1 August 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Balkans battle wildfires from prolonged heatwave in Europe Experts say it's time to act to avoid more climate-based disasters across Europe and urge European leaders to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent. -
World News Male MEPs over-represented in EU committees, warns European Women's Lobby Gender inequality is more pronounced in areas considered "serious," such as foreign affairs or economics, according to an expert from the European Women's Lobby. -
Football Now Review: Argentina wins controversial Copa America 2024 Argentina have continued their continental dominance, winning back-to-back Copa America championships in a tournament with as much drama on the pitch as off it. -
Europe News Ireland to reduce welfare payments to Ukrainian refugees The Irish government said its proposed reduction in welfare payments brought the country into line with most EU states, while its opponents believe it will create further poverty, especially affecting children. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 1st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Mobility Uber, BYD to introduce 100,000 EVs in Europe and Latin America The companies said the plan would help accelerate the switch to EVs and that they also plan to collaborate in introducing autonomous-capable EVs on the Uber platform. -
Travel News Venice limits tour groups to 25 people and bans megaphones in latest tourism crackdown The iconic Italian city has restricted tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local life. -
Europe News Sicilian farmers anxious about impact of record-high temperatures on agriculture Sicilian farmers are urging the government to implement long-term solutions as extreme heat and a year-long drought raised concerns about the future of agriculture. -
Travel News US trying to ban fees for families to sit together on flights: Which European carriers make you pay? The airlines that do - and don't - guarantee families will be kept together. -
Food and Drink Muffin mania: How an Olympic Norwegian swimmer's TikTok sparked a viral food frenzy In a country celebrated for its haute cuisine, delicious cheeses, and iconic baguettes, a humble chocolate muffin has unexpectedly stolen the spotlight at the Paris Olympic Games. -
Europe News Olympics: Italy's Carini quits seconds into boxing match against Algerian Khelif Italian boxer Angela Carini decided to withdraw in tears just 46 seconds after the start of a match that has sparked huge controversy at the Olympics. -
Europe News EU executive brushes off Hungarian and Slovak anger over Russian oil squeeze The EU executive is awaiting further details from Slovakia and Hungary about their oil supply situation before taking any further action in a dispute over Kyiv's sanctions against Russian oil firm Lukoil, which has continued supplying the two countries via Ukraine through over two years of war. -
Culture news Paris 2024 opening ceremony: Meet the team who created the horse galloping on the Seine To create the illusion that the horse was galloping on the Seine water, the team had to build a trimaran and find a skilled rider. The animal will be on display in Paris from October onwards. -
Iran Thousands attend funeral for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh After the funeral service in Tehran, Ismail Haniyeh’s remains are expected to be transferred on Friday to Qatar for burial where he lived in exile. -
Culture news Entertainment industry comes together to support bill that will outlaw AI deepfakes The bill would create the first-ever federal right to one’s voice and likeness – something that currently only exists at the state level. -
Earth News ‘Ultimate price’: 175,000 Europeans die heat-related deaths a year, WHO warns Europe is the fastest warming continent on Earth and death records are showing the impact. -
Economy The anti-growth traps: What stops countries from getting ahead? Middle-income nations are stuck on the road from rags to riches. According to the World Bank, the status quo is partly to blame. -
Health news English family doctors vote to stage collective action, including limiting patient appointments General practitioners (GPs) in England voted to carry out collective action starting immediately over a funding dispute. -
No Comment Tourist towns evacuated as Croatia battles 122 wildfires Wildfires broke out along Croatia's Dalmatian coast, near the tourist towns of Podgora and Tučepi, prompting evacuations. -
Climate Spain, France, Germany: Heatwaves sweep across Europe with devastating consequences Spain's weather agency has warned that temperatures could be higher than normal until October. -
Next Series Meet Elmar Asgarzade, the inventor behind a fuel-saving green invention Elmar Asgarzade, Chief Science Officer at Extra Mile Technologies and Senior Engineer at Baku Higher Oil School, shares his journey in developing a pioneering green invention that significantly reduces engine friction and fuel consumption. -
Europe News Brussels defends presence of senior EU diplomat in Iran's presidential inauguration Enrique Mora, the deputy secretary general of the European External Action Service (EEAS), attended the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new president. -
Culture news Paris Olympics: 'Mini world fair' as sport and culture from 15 countries come together in Paris park In this colourful and festive space, all the senses are awakened. Multiple countries have set up their hospitality houses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in other cultures during the duration of the Olympics and Paralympics. -
Economy BoE cuts interest rates in first drop in four years as inflation falls The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25% to 5% with a narrow 5-4 vote, as inflation met the 2% target. This decision caused the British pound to weaken and led to a slight rebound in UK equities. -
Health news Confronting 14 risk factors could delay or prevent nearly half of dementia cases, experts say Policy and lifestyle interventions to address 14 risk factors for dementia could significantly curb the neurocognitive disorder’s global burden. -
Culture news 'The real game begins': Squid Game 2 date confirmed with Olympics-themed video "It's been three years, are you ready to play again?" We now know when Season 2 starts - and it has been announced that the hit show is renewed for a third and final season, which will be released in 2025. -
France Could you win at the Olympics? Here's what the ideal athletics champion looks like A new study has identified what the "ideal athlete" for each athletic-based event looks like. How do you compare? -
Europe News Gershkovich and others free after massive US-Russia prisoner swap The highly speculated Russia-US prisoner swap also includes Russian-US journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, former US marine Paul Whelan, and Russian-British politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza. -
Culture news Misogyny, marriage and movie mayhem: New Elizabeth Taylor documentary explores her life and legacy A new HBO documentary, "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," reveals a vulnerable side of the iconic actress, showing her insecurities about being perceived more as a sex symbol than a serious actress. -
Economy More eurozone citizens jobless in June as unemployment rate ticks up The marginal increase in unemployment in the eurozone suggests a slow-down in the labour market after a period of growth. -
Europe News Greek PM nominates Tzitzikostas for EU Commissioner role Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has selected a former Brussels bubble heavyweight as the country’s candidate for EU commissioner, aiming for a relevant portfolio related to economics or defence. -
Health news Researchers increase lifespan of mice by ‘switching off’ a protein In a new study, researchers diminished the hallmarks of ageing in mice by injecting them with the antibody of an inflammatory protein. -
Culture news Which books are on this year’s Booker Prize longlist? Several European authors made the cut The 2024 Booker Prize longlist marks two firsts: a Dutch writer and a Native American author are among the nominees. -
Culture news The restitution debate beyond Europe: Native American tribes still waiting for items from US museums Hundreds of thousands of items that should have been returned under the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 still remain in museum custody. -
No Comment WATCH: Over 100 arrested during protests near PM's residence after Southport tragedy Violence erupted near British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence in London as hundreds of protesters clashed with police following the killing of three girls in Southport. -
France 'The star we didn't know we needed': Turkish Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç takes the internet by storm With his run-of-the-mill prescription glasses and nonchalant pose, Turkish Olympic shooter and Paris 2024 silver medalist Yusuf Dikeç has been propelled to viral stardom. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 1st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Earth Overshoot Day: Humanity burns through planet's yearly resources in 7 months The date has held steady for the last decade but more needs to be done to protect our planet. -
Design British architects unveil masterplan to rebuild earthquake-stricken Turkish city Antakya in southeastern Turkey was devastated by an earthquake – plans for its rebuilding centre around green spaces, connectivity and resilience. -
Gaza Iran's supreme leader prays over coffin of Hamas leader Haniyeh Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in a shocking assassination blamed on Israel on Wednesday.
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Europe News Olympics : at Nations' park visitors can travel the world without leaving Paris This is the first time in the history of the Olympic Games that so many countries are gathered in the same place. -
Europe News Opening of controversial Italian migrant centres delayed yet again Government-aligned MEPs have defended the plan to detain migrant arrivals in Albania rather than Italy, an arrangement NGOs have decried as "cruel". -
Gaza Hamas military operations chief killed in July airstrike, Israel says The leader of Hamas' military operations Mohammed Deif was killed by an Israeli-targeted airstrike in Gaza in July, the IDF confirmed on Thursday. -
Health news Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic Vaccines and treatments have been largely inaccessible in parts of Africa where outbreaks have emerged in recent months. -
Culture news French drag queen Paloma on Olympic opening ceremony: ‘It was a photograph of France in 2024’ The Paris Olympic opening ceremony continues to divide opinions and has taken a dark turn, as French police have launched a formal investigation over death threats made towards some of the performers. French drag queen Paloma shares her reactions to Donald Trump calling the show a "disgrace." -
No Comment WATCH: Steinmeier asks for forgiveness 80 years after Warsaw Uprising During the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier sought forgiveness from Poles, attributing wartime atrocities to German nationalism, imperialism, and racism. -
Business CrowdStrike sued by shareholders over mass IT outage The company is accused of making "false and misleading" assurances about its software testing after last month's global crash. -
Tech News 700 companies keen to join Pact to prepare for AI law Industry commitments will be formalised this autumn. -
Business Meta: Intelligent use of AI gives earnings boost to Facebook's owner Meta Platforms reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, as the company experienced robust growth in its advertising sales, thanks to AI-powered technology. However, investors also have concerns about its heavy spending on these innovations. -
Tech News What should we expect as the EU’s AI Act comes into force? Euronews Next looks at what is to come in the months and years ahead as companies prepare to meet the legislation’s requirements. -
Lifestyle How do clowns stop people stealing their look? They paint it on an egg Deep within an east London basement there exists a Clown Egg Register that trademarks clowns' looks. Euronews Culture writer Amber Bryce visits in search of an eggs-planation. -
World News Wildfires continue to burn across Europe as temperatures remain high The Italian capital and parts of Albania and North Macedonia have seen some of the worst incidents of fires so far this year. -
Culture news Hollywood video game performers head to picket line over AI crisis Video game performers went on strike last week, concerned about the use of AI and the threat it poses to their professions. Union leaders have billed AI as an existential crisis for performers. -
Business Arm shares take a tumble on disappointing hints of flat growth ahead Arm reported earnings for the June quarter that well surpassed market expectations. However, the firm provided flat guidance for the fiscal year 2025, which caused a sharp sell-off in its shares in after-hours trading. -
USA Accused 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others agree to guilty plea Mohammed is the accused mastermind behind al-Qaeda’s 9/11 attacks on the US. -
Culture news Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in August 2024 From extraterrestrial R&B and ambitious vocal exercises to one of the greatest records ever released, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. -
Tech News Paris Olympics: What to know about the new purple athletics track? This year’s purple Olympic track features a new geometric design in its bottom layer, intended to boost athletes' performances. Euronews Next spoke with the scientist who worked on the numerical modeling that led to the creation of the track. -
Economy Fed holds rates steady as Powell hints at rate cut in September Fed holds rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, yet Powell hints at a possible rate cut in September. Treasury yields fall, gold spikes, and US stock indices rally. -
Europe News Why are fewer women winning EU leadership roles? | Radio Schuman Despite three top EU positions being held by women in this mandate, there will be fewer women in positions of power within EU institutions. -
Economy Paris post-Olympics: A financial triumph or time to sing the blues? Various host cities have spent money on "necessary" infrastructure for the Olympic Games, costing their countries billions. This summer, Paris is hosting the Summer Games for the third time. The organising committee insists everything is under control - is it? -
France Is it possible to swim in the Seine? Olympians hope to inspire tourists Ahead of triathletes swimming in the Seine, water quality tests repeatedly found unsafe levels of E.coli and other dangerous bacteria lurking beneath the surface. -
Europe Decoded What will the EU’s defence industry commissioner do? Whoever von der Leyen puts in the hot seat must unite and strengthen a highly fragmented industry. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 1st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Russia French citizen accused of espionage in Russia denied bail Laurent Vinatier was arrested in Moscow in June on charges of unlawfully collecting military information.