2 August 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Paris Olympics: Argentina players jeered by crowd during heated football quarterfinal against France It comes after a racism scandal involving Argentinian players singing an offensive song about French players of African heritage. Friday's game ended with a massive brawl after the final whistle. -
Germany Exchanged opposition activists freed from Russia pledge to return and hope for brighter future Russian opposition figures involved in the prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries addressed the press in Bonn on Friday. Sharing their hopes for a different Russia and pledging to continue their activism. -
No Comment Families and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza mark 300 days of war The rapid events this week that saw the killing of top Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in an apparent Israeli strike, have left the US, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators scrambling to salvage talks for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. -
USA Kamala Harris secures enough votes to become democratic nominee Kamala Harris is poised to be the first woman of colour at the top of a major party’s ticket. -
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Italy Italian Carini sorry for refusing to shake hands with Algeria's Khelif after 46-second defeat Italy's boxing Olympian Angela Carini handed out an olive branch after a dramatic boxing match at the Paris Olympics that sparked an ongoing debate. -
No Comment Scuffles at Nigeria protest against worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation Amnesty International's Nigeria office said at least nine people were killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against the economic crisis gripping the country. -
World News Mourners gather in Doha for funeral of assassinated Hamas leader All the latest developments on the conflict in the Middle East. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 2nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Belgium How does the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism combat wildfires? The heatwave in Europe raises the risk of fires, prompting the EU to activate its emergency mechanism for on-ground assistance. How does this mechanism work? -
Economy Italy's industrial production creeps up while growth remains tepid Italy’s production appears to be stabilising although year-on-year data is still in the doldrums. -
Ireland Ireland's Sinn Fein struggles to claw back voters as anti-immigrant anger surges Not long ago looking like a government-in-waiting, Ireland's leftist nationalist party suddenly finds itself out of step with a core constituency. -
Earth News Hidden water reserve twice the size of Loch Ness discovered in drought-stricken Sicily Local politicians have appealed for the water to be dug up but experts say it’s not so simple. -
Ukraine Russia shells Ukrainian villages as Zelenskyy seeks new European partners One woman sustained shrapnel wounds and required surgery on Thursday as a result of Russia's bombardment of the Bilenke village in Zaporizhzhia. Houses and infrastructure facilities were also damaged. -
Nature If you go down to the woods today: Children warned to stay away from forest following wolf sightings Europe's wolf population has come back from the brink of extinction thanks to conservation efforts. -
Business Flooding in Switzerland hits Jaguar Land Rover production Other major car makers including Porsche and BMW have also been affected by an aluminium shortage caused by the flooding of a supplier's factory. -
Culture news The Smashing Pumpkins from worst to best – including new album 'Aghori Mhori Mei' With the release of The Smashing Pumpkins' 'Aghori Mhori Mei', their thirteenth LP, we explore where their newest effort ranks in their discography. -
Europe News Crime in Paris slashed since Olympic Games' start, minister says French officials say petty crime is down since the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris last week, with police arresting 200 individuals. -
USA Three newly freed Americans back on US soil after landmark prisoner exchange with Russia The swap happened despite strained relations between Washington and Moscow, worsened by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. -
Earth News ‘The industry cannot be trusted to reduce their own emissions’: Airline drops 2030 climate target ‘Silver bullets’ like SAF allow airlines to delay meaningful action, says one campaign group. -
Travel News Europe’s deadliest country for driving: Drivers urged to stay safe on summer road trips Long distance trains and buses are a cheaper, greener and safer alternative to driving. -
Europe News German government’s proposal for tax breaks for foreigners causes uproar The proposed plan is aimed at dealing with major shortage in skilled labour caused by an aging population. -
Culture news A Roman road, sand dunes and gold mines: These are the 24 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024 There are now 1,223 World Heritage Sites around the globe. -
Culture news Predicting Edinburgh Fringe's most controversial 2024 shows Every year, a few shows set the headlines alight at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's our pick of the 2024 shows which look like they could cause a stir... -
Earth News EU hails benefits of multi-billion-euro environmental action A cost-benefit analysis by the European Commission says nearly €3.5 billion of EU money pumped into real-world environmental schemes through the LIFE programme gave a tenfold return on investment – justification, green groups say, for massively ramping up spending. -
Tech News This is everything you need to know about artificial general intelligence The truth is that there will be a moment in time when computers are going to be smarter than humans, and it’s coming sooner than experts believe, SingularityNET's Janet Adams writes. -
Euronews Witness Where are the most Roma-friendly towns in the Western Balkans? Europe's 12 million Roma still experience discrimination and prejudice, but some local officials in the Western Balkans have won EU recognition for their efforts to combat negative attitudes. Reporter Hans von der Brelie travelled through Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia to find out more. -
Health news Weight loss drug may cut heart failure risk, company says New results from a clinical trial evaluating the drug showed positive results for reducing heart failure risk. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'El Eco' ('The Echo') - Tatiana Huezo's beautiful achievement An earthly yet poetic observational documentary about a remote community in Mexico from a remarkable filmmaking voice. -
Culture news Universal wins rights to Britney Spears' best-selling memoir for upcoming biopic Universal Pictures has landed the rights to Britney Spears' memoir “The Woman in Me" and will develop a biopic of the pop star. -
Europe News Italy blames financial woes in family benefits dispute with Brussels Rome is facing legal action by the European Commission for allegedly discriminating against EU citizens who reside in the Mediterranean country. -
Sport Olympics: Slovakian swimmer Tamara Potocká collapses after women's 200m individual medley race The 21-year-old Olympian fell as she got out of the water and was immediately surrounded by medical staff. -
Business Intel unveils plans to axe 15% of workforce in cost saving initiative The company also issued a revenue warning for the third quarter of the year, revealing that it was planning to focus more on artificial intelligence semiconductors, instead of traditional data centre ones in the coming months. -
Culture news Striking video game performers walk picket lines in protest of unregulated AI The striking performers are protesting against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect union voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence. -
Health news Millennials, Gen X at higher risk of 17 cancers than older generations - study Younger people are more likely to develop cancer than prior generations, underscoring the elevated risks in childhood and young adulthood, according to new research from the US. -
Lebanon Lebanon's residents face down their fears after a week that could change everything As anxieties of a wider war in the Middle East loom, Euronews spoke to Beirut residents and experts to break down the latest events. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 2nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news See Rome as it was 2,000 years ago in new multimedia show The Journey through Caesar's Forum project offers tourists a virtual night-time walk through the ruins of the first Imperial Forum that has been restored to its former splendour. -
Europe News 'We will act': Brussels asks Hungary to explain the easing of visa rules for Russians Hungary's National Card scheme simplifies visa procedures and security screenings for "guest workers" coming from Russia and Belarus. -
No Comment WATCH: Hollywood performers strike against AI at Warner Brothers. Studios More than 300 Hollywood performers picketed Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California, protesting the unregulated use of AI in the industry. -
Culture news Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. cancel Istanbul show in solidarity with Palestine “We must be clear in our convictions and put solidarity with the people of Palestine first.” Irish band Fontaines D.C. explain why they won’t be playing in Türkiye later this month. -
Tech News Researchers fear effects of Meta’s CrowdTangle shutdown The Big Tech companies says its tool will be replaced by alternatives -
Business Global stocks plunge after tech-driven sell-off and US growth fears The global sell-off on stock markets deepened as US jobless figures hit a three-year high. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, up from 4.1% and its highest level since October 2021. -
Europe News Italy-funded asylum centres in Albania to be fully operational by September The agreement signed last year by Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama aims to process the asylum claims of migrants rescued at sea while keeping them in Albania, a move that has garnered both criticism and support. -
No Comment Berlin opens Europe's highest swing for thrill-seekers Berlin's latest attraction, Europe's highest swing, offers thrill-seekers a breathtaking experience 120 metres above Alexanderplatz. -
Culture news Tom Cruise to appear for Paris Olympics closing ceremony stunt as Los Angeles prepares for handoff The Mission: Impossible star is rumoured to have pre-taped stunts in Paris and Los Angeles for the 11 August ceremony... -
Earth News Olympics equestrian scandal sparks public backlash and industry introspection Gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Games after a video emerged of her repeatedly whipping a horse. -
Business Strong oil and gas prices boost Shell's earnings as share buyout planned Europe's biggest oil and gas producer, Shell, reported the second-quarter earnings that surpassed market expectations. The company announced it would buy back an additional $3.5bn (€3.2bn) in shares over the next three months. -
Travel News Love instant noodles on a flight? This airline has banned them but only from economy class Noodles will still be available to business and first-class passengers. -
Tech News Turkey blocks Instagram with no reason given The ban comes after a Turkish communications official criticised the platform for what he said was a decision to block condolence posts for the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh earlier in the week. -
Lifestyle ‘Loudly Crying Face’: Study reveals Europe's most endangered emojis There's been a decrease in global usage of certain emojis. Here are the ones facing extinction, and why the 'okay hand symbol' may have much darker implications... -
Business Paris taxi restrictions eased after drivers seek compensation for Olympic disruption Trade unions argue some drivers have lost between 40% and 50% of their revenue because of the Games. -
Business China takes bite out of Apple's earnings as Amazon numbers weaken The US tech giants Apple and Amazon reported mixed earnings results for the June quarter. While Apple consolidated its position as the world's most valuable company, Amazon disappointed investors with its light guidance. -
France Should equestrian events be banned from the Olympics? Petition launched over animal abuse cases Tens of thousands have signed a petition to ban equestrian events after two prominent horse riders at the Paris Olympics were ensnared by severe disciplinary measures. -
World News World leaders hail landmark US-Russia prisoner swap World leaders have shown a mix of relief and concern in the wake of a massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West — the biggest in post-Soviet history. -
Culture news Archaeologists discover remarkable hoard of Bronze Age weapons and jewellery in Czech Republic Discovered in Budyně nad Ohří, 40 km northwest of Prague, the site yielded eight axes, arm rings, pins, and a spearhead. -
Europe News Feta in peril: Greece battles 'goat plague' threatening dairy production What you need to know about the "goat plague" that has re-emerged in Europe and now affects the production of Greece’s "white gold". -
Europe News How will member states implement the EU migration pact? | Radio Schuman The European Commission presented a migration pact implementation plan in June, leaving EU member states until the end of the year to present their national plans. -
Business Valencia joins Barcelona with licensing plans to halt over-tourism Other southern European tourist destinations protesting at too many tourists and too expensive local rentals include Lisbon, Venice and Barcelona. -
Business The best and worst UK-based airlines for customer service revealed Budget airline Ryanair all too often comes in for criticism as far as its customer service is concerned. But, this time, it's not taken pole position. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 2nd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Paris Olympics: What to watch for on Friday and Thursday recap Paris Olympics latest. France seek to cement their position in the medal table top spots with crunch events in football and swimming.