7 August 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout in face of misconceptions about her gender One day after welterweight Imane Khelif of Algeria reached the women's welterweight final, Lin defeated Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey 5:0 in the featherweight division. In athletics, Quincy Hall won the men's 400 metres for the US after an incredible comeback. -
Europe News Opening of Ibar Bridge sparks controversy in north Kosovo Hundreds gathered around the bridge on Wednesday, following pressure from the Government of Kosovo to open the bridge that divides the Serb-dominated north and Albanian south of the city. -
Culture news All three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna cancelled after police foil terror plot Earlier on Wednesday, Austrian police apprehended a 19-year-old suspect who had reportedly pledged his allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group. -
Sport No limits to love: Alice Finot joins growing list of athletes getting engaged at Paris Olympics A video of French runner Alice Finot proposing to her boyfriend after the Olympics women's 3,000 metres final has gone viral on social media, in the latest episode of athletes getting engaged at these Summer Games. -
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Culture news 30 years of Sziget: Festival kicks off with Kylie Minogue Hundreds of nationalities gather in the heart of Budapest – as the 30th edition of Sziget festival kicks off today. -
Sport Paris Olympics: Two Portuguese triathlon athletes fall ill after swimming in the Seine river Two triathlon athletes from the four-member Portuguese team who swam in the triathlon competition in the River Seine got sick amid concerns about the river’s water quality. -
Space NASA’s Perseverance rover finds rock with signs of possible life on Mars To conduct a thorough analysis, the rock needs to be brought back to Earth, a process unlikely to occur before the 2030s. -
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Destinations Thailand doubles visa-free stays for EU passport holders: Here’s what to see and do Thailand has doubled its visa-free entry allowance for EU passport holders to 60 days. -
Tech News ‘Stop killing our games’: Petition calls for saving Europe’s video games from deletion A petition is calling for the EU’s video game license publishers to preserve video games when support ends. -
Sport Table tennis fan arrested as Paris Olympics spark anger on social media in China The Paris Olympics have triggered major arguments between "ultra fans" in China, leading to the removal of thousands of social media posts and the suspension of hundreds of users. -
Earth News ‘The Mediterranean is on fire’: Experts sound warnings about why marine heatwaves are so dangerous Local ocean readings of around 30C provide a worrying glimpse of what is going on in the wider Mediterranean this summer. -
Economy Italy doubles 'billionaires' tax on wealthy new arrivals Locals had criticised the previous tax rules after rich expats buying property in Italy sent house prices spiking. -
Sport Paris Olympics: Australian field hockey player detained after allegedly attempting to buy cocaine Police say they interrupted a drug transaction outside a building in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. -
Climate Italy faces hottest weekend of the year so far as temperatures set to exceed 40C A weather system that has moved up from Africa is causing prolonged extreme heat across Italy that will peak this weekend. -
United Kingdom Elon Musk and Keir Starmer in online battle as riots grip UK Euronews takes a look at the series of false claims online, often magnified by X owner Elon Musk, which has had a significant hand in sparking riots across England and Northern Ireland. -
Culture news Viral French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati allegedly gets racy job offer from porn site Ooh la la... When one door closes, another opens, and apparently, the 21-year-old French athlete has been offered a lucrative career opportunity in the adult industry. -
Culture news French artist Woodkid calls out Donald Trump for illegal use of (LGBT+) song Donald Trump seems hell-bent on (illegally) using Woodkid's song 'Run Boy Run'. However, proving once more that the presidential nominee has no idea what he's doing, the track is an LGBT+ anthem that clashes with MAGA stances. -
Nature Protesters fight to prevent ‘illegal’ construction on the Una, one of the most unique Balkan rivers Local NGOs say they don’t just fear for the Una but the precedent that this “crime on nature” sets for other rivers around Europe. -
Tech News X hit with Irish privacy complaint over data use for AI training model The case comes as Meta withdrew its virtual assistants from the EU after regulatory concerns. -
Earth News Sicily's population fed up of water shortages as rationing starts to bite Water restrictions began in February when the Italian island declared a state of emergency in the face of a drought. -
Health news ‘The risk to children is high’: Polio and superbugs pose threat in war-torn Gaza, WHO experts warn Gaza’s lack of clean water and crippled health system are fertile ground for the spread of infections that could become regional or even global threats, health experts said. -
Art Banksy's London zoo explained: Third consecutive artwork from street artist emerges On Monday, it was a goat. Tuesday saw two elephants. Now, on Wednesday, three monkeys have swung onto the scene. What's the meaning behind Banksy's latest stunt, and what might he unveil next? -
Culture news Hollywood is ‘not progressive at all’: Male characters still more than double female ones Just 32 per cent of speaking characters in the top 100 movies at the box office in 2023 were women or girls, according to the University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative annual report. -
Economy Swiss officials admit to three billion-franc pension blunder Pensions will leave less of a black hole in the state coffers than officials had claimed. While some see this as good news, many in Switzerland feel misled. -
Climate Last Generation climate group disband in Austria blaming lack of success Austria's Interior Ministry recorded 230 criminal charges for members of the group in 2023, with the activists repeatedly blocking roads and causing disruption. -
Earth News PETA protesters interrupt Pope's speech asking him to put an end to bullfighting The animal rights organisation says 10,000s of bulls are killed annually in bullfighting dedicated to Catholic saints. -
Business Glencore scraps coal business sale plan after shareholder talks The company also revealed it is no longer stockpiling key battery metal cobalt anymore, after the world's biggest supplier, the Democratic Republic of Congo raised production. -
Culture news Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann sues German publication over alleged sexual misconduct reporting Till Lindemann has filed a criminal complaint against the German publication Der Spiegel. The investigation into the alleged sexual misconduct was dropped last August - the complaint alleges that the publication's reporting included falsified documents. -
Sport Dual national Kaylia Nemour's gymnastics gold for Algeria has France feeling left out Nemour's success in Paris contrasted sharply with the French gymnastics team's failure, as none of the women's competitors managed to qualify for the apparatus finals. -
Culture news 700,000-year-old bone discovery confirms existence of three-foot-tall early 'hobbit' humans Researchers have confirmed fossil evidence of three-foot-tall early humans on an Indonesian island from 700,000 years ago, possibly related to Homo floresiensis, known as "hobbits." -
Germany Hotel collapses in Germany leaving at least two dead Two people, a woman and a man, have been killed in the collapse of a hotel in the western German municipality of Kröv. -
Health news Robot-assisted kidney surgery performed for the first time on UK child The device has been trialled on adults for three years and demonstrated faster recovery times, less postoperative pain, and less time in the hospital. -
Europe News Paris' restaurants are still not feeling the promised Olympic benefit After a massive slump in June and July due to security measures, some businesses near the capital's competition sites are only now seeing an uptick in visitor numbers. -
Sci-Tech Meet the female changemakers looking to shape the future of tech Twenty-nine young women from the EU, the Western Balkans and Ukraine have been at a summer bootcamp in female leadership, learning how to shape and lead the digital future. -
Qatar 365 Open for business: Qatar hopes to become launchpad for tech startups From immersive fashion shows to becoming a launchpad for tech startups, Qatar 365 takes a look at how the country is embracing its future by diversifying its economy. -
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Culture news Paris Olympics closing ceremony: Which stars will be performing? Phoenix. AIR. Tom Cruise. Possibly Taylor Swift? Rumours are mounting over who will be performing at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The closing event, set to be titled "Records", will take place on Sunday 11 August in the Stade de France. -
Health news COVID still 'very much with us' with 20% of tests positive in Europe, WHO warns The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to strengthen vaccine campaigns. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria's political impasse complicates its relations with Brussels One of Bulgaria's top issues is joining the eurozone. Sofia hopes to join the single currency in 2025, but the political difficulties of recent years make this unlikely. -
Business Novo Nordisk: Earnings trimmed as rivals seek to enter market Novo Nordisk missed earnings expectations in the second quarter due to growing competition and increased costs from capacity expansions. The company also downgraded its profit outlook for 2024. -
Europe News Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont announces he will return to Spain by Thursday The former MEP faces immediate arrest if he returns to the country he fled in October 2017 to avoid prison, three days after the failed Catalan declaration of independence. -
Tech News Musk's X sues advertisers over 'boycott' following Twitter takeover The lawsuit’s allegations centre on the early days of Musk’s Twitter takeover and not a more recent dispute with advertisers that came a year later. -
France Olympic marathon swimmers train in Seine River after green light on water safety The training session was held after a similar test run to get swimmers used to the river was cancelled on Tuesday, over concerns about the levels of faecal matter in the water. -
Culture news Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone Taylor Swift's reign of supremacy and world domination shows no signs of slowing down, after picking up the most nominations for this year's MTV Video Music Awards. -
Culture news ‘Black Panther’ actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72 The veteran South African actress, who also starred in Beyoncé’s musical film 'Black Is King'. The South African government has stated that "her outstanding work will always be remembered.” -
Germany plans to plug the skills gap with 'opportunity card' visa. This is how to get one Germany’s population is not only getting older, it has fewer young people to fill more junior roles. -
Europe News Ukrainian forces continue cross-border incursion into Russia, Moscow claims Fighting in the Russian region of Kursk was still ongoing on Wednesday, the Russian defence ministry confirmed. -
Markets US stocks buoyant as investor sentiment eases after global sell-off A rising tide swept stocks higher, and calm returned to Wall Street after Japan's market soared earlier Tuesday to claw back much of the losses from its worst day since 1987. -
USA Ceasefire negotiations reached a final stage, says Blinken "We continue to work intensely to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and to prevent the spread of conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. -
Business Twickenham joins Allianz in deal to rename world-famous stadium The decision to change the name of the home of England rugby to the Allianz Stadium is controversial. Some rugby union fans are displeased. -
Europe News Italy 'ready for any event' in Middle East crisis, says foreign minister Tajani The country's foreign ministry has warned Italians still in Lebanon that "those who can should return". -
Business Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars for remote software fix Tesla is recalling 1.68 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut, China's market regulator said. -
Culture news 'Big dad energy’: Best and funniest reactions to Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz The internet has spoken, and it seems that Kamala Harris is on a roll, with her running mate pick delighting (almost) everyone. Here are the funniest reactions to Tim Walz's inclusion on the ticket... -
Lifestyle Worm charming and welly wanging: What are the UK’s weirdest sporting events? We're currently being treated to all the sporting goodness with the Paris Olympics. But across the pond, the UK has a spectacular range of baffling sports events, from throwing Wellington boots to chasing cheese. Maybe some deserving a future inclusion for the Olympic Games? -
World News As Israel and Lebanon prepare for possible war, life on the streets goes on Despite a climate of fear across the Middle East, everyday residents have little to do but get on with their lives. -
Markets Euro surges to eight-month high as safe haven currency The euro is likely to rise further as a safe destination due to the jittery sentiment amid the global market turmoil. The ECB's September rate decision remains a key factor in determining the single currency's trend. -
Ukraine Dolphins in Ukraine also aware of war-torn surroundings The NEMO dolphinarium in Odesa opens its doors every day despite the ongoing war with Russia. -
Earth News ‘Every year the hot period is getting longer’: Record July temperatures kill 120 people in Tokyo Tokyo residents have been urged to pay attention to heatstroke warnings as high temperatures continue into August. -
France Olympics: Most dangerous (and safest) sports based on injury rate, ranked Researchers determined the sports with the highest risk factors based on data collected since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Spoiler: It's not wrestling or artistic gymnastics. -
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Poland Champions League referees detained after allegedly stealing road sign The Polish Football Federation said it will terminate the contracts of both referees if the claims are confirmed. -
Europe News Paris Olympics: Athletics' golds rock US to medal table top spot Paris Olympics latest: The US scooped golds in men's 1,500-m and women's 200-m to reach 24 followed by China, Australia and France.