16 August 2024 | Euronews
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Climate Humanitarian workers forced to make changes to how they work as climate change takes its toll Humanitarian aid charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says the impact of climate change is having devastating effects on its workers -
Earth News Half a billion children suffer double the number of extreme heat days their grandparents did United Nations analysis reveals that millions of children across the globe are at risk of heat-related issues, in part thanks to climate change. -
Health news This nasal spray can treat allergy patients with severe reactions The nasal spray was approved in the US and has been recommended for approval by EU regulators. -
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Earth News ‘Make polluters pay’: Victims of climate disasters demand investigation of Big Oil In the US, more than 10,000 survivors and their allies have called on the Department of Justice to hold fossil fuel polluters accountable. -
Gaza Mediators preparing to implement Gaza ceasefire, reports claim A US official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the proposal basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas. -
Turkey Turkish MPs draw blood in brawl during debate on jailed colleague Physical tussles are not uncommon in Turkey's parliament — this one erupted after the ruling party was labelled a "terrorist organisation". -
Earth News A small group of nuns in rural Kansas are vexing big companies with their investment activism One of their top concerns is climate change, a frequent target of their shareholder resolutions. -
Europe News Is Russia pulling its forces out of Ukraine to defend Kursk? While Ukraine is continuing its advances in the Kursk region and taking steps to consolidate the ongoing operations on Russian soil, questions arose on whether Moscow is pulling its forces out of Ukraine to reinforce its defences. -
Moments Green innovations are powering the cruise industry toward net zero Responsible tourism is not only about the physical mode of transport. It’s about being humble and curious. It’s about having respect for people whose homelands we are visiting — all critical to supporting continued progress in innovation in sustainability, Julie Green writes. -
Business BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators BMW was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the United States last month, officials said on Friday. -
Europe News Brussels switches from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones In Brussels' central square, tourists have swapped horse-drawn carriages for electric ones, partly due to concern about the animals' welfare. -
Culture news American comedian Reginald D Hunter embroiled in antisemitism incident at Fringe Festival Police are investigating a report of a "hate incident" at Hunter’s "Fluffy Fluffy Beavers" show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Two Israeli audience members were reportedly booed as they exited the show, following a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner. -
Art What Would Not Have Been: Celebrate the medium of sculpture in Riga Coming around just once every four years, the 2024 Sculpture Quadrennial Riga features exhibitions, talks, and an epic 24-hour soundscape performance. -
Business Vaccine makers see share prices spike as concerns grow over Mpox outbreak The share prices of a number of healthcare and pharmaceutical companies worldwide rose on Friday as the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a rapidly-spreading African Mpox outbreak a public health emergency. -
Europe News Why critics want an EU response to Bulgaria’s law banning LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' in schools The EU executive has previously taken legal action and withdrawn funds from Hungary for a similar law. -
Health news Mpox 'highly likely' to be imported to Europe after outbreak declared global health emergency EU countries should issue travel advice for areas impacted by mpox, European health authorities said, after the virus outbreak was declared a global emergency. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: ‘Alien: Romulus’ - Is the Alien franchise back? While not without its flaws, this latest chapter in the Alien franchise sees director Fede Álvarez bring things back to basics and stage some appropriately disgusting thrills. -
Europe News German town issues water contamination warning in potential army base sabotage case Initial tests have shown no proof of water contamination, but residents of Mechernich have been told to boil any water before consuming it and stock up on bottled water. -
Sport Poland eyes up hosting Summer Olympics in 2040 or 2044 Prime Minister Donald Tusk's announcement comes after a poor display by Poland at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where the country won only one gold. -
Economy Euro area trade surplus rises despite a drop in exports The value of exports in the region outweighed imports in June 2024, particularly when looking at the trade of chemicals, machinery and vehicles. -
Tech News Meta urged to answer EU questions on CrowdTangle The company's transparency tool was taken offline and replaced by others -
West Bank Borrell threatens EU sanctions after Israeli settler attack on Palestinian village in West Bank Israel’s military said it apprehended one person who took part in the violence on Thursday, resulting in the death of one Palestinian. -
Culture news Taylor Swift returns to stage in London to dazzle over 90,000 following foiled Vienna terror plot In London, the night began fast, with tens of thousands of swifties showing up early despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away unless they had tickets. -
Markets Bayer stock soars after German pharma company wins Roundup court battle Shares in German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer climbed nearly 13% on Friday after the company won a legal battle in the US related to its Roundup weedkiller. -
Tech News Meta sees limited use of GenAI in Russian disinformation An EU Commission probe into Facebook and Instagram's handling of Russian fake news is still pending -
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Culture news Royal Jewels stolen in dramatic Green Vault heist back on display in Dresden The 18th-century royal jewellery is back on public view for the first time since being stolen by a criminal gang in 2019. -
Hungary Droughts caused by severe heat in Hungary lead to serious agricultural damage According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture, the areas damaged by drought are growing by several tens of thousands of hectares every week. -
Tech News TikTok's lawyers compare it to foreign-owned news sites as social media giant fights US ban TikTok is fighting a new US law that would force its Chinese parent company to divest from the company or face a ban. -
Europe News Ukraine strikes ferry crossing in occupied Crimea and vessel in Russia Explosions were reportedly heard across Crimea in the early hours of the morning. -
Business Ed Sheeran shows support for football club by acquiring minority stake The singer, who was born in West Yorkshire but grew up in Framlingham in Suffolk, has been a longtime supporter of Ipswich Town. He says that the opportunity is "any football fan's dream". -
Business Ryanair boss warns passenger cap could drive up airfares next summer The boss of low-cost airline Ryanair has warned that a passenger cap being imposed on the group could drive up airfares next summer. -
Culture news Study reveals the best time for Swifties to take a toilet break during the London Eras Tour As the long awaited Eras Tour hits London, her fans are busy picking out their outfits and memorising the song lyrics - but one thing they shouldn’t forget is to plan for those crucial bathroom breaks. -
Culture news Matthew Perry: Five charged in death of Friends star - including assistant and two doctors Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. -
Italy Italy braces for record heatwave with red alerts in 22 cities The highest warning level for extreme weather means that everyone is exposed to the risks caused by extreme temperatures, authorities say. -
Markets Markets recap: Risk-on sentiment returns amid optimism over rate cuts Major stock markets are set to end the week on a positive note as the rebound continued amid optimism over rate cuts. Technology shares, in particular, experienced a broad rally driven by dip-buying. -
Europe News Incoming EU parliament lacking ethnic diversity Only 37 of the 720 lawmakers have a diverse ethnic background, Euronews data shows. -
Culture Series Behind the mask: Meet the exiled Russian photographer capturing masculinity in a new light After his first book gave a voice to young Russian men navigating their sexuality in a repressive environment, Vlad Zorin now turns his erotic lens on France. -
Business ASML rival Applied Materials reports record-high quarterly revenue Applied Materials reported strong fiscal third-quarter earnings, highlighting the ongoing strong demands for artificial intelligence (AI) chip equipment. The company is increasingly posing a threat to its global rival, ASML. -
Culture news In Pictures: The street delights of the Edinburgh Fringe Check out the best pics that Euronews Culture captured while taking in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. -
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