2 July 2024 | Euronews
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World News Stampede at religious gathering in northern India kills at least 116 Women and children are reported to be among the dead. -
Europe News Radical right's rise in European governments could impact EU decisions The radical right continues to expand its power in the EU, as shown by the new government in the Netherlands, which took office this Tuesday, and the results of the first round of elections in France. This could impact the way decisions are made in institutions in Brussels. -
Europe News French left and centrist parties unite to block far-right National Rally An unlikely pact between French left and centrist parties sees their candidates pulling out of the race to prevent Marine Le Pen's National Rally from securing a landslide victory, after the far-right party climbed ahead in the first round of early legislative elections. -
No Comment WATCH: The exodus from eastern Khan Younis Displaced Palestinians from eastern Khan Younis continued arriving and building tents in other parts of the southern city after Israel's evacuation order on Monday. -
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No Comment WATCH: The mass evacuation of Khan Younis Palestinian families fled eastern Khan Younis on Tuesday, following an Israeli evacuation order. -
Europe News Two dead after powerful storm sweeps through Western Balkans Heavy midweek rains — and even egg-sized hailstones — lashed the Western Balkans overnight, leading to two deaths in Montenegro and damaged infrastructure across the region. -
Europe News Germany should take responsibility for Poland's eastern border- Tusk The meeting was the first of its kind in six years as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attempts to mend ties with his German counterpart. -
No Comment WATCH: The urgent hospital evacuation in southern Gaza Patients were evacuated from a Khan Younis hospital in southern Gaza after an overnight strike killed nine people nearby in an Israeli-designated evacuation zone. -
Earth News Sewage in the Seine: New tests show the river remains unswimmable with three weeks to the Olympics A rehearsal for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was cancelled yesterday due to dangerous water in the Seine. -
Travel News Amsterdam plans to ban cruise ships from the city centre - what will it mean for tourists? If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
United Kingdom Why the EU should be watching closely as the UK prepares to head to the polls Analysts say that a likely Labour-led government could offer new-found stability to a recently tumultuous UK-EU relationship. -
Climate The Baltic-Finnish gas market can and must be decarbonised There is a feasible path to decarbonise the gas sectors of the Baltic states and Finland by 2050 or earlier. The choice is stark: invest now to reshape the energy landscape or pay later in severe environmental and geopolitical costs, Gowtham Muthukumaran and Javad Keypour write. -
Ecotech What’s behind the new attached bottle caps? Inside the EU directive causing drink spills everywhere A new requirement for a tethered design for plastic caps on drinks bottles officially comes into force in the EU on Wednesday, but what’s behind the move? -
Tech News 'Network trees': This Italian NGO helps keep Gaza connected to the Internet amid war The Israel-Hamas war has hampered communications in the Gaza Strip, but the population manages to connect to the Internet with innovative solutions and NGO support. -
Earth News Greece braces for ‘particularly dangerous’ summer as hot dry weather fuels wildfires Authorities say they need the public’s help in limiting the impact of these blazes. -
Travel News Amalfi Coast: One of Italy’s most popular destinations is getting its own airport this July Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is getting a facelift and opening as a commercial airport with flights starting this July. -
No Comment WATCH: The finance bill fury, Nairobi's streets on fire Anti-tax protesters in Nairobi clashed with riot police on Tuesday, blocking roads and burning tires after recent tax legislation caused deadly unrest. -
Health news Healthy diets in early life tied to better cognition in old age - study New research indicates that people who eat healthy food throughout their lives are more likely to have better cognitive abilities later in life. -
Europe News Rule of law concerns spark protests during Dutch government swearing-in A group of protesters watched from behind the fences at Huis ten Bosch Palace as a new Dutch cabinet was sworn in. -
Earth News Investment gaps and decrease in carbon sinks threaten EU climate progress – report Insufficient financing is slowing down the transition towards climate neutrality and forest carbon sinks need to be enhanced to trap more carbon dioxide, new report says. -
Europe News French parties race to block far-right ahead of second-round of voting French parties race against a deadline to block the far-right as the future of their country’s democracy hangs in the balance. -
Climate AI won’t kill us, but climate change will if we don't act, says leading advertising CEO David Jones has worked on many famous advertising campaigns, but now his focus is climate change. -
Water Matters Protecting Europe’s waterways: the polluted Spanish lagoon that’s fighting back in court From a crusade to save a dying lagoon by securing it the legal rights of a person, to building tree houses to lure back the bat population, environmental activists in Spain are doing what it takes to protect their local waterways from pollution and loss of biodiversity. -
Travel News Mediterranean urination: How having a wee in the sea this summer could cost you €750 Peeing in the sea could land you a fine, while elsewhere in Spain you’re not even allowed to swim after midnight. -
Tech News Commission not yet delivering on digitalised Europe - report The European Commission's 2024 report on the Digital Decade reveals mixed progress among EU countries. While 5G development is strong, gaps in AI investment and skilled workforce training persist. -
World News Northern Irish Unionists under pressure to retain seats ahead of UK general election The pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing competition from the non-sectarian MLA Alliance Party and pro-Irish unity party Sinn Féin over Northern Ireland's 18 seats in Westminster. -
Euronews Debates Fully electric, well-funded and flexible: how Europe’s energy system could look by 2030 How solar power, electrification and flexibility can help secure a bright future for Europe’s energy transition -
Food and Drink Quiero comer! Waiting list at world's top restaurant in Spain approaches one year A bit of patience is needed then if you're hoping to dine out soon at Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar as queues for tables are getting much longer at the newly-crowned 'Best restaurant in the world'. -
The Cube Fake news batters UK and France ahead of elections Both sets of votes are expected to shake up each country's political direction, but as usual, there’s plenty of disinformation making the rounds, particularly targeting individual politicians. -
World News Flooding and landslides caused by extreme weather continue to pummel parts of Europe Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events to climate change driven by human activity. -
Business Air France set for €180 million hit as tourists avoid Paris Olympics Tourists are being put off by the idea of large crowds and hotel price hikes expected in Paris during the 2024 Olympics. -
Culture news Rupert Murdoch's Tubi enters UK's busy free streaming market The Fox Corporation has finally brought Tubi to the UK, but will it be able to repeat the success it's had in the US? -
France Paris hotels struggle with low demand as Olympics approach Tourism and hotel professionals in Paris are hoping to make up for lost time with the showcase effect that the Olympics will have on their bookings for the coming seasons. -
Europe News 'PET Pirates' remove seven tonnes of rubbish from Hungarian lake A decades-old clean-up competition has left Hungary's largest artificial lake nearly rubbish-free. -
No Comment WATCH: Croatia's climate calamity, severe storms leave trail of destruction A severe storm struck continental Croatia, hitting the easternmost region hardest. -
Europe Decoded Sustainability and competitiveness are Europe's dual imperative for a prosperous future It's key to emphasise the imperative for more specific initiatives and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, which is not just a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, Maria van der Heide writes. -
Gaza Israeli military orders large-scale evacuation from Khan Younis UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised the evacuation order on Monday, saying there is now no safe place for Palestinians to flee. -
Business Revolut CEO hopeful that UK banking licence is coming soon The fintech company saw record full-year pre-tax profits in 2023, and hopes that will help convince the UK authorities to grant it a banking licence. -
Sport Euro 2024 latest: 'Europe here we come!' Unstoppable Demiral blasts Turkey off to quarter-finals Turkey are the last team to make it to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after beating Austria 2-1 -
Tech News AI-generated exam papers go undetected in 94% of cases, study finds It’s nearly impossible to detect AI-generated papers submitted for exams, a study has found. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Eurozone inflation slows to 2.5% in June, boosting ECB rate cut hopes Eurozone inflation eased to 2.5% in June, in line with expectations. Belgium's inflation hit a 10-month high, while Germany saw a decline. -
France Could a divided or minority government in France pose a risk to EU's stability? The next French government promises could scramble or slow down the country's commitments on urgent Europe-wide matters. -
Tech News UN adopts Chinese resolution for equal AI opportunities The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese resolution with US support to close the widening AI gap between rich and poor countries -
No Comment WATCH: Hurricane Beryl ravages Caribbean with record winds Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in the Caribbean on Monday, fueled by the record warm waters. -
Europe News Former spy chief Dick Schoof sworn in as new Dutch prime minister Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the new ministers and state secretaries at the royal Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Tuesday. -
Business BYD may overtake Tesla to become the biggest EV seller in Europe The Chinese carmaker BYD reported record sales in the second quarter, likely overtaking Tesla to become the biggest electric car seller globally, particularly in Europe and China. -
Economy Macron's party scraps jobless benefit reform ahead of election finale The controversial reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been put on ice following Sunday’s election result. -
Finland Finnish PM urges parliament not to water down controversial deportation bill If passed into law, the legislation would allow Finnish border authorities to refuse to accept asylum applications in certain circumstances. -
Europe News Hungary's Orbán makes first trip to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion The Hungarian PM is said to have held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peacemaking prospects and the status of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. -
World News Latvian couple make history with first same-sex partnership registration under new law Latvia formally passed the legislation last November, following a successful legal challenge by 46 same-sex couples seeking recognition as family units. -
Europe News How would a French far-right government influence the EU? | Radio Schuman The French are voting in the second round of their election on Sunday, 7 July, after the far-right Rassemblement National won the first round. -
Europe News Orbán’s EU far-right group woos new members A bid by Hungary's ruling party to lead Europe’s populists has sparked interest, but may soon clash with rivals from Italy and France. -
Europe Decoded 'MeToo' movement stirs few changes in European Parliament’s political groups In 2018, parliament staff kicked off their own ‘MeToo’ movement to fight harassment, sexism, and abuse in the workplace. However, despite the increase in visibility, Euronews research shows that only one of seven political groups has reinforced internal protocols for the next term. -
Culture news Evia Film Project brings green cinema to an area formerly devastated by fires The third edition of the Evia Film Project opens Tuesday, with this year’s festival centring on ‘Water’ in all its forms – from the sea (in this case the azure Aegean) to waterfalls – and humankind’s dependence on it. -
Business Sanofi eyes €1.3 billion investment in insulin drug plant in Germany Other healthcare companies such as Daiichi Sankyo have also announced investments in Germany recently, in a positive sign for the ruling coalition government. -
Culture news Ex-British Museum chief wants foreigners to pay to see UK cultural treasures The British Museum, Tate Modern and Science Museum are among the UK cultural institutions being encouraged to charge foreign visitors to see their treasures. -
Travel News ‘Faster, more reliable and direct’: Inside the underwater rail tunnel linking Denmark and Germany Europe is set to welcome the world’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel. Here’s how it’s being built. -
Climate ‘They don’t know if they’ll survive’: The Indian garbage pickers working through extreme heat For millions of Indians, the extreme heat of the summer makes their daily lives even harder. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – 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 French elections: Here's a look at the possible scenarios in the second round of voting The far-right National Rally led the first round of the French parliamentary elections last Sunday. But with another round to go, what are the options for the other blocs? -
Europe News French elections: Here's who voted for the different political parties A new survey broke down the demographics of how French people voted in the legislative poll. -
Earth News Lack of direct trains in Europe is pushing people to take flights, campaigners say Greenpeace is calling for more investment in European railways to create more direct train routes and encourage people to fly less. -
Health news Herpes costs the world billions in medical care and productivity losses, study finds Researchers estimated the economic cost of genital herpes across the globe in 2016, with the Western Pacific region and the Americas the most burdened.