2024-07-30

Europe News

EPP leader slams Hungary over easing visa restrictions for Russians

The EPP president called Hungary's decision to simplify its entry conditions for Russians "questionable" and warned of heightened risk of spies entering the bloc in a letter sent to European Council President Charles Michel.

30/07/2024

No Comment

Thousands protest across Venezuela over presidential election result

The demonstrations followed an election that was among the most peaceful in recent memory, reflecting hopes that Venezuela could avoid bloodshed and end 25 years of single-party rule.

30/07/2024

Culture news

Taylor Swift 'completely in shock' over Southport stabbings

Singer Taylor Swift says she is "completely in shock" after the death of three children attending a dance class inspired by her music in Southport, UK. Nine other people were wounded and six remain in critical condition.

30/07/2024

Economy

Eurozone growth picks up but Germany's economy sees surprise fall

The eurozone's GDP grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations, but Germany's contracted by 0.1%, indicating economic struggles for the bloc’s largest economy.

30/07/2024

Tech News

TikTok hosts pro-Nazi network of accounts, new research finds

TikTok hosts hundreds of pro-Nazi accounts that use the app to promote their ideologies, a new study found.

30/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 30th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

30/07/2024

India

At least 63 dead and hundreds trapped in southern India landslides

Authorities say they have mobilised helicopters to help with rescue efforts and the Indian army has been brought in to build a temporary bridge after landslides destroyed a main crossing that linked the affected area.

30/07/2024

Culture news

UNESCO adds ancient monastery in Gaza to list of endangered sites

The monastery’s entry to the list was fast-tracked, due to UNESCO’s “deep concern” about the impact of the ongoing war on the site.

30/07/2024

Culture news

Prosecutor opposes 'Rust' armorer's request for release

Lawyers for former armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have argued her case should be reconsidered because prosecutors failed to share evidence that might have been exculpatory. A special prosecutor has opposed the request that she be released from prison.

30/07/2024

Culture news

Paris Olympics: DJ and activist Barbara Butch files complaint

“All my life, I've refused to be a victim: I won't keep quiet.” Barbara Butch has been the subject of cyber harassment following the controversial opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

30/07/2024

Health news

Wildfire smoke worse for dementia risk than other types of pollution

A new study found that wildfire smoke may be more hazardous to brain health than other forms of air pollution.

30/07/2024

Green News

'Massacre law': Activists up in arms over Turkey's new stray dog rules

Local mayors who do not enforce the law could be put in prison for two years.

30/07/2024

France

Spain to cede territory to France in biannual handover

The day of the handover, which happens twice a year, is one of the rare occasions visitors are allowed to visit this 200-metre-long island, one of only a handful of condominiums in the world.

30/07/2024

Europe News

'Mission-ready': First Romanian F-16 pilots get their wings

The graduates are the first US-made fighter jet pilots trained in the nation since the centre was operationalised.

30/07/2024

Culture news

Bird mess: London Museum’s new pigeon logo proves unpopular

The museum says it asked 500 Londoners and tourists to share their thoughts on the logo in focus groups, workshops and surveys.

30/07/2024

Europe Decoded

As Finland legalises pushbacks, many fear a 'dangerous precedent'

Finland's new law to deal with cases of instrumentalised migration has set alarm bells ringing for its far-reaching provisions.

30/07/2024

Venezuela

Venezuelans clash with police over disputed election result

Following the protests, opposition candidate Edmundo González said he had proof he won the ballot.

30/07/2024

Culture news

How the Italian government is driving out foreign opera directors

Italy’s far-right-led government is seeking to restore landmark cultural institutions to Italians.

30/07/2024

Radio Schuman

Will Iran's new president change relations with EU?

Masoud Pezeshkian will take the oath as the new President of Iran today (July 30) in an official ceremony.

30/07/2024

Markets

What Zuckerberg has in store for Meta on big tech earnings week

Meta Platforms is scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Analysts expect the company to continue its double-digit growth with key focuses on advertising income and its newly announced AI tool, the Llama 3.1 model.

30/07/2024

Europe News

‘Holiday poverty’ affects 40 million workers in EU, finds new study

New study shows that 39.7 million workers, 14% of the EU’s population, couldn’t afford to go on holiday for a week in 2022.

30/07/2024

Markets

Investors eye Microsoft results and await key AI developments

Microsoft will report its earnings for the June quarter. The company is expected to report further growth, despite a slowdown in the annual pace. Its core business, Azure, remains the focus for investors.

30/07/2024

Business

Roche plans speedy weight-loss drug launch to catch up with rivals

Roche believes its anti-obesity drugs could have advantages over other more established rivals such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk through ease of scalability that will allow it to meet increased demand.

30/07/2024

United Kingdom

Three children dead and 10 people injured in UK stabbing attack

The children were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport near Liverpool at the time of the incident.

30/07/2024

Green News

Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU over last 6 months

Almost half of EU member states - 13 countries - produced more electricity from wind and solar over the last six months than from fossil fuels.

30/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 30th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

30/07/2024

Business

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé strikes deal to buy own football club

Mbappé is set to buy 80% of shares in Ligue 2 side Caen in a €20 million deal.

30/07/2024

Serbia

Thousands of Serbians protest against EU lithium excavation deal

Crowds of people rallied in several towns and cities in Serbia on Monday to protest a lithium excavation plan the Western Balkan country's government recently signed with the EU.

30/07/2024

France

Searing heat comes to Paris after rainy start to Olympic Games

Scores of sports enthusiasts battled the heat outside Olympic venues and at fan zones across Paris on Monday, as the French capital experiences rising temperatures and cloud free skies.

30/07/2024