18 September 2024 | Euronews
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USA UN General Assembly supports resolution calling for end to Israeli occupation The resolution passed a 124-12 vote on Wednesday with 43 abstentions, including the US. -
Economy US Federal Reserve cuts benchmark interest rate by half-point The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for American consumers. -
Europe News Socialist Ribera becomes von der Leyen’s new right-hand woman Teresa Ribera, Spain's climate expert, is set to become the EU's second most powerful woman in Ursula von der Leyen's new College of Commissioners. -
Europe News German government denies it suspended permits for arms exports to Israel Reports indicate that arms exports have fallen dramatically from the previous year, and no more permits have been issued for weapons sales since March. -
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World News EU to allocate €14 million to help Canary Islands host migrants The funds will come from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of a joint operation launched with Frontex. -
Europe News What was stored at the Russian arms depot in Tver region struck by Ukraine's drones? Renovated in 2018, the facility in Toropets is estimated to have stored tonnes upon tonnes of military goods, including explosives, artillery shells and ballistic missiles. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 18th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment WATCH: Passenger and freight trains collide in Prague, 25 injured A collision between a high-speed RegioJet passenger train and a stationary freight train in Prague left 25 people with minor injuries on Wednesday. -
Travel News Cruise caps and cutting off power: European cities get serious on overtourism Valencia, Budapest and Athens are all putting in place new legislation to tackle overtourism and illegal short-term accommodation. -
No Comment WATCH: Firefighters battle hundreds of fires across central Portugal Portugal is battling over 100 active wildfires, with the most severe in Aveiro. -
Climate Hundreds of elephants to be killed in Zimbabwe and Namibia as food and water resources run dry In Zimbabwe, the elephants will be taken from an area where the population has become unsustainable. -
Climate Deadly flooding and wildfires are signs of 'climate breakdown' fast becoming the norm, EU warns The flooding has followed heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Boris over the weekend. -
Earth News Civil society groups urge EU leaders to secure funding for fair transition in regions Central and eastern European countries are among the biggest beneficiaries of transition funds due to their historic dependency on the coal mining sector and heavy industries. -
Lebanon Further blasts targeting Hezbollah walkie-talkies go off across Lebanon a day after pager attack In the Lebanese capital, multiple explosions went off during the funeral of four Hezbollah fighters who were killed the day before, sources confirmed. -
Europe News Don't downgrade equality, rights groups warn von der Leyen Ursula von der Leyen's decision not to have a dedicated Equality Commissioner in her second mandate has prompted outrage, amid rising concern about weakening rights for women and LGBTIQ+ people. -
Europe News Will France gain more influence in the next European Commission? Questions have been raised about the influence France will have over the new European Commission following the appointment of its new commissioner and the divide between conservatives and centrists. -
Europe News Brussels puzzled over migration nomination for Austria's Magnus Brunner Austria's Magnus Brunner, a finance minister, has been placed to deal with migration in a move that has left some in Brussels scratching their heads. -
Culture news Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of French poet Joachim du Bellay at Notre-Dame Cathedral? Archaeological excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris have uncovered a burial site that could be that of the French poet Joachim du Bellay (1522 - 1560), whose grave has been sought since the 18th century. But doubts remain... -
No Comment Myanmar floods have affected 631,000 people and caused 226 deaths. A week after Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Myanmar, residents in the capital, Naypyitaw, have begun cleaning their homes. -
Lifestyle Fendi's flappers throwback to Fiorucci's dreamy silhouettes: The best of Milan Fashion Week so far Milan Fashion Week has kicked off, with Fendi’s centenary collection, featuring elegant, art deco-inspired designs and Fiorucci’s playful SS25 show. -
Culture news WooHoo! We're officially getting a Margot Robbie produced movie adaptation of The Sims Say "sul sul" to an official 'The Sims' movie - ladder-less pools and all? -
Europe News European Parliament announces 5 nominees for the LUX Audience Film Award Women's rights, climate change, colonialism, harassment in school and the war in Ukraine are the topics covered by the three fiction and two documentary films that were nominated for the LUX Audience Film Award 2025, by the European Parliament. -
Markets How have European stocks previously reacted to Fed rate cuts? Historically, European stocks have reacted positively to Fed rate cuts, especially when not linked to a recession. However, during recessions, market performance is volatile. The 2020 pandemic cut was an outlier, with stocks surging due to unprecedented global stimulus. -
Tech News Lebanon attack: Why is Hezbollah using pagers and how could they have been made to explode? Pagers belonging to Hezbollah operatives exploded in an attack that was allegedly planned by Israel. This is how experts are speculating they could have been detonated. -
Economy Barnier faces crumbling support as French right-wing MPs slam rumoured tax hikes France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said that the country's budget is in a "very serious" situation. -
No Comment Jordan sets up mobile clinics in Gaza to aid amputees The Jordanian 'Restoring Hope' initiative helps amputees in Gaza by giving them prosthetic limbs, handling 5 to 10 cases at a time. -
Economy Eurozone inflation figures see drop in August, edging nearer to ECB 2% target Services were the main reason for the boost but growth in inflation was at the slowest rate in three years and inching towards the ECB's target of 2%. -
Culture news Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition set to open in London in October The collection of photographs by Jonathan Rach hits London next month. ‘The Downward Spiral Exhibition’ coincides with the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails' second album 'The Downward Spiral', and features "unseen" images from NIN's 1994-1996 'Self Destruct' tour. -
Europe Decoded The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing. -
Culture news Con artist who inspired Netflix's 'Inventing Anna' hits US TV dance competition in ankle monitor The real life fake heiress who inspired Netflix's 'Inventing Anna' has made her debut on the US dance show, Dancing with the Stars, sporting a glittery ankle monitor. -
Europe News Who is Maria Luís Albuquerque, the likely next financial services Commissioner? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen entrusted a financial portfolio to a woman known for administering tough fiscal discipline during Portugal's sovereign debt crisis. -
Russia Russia’s Tver region partially evacuated after Ukrainian drone strike causes fire Reports from the Ukrainian and Russian sides differed as to the cause and scale of the attack. -
Italy Legendary Italian striker Totò Schillaci dies at 59 The former Messina, Juventus and Inter centre forward had been fighting a tumour for some time and was hospitalised since September. -
Focus Tradition meets competition: Kazakhstan hosts the 5th edition of the World Nomad Games In this episode of Focus, we go behind the scenes at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. -
Qatar 365 From books to calligraphy: A look at Qatar’s thriving literary scene Qatar 365 explores the infinite world of literature, from getting more children to read and spend more time at libraries, to getting crafty with Arabic calligraphy. We also visit Qatar’s first girls’ school, now turned into a museum, to honour the woman who fought for women’s education. -
Health news The EU's new Hungarian health Commissioner-designate is in for a rocky ride Olivér Várhelyi, the controversial pick of Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán, has been handed a highly technical role by Ursula von der Leyen. What does it mean for EU health policy if he's rejected by the European Parliament? -
Europe News Brussels moves to deduct €200 million fine from Hungary's EU funds, as country refuses to pay up Budapest will soon be deprived of a share of its EU funds for refusing to pay the fine imposed by the European Court of Justice. -
Lifestyle Victoria’s Secret comeback show: Cher to lead all-women line-up Cher has been announced as the headliner for Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming comeback fashion show, after a six-year hiatus for the lingerie brand. -
Culture news Manchester theatre cancels Shakespeare play over Gaza and trans rights dispute A theatre in Manchester has cancelled the entire run of a Shakespeare play due to an argument over references to trans and Palestinian rights. -
Business Google wins legal bid to overturn antitrust fine in EU digital ad case The ruling can be appealed to the EU Court of Justice, the bloc's top court, but only on points of law. -
Ukraine Ukraine boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released from custody in Poland It is not clear why one of Ukraine's most prominent sportsmen was detained at Krakow airport. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Famous Berlin nightclub Watergate to close its doors after 22 years The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure. -
No Comment Czechs left without electricity and drinking water following the floods The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water. -
Europe News Portuguese prison guards decry country's penal system as 'obsolete' Frederico Morais, President of the National Prison Guard Union, claims a lack of resources has led to poor security in Portuguese prisons. -
World News US authorities ignored complaint about safety of Titan sub, former operations manager says The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation is convening a public hearing into the Titan submersible disaster, which imploded during a descent to the wreck of the Titanic, killing five people onboard. -
Europe News Netherlands requests opt-out clause from EU asylum rules, a bold move with low chances of success The four-party coalition in the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has promised to build up the "strictest asylum regime ever." -
World News Inside Europe's only Ukrainian-Hungarian school for refugee children The Ukrainian-Hungarian bilingual school in Budapest, which opened in September, integrates multiculturalism and psychological support into its curriculum. -
Culture news Coldplay’s 2025 tour will feature affordable tickets and support grassroot venues in the UK Local residents will get a hefty discount for the Hull dates of Coldplay's upcoming tour. -
Nature €17k party fines and daily patrols: How green turtles made a major comeback on Cyprus beaches Beaches home to two British military bases have seen a significant increase in protected green and loggerhead turtles. -
Europe News Portugal battles with fires: 62,000 hectares burned and seven lives lost Hot weather has pushed over 50 municipalities across nine mainland districts in Portugal to maximum fire risk, complicating containment efforts and resulting in seven deaths since the weekend. -
Tech News Apple hit with €62 million EU class action for unfair charges on music Big Tech giant Apple was hit with a €1.8 billion European Commission fine in March for unfair pricing that allegedly locked out competitors. -
Culture news Johnny Marr debunks Morrissey’s false claims about The Smiths trademark Johnny Marr’s management has released a statement debunking the accusations made by former The Smiths singer Morrissey, who claimed that his ex-bandmate trademarked the group's name "without any consultation". -
Economy Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation The Bank of England is set to announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, with market participants widely anticipating the rate to remain unchanged, given the unsupportive economic landscape. -
Climate ‘Breakthrough to a better world’: How can we avert 3C this century? WMO report offers solutions The latest multi-agency United in Science report outlines a key role for AI. -
Economy US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years later today. -
Lebanon What was Hungarian company's role in manufacturing pagers that exploded in Lebanon? Some 2,750 people, many of them members of Hezbollah, were injured by pagers exploding almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday. -
Art Fernando Botero's curvaceous figures on display at Italy's largest exhibition to late artist A year on from the death of Fernando Botero, one of the largest exhibitions ever dedicated to the artist has opened in Rome. The show at Palazzo Bonaparte includes several previously unseen works by the Colombian painter and sculptor. -
Business UniCredit seeks ECB approval for larger stake in Commerzbank UniCredit seeks the European Central Bank's approval to own up to 30% of a stake in Commerzbank, potentially triggering a full buyout deal of Germany's second-largest lender by assets. -
Culture news London’s Ukrainian Film Festival highlights cinematic heritage and brave contemporary innovators Presented by Ukrainian Institute London, the 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival is bringing Ukrainian cinema to Soho. Its theme, 'Reflections', speaks to notions of self-reflection and self-determination - particularly salient concerns for a country under attack. -
Europe News Von der Leyen's Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions | Radio Schuman Ursula von der Leyen presented her list of Commissioners to the press on Tuesday, featuring six executive vice-presidents, four of whom are women, many important job titles given to Eastern European and Baltic countries, and some new portfolios like the Mediterranean, housing and animal welfare. -
Europe News Russia has likely suffered more than 610,000 casualties in Ukraine, says UK MoD The latest military updates on the war in Ukraine. -
Climate Grandad, youth activist and toddler sue Irish government for breaching rights over climate inaction This is the first climate lawsuit in Ireland that tackles fundamental rights, following a landmark European Court of Human Rights ruling. -
Europe News Von der Leyen splits neighbourhood policy, tasks Šuica with migration deals and Middle East strategy The move is a response to the geopolitical urgency of enlargement and the EU's spiralling reputation in its southern neighbourhood. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Deadly floods in Europe: How much is it going to cost economies? Central Europe is experiencing its biggest floods in decades, which is expected to cost billions in economic losses. -
Business Retailers take emergency action to avoid Christmas delivery nightmare Unprecedented early ordering is being driven by concerns that the global shipping industry could buckle under the strain of trying to fulfil mounting Christmas orders without using the important Red Sea trading routes. -
Europe News Storm Boris leaves trail of devastation as it heads south to Italy Italy braces itself for extreme weather as Storm Boris sweeping over Central Europe heads south. -
Europe News Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade As Storm Boris continues to head south, Hungary remains on high alert for risk of flooding.