15 August 2024 | Euronews
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Health news Sweden reports first case of more severe mpox strain Swedish officials said the clade I case of mpox detected in a patient "does not affect the risk to the general population". -
Football Now 2024/25 European Preview: European football is back after a busy summer of sport The European football season will be the busiest ever, and it's shaping up to be a spectacular domestic campaign. -
Russia Zelenskyy claims Ukrainian troops have full control of Russian town of Sudzha Kyiv claims its forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region, gaining more ground and capturing the Russian town of Sudzha. -
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Health news What is mpox, how does it spread and why has it been declared a global health emergency? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is endemic in central and western Africa and was last declared a global health emergency in 2022. -
Nature Deadly toads are poisoning crocodiles. Australians have come up with an ingenious solution The taste aversion method could save many other native animals. -
Culture news Arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry's death An arrest has been made in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, according to US media reports. -
Economy Netherlands unemployment rate stays flat for third month in July Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the Netherlands also rebounded in the second quarter of the year, as the economy recovers from the slowdown seen in 2023. -
Culture news London rapper Little Simz set to curate one-night-only Tate Modern takeover The Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall is about to get a makeover, courtesy of award-winning rapper Little Simz... And we can’t wait. -
Earth News Australia’s largest bank pulls plug on fossil fuel financing. Will other lenders follow suit? CBA has explained that they will stop financing fossil fuel companies that don’t comply with climate goals set out by the Paris Agreement. -
Culture news Ellen Burstyn to receive Liberatum Pioneer Award at Venice Film Festival The Oscar-winning star of 'The Exorcist' will be honoured for her lifetime contribution to cinema at this year's Venice Film Festival. -
Europe News Germans fight climate change on their balconies in solar panel boom The price of electricity in Germany has shot up since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving residents to source cheaper alternatives. -
Health news Just 8 minutes of pro-anorexia TikTok content can impact body image - study TikTok content that is “pro-anorexia” can be damaging to young women’s body image, researchers said. -
Culture news Swapping Eras for exhibitions, Taylor Swift fans flooded Vienna museums after concert cancellations Many institutions in the Austrian capital waived their ticket fees for Swifties with a concert ticket, leading to huge upticks in visitor numbers. -
Russia Why is Europe still getting gas from Russia? The continent as a whole is still very dependent on Russian gas, despite Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine being well into its third year. -
World Algeria facing water stress: innovative solutions for a sustainable future One of the biggest challenges facing Algeria is its drinking water supply. To respond to this emergency, the government is innovating by investing in desalination and wastewater recycling. -
Culture news England Lioness Mary Earps becomes first female footballer with Madame Tussauds wax figure Earps, who recently joined Paris Saint-Germain after five years with Manchester United, has said being selected for a waxwork feels "incredibly special." -
Art 'It was challenging': Meet the artist behind the design of Brussels' Flower Carpet 2024 The 1680 square metres flower puzzle will for the first time be made up of more than 80% fresh dahlias, rather than the traditional begonias. -
Russia Russian court convicts former ballet dancer to 12 years in prison over €46 donation to Ukraine Ksenia Karelina has been convicted of treason after she donated to a US charity aiding Ukraine. -
Business English council claims Dubai businessman misused €175m investment Thurrock Council in England said it may be forced to raise taxes and cut down on council services for years in order to recover its finances -
Portugal YouTube suspends account of Portuguese extreme-right group for spreading online hate The Grupo 1143, which claims to be a Portuguese nationalist organisation, is led by Mario Machado, a neo-Nazi activist with anti-Islamic and anti-migrant beliefs. -
Belgium Classic postcards are making a comeback in Belgium this summer The Belgian Post service Bpost is seeing a steady decline in physical mail, but postcards are enjoying a revival. -
Culture news Melbourne Orchestra backtracks after facing criticism for cancelling performance due to Gaza comment The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancelled pianist Jayson Gilliam's show tonight after his comments on Gaza journalists. Faced with criticism, the organization has attempted to backtrack by saying an "error was made." -
Gaza Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000, authorities say The announcement by Gaza's Health Ministry came amid another push by international mediators to broker a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. -
Tech News US judge warns Google to brace for major changes to Android app store over 'illegal monopoly' Google should expect a shake-up of its Android app store, a judge made clear on Wednesday. -
Europe News Lamine Yamal's father stabbed 'multiple times' in car park assault in Spain At least three people have been arrested on charges of attempted murder. -
Business Carlsberg sees 'fake' Spanish lager brewed in UK gulping into profits A number of firms brand their beer as Spanish or Italian even though the products are brewed in the UK. -
Art Masters of world photography exhibit in the municipality of Viana do Castelo Names like Agnès Varda and Gilles Caron, but also some young talents, can be seen at the Encontros Fotográficos das Neves until the end of the year. Euronews spoke to the "soul" of the event, Diamantino Quintas. -
Culture news Pedro Almodóvar to receive career achievement award at San Sebastián International Film Festival The Spanish director will receive a lifetime achievement award at the festival in Spain next month. -
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Europe News Two French fighter pilots killed after Rafale jets collide mid-training Accidents involving the French-made Rafale supersonic jet are very uncommon. Just two crashes — one in 2007 and another in 2009 — have occurred since its introduction in 2001. -
Earth News Berlin, Cologne-Bonn, Nuremberg: Last Generation climate activists halt flights at German airports The group wants Germany and other governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty. -
Culture news Shock as study shows famous Stonehenge Altar Stone came from Scotland, not Wales Researchers were astounded to discover that the megalith travelled over 450 miles to its resting place in Wiltshire, England. What does this revelation mean for our understanding of Neolithic peoples? -
Europe News Ukraine behind Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, report claims A report by the US outlet Wall Street Journal claims Kyiv concocted the plan to blow up the pipeline bringing Russian gas to Germany in May 2022, citing four anonymous Ukrainian military sources. -
Culture news Taylor Swift fans flock to London amid security concerns after the thwarted Vienna terrorist attack Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows. -
Health news New Zealand homeless charity distributes sweets filled with potentially lethal methamphetamine The sweets were donated by a member of the public in what is thought to be an accident rather than a deliberate act. -
Tech News Ireland to clamp down on social media companies refusing to remove hate speech A number of the top ten social media companies in the world have major offices in Dublin including Meta, X and TikTok. -
Business Package holiday revival and bankruptcy of German rival boosts TUI profit Europe's largest tour operator TUI beat profit expectations with its latest financial results for the third quarter on Wednesday. -
Europe News Ukrainian forces claim to have taken more ground in Russia's Kursk region President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was reaching its "strategic goal" in Kursk during his nightly address to the nation. -
Culture news 'A Woman Under The Influence' and 'The Notebook' actress Gena Rowlands dies aged 94 The four-time Emmy winner was known for her portrayals of strong women. She was often directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, and was introduced to a new generation of film fans with her son’s film, ‘The Notebook’. -
Economy Russia's economy: A balance between labour shortage and military manpower Russia's leadership finds itself in a peculiar dilemma – it lacks manpower to protect its borders and continue the fight in the Donbas, but it also needs to plug labour gaps if it is to sustain its war economy. -
Culture news Cheap vs Expensive: How to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe on any budget Whether you’re on a shoestring budget or flush with cash, there’s something for everyone at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. -
Markets Currency war ahead? Euro gains as US CPI boosts Fed rate cut expectations Favourable market conditions in the eurozone and the UK and lower US inflation could prompt the US Federal Reserve to consider rate cuts. As the euro and pound strengthen, the Fed might feel pressured to adjust rates to maintain the competitiveness of the dollar. -
Moments ‘No phone, no sleep, no water’: What does it mean to raw-dog a flight and is it really mindful? Baffled by the new travel trend on planes? We spoke to a psychologist for some insights into the male psyche. -
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