11 July 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Albania asks for help from EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre to tackle wildfires There have been numerous wildfires in the southern district of Dropull, 250 kilometers south of the capital Tirana. Fires there have been made worse by wind with firefighters hampered by a lack of equipment and the means to access the remote mountainous areas. -
Tech News Germany to ban Chinese companies' components from core parts of its 5G networks Germany's top security official announced that Germany will be banning the use of critical components from Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei from 2026. -
Culture news Paris welcomes biggest Japan festival in Europe with Osaka as City of the Year This year, Japan Expo will welcome 900 exhibitors including a booth promoting Osaka 2025 World Expo, which will be held in 2025. -
Europe News Euro 2024 boosts businesses, with sex industry being no exception Estimates suggest that nearly 14,000 additional sex workers arrived in Germany's Euro 2024 host cities for the tournament. -
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Europe News Danger zone: Romania to get tough on bears following deadly mauling Romania boasts Europe's largest bear population outside of Russia — but the recent death of a teenage hiker from a bear attack has prompted politicians to rethink laws related to the killing of the animals. -
Europe News Future of Russian opposition: Is Yulia Navalnaya Putin's new enemy? After the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, his wife Yulia has vowed to continue his work. Now, a Russian arrest warrant has been issued for her and questions about the future of Russia's opposition movement remain unclear. -
Tech News Washington Post launches 'experimental' AI-powered chatbot to answer questions on climate change The US publication launched a chatbot as a way for readers to interact in a different way with its content. -
Football Now How does football work at the Olympic Games? After the excitement of the Euros and a captivating Copa America tournament, attention now turns to Paris for the Summer Olympics. But how does Olympic football differ from other competitions? -
Culture news Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining', '3 Women' and 'Annie Hall', dies aged 75 Known for films like 'The Shining', 'Annie Hall' and 'Nashville', iconic American actress Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75 from complications linked to diabetes. -
Ecotech Solar integration and volcanic ash: How Europe is cooling cities with green roofs Europe boasts three decades of research and product development that underpin its thriving green roof industry. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 11th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Milan Malpensa airport officially named after Silvio Berlusconi The opposition has voiced their discontent with the decision, claiming it is violating the law. -
Business UK's FCA shakes up listing regulations to attract more companies The move comes as the London Stock Exchange has been struggling for several months to retain companies looking to leave the UK and list in more welcoming markets such as the US. -
Europe News European Parliament subcommittee on security and defence unlikely to be promoted The European Parliament’s subcommittee on security and defence (SEDE) is expected to remain as such, despite pressure from EU Liberals and the European People's Party (EPP) to turn it into a full committee, several sources told Euronews. -
Health news Almost half of cancer deaths and 40% of cases caused by avoidable factors, new study finds Just under half of all cancer deaths in the US and 40 per cent of cases were linked to preventable factors, according to new research. -
Earth News EU ministers mull business case for geothermal energy in Budapest National delegations will assess future financing for geothermal power as an enabler to achieve the intermediary 2030 climate target. -
Earth News 'It's hell outside': People warned to stay inside as heatwave suffocates central and southern Europe Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global average. -
Nature Hungarian scientists capture majestic wild horses in their natural habitat thanks to drones Just a few minutes of aerial recording can help to draw conclusions about the past and future of the endangered species. -
Travel News Need to renew your passport? Here’s what it will cost and how long it will take around Europe Don’t miss out on your summer holiday: Renewing a passport can take as little as one day or as long as eight weeks depending on where you live in Europe. -
Lifestyle In pictures: Oiled up fighters clash in 663rd Turkish wrestling championship The ancient sport, dating back to the 14th century, features wrestlers covered in olive oil grappling on a grass arena. -
Earth News Allow battery makers to benefit from renewable power, governments urged Proposed small print to EU rules on battery manufacturing could have wider consequences for Europe's energy transition, policy makers have been warned. -
Earth News Heavy rainfall causes severe harvest impact and losses for French farmers Persistent rainfall in France is reducing soft wheat production, resulting in a high decrease in the overall harvest and substantial losses for individual farmers. -
France France cuts construction work hours due to heatwaves France is reducing construction workers' hours due to heatwaves, sometimes sending them home with full pay. High temperatures now justify short-time work and employers must meet specific obligations. -
Culture news Extraordinary 161-million-year-old Stegosaurus to go up for auction at Sotheby's Discovered in May 2022 in Colorado’s Morrison Formation, "Apex" is touted as the most complete Stegosaurus ever found, with 79% of its bones intact. -
Business Series Azerbaijan's Baku Shipyard: Achieving industrial growth through innovation and sustainability Elshad Nuriyev, Chairman of Baku Shipyard, explains how the shipyard is driving Azerbaijan's industrial growth and national development. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Thousands of Bosnians commemorate Srebrenica victims with peace march In Bosnia and Herzegovina, thousands marched for three days to commemorate the anniversary of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. -
Design Nirvana and luxury fashion house Marc Jacobs settle lawsuit over smiley-face logo After six years of legal battles, the legendary grunge band and luxury fashion house are reaching settlement over the use of a smiley-face logo. Lawyers for Nirvana claimed that Marc Jacobs improperly tried to associate itself with the band through the use of the image. -
Travel News Slackliner makes it across 3.6km Messina Strait - but misses out on the world record by 80m Jaan Roose, 32, has previously made sporting history as the only athlete ever to complete a double backflip on a slackline. -
Tech News Will the far right threaten Europe's digital future? To move away from a technosolutionist approach, it is important to envision a future where technology serves humanity, democracy, and the planet by asking the hard question of how technology enables harmful power dynamics in our society, Claire Fernandez writes. -
Culture news A pretty penny: UK’s rarest stamp set to sell for more than €770,000 A Plate 77 Penny Red - the “rarest and most valuable” stamp in the UK - is set to break records. It is one of nine in existence and has been described as "legendary" because it shouldn't exist. -
Business Microsoft drops OpenAI board observer seat amid regulator scrutiny Microsoft, ChatGPT’s most prominent financial supporter, announced it is withdrawing its observer seat on the OpenAI board as the collaboration received scrutiny from antitrust regulators. -
Business Aer Lingus pilots urged to accept pay deal as industrial action halted The Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) has endorsed a pay recommendation proposed by the Labour Court. -
Culture news London's Buckingham Palace opens iconic balcony room to visitors for first time Visitors will be able enter the room leading onto its iconic balcony, where royals have made their appearance at special occasions for generations. -
Europe News Northern Irish politicians rally for UK government to ditch Legacy Act Bereaved family members and politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour-led government will repeal and replace widely contested legislation that grants immunity to "cooperating individuals" over the decades-long Troubles. -
Europe News Want to remember Euro 2024 forever? You can score a free tattoo in Berlin, then Football fans in the German capital are marking their memories of the Euro 2024 tournament permanently for free. -
Culture news Controversial new play ‘TERF’ about J.K. Rowling to debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival Accio controversy! ‘TERF’, a new one-act play which is set to premiere next month at the Edinburgh Fringe takes on Rowling and imagines “intervention” between the controversial author and the Harry Potter film stars. The backlash has already begun... -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 11th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Money Apple opening up access to payments on iPhones solves EU competition concerns Banks and other potential rivals previously argued it’s unfair they’re forced to use software controlled by the tech giant. -
Health news Why are we still seeing cases of plague and what symptoms should you look out for? A new case of the plague has been detected in the US. Why is the infamous infection still a thing and what symptoms do you need to be aware of? -
Markets Rate-cut hopes add sparkle for gold and silver as prices rise Precious metal prices gained amid growing bets for central banks to commence rate-cut cycles, with gold and silver rising toward the all-time highs seen in May. -
Economy UK economy receives surprise boost after month of zero growth May's output was lifted by an uptick in the services sector as sunshine boosted consumer spending. -
Art 'The world's most joyful museum": London's Young V&A wins Museum of the Year award Judges praised the museum as a “truly inspirational” institution that engaged with the Bethnal Green community and reimagined the museum experience for young people. -
Gaza Israel orders evacuation of all Palestinians from Gaza City Heavy bombardments over the last 48 hours have already killed dozens of people. -
No Comment Srebrenica Peace March reaches Potocari memorial centre Participants of the march arrived at the Potocari memorial site after three days of walking the route taken by survivors in 1995. -
Culture news George Clooney on President Joe Biden: ‘We're not going to win with this president' George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fundraiser, is the latest in a series of high-profile donors, celebrities and political figures to call for Biden to end his campaign, after the President's disastrous 27 June debate against Donald Trump. -
USA Biden hosts NATO dinner as he hopes to maintain fresh image He has an opportunity Thursday to try to prove to the American public that he’s capable of serving another four years as US president. -
USA NATO: China has become 'decisive enabler' of war in Ukraine It is the first time all the group's allies have stated this so clearly in a statement approved by all 32 members of the alliance at the NATO summit in Washington. -
No Comment Honoring Srebrenica, a call for remembrance and solidarity Dozens of human rights activists in Belgrade paid tribute to the victims of the Srebrenica massacre. -
Business Earnings preview: US big banks may see profit decline in the second quarter The US earnings season will kick off with big banks reporting their second-quarter performance on Friday. Analysts expect these banks' profits to be negatively impacted by rate cut expectations. -
Culture news Venice Film Festival: Competition jury announced – Who will be awarding this year’s Golden Lion? The full international jury for this year’s Venice Film Festival has been unveiled. Here's who's joining President Isabelle Huppert on the jury. -
Europe News NATO: Ukraine's path to membership 'irreversible' as calls for formal invitation grow Kyiv has not been offered a formal invitation to join the alliance, as there is no consensus among allies for such an endeavour. -
Europe News Will the NATO Washington summit deliver for Ukraine? | Radio Schuman Leaders are meeting in Washington DC for the NATO summit, where the support of Ukraine and boosting defence industry are among main topics of discussion. -
Culture news Former British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg and family to star in new reality TV series One of Britain's freshly jobless Conservative MPs, Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that he already has a new career lined up: starring in his own reality TV series. -
Europe Decoded Analysis: Five ideas for EU governance reform After five years of a 'geopolitical Commission' that introduced a large tranche of new legislation, the EU must now adapt and equip itself for an era of implementation and enforcement, say analysts — but how? Here are five innovative ideas proferred by think tanks ahead of the new mandate. -
Germany Fans celebrate as England beat Netherlands to reach Euro 2024 final England scored the winning goal in the last few minutes of the game. -
Lifestyle School hopes to revive dying art of bell tolling in Spain A school teaching the art of church bell tolling in Spain has just graduated its first class. Teachers say they hope to prevent the ancient practice from dying out after years of using automated systems. -
Moments ‘Secular spirituality’: More and more non-religious pilgrims are walking Spain’s Camino Traditionally a Catholic pilgrimage, the Camino increasingly draws the spiritual but not religious. -
Business 'Eurostars': The rise of Europe's answer to the US 'Magnificent 7' The 'Eurostars', including Novo Nordisk and ASML, have outperformed the US 'Magnificent 7' since 2020, showcasing diverse sector strengths and superior risk-adjusted returns, a recent research shows. -
Ecotech ‘I feel angry about climate change’: Meet the Turkish teens channelling their rage into solutions These teenagers from Türkiye are runners-up for The Earth Prize for their cheap and fast solution to crop failure. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 11th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ocean Calls Are marine heatwaves killing our oceans? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we’re looking at the damaging, long-term effects of marine heatwaves. We’ll delve into their impacts on corals and fish, and discuss what can be done to help ecosystems to better weather the storm. -
Europe News Euros 2024: Football demonstrates its power to inspire and divide A tournament of passion, controversy, and unity. From fan celebrations to societal tensions, football shows its power to inspire and divide.