31 July 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Paris Olympics: China's Pan Zhanle breaks own world record to win men's 100-m freestyle gold Paris 2024 Wednesday wrap. China's Pan Zhanle broke his own world record, finishing in 46.40 seconds ahead of Australia's Kyle Chalmers and Romania's David Popovici. -
Gaza Israel will exact heavy price from any acts of aggression against it, says Netanyahu "We are prepared for any scenario and will stand united and determined against any threat," Israeli PM Netanyahu said during his first public statement since the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh. -
World News Protests erupt over killing of Hamas' top political leader Protesters across cities from Pakistan to Lebanon are condemning the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. -
Europe News Ukraine says it shot down all 89 Russian drones in largest attack in 7 months Authorities in Ukraine say the attack was Russia's biggest drone barrage against Ukraine in seven months. -
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Culture news Police investigate death threats to LGBTQ+ icon Barbara Butch after Olympics blaphemy row LGBTQ+ icon Barbara Butch faced a flood of online abuse after starring in what many saw as a 'blasphemous' representation of Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Last Supper'. -
No Comment WATCH: Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games The 66-year-old fan has to work two more years to make up for the money she spent following her passion for the Olympics to Paris. -
No Comment WATCH: Firefighters battle to contain wildfires in Albania The battle against wildfires in Albania saw significant improvement in the last 24 hours, particularly in the coastal town of Shengjin. -
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Europe News EU calls for 'maximum restraint' after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination "No country and no nation stand to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East," an EU spokesperson said after Ismail Haniyeh was killed. -
Europe News Fiat to be first electric car produced in Serbia after EU lithium deal The agreement made in June has been fiercely criticised by environmentalists and opposition groups in Serbia, who argue that it would cause irreversible environmental damage while bringing little benefit to its citizens. -
World News European NGOs call for more debate on deep-sea mining Three European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) commissioned an Ipsos survey in Belgium, Poland and Italy to promote debate on the risks of deep-sea mining. -
Europe News Housing, defence, Mediterranean: Why these issues could have their own European Commissioner European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said all three issues should be their own portfolio in the next executive that will take shape in September. -
No Comment Landslides in India kill at least 150 as search efforts continue The multiple landslides occurred after torrential rains triggered torrents of mud and water that swept through tea estates and villages. -
Culture news Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Preview: Everything you need to know ahead of the culture extravaganza The world’s largest performance arts festival returns to Edinburgh in August with one of its most enticing line-ups in years. As a a key platform for European talent spotting, the programme for the Fringe is famous for its eclectic mix of stand-up comedy and theatre. -
Nature Olympic surfing kicks off in Tahiti: Why has Teahupo'o been a controversial choice of venue? A wooden judging tower has stood on this surf break for two decades but organisers had plans to build something bigger. -
Earth News The Seine hosts Olympic triathlon: How much did Paris spend on cleaning up the polluted river? Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo famously swam in the river to prove it was safe. Then tests showed the water contained unsafe levels of bacteria on the day she swam. -
Destinations Banging DJ sets, nostalgic singalongs and light shows: The Eiffel Tower is the star of the Olympics In pictures: The Paris landmark is the stunning backdrop to the beach volleyball venue. -
Business Delta CEO says airline facing €461m in costs from global tech outage Delta CEO says airline is facing $500 million (€461m) in costs from global tech outage. -
Business Tomorrowland festival faces fine worth millions over disposable cup use Belgian officials say organisers of the electronic festival were committing an environmental crime by using disposable cups. Tomorrowland disagrees. -
Tech News OpenAI is rolling out its AI voice assistant after a delay to address safety issues OpenAI has recently released its advanced voice mode to a small number of ChatGPT Plus users. -
Travel News Cosy dinners, privacy screens and 4K TVs: Inside Qatar Airways’ luxe new business class The airline says the suites are 'the future of business class travel’. -
Lebanon Israeli air strike on Beirut 'attack on goodwill', Lebanese official says The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah confirmed that Israel killed a top commander after a rare strike in Beirut. -
Culture news Princess Diana's personal letters to family housekeeper fetch over €64,000 at auction The 24 letters, spanning various years, offer personal glimpses into Diana's life, including her engagement, the births of her sons, and her father's death. -
Business Troubled plane maker Boeing names new CEO as it reveals billion-dollar loss Boeing said in March that its current CEO David Calhoun would step down by the end of the year. -
Sport 'In our Olympic world, we all belong': Record number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes competing in Paris While Parisian officials kept up their push for inclusion during the opening of the Olympic Pride House, LGBTQ+ advocates and athletes say there is a long way to go as reports of the exclusion of transgender athletes emerge. -
Culture news Gen Z continues to turn off traditional TV, UK study reveals Under half of Gen Z regularly watches broadcast TV, a new survey by the UK’s broadcast regulator says. -
No Comment Aftermath of Israeli strike in Beirut, leaving one dead and dozens injured Israel's military retaliated after 12 children and young people were killed in a strike on Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. -
Markets Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions weigh on investors The price of US crude and Brent climbed on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East weighed on the minds of investors. -
Art Sam Smith portrait joins UK Royal Family at National Portrait Gallery The portrait of the five-time Grammy Award winner will hang alongside the King and the Princess of Wales at the National Portrait Gallery, as part of its 'History Makers' display, which celebrates the most influential figures of contemporary culture. -
Business Turbulence set to continue at Lufthansa over the next few months The airline has launched a turnaround programme that will focus on raising revenue, improving productivity and enhancing customer experience. -
India Landslides leave over 150 dead in India due to torrential rain The Indian state of Kerala was devastated in what government officials called one of its worst natural disasters. Most of the victims were tea estate workers. -
Design Elizabeth Line and transformed dairy farm among RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 shortlist nominees RIBA's shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize is made up of six British buildings that are "purposeful yet unassuming". -
Tech News New study warns of ‘model collapse’ as AI tools train on AI-generated content A new study warns that AI models could collapse as they start increasingly relying on AI-generated content for training. -
Economy More Germans left without jobs this summer as economy contracts The unemployment rate in Germany is creeping back up to levels seen during the early phase of the pandemic. -
No Comment Clashes erupt in Southport after three children killed Police officers have been injured in the disorder after a group of men believed to belong to a far-right group in the aftermath of a deadly stabbing attack. -
Tech News Tech companies call for workforce upskilling to meet AI impact on most jobs The report was inspired by the work done under the EU-US Trade and Technology Council. -
Culture news Meet the Olympic superfans: 'I have 5,000 pins stored in shoe boxes' For the first time in Olympic Games history, trinket collectors have their own official trading space. For many, treasuring Olympic memorabilia is a gold medal sport in itself. -
Design What is that? Olympic mascot Phryge confounds some, but it's very French It adorns mugs, caps, T-shirts and key rings, and fans are desperate to get their hands on all the merch. Yet despite being all over the Paris 2024 Games, many still don't know what the mascot actually is. -
Economy Eurozone inflation rises again in July: Are ECB rate cuts at risk? Eurozone inflation rose to 2.6% in July, exceeding expectations and casting doubt on potential ECB interest rate cuts in September. Energy prices significantly contributed to the rise. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 31st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Mobility Tesla in US car crash that killed motorcyclist used self-driving system, authorities say A car crash in the US state of Washington involved Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system. -
Culture news Constantin Brâncuși’s ‘Endless Column’ added to UNESCO World Heritage List Constantin Brâncuși's Targu Jiu ensemble in Romania has made the UNESCO World Heritage List - sculptures considered great examples of modernist art. -
Gaza Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas killed in Tehran? As one of the top negotiators in talks to bring the Gaza war to an end, Haniyeh was criticised by some on his own side over his approach to the conflict. -
Iran Iran's new president sworn in, pledges to fight economic sanctions Heart surgeon Masoud Pezeshkian takes over from his predecessor Ebrahim Raisi, whose death in a May helicopter crash sparked the early election. -
Culture news The 1975 sued for €2.2million by Malaysian festival over LGBTQ protest The festival organisers have filed a suit, citing that the band’s infamous same-sex kiss led the festival to be forced to shut down last summer. -
Culture news Bella Hadid responds with her 'shock' at Adidas campaign American model of Palestinian heritage Bella Hadid has responded to the furore over an Adidas campaign that revived a design from the 1972 Munich Olympics. -
Europe News Belarus' Lukashenko pardons German medic sentenced to death for alleged terrorism Belarus is the only country in Europe that still carries out capital punishment. -
Nature ‘A dangerous specimen’: Italy justifies killing of mother bear accused of attacking French hiker Animal rights activists have condemned the killing of a mother bear accused of attacking a French hiker in Italy. -
Business Paris tourism takes a plunge despite excitement of Olympics 2024 Questions are being asked, such as whether visitors were warned to avoid the city during the Olympics, or whether the skyrocketing accommodation prices and events have discouraged every day tourists. -
Venezuela Venezuela election results remain unverified as tensions rise The US-based Carter Centre expressed concerns over the validity of incumbent president Nicolas Maduro's apparent win. -
Europe News Serbia: Fresh protests threaten EU-backed lithium mining plan A government U-turn on a blocked lithium mining project immediately followed by an agreement to supply the EU with critical raw materials has triggered a wave of protest across Serbia. -
Health news Weight-loss jabs could help people stop smoking but more research is needed A new study looked at the influence of popular weight-loss drugs on medical care related to tobacco use. -
Business Why China and Apple Intelligence remain key for tech giant's growth China remains a critical metric for Apple's earnings, with analysts projecting a 2.6% fall in sales in the country. The world's largest company faces fierce competition from Chinese domestic phone makers, particularly Huawei. -
Work wellbeing programmes are ineffective, companies must restructure to help mental health, study A recent study has found that wellbeing programmes are ineffective but companies could help employees by restructuring. -
France Paris Olympics: How much is a gold medal worth? The gold percentage in Olympic medals is negligible, but the Paris 2024 version contains a detail that might send their value through the roof in the future. -
France 'It's 9,000 degrees': Olympic athletes resort to ice blocks and mini fans amid 'crazy' Paris heat Organisers insisted they would not put air conditioning in the Olympic Village, as athletes grow increasingly frustrated at the severe weather conditions in the French capital. -
Markets Microsoft sees shares fall as cyber-attack triggers another outage Shares slip as the company reports another outage and quarterly earnings report shows a slowdown in growth in core business Azure while capital expenditure rises amid the AI build. -
Culture news Sticking the landing: The funniest reactions to the Paris Olympic Games so far Here's our selection of the funniest reactions to the Paris Olympics so far. The Twittersphere has been busy... -
France Olympic triathletes will swim in Paris’ Seine river after days of concerns about water quality There had been concerns that bacteria levels were too high in the water, leading to previous postponements. -
Business BP boosts dividend and shifts focus towards higher shareholder returns New boss Murray Auchincloss, who took the helm in January, has shifted the company's focus towards high growth and increased returns to shareholders amid weakened profit margins. -
Culture news Polish divers unearth shipwreck loaded with 19th-century Champagne and luxury goods The ancient ship was found loaded “to the brim” with luxury goods including porcelain items and about 100 bottles of Champagne and mineral water. -
United Kingdom UK: Police clash with violent crowd near site of stabbing attack that killed 3 girls Far-right protesters threw bricks at police officers, set vehicles on fire and attacked a mosque in the northwestern town of Southport after the attack which took place following a Taylor Swift-themed event. -
Europe News Does Finland's new migration bill break international law? | Radio Schuman The Finnish government has approved a migration law which enables border guards to block migrants from entering the country. A move seen by many civil society organisations as legalisation of so-called 'pushbacks'. -
Earth News Not ‘anti-sex’ - but backbreaking: Olympic athletes review eco-friendly cardboard beds One athlete said her 'back is about to break off' after sleeping on the eco-friendly Olympic Village bed. -
Health news What are the red round marks on the skin of Olympic athletes? Cupping therapy, an ancient technique aiming to boost blood flow, has caught attention due to its striking marks. -
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Italy Opening of Italian asylum seeker detention centres in Albania delayed The controversial deal, in which the Western Balkan country will host thousands of asylum seekers on Italy’s behalf, is expected to last for five years and provides shelter to up to 3,000 migrants picked up by the Italian Coast Guard in international waters each month. -
France Paris Olympics crowds feel the heat as temperatures rise following rain at start of Games The 2024 Olympics famously launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony that drenched athletes and spectators alike. Now, they're facing the opposite experience Tuesday: a heat wave. -
Europe News Paris Olympics: Egyptian fencer reveals she competed while being seven months pregnant Tuesday's best and worst from the Paris Olympics. Simone Biles' redemption, Nada Hafez reaches round of 16 seven months pregnant, while a kayak coach gets arrested after getting into police brawl over public urination. -
Lebanon Israel says targeted strike on Beirut killed Hezbollah commander linked to Golan Heights deaths Israel on Tuesday carried out a rare strike on Beirut, which it said killed the Hezbollah commander who was allegedly behind a weekend rocket attack that killed 12 young people in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. Hezbollah did not immediately confirm the commander’s death. -
Italy Italian island of Sardinia declares state of emergency after persistent drought Sardinia declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, 30 July for reasons of persistent drought and lack of drinking water. The tourist hub has not seen rain in weeks as temperatures continue to rise.