4 September 2024 | Euronews
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USA Four people killed and at least nine injured in US school shooting Shots were fired as students ran to seek safety in the football stadium at a high school outside of Atlanta, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. -
Europe News Italian authorities begin repair works on Arch of Constantine after lightning strike Tourists visiting the site Wednesday found some stray fragments, which they turned over to park workers due to concerns they might have fallen from the arch. -
Business Volkswagen workers blast management amid potential plant closures The Volkswagen works council criticised the executive board for suggesting plant closures and threatening job security, as Volkswagen's Chief Financial Officer says the company may not survive the transition to electric cars unless it cuts costs. -
Hungary A district in Budapest proposes referendum to ban Airbnb Residents of Terézváros — Budapest's sixth district — will head to the polls to vote on a ban of Airbnb short-term rentals. -
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Health news First EU-donated mpox vaccines to arrive in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Global health officials expect the first mpox shots to reach the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday. -
Earth News Create new EU energy agency, think tank urges new Commission Researchers at Brussels-based think tank Bruegel offered a number of energy, environment and climate policy recommendations for the new European Commission. -
Nature Reaction: MHP's track record in Ukraine speaks for itself The funding and support the company has secured from international institutions is due to the fact that MHP can clearly demonstrate that the company’s operations adhere to the highest environmental and corporate governance standards, MHP writes. -
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Europe News NGO rescue missions in the Mediterranean 'not a pull factor' for migrants, Frontex chief says Irregular crossing of EU borders has decreased by over a third in 2024 so far. -
Europe News EU needs simpler, more flexible, policy-based budget, says Commission official How should the bloc finance its next budget? How big should it be? And what should be its spending areas? A policy discussion organised today by the influential Brussels-based think tank Bruegel offered some ideas. -
Azerbaijan Seating capacity increased as Baku F1 Grand Prix in Azerbaijan met with high demand Thousands of operators and volunteers are working to minimise disruption to locals as the race takes place in the city of almost three million people, with hotels reportedly fully booked. -
Europe News EU and Hungarian officials clash over visa scheme for Russian citizens The European Commission has sent a second letter to Hungary asking for further clarifications about its National Card scheme. -
Sport Fencing at the Paris 2024 Olympics was transparent and triumphant The inexorable desire to subordinate sports to politics is disappointing. People should compete only in sports and do it fairly — and fencing attacks should only occur in a fair bout on the fencing field, FIE Interim President Emmanuel Katsiadakis writes. -
Space Europe's Vega rocket prepares for lift off on final ESA mission before retirement The Vega small-satellite launcher is taking off for its swansong mission on Thursday morning. -
Travel News ‘There are just too many visitors’: How is Bruges tackling overtourism? Bruges is combatting tourist overcrowding with an Airbnb crackdown and cruise ship caps. -
Culture news From James Bond to homoerotic scenes: Daniel Craig premieres Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' in Venice Showbiz power couple Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz brought glamour to the red carpet at the premiere of one of the Venice Film festival's most hotly anticipated movies, Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer'. -
Earth News Azerbaijan, Georgia, Hungary and Romania launch Black Sea power line to bring green energy to EU The undersea infrastructure could send Caspian Sea wind power and other renewable energy supplies to European countries. -
Earth News Agriculture report could signal dramatic change in EU farm subsidies Seven months of intense debate behind closed doors appears to have produced what election campaign tubthumping and rowdy street protests failed to deliver: the outline of way forward for Europe's unsustainable food production model. -
Health news How well did the EU handle the COVID pandemic? EU auditors report The two EU health agencies, while not ready for a pandemic of magnitude, responded to the best of their ability despite obstacles in the coordination with member states, concluded a report by the European Court of Auditors. -
World News Who are Donald Trump's key allies in Europe? From governments in Hungary and Slovakia to pro-Russian opposition parties, the former and possibly future US president has friends across the continent. -
Business French central bank governor calls for green securitisations to boost lending The controversial financial instruments are finding favour again as policymakers switch priorities from stability to growth. -
Culture news Why is President Nicolás Maduro moving Christmas forward to 1 October in Venezuela? Venezuela's president has decreed an early start to the Christmas season. However, amid a deep political crisis, not everyone in the country is in the mood for caroling. -
Europe News Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of a reflection group. -
Culture news Venice 2024 review: Two takes on Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' One of our favourite films of this year's Venice Film Festival is a lot to take in... What else would you expect from a William S. Burroughs adaptation? We focus on how director Luca Guadagnino brings repressed desire to life and his use of music to enhance the themes in 'Queer'. -
Travel News New Zealand is tripling its visitor tax. Here’s how it could impact nature and tourism Tourism bodies say the 'incredibly expensive' new fee could deter visitors. -
Earth News 400 million students have experienced climate-related school closures since 2022, new report says Climate change isn’t just having a direct impact on education, it is also overlooked in climate finance spending. -
Culture news Venice 2024: Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips discuss 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Premiering on the Lido this evening, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' is the highly anticipated sequel to 2019's controversial 'Joker'. Stars Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix discuss making it - and why the latter suddenly quit Todd Haynes' gay romance film recently. -
Lifestyle Geneva Watch Days 2024: Over 50 brands unveil stunning horological creations Geneva Watch Days 2024, held from 29 August to 2 September, showcased over 50 brands, unveiling new creations and innovations in the world of luxury watchmaking. -
Tech News EU member states enter discussions on future of networks act Countries will discuss the outcome of the public consultation. -
Qatar 365 Making a splash: Qatar’s waterpark, whale sharks and the art of dhow making Take a look at how the element of water continues to shape Qatari society through tourism, marine conservation and shipbuilding. -
Food and Drink 'Mamma mia': Italy food lovers in shock over carbonara in a can Heinz has released its latest product — spaghetti carbonara in a can. Cue Italy going ballistic over the announcement. -
Lifestyle Ukrainian Fashion Week: War veterans with prosthetic limbs take to the runway in emotional show For the first time since the full-scale war began in February 2022, Ukrainian Fashion Week was held in the country's capital city, Kyiv. -
Europe News Migrant boat attempts another English Channel crossing a day after deadly capsizing The journey comes a day after at least 12 people died in a failed attempt to journey across the tumultuous English Channel. -
Business Sanctioned Russian oligarchs bag stake in UK’s biggest oil company Investment firm LetterOne, owned in part by sanctioned Russian oligarchs Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman, has acquired a minority stake (14.87%) in Harbour Energy, which is the UK’s biggest oil and gas company with operations in Norway, Southeast Asia, Germany, North Africa and Argentina. -
Europe News 'Incompetence and greed' made Grenfell Tower a death trap, report says Seven years after 72 people were killed in the high-rise building fire in London, the inquiry found that a "combination of causes" led to the tower being covered in combustible cladding. -
Iran Tehran summons Australian ambassador over ‘offensive’ LGBTQ+ social media post Homosexuality is illegal in Iran, but transgender people are allowed to seek gender transition surgery. -
Culture news Director Tim Burton receives star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame in glamorous A-list affair Hot off the heels of Venice Film Festival, Tim Burton was joined by his "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. -
Europe Decoded Number of refugees and asylum seekers in Europe keeps rising, data shows The continent saw the largest numbers of refugees coming from Ukraine, Syria and Afghanistan, while Syrians and Afghans remain top asylum seekers in countries like Germany, according to Euronews' data analysis. -
Tech News Musk's Starlink U-turns and says it will comply with judge's order to block X in Brazil Starlink has been in Brazil’s crosshairs since the blocking of Musk's social media company X. -
Europe News 'If you don't ask, you don't get it': von der Leyen denounces lack of female Commissioner picks Von der Leyen said that without her efforts, the next 'college' of European Commissioners would have been dominated by men. -
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Business European stocks fall as PMIs revised lower, ASML hit by UBS downgrade European stocks fell on Wednesday after a semiconductor-driven sell-off on Wall Street. Weaker-than-expected economic data, including downgrades to Eurozone PMIs, further weighed on sentiment. -
Business Why the German government looks set to reduce its stake in Commerzbank Commerzbank has emerged from financial distress, prompting the state to sell down its €2.5 billion stake. -
Business Revolut unveils new bill payment facility for businesses Fintech company Revolut has unveiled a new bill payment facility for businesses after announcing a secondary share sale, in order to offer more liquidity to its employees. -
Culture news Trump campaign ordered to stop using 'Hold On, I'm Coming' after Isaac Hayes' family lawsuit A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump and his campaign to stop using the song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' amid a lawsuit filed by soul legend Isaac Hayes' estate. -
Ecotech France, Greece and Spain pledge investment in water-saving tech to shield farmers from drought Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security. -
Europe News Ireland to set up inquiry into sexual abuse at religious schools following 'harrowing' report The government's scoping inquiry found almost 2,400 allegations of historical sexual abuse by hundreds of schools run by religious orders across Ireland. -
Europe News Russian missile attack on Lviv kills at least seven, mayor says The attack on the western Ukrainian city comes a day after the deadliest Russian attack this year, which killed more than 50 people in Poltava. -
Business No sign of slowdown for Chinese electric car sales, despite global curbs The European Union, the US, and Canada have all announced plans to limit Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) over concerns that subsidies provided by the Chinese government are unfair and detrimental to local car makers. -
Europe News Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigns ahead of expected government reshuffle Kuleba has been a key figure of Ukraine's defence against Russia's full-scale invasion, shoring up support from the EU, NATO and allies across the globe. -
Markets Nvidia sheds billions in value on tech wreck and antitrust investigation Nvidia shares suffered their largest one-day drop ever amidst the artificial intelligence (AI) stock sell-off. The company is also facing an antitrust investigation due to concerns over its dominance in AI chip supplies. -
Culture news Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album As one way of keeping the summer festivities going, how about we bring back the Olympics album to celebrate the great music of Paris 2024. -
Europe News Gender imbalance tied to rising far right, says Romania's new EU Commission pick | Radio Schuman Romania's nominee for European Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu spoke hours after her nomination to Euronews, claiming there is a link between gender imbalance and the rise of far right parties. -
Culture news Bid for the Iron Throne: Legendary 'Game of Thrones' props and costumes go up for sale After eight epic seasons, fans of 'Game of Thrones' now have the chance to engage in a new battle. This time for prized memorabilia from the acclaimed HBO series. -
Earth News Food retailers demand labelling of new-generation GM crops Without labelling requirements for food made from a new class of 'GMO-lite' crops, consumers will be deprived of choice and the organic sector could face an existential threat, retailers have warned. -
Design German carmaker Porsche to build luxury residential tower in Thailand The Bangkok apartment building will be the third of its kind, following Porsche's iconic residential buildings in Stuttgart and Miami. -
Business Plans for a new EU financial data wire raise fears of a new monopoly Some are sceptical about a Brussels plan to boost capital market transparency and investment. -
Ukraine UN warns conditions 'very fragile' at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant The comments from UN nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi follow fresh attacks near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeast Ukraine. -
Europe News Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country. -
Culture news Venice 2024 review: '2073' - Asif Kapadia's urgent and haunting futurist documentary hybrid The director of 'Amy' and 'Senna' delivers a genre-bending documentary set in the future which tackles the biggest challenges endangering our present. It's eerily remarkable. -
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Earth News This chemical-free method for treating seeds is winning over sceptical farmers in Sweden and beyond Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia. -
Europe News Cyprus and EU-funded Lebanese forces complicit in forced returns of Syrian refugees, report claims The European Union is 'bankrolling' Lebanese institutions without monitoring their compliance with fundamental rights, Human Rights Watch says. -
Europe News Portugal housing crisis: Lisbon municipality to provide affordable housing for teachers A city council in Portugal will provide affordable housing for teachers who teach in the municipality but have to commute from afar.