed up all night to see Worthy Farm close for another year. -
Europe News French election: Le Pen’s far-right came top – but what happens next? Withdrawals and tactical voting suggest there’s still a lot to play for in the second round of France's legislative elections next Sunday. -
Business Brexit blooms: UK and EU plant firms call for urgent action over border hold-ups The UK’s Horticultural Trades Association and sister groups from across Europe warn that new border checks aren’t working. -
Europe News Meta's 'pay or consent' policy breaks the Digital Markets Act, says Brussels Meta's 'pay or consent' model asks users to enable the processing of their personal data or pay a monthly fee. -
Culture news Crystal Globe Awards opens in Czech town of Karlovy Vary Twelve films are competing for the coveted Crystal Globe, the winner of which will be announced at the closing ceremony in Karlovy Vary on Saturday. -
Europe News Macron's opponents eye reforms that could shake France-EU relations From budget cuts to immigration reforms, National Rally and New Popular Front policies could challenge France's EU commitments. -
No Comment WATCH: It's not my pet, it's my family Hundreds of demonstrators in Mexico City advocated for animal rights, emphasizing that pets are family. -
Business Touting its wares! Wimbledon Tennis towel sponsor gets imaginative Towel maker Christy's is the official supplier of towels for the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships for decades. It is now recycling pre-used towels and turning them into "heirloom" bags. -
Culture news World-renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare, known for quietly defying dictatorship, dies aged 88 The Albanian literary giant was best known for works including "Broken April" and "The General of the Dead Army", chronicling life under communist dictator Enver Hoxha by way of allegorical stories. -
Culture news #MeToo: French directors Benoît Jacquot & Jacques Doillon detained The two celebrated elderly directors have been arrested over accusations of sexual violence made by at least nine actresses. -
Sport Euro 2024: Epic penalty drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in knockout shootout Portugal nearly got knocked out as Slovenia's Šeško missed a giant opportunity in the extra-time. -
Economy UK house prices edge up in June, despite higher mortgage rates British house prices showed a small gain in June from May but the impact of higher borrowing costs is still weighing on the property market, mortgage lender Nationwide says. -
Israel At least 55 Palestinians detained by Israel in Gaza released In video comments aired by Palestinian media following his release, Abu Selmia accused Israeli authorities of mistreating Palestinian detainees, saying they are "subjected to daily physical and psychological humiliation”. -
Economy Prospects brighten as Turkey taken off money laundering 'grey list' In a landmark move, Turkey has now been taken off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s "grey list", a decision which is expected to go a long way in supporting the country's economic recovery. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 1st – 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 French court rules Ravel was sole author of Bolero in financial blow to his descendants The court rejected claims that the iconic musical work was a collaboration with Russian set designer Alexandre Benois, in a case that could have seen 'Bolero' taken out of the public domain. -
Iran Why is Masoud Pezeshkian (most likely to be) Iran's next president? Seen as a reformist by many, Pezeshkian must be free to fulfil his promises without interference, especially from the IRGC and other radical hardliners inside and outside the parliament, Euronews' Babak Kamiar writes. -
Business US government asks Boeing to plead guilty in 'sweetheart deal', say sources Boeing may face a fine, three years of probation and independent safety audits. Even so, victims' families want a stronger punishment. -
Tech News Endangered European languages among 110 new ones added to Google Translate The tech giant announced that 110 languages had been added to its Translate feature, including Sicilian, Manx, Breton, and Romani. -
Europe News Four takeaways from French legislative elections Here are some of the key takeaways from the French snap legislative elections. -
Earth News Switzerland’s deadly flooding shows how vulnerable it is to natural disasters, government warns Severe weather has caused at least four deaths in the mountainous central European country of Switzerland, forcing one federal politician to ponder if the country is capable of weathering future storms. -
Space Japan launches advanced Earth observation satellite on its flagship H3 rocket The launch was the third for the country's new rocket system, after the successful one on 17 February and the shocking failed debut flight a year earlier when the rocket had to be destroyed with its payload — a satellite that was supposed to be the ALOS-3. -
Europe News UK expats in Spain show little interest in election back home Spain hosts the largest British expat community in Europe. In the seaside town of Rojales, many UK citizens say they feel at home, but Brexit has complicated their lives. -
Markets Markets rally on bets Le Pen will fall short in French second round The euro opened higher on Monday as the first round of French parliamentary elections indicated that Marine Le Pen's National Rally (NR) may not secure enough votes to form a government. -
Europe News Russian shelling kills least 11 people in eastern Ukraine over weekend Attacks concentrated on Dnipro and Vilniansk, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealing to Ukraine's allies for more defence systems. -
Europe News Shooting leaves Slovakia's PM Robert Fico with permanent health issues A gunman shot the Slovakian prime minister five times as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlova in May. -
Europe News Parliament group week, Newsletter This week's key events presented by policy editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones -
Europe News Can Le Pen win majority in French second-round election? | Radio Schuman Rassemblement National is likely to secure over 33% of the vote according to an Ipsos poll, followed by the left wing New Popular Front at around 28%. Will the far-right Rassemblement's political opponents now cooperate effectively? -
Europe News French election: The first round results For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, nearly doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron has been left reeling. -
Europe News French legislative elections: What's next for President Macron's party? After a new crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday, the future of French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party is at stake with some experts even questioning whether it will continue to exist. -
Art Inside the Vatican pavilion’s eye-opening prison exhibition at the Venice Biennale The exhibition, With my eyes, has sight and perception at its heart and controversially transforms the Vatican pavilion from a women's jail into a gallery. -
Markets Ahead in markets: The focus remains on EU inflation and US jobs data The week will be focused on key economic data and political events including the euro area’s inflation readings, jobs data from the US, and the UK’s general election. -
Europe News Will Orbán continue to go against the EU grain as Hungary takes over bloc's presidency? Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of dismantling democratic institutions and violating the EU's standards on the rule of law, leading the bloc's legislature in May to call for the presidency to be taken out of Hungary's hands entirely. -
Economy Saving or splurging: Where are young people most financially literate? Knowing how to manage money is more important than ever, says the OECD, but nearly one in five students surveyed lacked basic proficiency. -
Earth News These are the top 5 sources of microplastics in your home: Here's how to avoid them These everyday household items could be leaching microplastics into your diet. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 1st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News ‘I am ashamed’: France’s leftists worry about far-right gains, hope for second-round success Protesters gathered with the left-wing coalition at Place de la République in Paris after the results of the first round of France’s legislative election showed strong gains for the far-right. -
Europe News Bardella pledges to be 'prime minister for all French people' after topping election results The far-right National Rally secured around a third of the vote in the first round of French legislative elections, but that might still not be enough to gain an absolute majority in the National Assembly. -
United Kingdom UK poised for political shift as Labour sets sights on historic election victory Opinion polls suggest Labour could win the biggest majority of any post-war government.