2024-08-01

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.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

Culture news

Booker Prize longlist: Several European authors make the cut

The 2024 Booker Prize longlist marks two firsts: a Dutch writer and a Native American author are among the nominees.

01/08/2024

Culture news

Native American tribes are 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.

01/08/2024

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WATCH: Anger and misinformation fuel clashes near Downing Street

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.

01/08/2024

France

Who is the Olympic shooting sensation taking 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.

01/08/2024

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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.

01/08/2024

Earth News

We’ve burned through Earth’s yearly resource budget in 7 months

The date has held steady for the last decade but more needs to be done to protect our planet.

01/08/2024

Design

Masterplan to rebuild earthquake-stricken Turkish city unveiled

Antakya in southeastern Turkey was devastated by an earthquake – plans for its rebuilding centre around green spaces, connectivity and resilience.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

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".

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

Culture news

Drag queen Paloma responds to hatred over controversial Olympic show

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."

01/08/2024

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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.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

Tech News

700 companies keen to join Pact to prepare for AI law

Industry commitments will be formalised this autumn.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

Tech News

What to 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.

01/08/2024

Lifestyle

Why do clowns paint their faces on eggs? A mystery eggs-plained

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.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

USA

Accused 9/11 architect and two others agree to guilty plea

Mohammed is the accused mastermind behind al-Qaeda’s 9/11 attacks on the US.

01/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

Tech News

What to know about the Paris Olympics' 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.

01/08/2024

Economy

Fed holds rates steady as Powell hints at a 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.

01/08/2024

Europe News

Why are fewer women winning EU leadership roles?

Despite three top EU positions being held by women in this mandate, there will be fewer women in positions of power within EU institutions.

01/08/2024

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?

01/08/2024