23 July 2024 | Euronews
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Spain Spanish court sentences pensioner to 18 years over letter bomb campaign González Pascual was arrested in January 2023 for sending letters to Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the US and Ukrainian embassies in Madrid in 2022. -
France Training in wartime: First Palestinian Olympic boxer aims to make history at Paris 2024 "I'm here to compete, not just participate," says 20-year-old Waseem Abu Sal from Ramallah, the first Palestinian boxer at the Olympics, in an interview with Euronews. Of the eight Palestinian athletes who have competed in the Olympics, only two still reside in Palestine. -
World News US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns amid pressure on Trump assasination attempt US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following a security failure during the assassination attempt on former President Trump, a position she had held since being appointed by President Joe Biden in 2022. -
Europe News Two dead and 13 injured as walkway collapses in Naples 800 residents were evacuated from the apartment block in Le Vele di Scampia, which was a setting for the TV series ‘Gomorrah’. -
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Art Mad Props: Turin National Cinema Museum displays iconic objects that make Hollywood movie magic From props to icons, a new exhibition at Turin's National Cinema Museum is celebrating the crucial designs and items used on Hollywood film sets that help create the magic of movies. -
Europe News Hungary calls for new plan to increase organ donations, but there is a twist Hungary, currently holding the presidency of the Council of the EU, is pushing for the bloc to "overcome the barriers that currently prevent the full potential of organ transplantation from being realised in the EU" through a controversial proposal. -
Culture news Ancient stolen artefacts including Bronze Age jewellery return to Cyprus after decades abroad The artefacts' repatriation marks the end of decades-long legal battles and efforts to recover the nation's cultural heritage. -
Climate Germany records its wettest year ever: What’s needed to protect citizens during deadly floods? Here's what’s behind the record rainfall and how Europe can prepare itself for more flooding. -
Travel News CrowdStrike chaos: Why did the global IT outage ground so many planes last week? It exposed the centralised nature of modern air travel, but not all airlines were equally affected. -
Europe News Germany's government moves to reinforce constitutional court against extremism The plan aims to prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians. -
Europe News Thousands attend funeral of former Ukrainian lawmaker killed in Lviv Iryna Farion, 60, who was shot on Friday and later died from her injuries, served as a member of the Ukrainian parliament and was best known for her campaigns to promote the use of the Ukrainian language. -
Tech News US Congress calls Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz to testify about role in global IT outage The CEO of Crowdstrike, the cybersecurity company at the centre of Friday's global IT outage, is being called before a congressional committee. -
Culture news Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to lead celebrity charge at torch relay for opening ceremony The US rapper will carry the flame on Friday through the streets of Paris. The Torch Relay aims to unite people around the values of sport and togetherness. Who is joining Snoop on Friday, and which celebs have already carried the flame? -
Europe News Brussels ready to mediate between Hungary and Ukraine in spiralling oil dispute Hungary and Slovakia are threatening to take Ukraine to court over the country's decision to restrict the oil supplies of the Lukoil company. -
Earth News Wildfires, pests, logging: How can AI and drones protect the world’s forests from climate threats? Climate change makes forests more vulnerable to invasive species, with insects, pests and disease pathogens threatening tree growth and survival. -
Moments ‘Little art galleries and thrift shops’: Athletes’ top tips on exploring Paris during the Olympics Plus the cheapest days for flights if you want to book a last minute trip. -
Economy Hungary cuts key interest rates and vows careful and patient approach Hungary's interest rate cut comes after the European Central Bank (ECB) chose to leave interest rates unchanged last week at its July meeting. -
Europe News Car shuttle trains are Europe's little-known eco-friendly travel option A train like this can take passengers from Vienna to the Croatian coast in 14 hours, eliminating the need for overnight hotel stops. -
Tech News Elon Musk says Optimus humanoid robot will hopefully be ready for Tesla use next year The robot, which will be deployed on Tesla production lines, has been in the works since 2021. -
Ecotech Solar balconies are booming in Germany. Here’s what you need to know about the popular home tech This new wave of solar producers aren’t just getting cheap electricity, they’re also participating in the energy transition. -
Art Minute marvels: Rare, tiny 17th-century decorative paper-cuttings go on display in London The intricate designs – very rare examples of the paper-cutting art form – were found beneath the floorboards of a former London boarding school, and will be on show until December. -
Business Air Antilles takes off again in relaunch following 2023 liquidation Air Antilles is being relaunched under a new partnership between the French engineering company EDEIS group and the Collectivité de Saint-Martin. -
Water Matters Natural solution: why nature is our best water manager to tackle climate change Climate change, pollution, and ever-growing demand are putting a huge strain on our water resources. But could the natural world help us? In this Crash Course, we explore how Nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly being used to tackle floods, droughts, and water scarcity. -
Tech News European Commission denies responsibility for massive Microsoft IT outage Last week's outage caused thousands of flights to be delayed or cancelled, leaving passengers stranded at airports. -
Europe News European players and leagues to file complaint with EU Commission over FIFA's 'overcrowded calendar' The international match calendar is now oversaturated and puts the players' welfare at risk, national football bodies say. -
Europe News Far-right Patriots stripped of key remaining parliamentary posts Orbán’s Patriots for Europe wished "bad karma" on pro-EU parties that maintained a cordon sanitaire on the far-right group, preventing their lawmakers from securing the last top jobs available in the European Parliament. -
Europe News Poland’s Rzońca, from controversial right-wing party, secures chair of EU committee A knife-edge vote saw the MEP take leadership of the Parliament’s petitions committee, as centrist parties seek to maintain a cordon sanitaire against the far-right. -
Culture news Joker 2, Almodóvar, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig: Venice Film Festival announces starry line-up The line-up for the 81st Venice International Film Festival has been unveiled - and it’s a starry affair that’s looking mighty promising. Amongst standouts are the Joker sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and more female filmmakers in competition than previous years... -
Europe News Russia claims it has destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones in Crimea The attack reportedly targeted a crucial ferry crossing to the Russian-occupied peninsula. -
Earth News Far-right barred from top rank of European Parliament’s environment committee Italian Social Democrat Antonio Decaro will chair the European Parliament's environment committee, while the freshly minted nationalist group Patriots for Europe was denied one of four deputy posts thanks to a manouvre by the centre-right European People's Party. -
Europe News Industrial policy emerges as key battleground for the EU’s economic MEPs Committee chair Aurore Lalucq worries about competition from the US and China – while others fear a subsidy free-for-all. -
Economy German construction sector looks set to see road blocks ahead Despite receiving strong support and investment from the government, Germany's construction sector remains in the doldrums, with no sign of improvement any time soon, according to a respected analyst. -
Business French defence company Thales sees orders rise to record levels Thales and Airbus could also be considering merging their space divisions in order to create a stronger and more competitive pan-European business. -
Lifestyle Mattel launches its first blind Barbie doll, designed with tactile features and a cane The doll’s features are both intended to accurately reflect a blind person, as well as be engaging for children who are blind or have low vision. -
Europe Decoded Enforcement is crucial for EU's tech policy success The EU and its member states must be prepared to enforce laws firmly, even against powerful tech companies. But regulatory independence is easier said than done, Maria Koomen and Raegan MacDonald write. -
Business Brakes on Porsche profit outlook as alloy supply shortage kicks in Shares in Porsche fell nearly 5% on Tuesday morning after the German sports car maker cut its sales and profitability outlook for 2024. -
Tech News What is TikTok Lite and why are experts accusing it of having a ‘double safety standard’? Researchers found major discrepancies between safety features on TikTok Lite and the flagship TikTok app. -
Moments The most romantic walk in the world: Italy’s Path of Love reopens after more than a decade Local authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the route that winds between the Cinque Terre. -
France Olympics athletes arrive in Paris ahead of opening ceremony The games will officially start on Friday and continue until 11 August. -
Ethiopia At least 146 killed in mudslides in southern Ethiopia The death toll rose from 55 on Monday to 146 on Tuesday as search operations continue in the area. -
Slovakia First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Slovakia from the US Under a previous government, Slovakia donated its fleet of near-obsolete Russian fighters to the Ukrainian war effort. -
Culture news Will Lady Gaga perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? Lady Gaga has been spotted in Paris, fuelling speculation that she will be performing at Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 26 July. -
Markets Shares of German tech giant SAP soar after upbeat Q2 2024 results SAP's Q2 2024 results show a 10% revenue increase to €8.29 billion, driven by a 25% rise in cloud revenue. Shares opened 5% higher, hitting record highs. -
Health news Nearly 40 million people living with HIV with one AIDs death a minute in 2023, new UN report says A new United Nations report shows that progress in solving the AIDs crisis has slowed with a person dying every minute of AIDs-related causes. -
China Palestinian political factions Fatah and Hamas sign unity declaration in Beijing, China claims Beijing says it brokered the deal during reconciliation talks between 14 Palestinian groups which began in the Chinese capital on Sunday. -
Business Italian energy group Eni in talks with KKR over biofuel unit stake Italian energy group Eni says it is in exclusive talks with investment firm KKR over the potential sale of a minority stake in Enilive. If it goes ahead, the deal could value the biofuel unit at up to €12.5 billion. -
Culture news Last original member of Motown legends the Four Tops, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, dies aged 88 The Four Tops were among Motown's most popular acts - hitting their peak between 1964 and 1967 when they scored 11 top 20 hits, including ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) ’ and ‘Reach Out I'll Be There’. -
World News Firefighters continue to battle blazes in Portugal, North Macedonia and Bulgaria Temporary accommodation has been set up for those who have lost their homes in the worst affected area of Bulgaria. -
Europe News How will future US foreign policy impact the EU? | Radio Schuman Joe Biden withdrew from the US presidential race, handing the baton to his vice-president Kamala Harris, now the Democrats favourite candidate. -
Markets What to expect from Tesla results? Energy storage and AI in focus Tesla’s revenue for the second quarter may continue declining amid a slowdown in sales. However, the development of robotaxis and energy storage may become the focal point for its market valuation. -
Ukraine Ukraine's energy sector is working at half of last year's capacity Continued Russian attacks on the energy grid have made Ukraine resort to taking massive amounts of power from neighbouring countries. -
Lifestyle Soundtrack to victory: The ultimate Summer Olympics playlist for Paris 2024 Need the perfect soundtrack for your Olympic-themed party or just some tunes to get you pumped for the Games? We've got you covered! -
Markets Alphabet earnings: Key metrics focus on Google Cloud and ad revenue Alphabet is set to report its second-quarter earnings later today, with artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and advertising revenue remaining key focuses. Wiz walked away from a $23 billion deal with Google hours before the earnings release. -
Europe News Far-right Patriots want to lead Parliament's culture committee: What would change? The group led by National Rally's Jordan Bardella is vying for the chairmanship of the Committee on Culture and Education. Why, and what impact could this have on EU cultural policies? -
France Paris 2024: Medal table predictions, facts, opening day schedule and records that could be broken The Paris 2024 Olympics kick off on Wednesday before Friday's opening ceremony. Find out everything about medal table predictions, venues and expected broken records. -
Economy Apartment hunting: Where in Europe will it cost you the most? While Serbia saw the biggest increase in apartment prices per square metre over the year, there is one country in Europe that still has the highest price per square metre, as well as the highest average income. -
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