29 August 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Borrell says EU should consider sanctions on Israeli ministers over Gaza war remarks But the proposal is unlikely to find consensus among the EU's 27 member countries who are divided over their approach to the war in Gaza. It has already been criticised by Italy’s foreign minister as "unrealistic". -
Europe News EU rejects legitimacy of Venezuela's Maduro, stops short of recognising González as election winner The EU's 27 foreign ministers said Maduro would remain Venezuela's de facto president but that they denied his democratic legitimacy. -
Football Now Who are the next generation of great coaches? Part 2: Rest of the World As global standards rise, Europe is no longer the only source of top football managers. A new generation of influential coaches are making a name for themselves from outside of Europe. -
Europe Decoded Islamism will continue to pose a threat to liberal democracies in Europe. This is why Just as in the fight against right-wing extremism, clear lines must be drawn with Islamists, not just concerning the question of violence but regarding their stance on democratic core values, Gülden Hennemann writes. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 29th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
West Bank Israeli forces expand military operations in the occupied West Bank The UN secretary-general has voiced concern about the possible long-term consequences. -
Earth News Solar panels and crops could meet 68% of central Europe’s energy demand Combining farming with green energy production could also increase food security and generate additional income for farmers, according to a new study. -
Europe News Lithuanian ex-MEP Uspaskich alleged target of fraud probe Homes have been searched and assets frozen following allegations of fraudulent payments costing over €500,000. -
Travel News ‘Nobody wants to see excessive queues’: How the UK is preparing for the EES launch in November Every port, airport and land border has to install new technology before the Entry/Exit System launch on 10 November. -
Ecotech ‘At the forefront’: UK gets serious about alternative proteins with €45 million research hub NAPIC will be a space for industry experts to work through teething problems - and persuade the public to take a bite. -
Culture news Venice Film Festival 2024: Is cinema journalism ‘at risk of extinction’? It's only Day 2 of the Venice Film Festival, and there's already trouble a-brewing... Why is press access to talent so hard this year? -
Europe News UK seeks closer EU cooperation on energy security, net-zero New Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to "reset" EU relations after saying the Brexit deal was "botched" -
Culture news Angelina Jolie and the cast of 'Maria' arrive for Venice Film Festival press conference Angelina Jolie boated to the Venice Film Festival press conference of Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' in which she stars as the legendary soprano Maria Callas. -
Health news Myocarditis from COVID vaccines may be less severe than other causes of the condition A new study looked at the long-term prognosis of French people who were hospitalised between 2020 and 2022 for heart inflammation. -
Lifestyle Multi-million euro uber-luxury supercars go on sale at UK's Salon Privé motor show New fabulous four-wheeled supercars worth millions can be seen this weekend at the exclusive Salon Prive motor show at Blenheim Palace. -
Economy Germany’s inflation rate tumbles to the lowest levels since March 2021 Germany's inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August 2024, the lowest since March 2021, boosting expectations of ECB rate cuts. The euro and Bund yields fell, while the DAX index hit record highs. -
Ecotech Helsinki is building the world’s largest heat pump to keep its homes warm The heat pump will be part of a plant that will warm around 30,000 homes in Finland’s capital city. -
Europe News Another deadly barrage of Russian airstrikes hits Ukraine Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days on Thursday, which was mostly intercepted, Ukraine's air force said. -
Economy China holds off on EU brandy tariffs as subsidy spat drags on Beijing moves to de-escalate trade tensions after the EU imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. -
Poland Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announces record defence spending in 2025 budget The current proposal would break the previous defence spending record of 159 billion zlotys (€37 billion) in the 2024 budget. -
Culture Series Meet Nigar Mammadova, the woman leading inclusive change Nigar Mammadova, Director of the DOST Centre, advocates for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, emphasising creativity and social engagement to build a more inclusive society for low-income families and people with disabilities. -
World A look inside Algeria’s largest port: How exports are fuelling the country’s economic growth The Port of Djen Djen, in east Algeria, is the country’s largest working seaport. We take you inside the international trade hub as it undergoes a major extension. -
Europe News Talgo takeover: Brussels raises no objection to Spanish veto of Hungarian bid Brussels has raised no objections to the Spanish veto of a Hungarian bid that would have acquired the totality of Talgo, a domestic train maker. -
Lifestyle 'It's a match': Iberians ditch dating apps to find partners in supermarkets Mercadona is the new hot spot in the Iberian dating world among young singles who are flocking to the supermarket chain in droves, driven by the latest TikTok trend. -
France Starmer meets Macron in bid to beef up UK-France relations The trip is part of the UK prime minister's two-day talks in mainland Europe aimed at "resetting" the country's post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the continent. -
Business Victoria Beckham pumps millions into her loss-making fashion business Although the company has recorded a loss every year since its inception in 2008, performance has been improving in recent years, with narrowing loss margins. -
Tech News California's new AI safety bill that looks to regulate large models passes first hurdle The AI legislation is opposed by many tech companies. -
No Comment New dining experience with robot waiters turns heads in Kenya The first of its kind in East Africa, the Robot Cafe has triggered concerns about job displacement in the country's all-important hospitality industry. -
Austria CIA says foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna aimed to kill 'tens of thousands' The singer cancelled Austrian dates on her record-breaking Eras tour out of concern for the safety of her fans. -
Health news Scientists identify certain immune cells in the intestines that could lead to cancer A subset of white blood cells present in the intestine could lead to cancer, French researchers have found. -
Business Turkish firm buys company formerly owned by fallen Irish business tycoon Sabanci Holdings has bought a majority stake in Mannok, once the prized firm of Seán Quinn - and since a victim of several attacks and sabotage attempts. -
Economy Economic sentiment lifts as services rebound - DAX hits record highs A robust services sector and better employment prospects helped lift economic sentiment in the eurozone and European Union in August. The DAX hit record highs as inflation fell across German states. -
Culture news Italy's EU recovery funded construction boom sparks high demand for archaeologists EU COVID recovery funds have poured billions into the construction sector, increasing the need for preventive archaeology to check for historical treasures. -
Economy Lithium race: How Serbia is balancing its interests between EU demands and China’s influence French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Serbia, less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart in Paris. It comes as the EU and China continue to strengthen economic ties with Belgrade - but can Serbia maintain a diplomatic balance? -
Culture news La Tomatina 2024 in pictures: Scenes from the world’s biggest food fight in Buñol In the eastern Spanish town of Buñol, revelers joyfully pelted each other with tons of squishy tomatoes at the annual "Tomatina" festival. -
Europe News Let Ukraine strike deep into Russia and keep the momentum, Kuleba urges EU countries Dmytro Kuleba has urged EU countries to take "bold decisions" and allow Ukraine to use donated weapons to strike deep into Russian territory. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 29th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Thailand Thailand court sentences son of famous Spanish actors to life in prison for murder Sancho, a chef and a YouTuber, has avoided the death penalty for a murder he denies committing but could spend his life in prison pending an appeal. -
Europe News EU foreign policy chief tables sanctions on hardline Israeli ministers for hate crimes Recent provocations from government hardliners Ben Gvir and Smotrich have sparked international outcry. -
Earth News Victory for South Korean climate activists as government ordered to improve carbon cutting plans It is the first ever legal case in East Asia challenging national climate policies so it could set a precedent. -
Europe News The Paralympics are under way but Paris public transport remains inaccessible for disabled users Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers' key promise ahead of the sporting event was improved accessibility. But non-profit organisations say not enough has been done to make navigating the French capital easier for people with disabilities. -
Europe News NATO launches new €7-million facilities at military base in Latvia The brigade is set to conduct its first large-scale field training exercise in November and demonstrate its integration into the NATO higher command structure. Full combat readiness is projected for 2026. -
Europe News Prepare for Ukraine war bill, China tensions if Trump wins – Carl Bildt Europe needs to be better prepared to defend itself, the former Swedish premier warned -
Europe News Why is nominating EU Commissioners proving so difficult? | Radio Schuman The deadline for nominating EU Commissioners ends on Friday, but not all countries have yet offered names. -
Business Cyber firm CrowdStrike lowers full-year outlook due to major IT outage CrowdStrike delivered a strong quarterly performance despite a major IT outage in July. However, the company has revised its full-year revenue guidance downward due to delayed subscriptions caused by the incident. -
Culture news Venice 2024 review: 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' - Is the juice back? Tim Burton returns with the second sequel of his career, which follows a string of duds. Does the once master of all things oddball reclaim his quirky throne? -
Markets Nvidia shares slide as guidance misses market expectations Nvidia surpassed market expectations with its quarterly results but fell short of analysts' estimates for growth in the current quarter. As a result, its shares fell during extended trading hours, as concerns emerged of a slowdown. -
World News UN officials raise alarm over nuclear safety amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war Reports of incidents near nuclear facilities in Ukraine and Russia have alarmed UN officials, echoing earlier warnings from IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi about potential threats to these sites in both countries. -
Culture news Noel Gallagher’s guitar and an Abbey Road piano: What’s on sale at Sotheby’s pop culture auction “The selection of significant and rare works will showcase the cultural and artistic reach of genres including Rock, Pop, Metal and Britpop," the auction house says. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 29th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News 'No rain for two years': Northern Greece faces significant water crisis as drought persists Prolonged drought conditions exacerbated by successive heatwaves this summer have seen northern Greece facing a major water crisis. -
Italy Bad news for gourmets: Italian olive oil production suffers from extreme heat and drought Italy's Puglia region is facing high levels of heat and drought, causing water scarcity that is having negative consequences for the region's production of olive oil. -
Europe News A social time bomb? Most Russians fighting in Kursk are conscripts, experts say The US-based Institute for the Study of War says the use of conscripts in Kursk is a domestic 'vulnerability' for the Russian president. -
Europe News Spain and The Gambia sign partnership agreement on migration control in the Canary Islands Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez indicated that Spain will launch a new strategy to improve relations with Africa, especially Western Africa and the Sahel, which will be considered priority regions.