2024-07-11

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.

11/07/2024

Business

Pilots union calls off industrial action at Aer Lingus

The Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) has endorsed a pay recommendation proposed by the Labour Court.

11/07/2024

Culture news

London's Buckingham Palace opens iconic balcony room to visitors

Visitors will be able enter the room leading onto its iconic balcony, where royals have made their appearance at special occasions for generations.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

Europe News

Want to remember Euro 2024 forever? Get a free tattoo in Berlin, then

Football fans in the German capital are marking their memories of the Euro 2024 tournament permanently for free.

11/07/2024

Culture news

New play ‘TERF’ about J.K. Rowling to debut at Edinburgh Fringe Fest

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...

11/07/2024

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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.

11/07/2024

Money

Apple opening 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.

11/07/2024

Health news

Plague cases in the US: What you need to know about infamous infection

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?

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

Art

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.

11/07/2024

Gaza

All Palestinians ordered to leave Gaza City

Heavy bombardments over the last 48 hours have already killed dozens of people.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

Culture news

George Clooney on 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.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

Business

Earnings preview: US big banks may see profit fall in 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.

11/07/2024

Culture news

Venice Film Festival: 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.

11/07/2024

Europe News

NATO: Ukraine's path to membership 'irreversible'

Kyiv has not been offered a formal invitation to join the alliance, as there is no consensus among allies for such an endeavour.

11/07/2024

Radio Schuman

Will the NATO Washington summit deliver for Ukraine?

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.

11/07/2024

Culture news

Former British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg 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.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

Germany

Euro 2024: Fans react as England reach final

England scored the winning goal in the last few minutes of the game.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

Experiences

Why more non-religious pilgrims than ever are walking the Camino

Traditionally a Catholic pilgrimage, the Camino increasingly draws the spiritual but not religious.

11/07/2024

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.

11/07/2024

Eco-Innovation

Teenagers in Türkiye invent drought-defying farm device

These teenagers from Türkiye are runners-up for The Earth Prize for their cheap and fast solution to crop failure.

11/07/2024

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Latest news bulletin | July 11th – Morning

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11/07/2024