16 July 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Two far-right groups cordoned off from power roles in the European Parliament The two new far-right groups failed to clinch any of the fourteen vice-president positions. -
France French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal officially resigns from role following legislative elections French President Emmanuel Macron has officially accepted the resignation of his Prime minister Gabriel Attal. -
Business Microsoft faces UK competition investigation over hiring of AI start-up's founder and key staff Microsoft faces UK competition investigation over hiring of AI startup's founder and key staff -
Europe News Kyiv children's hospital partially reopens week after Russian missile attack A key pediatric hospital in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has partially resumed medical services one week after suffering extensive damage in a Russian missile attack. -
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Culture news Marilyn Manson accuser goes public with identity during ongoing abuse lawsuit Previously identified only as “Jane Doe” in legal proceedings against the musician, Bianca Allaine Kyne has now spoken out publicly for the first time about her allegations against Manson. Content warning: Some readers may find details within this story disturbing. -
Earth News UK doctors advised to cut down on prescriptions and blood tests to tackle climate change Doctors are uniquely trusted to discuss public health threats like climate change. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 16th – 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 ECR undecided ahead of von der Leyen's reelection vote The European Commission president must gain the backing of the European Conservatives and Reformists group to secure her second term. -
Art 'The Herds': The animal puppets art project set to travel 20,000km across the world The new project, from the team behind the Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal which traversed the globe, aims to raise awareness about climate change. -
Earth News Days are getting longer as Earth spins more slowly and climate change may be to blame Researchers say emissions from human activity are having a greater impact on our planet than we might realise. -
Spain 'Gibraltar is Spanish': Row over Spain chants after Euros win as Gibraltar files complaint with UEFA Spain's players gathered on a stage at Madrid's Cibeles Square to meet the fans on Monday when Rodri and Álvaro Morata took the mic and invited the crowds to join the chant "Gibraltar is Spanish". -
Culture news How Ralf Schumacher coming out paves the way for more diversity in F1 Ralf Schumacher is the highest-profile Formula One driver to come out. It's a watershed moment but proves that European sports still has a big diversity problem. -
Europe News Exclusive: European Parliament to reassert support for Ukraine and slam Orbán's peace mission Members sceptical of the bloc’s aid to Kyiv are more numerous and more organised than in the previous mandate. -
Travel News Poo smeared on apartment key boxes in Seville as anti-tourism backlash continues Anti-tourism protesters in Spain are reportedly resorting to novel techniques to deter visitors. -
Health news Celebrities are turning to MRI scans to help predict future illnesses. Should the rest of us? Unlike most scans, magnetic resonance imaging uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images of structures inside the body rather than radiation. -
Sport Mbappé officially presented at Real Madrid: 'A dream come true' He will receive a salary of at least 15 million euros per season and a signing bonus of more than 100 million euros. -
Nature Europe’s ancient Lake Prespa is on the brink of collapse. What will it take to save it? Lake Prespa borders North Macedonia, Albania and Greece. -
Summer in Azerbaijan: Baku seaside, delectable cuisine and culture-packed festivities From beach getaways to open-air music events in the capital, summer in Azerbaijan has something for everyone. -
Business Spanish train maker Talgo receives offer from Czech rival Skoda Talgo wants more information from Skoda so that it can work out whether a bid is worth more than the €619 million cash bid offered by Hungarian consortium Ganz-Mavag in March. -
Europe News Trump is coming, Orbán warns Brussels, touting a new Ukraine strategy for EU Orbán recommends that the EU reverse its Ukraine strategy by opening dialogue with China and the Global South and restoring diplomatic relations with Moscow. -
Culture news Jack Black cancels tour over Tenacious D bandmate's Trump comment Actor-musician Jack Black said he was "blindsided" by Kyle Gass' Trump quip, with the latter acknowledging that he made a "dangerous and terrible mistake." Their tour is now cancelled and “all future creative plans are on hold.” -
Europe Decoded Russia's ever-escalating hybrid war has the EU in its crosshairs When looking at these hostile actions individually, they might not constitute more than a nuisance on their own. Yet, collectively, these actions form a comprehensive hybrid warfare package where the boundaries are repeatedly pushed, Alexander Borum writes. -
Culture news Disastrous ‘Willy Wonka’ event turns into Edinburgh Fringe show - with original 1971 film actors Two of the original stars of the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory', starring Gene Wilder, will appear at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of a musical parody based on an ill-fated Glasgow event that went viral earlier this year. -
Water Matters Stemming the rising plastic tide: the teams competing to clean up Hungary’s rivers Most plastic in our oceans comes from rivers, so tackling that pollution at its source is essential. But how do you do that in rivers that flow through several countries, like the Danube and Tisza? Water Matters went to Hungary to meet the teams trying to do just that. -
United Kingdom Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 fiasco. Who could replace him? Southgate's resignation as England manager comes after strong criticism over his picks and line-up choices at Euro 2024. Who is more likely to replace him? -
Health news Nearly a quarter of the EU population still smokes, according to new research The percentage of smokers in the EU only decreased by one point in three years, sparking calls for action on tobacco control measures. -
Culture news Sales of physical music rise for first time in 20 years in UK Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa are among the artists with the most physical sales, as vinyl copies continue to remain popular. Data suggests that the CD could be set for its very own revival... -
Business TotalEnergies to partner with SSE on new British EV charging company French oil giant TotalEnergies has announced that it is partnering with SSE, a UK-based power company in order to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging company called Source, which will operate in Britain and Ireland. -
World News Parts of eastern and southeastern Europe suffer as temperatures rise to above 40 Celsius Romania, Ukraine and North Macedonia have all seen exceptionally high temperatures, with emergency services inundated across the region. -
Culture news K-pop stars and athletes: Who carried the Olympic torch through Paris? Before the Games can officially begin, it's tradition for athletes, celebrities and community leaders to carry the torch across the country to its final destination. Who were the torchbearers for the final leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics journey? -
China China and Russia start joint naval drills after NATO calls Beijing Ukraine war 'enabler' The exercise began in the Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July. -
Europe News Von der Leyen confirmation vote, Newsletter This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna -
Economy Germany's economic sentiment slips more than expected: Is recovery at risk? Germany's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index fell from 47.5 to 41.8 in July, missing forecasts and ending an eight-month of consecutive increases. Factors such as declining exports, political uncertainty in France, and unclear ECB monetary policy contributed to the decline. -
Business Hugo Boss cuts forecast and joins firms hit by luxury spending depression The German fashion house has cut its yearly sales guidance due to weaker demand in China. -
Europe News Roberta Metsola is re-elected president of the European Parliament The 720 Members of the European Parliament will be led by Roberta Metsola for the next two years and a half. -
Europe News From agriculture to economics: who will chair which European Parliament committee? Now that the political groups in the European Parliament have chosen the policy areas they are most interested in leading, the national parties are putting forward some names to coordinate the committees. -
Tech News US election: Elon Musk and other US tech giants are supporting Trump-Vance Cryptobros the Winklevoss twins to Elon Musk are throwing their support behind Donald Trump's presidential bid. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 16th – 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 Brazilian artist steals coin from British Museum in controversial art project Hundreds of items have gone missing from the British Museum – but, this time, a historic coin was stolen by an artist. -
Earth News Paris Mayor swims in Seine river but will it really be clean enough to host Olympic events? Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the long-polluted Seine River to show that Paris' river is clean and safe. -
Business Airbus imposes hiring freeze to cut costs as it fights Chinese rivals Airbus which is fighting a wave of cheaper airliners from China has also reduced its forecasted deliveries for this year from 800 jets to 770 jets. It has also lowered its operating income targets. -
USA ‘I’m on the horse’: Biden reaffirms presidential run despite calls to quit The US President and presumptive Democratic Party nominee admitted he’s an 'old guy' but insisted that 'this is my job to get this done'. -
Culture news Two legends: The story behind the 2007 photo going viral of Lionel Messi with baby Lamine Yamal A 2007 picture has resurfaced, showing a then-20-year-old Lionel Messi with a baby who would turn out to be Spain's youngest ever player and the winner of the Euro 2024 Best Young Player award. -
Climate Four people die due to extreme heat in Italy: Who is most at risk when hot weather strikes Europe? Following deaths due to extreme heat in Greece and Italy, this map predicts heatwave mortality for places all over Europe. -
Europe News Brothers of Italy face cordon sanitaire test at European Parliament Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will find out today if her party's lawmakers are barred from securing high-level posts in the European Parliament by pro-EU political groups. -
Culture news 'Don’t miss Trump next time': Australian politician calls for deportation of rock band Tenacious D An Australian senator has called for the comedy rock band Tenacious D to be deported after remarks on Trump’s assassination attempt during a concert in Sydney. A poorly timed bad taste quip, or an assault on free speech? -
USA Does Trump’s choice of running mate spell trouble for Europe? JD Vance is a relative political unknown - but he’s been outspoken on Ukraine and has vehemently opposed giving more aid to the war-torn nation. -
The Cube Did parties field fake candidates in the UK general election? Rumours have been rampant on social media that a candidate for the right-wing populist party Reform in the recent UK election wasn’t real. -
Europe News How will the centre-right manage key votes in the European Parliament? | Radio Schuman The European Parliament is set to elect its president and vice-presidents today in the first plenary session in Strasbourg after the European elections. -
Europe News From allowances to golden parachutes: How much are MEPs paid? We look at the perks the newly elected lawmakers meeting this week can expect. -
Europe News With war on its doorstep, could Europe embrace compulsory military service once again? The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has forced a reassessment of the calculus that saw shrank Europe's militaries after the Cold War. -
Business European cannabis firms look to list in the US as it mulls easing controls Cannabis could be moved from the stringent Schedule 1 classification of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to the relatively less regulated Schedule 3, in view of its medicinal and pharmaceutical properties and usages. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 16th – 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 Who really is Roberta Metsola, the woman eyeing re-election as European Parliament President? Metsola’s re-election bid is expected to draw consensus from across the parliament’s often-fractious political divides.