6 August 2024 | Euronews
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Sport Léon Marchand, four-time Olympic champion is still in his bubble, unfazed by new-found global fame The 22-year-old French swimmer won four gold medals and a bronze medal in the team event at the Olympic Games. A record unmatched in France. -
France Not safe to swim: Paris Olympics event cancelled over Seine water quality concerns The level of faecal bacteria in the Seine was above the World Aquatics standards of 400 colony-forming units of enterococci per 100 millilitres. The women's marathon swim competition is set for Thursday, while the men are scheduled to race Friday. -
World News Expert warns that retaliation to last week’s assassinations may escalate mideast tensions According to Dr. Matthew Levitt, from The Washington Institute on Near East Policy, retaliation is almost certain. -
Gaza Hamas names 7 October architect Yahya Sinwar as its new leader Sinwar is top of Israel’s most-wanted list for masterminding the 7 October attacks, which left 1,200 people dead and about 250 taken hostage. -
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USA Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate? The Minnesota governor has already used his warm public persona to make effective attacks on Donald Trump and JD Vance. -
China China says it has launched 18 satellites into space The Long March-6 carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province. -
Japan Over 120 dead in Tokyo as city sizzles through warmest July on record Intense summer heat in Japan's capital city for the month of July killed scores of people, many of whom were found inside their homes with an air conditioner installed but not turned on. -
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Health news Here are the global pathogens that health officials say could cause the next pandemic The World Health Organization believes that one of more than 30 known pathogens could cause the next pandemic. Several are already present worldwide. -
Europe Decoded Deadly consequences of far-right's policies should end thoughts of cooperation for EU politicians Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans, Barbara Skrobol writes. -
Russia Former spies speak on Russian TV following massive prisoner exchange Prisoners freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap have spoken since their release, but one expert warns "this doesn't mean that Russia has turned a corner". -
Travel News Italy’s beach clubs threaten August strikes as EU rules threaten their livelihoods Lidos have been passed down through generations of families for decades, but that could all change. -
Iran Iran and Russia to 'accelerate' strategic partnership, officials say High-profile politicians from Iran and Russia met in Tehran this week to discuss strengthening ties, conflict in the Middle East and how to topple international power structures. -
Earth News ‘It made me cry’: Swiss glacier photos taken 15 years apart reveal staggering loss Returning to the Rhône glacier on a camper van trip this summer, the family found a drastically different landscape. -
Iran Who are Iran-armed proxies that could play a key role in retaliatory strikes against Israel? As Iran vows to retaliate against Israel for its alleged assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its territory, Tehran may make use of militias and regional allies to exact revenge. -
Earth News Solar panel subsidies tripled UK installations. What help is available for homeowners? Solar panel installations tripled in the UK thanks to incentives, analysis shows. -
Food and Drink How a small Croatian town uses a natural underwater cellar to perfectly age its wine A unique geological phenomenon is transforming the world of wine in a small, coastal Croatian town. -
Europe News Kosovo police raid on Serb post offices 'violates' EU-facilitated dialogue, Commission warns Brussels has warned both Belgrade and Pristina that refusal to compromise jeopardises Serbia and Kosovo’s chances of joining the European Union. -
Europe News At least eight injured in rocket attack on Kharkiv clinic Russian forces struck the Shevchenkivskyi district of Ukraine's second-largest city with an Iskander missile, damaging a clinic, cars and other buildings, the authorities said. -
Business Danish groups call for ban on energy drink sales to protect youngsters Young people should be banned from buying drinks with high levels of caffeine, say health and consumer groups in Denmark. -
Tech News French museum network, including those hosting Olympic events, hit by ransomware attack The Olympics are going on without disruption even after a ransomware attack hit several Paris museums that are hosting events. -
USA Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate The Democrats, whose national convention begins in two weeks, are working hard to shore themselves up in an expanding number of swing states. -
Travel News Part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply cut overnight by a dormouse The power cut was due to a dormouse who caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation. -
Europe News Baltic Defence Line in Latvia gets its 'dragon's teeth' Concrete structures, also known as "Lego blocks", will be placed along Latvia's border with Russia and Belarus. -
Tech News Erdoğan accuses social media of 'digital fascism' after Turkey blocks Instagram The Turkish leader's comments came as officials were in discussions with representatives of the social media platform to reinstate access. -
Markets 'Carry trades': How did they contribute to the market mayhem? The mayhem that swept across world markets this week was partly caused by a market strategy known as the "carry trade". -
Culture news Who is the favourite to sing the new James Bond theme tune? One name is emerging as a strong favourite to walk in the footsteps of recent Bond musicians Adele, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish... -
Art Musée Rodin to open first international outpost in Shanghai, marking 60 years of France-China ties Originally planned for Shenzen, the Centre d'Art Rodin will open in Shanghai in September with an exhibition of around 50 works by the famed sculptor. -
Business Bayer reaps benefits of demand for new cancer and kidney medicines German pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG released its second quarter and half year 2024 earnings on Tuesday morning, with the company seeing an average performance in the second quarter, due to the agricultural market environment becoming tougher. -
No Comment Heavy rain and flooding forces Sarasota residents to evacuate Record-setting rain was forecast to cause flash flooding in coastal Georgia and South Carolina, and into North Carolina. -
No Comment Looting at residence of Bangladeshi PM after her resignation The end to Sheikh Hasina's 15 years in power came after weeks of violent unrest during which nearly 300 people died, according to local media reports. -
No Comment Police and protesters face off in Plymouth as more unrest grips UK British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that a “standing army” of specialist police would be set up to deal with rioting. -
Lifestyle Furry pups make a splash at World Dog Surfing Championships Dozens of dogs shredded waves in Northern California this weekend at the World Dog Surfing Championship. The event, which began in 2006, awarded prizes based on ride distance and style. -
Denmark Polish man sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting Danish PM The unidentified 39-year-old man has been charged with punching Frederiksen’s right shoulder with a clenched fist, causing her to lose her balance but not fall. Frederiksen suffered whiplash at the time. -
World News Growing nationalism and perceived denial of freedoms fuelling UK riots, expert says An expert in criminology and online extremism believes that the violent demonstrations currently gripping Britain are the product of people feeling threatened by a maelstrom of issues projected onto the "other". -
Hungary Hungary's bottle recycling system clogs up as it struggles to meet EU green target The central European country has yet to reach the EU target of nearly 6.5 million recycled bottles per day by 2025. -
Economy Eurozone sees drop in building work as demand remains weak France saw its most dramatic fall in construction activity since January, while German firms continue to struggle. -
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United Kingdom Petrol bombs thrown at police in second night of rioting in Belfast Northern Ireland police warned people to stay away from certain parts of the city as they attempted to restore order. -
Culture news Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam defaced for second time in less than a month The incident takes place 80 years to the day after the Nazis arrested the Jewish teenager. -
Art The GOAT? Banksy unveils two new animal artworks in London – but what do they mean? Elusive street artist Banksy has unveiled two new artworks on the sides of buildings in London: a mountain goat, perched precariously on a ledge; and two elephants, reaching out to each other from blocked-out windows. -
Culture news Is David Lynch retiring from directing due to health concerns? Sad news as the mastermind behind Twin Peaks and 'Mulholland Drive' reveals that he cannot direct on set anymore since being diagnosed with emphysema. However, the director has clarified some of his comments, stating he will "never retire." -
Business Profits decline at Saudi oil giant Aramco as refining margins weaken Saudi oil giant Aramco reported half-year profits on Tuesday of $56.3 billion (around €51.2bn), down from the year before due to weakening volumes sold amid worries about the global economy. -
Tech News Elon Musk sues OpenAI for putting profits ahead of public good Elon Musk has sued OpenAI, renewing claims that the ChatGPT-maker put profits before 'the benefit of humanity'. -
Europe News Germany navigates Nazi games anniversary as it prepares to launch Olympic hosting bid Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large. -
Travel News UAE and Australia issue UK travel warnings after week of violence and rioting The unrest has hit tourist destinations like Manchester and Liverpool but London is so far unaffected. -
Tech News Olympic Games: From drones to special shoes, here’s how tech has been used to get ahead The so-called “Dronegate” scandal plaguing the Canadian women’s football team is the latest use of technology being used to gain an advantage at the Olympic Games. -
Germany German 'Grannies against the right' protest ahead of state elections The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party in state parliament if it wins the 1 September elections in Thuringia and Saxony. -
Business Investors look to weight loss drugs to boost Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is releasing its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with analysts expecting more than 20% growth driven by Ozempic and Wegovy sales. However, the company faces challenges from more competition. -
Poland Poland signs deal to acquire Apache helicopters in national security boost Poland's defence ministry will purchase the helicopters from Boeing and General Electric. -
Markets European markets and Wall Street mixed after Monday's sell-off European markets opened higher on Tuesday morning but went back in the red by the afternoon as Wall Street started Tuesday's trading session in the green. -
Culture news Pope Francis says novels and poetry are essential to counter 'violent fake news' In a letter recently translated in eight languages, Pope Francis argues that literature should not be written off as "a minor art" due to its capacity to stimulate empathy and counter “the obsession with screens and with toxic, superficial and violent fake news.” -
Bangladesh Protesters who toppled Hasina want Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh The country's military chief General Waker-uz-Zamam said he was temporarily taking control of the country amid the unrest, but many won't accept him. -
Business What about sanctions? French imports of Russia's LNG surge French imports of Russia's liquified natural gas (LNG) surge - and Ukraine supporters seek a stop to it. -
Culture news Paris Olympics: The video games to play to take home virtual gold Mario and Sonic have missed out on this year's Olympics, and there is no official console game either. But there are still options to try out the different disciplines from the sofa (or standing up). -
World News 'How did you spend your summer': Ukrainians undergo military training in eastern Kharkiv Ukrainian residents are actively preparing for the ongoing conflict with Russia, with over 250 having completed military training and around 400 more currently enrolled in a course at the Kharkiv regional institution of national resistance. -
Earth News Girls are more anxious about climate change than boys, new research reveals The study also found inadequate engagement with climate-focused careers in English schools. -
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