18 July 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Paris police officer wounded in knife attack, assailant 'neutralised' The attack in the 8th arrondissement comes as the French capital is already on high alert days before the Summer Olympics' opening on 26 July. -
Europe News Civilians try to pick up daily life in Ukraine two years after full scale Russian invasion A year and a half after its liberation from Russian forces, residents are slowly returning to Kamianka, a village in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. -
Space Scientists discover cave on the Moon that could be future home to astronauts and settlers Some craters on the Moon in permanent shadow are also believed to hold frozen water that can provide drinking water and fuel for future missions. -
Europe News Yaël Braun-Pivet of Macron's centrist party re-elected as new President of the National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet of Macron's centrist party has been re-elected as new President of the National Assembly with 220 votes. -
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Football Now Who will win football gold at the Olympic Games? The men's and women's football tournaments at Paris 2024 promise to provide plenty of excitement. Who will take home glory - and gold - at these Olympic Games? -
Tech News Meta stops EU roll-out of AI model due to regulatory concerns The company already faced data protection complaints in several EU countries. -
Europe News Bloodshed in Gaza must stop now, von der Leyen says In her address to the European Parliament on Thursday, the newly re-elected Commission chief said "humanity cannot bear" the ongoing suffering of Palestinian civilians as Israel's war against Hamas continues into its tenth month. -
Health news How to avoid 'forever chemicals': 5 items you should stop using to minimise exposure to PFAS Euronews Health has compiled a list of five common items you should avoid using that contain toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals". -
Earth News When will Europe’s heatwave end? Experts predict end date and storms that could follow ‘Climate change is making these hot spells worse’, experts warn. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 18th – 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 'Britain is back on the European stage' as it pledges to reset relations with the EU Britain's new Labour-led government has vowed to improve ties with the EU, and a possible summit between the two sides is being floated. -
Europe News Pro-Europeans hail von der Leyen win as rebuff to extremism Greens emerge as kingmakers as von der Leyen vows to keep the centrist coalition strong. -
Earth News It feels like 62C in Dubai. Why is heat and humidity such a deadly combination? This perilously high figure is due to the combination of intense air temperature and high humidity generating a heat index far hotter than the recorded air temperature. -
Earth News Travel by public transport and get free tickets with Copenhagen’s new green initiative for tourists Tourists who travel by public transport or bike will be rewarded with perks such as free coffee and museum admissions. -
Culture news Assassination chic: Behind the newest fashion trend of Trump supporters’ ear bandages There's a new fashion trend among the MAGA crowd at the RNC, one in a line of merch opportunities that have come out of last weekend's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Introducing: ear bandages. -
Europe News 'Why should we consider such a person?': Zelenskyy dismisses Orbán's 'peace mission' The Hungarian premier's visits to Moscow and Beijing over the past two weeks have drawn wide condemnation. -
Health news UK was ill-prepared for COVID and failed its citizens, inquiry into pandemic says The inquiry's first report found the country was ill-prepared for dealing with the whole-system civil emergency of a pandemic let alone COVID itself. -
Europe News Big summit of European leaders kicks off, focusing on Ukraine and EU-UK ties European leaders gather during the European Political Community Summit at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with Ukraine and migration as top items on the agenda. -
Europe News Police to investigate suspected arson attack that killed seven in Nice The fire broke out at 2 am on Thursday on the seventh and top floor of an apartment block in the Moulins district, located in the west of the city. -
Space The ISS is approaching retirement. How will NASA get it back to Earth? The International Space Station (ISS) is starting to show its age. This week, NASA and SpaceX have unveiled their plan for its retirement. -
Culture Series Meet Fuad Ibrahimov: The maestro behind the success of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra Fuad Ibrahimov, General Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra, shares his profound connection with Shusha, a city rich in cultural heritage and influential in his musical journey. -
Business Essilor Luxottica eyes up youth market in US via billion-dollar Supreme deal Franco-Italian eyewear giant is looking to attract the US's stylish youth market through a deal to buy "iconic brand" Supreme. -
Economy ECB’s Lagarde keeps September rate cut contingent on data The ECB left rates unchanged in July, maintaining a data-dependent approach, with September's rate cut still undecided. Lagarde noted high domestic price pressures still weighing on inflation and potential tariffs risks weighing on exports. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen is re-elected European Commission president by large majority The re-election was shrouded in uncertainty and rested on complicated arithmetic among the four centrist parties. -
Culture news Missy Elliott song sent to space: A brief history of extra-terrestrial music After NASA broadcast the song 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' into space, we look back at what other songs have entered the cosmos. -
Business Which countries are powering ahead with electric car registrations? New registrations of electric cars in the EU dipped slightly in June, despite significant growth in Croatia, Czechia, and Hungary. -
France Paris 2024: Men's exclusion from artistic swimming raises questions on 'gender-equal Olympics' Four-time world gold medalist Giorgio Minisini announced he's retiring after no man was picked to compete in Paris 2024 synchronised swimming out of 96 athletes. -
Business French car maker Renault posts 1.9% rise in first-half sales volume The surge in sales was largely due to the strong performance of the company's hybrid models in Europe. -
Culture news Scarlett Johansson hits out at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, agreeing he would make a good Marvel villain In May, Altman’s company released its latest generative AI model called ChatGPT-4o, which came with a setting named Sky. It so happens that Sky sounded very familiar to Johansson — “eerily similar,” according to the actress. -
Tech News Communist AI? China using censors to test if AI models 'embody core socialist values' The GenAI models must answer questions on sensitive political topics and President Xi Jinping. -
Art Johnny Depp tarot paintings, including one inspired by ex-wife Vanessa Paradis, to go up for sale The paintings, which represent both Depp's personal life and his acting career, will be available for purchase worldwide on Castle Fine Art's website starting on 18 July. -
Europe News At least seven killed in an apartment fire in Nice At least seven people lost their lives when a fire broke out in a top-floor apartment in the Moulin District in Nice. Police are currently investigating the incident as arson. -
Economy US-China trade war fears hits Microsoft and Apple share price The US has already imposed restrictions on Chinese companies such as Huawei, which prevents it from receiving semiconductor chips, as well as telecommunications equipment from US manufacturers. -
USA 'No more free rides': Trump running mate JD Vance delivers isolationist acceptance speech A vocal climate change sceptic who disdains US support for Ukraine, Vance put forward a policy agenda tightly focused on 'making America great again'. -
Israel Hundreds of Israelis call on Netanyahu to bring hostages home Taking to the streets of Tel Aviv, they demanded the prime minister put in place an effective hostage deal. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Volvo exceeds revenue expectations for Q2, but lowers sales forecast The company is also continuing to invest heavily in the green transition and electric vehicles (EVs), despite concerns that EV demand in Europe may be tapering off now. -
Europe News Von der Leyen stakes re-election on defence, housing and a revamped budget Seeking re-election, Ursula von der Leyen has set out her manifesto for the next five years before the European Parliament. -
USA US President Biden tests positive for COVID amid growing health concerns As pressure mounts on Biden to drop his re-election campaign, he revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 before cancelling his speech for an event in Las Vegas. -
Thailand Six people found dead in Bangkok hotel killed with cyanide, Thai police say The multiple murder is thought to be connected to a joint investment in a Japanese hospital construction project. -
wellbeing 'Digital pacifiers': How early exposure to devices impacts your child's emotional development As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children's emotional development. -
Business Nokia sees double-digit fall in Q2 profit with weak sales in 5G market Similarly to its Swedish rival Ericsson, Nokia has suffered from customers buying less telecom equipment and operators cutting back on investments into 5G leading to many lay-offs in response. -
Austria EuroGames: Europe's largest LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition kicks off The EuroGames will host 4,000 athletes from 50 countries across a wide variety of sporting disciplines. -
Culture news Emmys 2024: ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear’ lead nominations while 'True Detective' makes history The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honour the best in American television, covering the time from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. This year, FX’s 'Shōgun' dominates, while 'The Bear', 'Only Murders In The Building' and 'True Detective: Night Country' shine bright. -
Travel News Is the EES delayed again? Everything you need to know about the post-Brexit Schengen checks The EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to launch this autumn but the exact date is under question. -
Markets Pound, euro, and gold surge as US dollar weakens on Fed rate cut expectations Both the euro and the British pound surged further against the US dollar, while gold prices hit a fresh high before pulling back on Wednesday. The dollar's weakness may continue to exert upside pressure on currencies and metal prices amid growing expectations of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. -
Tech News European Ombudsman slams Commission for secretive approach to child sexual abuse law The Commission has been accused of "maladministration" for refusing to release documents. -
Markets ASML shares plunge as geopolitics overshadow strong earnings The Dutch chip equipment maker, ASML, reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter. However, its shares plunged due to stricter US export curbs on exports to China. -
Europe News Leftists' last-minute call for von der Leyen vote postponement Two motions to postpone the vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency were filed last night - one from non-attached leftist Germany's Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) and another from The Left group in the European Parliament. -
Lifestyle What are the most popular baby names in France & Europe? With the France’s national statistics bureau having just unveiled the top boys' and girls' names given in 2023, we delve into the country’s ranking of the most popular names. See how they compare to some of Europe’s favourite ones, as well as the current trends. -
World News Extreme weather warning remains in place for much of southern Europe Greece, Croatia and Romania have all been experiencing severe heat — and it's set to continue. -
Europe News Von der Leyen wins re-election following heated debate Roberta Metsola was voted Parliament's President and Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected to lead the European Commission following a dramatic opening Plenary of the European Parliament - Euronews takes you behind the scenes with live reaction from on the ground in Strasbourg. -
Europe News Talking to the first-timer MEPs: what are their plans? | Radio Schuman In the first plenary at the European Parliament, over 50% of MEPs are entering the Strasbourg chamber for the first time. Today, 18 July, the European Parliament will decide whether to elect Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president. -
The Cube Huge disinformation networks ensnared France and Germany ahead of EU elections There was a large coordinated attempt on social media to peddle pro-Russian, anti-vaccine and anti-LGBT narratives as the June European vote approached, a new report says “with absolute certainty”. -
Business Germany set to close one of country's busiest railway routes for five months One of Germany's busiest railways is set to close for five months as the country works towards fixing its notorious disruption-prone network. -
Business Dutch authorities fine Santander over 'irresponsible' lending This is the second such fine given to the Spanish bank by the Dutch watchdog, which accuses Santander of not gaining enough financial information about some customers, thereby leaving debtors vulnerable. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 18th – 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 Von der Leyen's future to be decided in crunch European Parliament vote The president of the European Commission needs an absolute majority of lawmakers to back her bid for a second term.