2024-09-11

Business

Nestlé Waters agrees deal to turn tap off French mineral water probe

The non-prosecution agreement is the largest environmentally related one of its kind to be signed in France so far.

11/09/2024

Europe News

The Draghi EU competitiveness report - the reactions

Mario Draghi’s anticipated report received mixed reactions, with green groups accusing him of 'dismissing the ecological crisis' and the finance industry acclaiming the bulky report’s call for 'massive investment' amid austerity fears.

11/09/2024

Home

IFA Berlin at 100: Tech highlights from this year's electronics fair

Lighter, faster, more practical: IFA Berlin's hundreds of exhibitors showed off their latest innovations in electronics for consumers and pros alike.

11/09/2024

Tech News

42 US states support call for social media warning labels

A group of US attorneys general want labels put on social media apps to warn children of possible addictive effects.

11/09/2024

Health news

Epilepsy drug could help curb sleep apnoea symptoms - study

Researchers said the drug could help people who don’t use Cpap machines, but that larger studies are needed to confirm the results.

11/09/2024

Culture news

French artist Sophie Calle among winners of 2024 Praemium Imperiale

French artist Sophie Calle and Portuguese classical pianist Maria João Pires have won Praemium Imperiale awards, Japan’s highest international art honours.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris-Trump presidential debate: Six key takeaways for Europeans

The outcome of November's presidential election is expected to have huge implications for Europe's security and economy.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Sánchez urges the EU to 'reconsider' tariffs on Chinese electric cars

"We don't need another war, in this case, a trade war. We need to build bridges between the EU and China," Pedro Sánchez said in Shanghai.

11/09/2024

Food and Drink

Sip happens: Sangria with €120,000 worth of Petrus, anyone?

A video posted online has become the subject of numerous outraged comments. It shows patrons of a bar on the Côte d'Azur concocting a sangria with one of the world's most expensive wines...

11/09/2024

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Latest news bulletin | September 11th – Midday

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

11/09/2024

Health news

Weight-loss drug 'safe and effective' for kids as young as 6

Novo Nordisk asked US regulators to approve the drug for children ages 6 to 11. In the EU, it's available for adolescents as young as 12.

11/09/2024

Health news

Prostate cancer is 'overdiagnosed' in Europe, new study warns

While incidence rates can differ by up to 20-fold across countries, mortality only varied by about five times, a new study found.

11/09/2024

Home

What makes Vienna the world's most liveable city?

The Austrian capital ranks highly for stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

11/09/2024

Gaza

At least 25 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza and West Bank

Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between fighters and civilians, says over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began.

11/09/2024

Green News

Trump falsely claims immigrants are eating pets in debate with Harris

‘There have been no credible reports of pets being harmed’, officials say.

11/09/2024

Culture news

Donald Trump movie trailer drops amid intensifying presidential race

After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes Film Festival premiere, Ali Abbasi's movie, starring Sebastian Stan as the former president, will debut in cinemas on 11 October.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Blinken and Lammy arrive in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders

The two diplomats reached the Ukrainian capital by train from Poland on Wednesday.

11/09/2024

Economy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlines economic need for immigration

Scholz gave a speech in the Bundestag in Berlin on Wednesday morning, where he discussed migration, productivity, and warned of a "big economic problem" ahead, according to international and domestic calculations.

11/09/2024

Home

IFA Berlin: Manufacturers present tech solutions to cut energy bills

How can you slash the energy used at home? New kitchen and household appliances can make a difference, manufacturers say at the IFA Berlin electronics show.

11/09/2024

Culture news

Can Taylor Swift's support swing it for Kamala Harris?

It’s the endorsement that everyone’s been waiting for, and while not surprising, it means a lot. Several celebrities have reacted - including a strange comment from Elon Musk which has gone viral. What weight can Swift's support have on the November elections?

11/09/2024

Business

European business confidence in China at all-time low, report says

Many European businesses believe the returns on investments in the world's second-largest economy are not worth the risks, because of issues including China's economic slowdown and a politicised business environment.

11/09/2024

Europe Decoded

Is the border-free Schengen Area about to unravel?

Recent developments in Germany and Hungary linked to irregular migration have cast serious doubts over the future of the Schengen Area.

11/09/2024

Mobility

First aircraft faults, then Starliner. What's going on at Boeing?

Boeing has been criticised after a series of technical issues. Aviation experts say fixing the company’s profit-first culture could help them to avoid future problems.

11/09/2024

Business

BMW shares plunge after vehicle recalls for brake system fix

BMW has downgraded its full-year outlook following a braking system malfunction that led to a recall of more than 1.5 million vehicles.

11/09/2024

Radio Schuman

Why did von der Leyen delay announcing her team?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce the list of commissioner nominees during next week's plenary session in Strasbourg.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Centre-left MEPs fire warning over von der Leyen Commission picks

European socialists are concerned that the next EU executive’s composition may fail to reflect progressive priorities, leaving them sidelined in shaping the EU's social policy.

11/09/2024

Lifestyle

From shoeboxes to Sotheby's: How sneakers took over the luxury market

The rare and vintage sneaker resale market has exploded from stored-away shoeboxes to become a global multi-billion euro industry, with designers, tastemakers, musicians and corporate behemoths all jostling to buy and sell their soles.

11/09/2024

Europe Decoded

Draghi report: EU's fragmented defence industry needs coordination

The EU defence market could face a supply crisis if member states do not align their defence spending and procurement plans, according to Draghi's report on competitiveness.

11/09/2024

Economy

Germany's political uncertainty diminishes investor confidence

The growing support for Germany's populist parties, the AfD and BSW, could exacerbate the country's economic challenges, potentially accelerating the trend of businesses relocating their operations elsewhere.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Pope lands in Singapore after record-breaking Mass in Timor-Leste

During his trip through Southeast Asia and Oceania, the pontiff also visited Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

11/09/2024