2024-08-16

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.

16/08/2024

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".

16/08/2024

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.

16/08/2024

Culture news

Study reveals when to strategically pee during a Taylor Swift concert

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.

16/08/2024

Culture news

Matthew Perry: Five charged in death of Friends star

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.

16/08/2024

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.

16/08/2024

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.

16/08/2024

Europe News

Incoming EU parliament lacking ethnic diversity

Only 37 of the 720 lawmakers have a diverse ethnic background, Euronews data shows.

16/08/2024

Culture Series

Meet the exiled 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.

16/08/2024

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.

16/08/2024

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.

16/08/2024

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16/08/2024