2024-09-05

Markets

While the presidential race heats up, Trump has big plans for crypto

Donald Trump is promising to make America the "crypto capital of the planet" if he returns to the White House.

05/09/2024

Kenya

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by her partner

Rebecca Cheptegei, who was 33, had just competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics.

05/09/2024

Europe News

France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM?

Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.

05/09/2024

Tech News

International AI Treaty to be signed by EU, UK and US

The AI Treaty is different from the EU's AI Act, allowing non-EU member states to sign.

05/09/2024

Tech News

UK regulators clear Microsoft's hiring of AI startup's workers

UK regulators on Wednesday cleared Microsoft's hiring of key staff from startup Inflection AI.

05/09/2024

USA

US right-wing influencers 'duped to work for covert Russian operation'

The US Justice Department doesn’t allege any wrongdoing by the influencers but accuses two RT employees of funnelling nearly $10 million (€9m) to a Tennessee-based content creation company for Russia-friendly content. The influencers provide content for that website, according to the US.

05/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 5th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

05/09/2024

Business

Eurozone retail sales rebound as euro strengthens against US dollar

Eurozone retail sales rose by 0.1% in July, rebounding from a June decline. The euro strengthened to 1.11 against the dollar, driven by US Fed rate cut speculation ahead of Friday's jobs report.

05/09/2024

Europe News

Suspect killed in police shootout near Israeli Consulate in Munich

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the consulate was closed when the incident occurred and that no staff had been affected.

05/09/2024

Culture news

Haider Ackermann named new creative director of Tom Ford

Ackermann is taking the reins immediately, with his first collection for the brand set to debut during Paris Fashion Week in March 2025.

05/09/2024

Business

Joe Biden prepares to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US steel

Critics say that blocking the $15bn (€13.53bn) deal could risk thousands of jobs.

05/09/2024

Indonesia

Pope Francis and Indonesia's grand imam sign pledge calling for peace

The leader of the Catholic Church and Jakarta's Grand Imam Nusaruddin Umar vowed to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the environment, issuing a joint call for interfaith friendship and common cause.

05/09/2024

Europe News

Draghi’s EU competitiveness report gains mixed reception from MEPs

Major parties appear to back the ex-Italian premier’s plans to boost sluggish EU growth.

05/09/2024

Business

Volvo ditches plans to make only electric vehicles by 2030

Volvo Cars has abandoned its plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030 due to weakening consumer demand for pure electric vehicles. This shift marks the latest change among major car manufacturers.

05/09/2024

Mobility

The 'spaceplane' set to replace rockets as the way humans fly to space

This company is developing a fully reusable spaceplane to replace traditional vertical rocket launches with a rocket-powered sled system.

05/09/2024

Culture news

2,000-year-old battering ram from Roman battle discovered in the Med

Researchers have discovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily in Italy.

05/09/2024

USA

Teen charged with US school shooting was already known to police

The teen had been interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats to commit an unspecified school shooting, authorities have said.

05/09/2024

Markets

Oil prices sink to nine-month low amid global economic uncertainty

Crude prices slumped following weak economic data from the US and China, which dampened demand outlooks. Risk-averse sentiment continued to dominate global markets.

05/09/2024

Tech News

Euronews Digital Summer: AI needs no more rules, says EU Commission tech chief

Roberto Viola discusses Europe's technological edge and future challenges.

05/09/2024

Culture news

Venice 2024 review: 'Joker: Folie À Deux' - Don't send in the clown

The sequel to 2019’s 'Joker' is the buzziest title of this year’s Venice Film Festival. This time, Lady Gaga joins director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix for a follow-up that isn’t a straightforward psychological thriller but a semi-jukebox musical. Bold gambit. Shame it doesn't pay off.

05/09/2024

Europe News

'We are making history,' Italy PM Meloni tells her Brothers of Italy

The far-right party met to review achievements and prepare for EU-mandated budgetary adjustments amid controversy surrounding Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano.

05/09/2024

Radio Schuman

Reforming the CAP? How the EU sees the future of its agriculture

Changing the rules on subsidising farmers is at the heart of a 100-page report on the future of agriculture set to feed a vision document due in the first 100 days of the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate.

05/09/2024

Culture news

'KAOS': Who is Jeff Goldblum's Netflix show about Greek gods for?

In Netflix's 'KAOS', Jeff Goldblum plays a petulant Zeus in a modern-day Ancient Greece with aplomb. But does the show have wings?

05/09/2024

Europe News

Migrant boat seen crossing Channel a day after 12 lost their lives

French politicians urge the UK government to take action against the migrant deaths.

05/09/2024

Economy

Ireland has a budget surplus: Why has it been warned to stop spending?

Ireland's fiscal watchdog has advised the government to pinch pennies before October's budget announcement.

05/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 5th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

05/09/2024

Health news

Climate crisis could lead to increase in domestic abuse victims

Severe climate crises could drive a sharp uptick in the number affected by intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa, a new UN report says.

05/09/2024

Europe News

WATCH: Birds of prey protect Pompeii against pigeons

Ten birds of prey protect the Roman ruins of Pompeii from pesky pigeons that pose a risk to the archaeological excavations.

05/09/2024

Health news

Male and female infertility impacted by different pollution types

A new nationwide study in Denmark has linked infertility to different types of pollution with differences between men and women.

05/09/2024