20 September 2024 | Euronews
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Ukraine Russia missile on Kryvyy Rih kills at least three people and injures three others Earlier, Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Odesa with missiles at around 2pm local time on Friday, injuring four and damaging a vessel in the port. -
World News Italian government announces plans to allocate €20 million to flooded northern regions Parts of Europe have begun dealing with the aftermath of devastating flooding that left dozens dead and hundreds evacuated. -
Venezuela Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado: Europe is with us Machado told Euronews in an exclusive interview what Brussels' support means to her and her compatriots after the European Parliament recognised Edmundo González as president-elect. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: Will the new Commission stick to its climate policy goals? This edition of State of the Union focuses on the catastrophic floods in central Europe, the presentation of the EU commissioners-designate and the economic power of the European Green Deal. -
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Business ECB's Lagarde predicts inflation to hit 2% target next year ECB President Christine Lagarde praised the "remarkable" unwinding of inflation with minimal job losses, projecting inflation to hit target by 2025. However, she warned that significant uncertainties remain. -
World News EU's recognition of González as winner in Venezuela vote historic, opposition leader tells Euronews The European Parliament's decision showed Europe is with us, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said in an exclusive interview. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices over fears for 'national security' Government officials, military personnel and critical infrastructure workers will not be allowed to use the popular messaging app, but Ukrainians remain free to use it in their personal devices. -
Europe News Can Russia's forces push the Ukrainian army out of Kursk region by mid-October? The Kremlin is said to have tasked its army with pushing Ukrainian forces out of Russia's Kursk region in less than a month. But how doable is it, especially given Ukraine's next move in its incursion? -
Earth News Portugal’s wildfires produce record emissions with smoke headed for France and Spain The smoke plume has significantly degraded local air quality is forecast to travel east in the coming days. -
Food and Drink World Paella Day: How to make the perfect traditional Valencian Paella It's World Paella Day! To celebrate here's a guide on how to make a perfect traditional Valencian Paella. -
Europe News Critics slam Mario Draghi's landmark EU competitiveness report as 'one-sided' Draghi is being accused by various stakeholders of not including voices from all parts of Europe in his landmark report. -
Earth News ‘We had just finished repairing our houses’: Flooding hits Italian city for third time in 16 months Some residents of the city of Faenza had just completed house repairs after devastating floods in 2023 when their properties were submerged again this week. -
Lebanon Israel says it killed top Hezbollah commander in Beirut airstrike The strike on Beirut's southern Dahiya district targeted and killed Ibrahim Akil, a commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, as well as 10 other Hezbollah operatives, IDF chief spokesperson said. -
Health news The number of deaths by suicide in Europe decreased by 13% in a decade In 2021, there were about 47,000 deaths due to suicide in the EU, according to Eurostat. -
Nature Portugal wildfires: Why are Iberian forests so flammable? The amount of land ravaged in Portugal's recent devastating wildfires is estimated to cover 122,000 hectares. Around 83% of the land is located in the north and centre of the country. -
Health news A cheap antidepressant could help treat incurable brain tumours, early studies show Researchers in Switzerland will test the promising early results in human clinical trials. -
Ecotech ‘Exciting’ solar breakthrough means energy can be kept in sustainable batteries that don’t overheat It builds on previous research showing solar energy can be stored for up to 18 years. -
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis'; the Wellcome Collection's 'Hard Graft' exhibition; Oktoberfest; 'Agatha All Along'; and new music from Katy Perry, Manu Chao and Jamie XX - here's what to digest in Europe this weekend. -
Business Turkey attempts to skewer Germany by regulating döner kebab market Turkey wants döner kebabs registered so that it has the same protected EU status as Serrano ham from Spain and Neapolitan pizza. -
Europe News Five women accuse late Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed of rape Al-Fayed, who died in 2023, has faced similar allegations since 1997. -
Hungary Owner of exploding pager firm under Hungarian protection, mother says Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono's company came under scrutiny after a Taiwanese firm said it had authorised BAC Consulting to use its name on the pagers that were detonated in fatal attacks in Lebanon and Syria. -
No Comment WATCH: Pesto the giant penguin steals hearts at Melbourne Aquarium Pesto, a massive king penguin chick at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, has become a social media sensation. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Verdict on Manu Chao, Jamie xx & Katy Perry's comeback albums Manu Chao is back after 17 years since his last studio effort. Jamie xx took nine years to follow up his stunning debut ‘In Colour’. Katy Perry releases her seventh album after the critical and commercial flop of ‘Smile’ in 2020. All are on the hunt for a comeback. Who succeeds? -
Travel News Is the Entry/Exit Scheme delayed again? What travellers need to know about new EU border checks If the EES becomes operational in autumn, non-EU travellers entering the Schengen Area will have to go through new scanners at EU borders. -
Food and Drink France to pay €120 million to uproot 30,000 hectares of vineyards France plans to uproot 30,000 hectares of grape vines as wine consumption continues to drop. -
Cinema Sophia Loren turns 90: The Italian film diva's roles and international awards An Italian and international icon who has made the history of world cinema, Sophia Loren is 90 years old. From the David di Donatello to the Oscars, via the Palme d'Or, here are the awards she has won during her career. -
Culture news Iconic 'Roaring Lion' Churchill portrait returned to its owner after international theft Nicola Cassinelli, an Italian lawyer, unknowingly purchased the iconic portrait at an auction before returning it after discovering its origins. -
Business ING pledges to stop financing new upstream oil and gas projects ING says it would no longer be offering finance to pure-play oil and gas companies for explorations or developments in new fields, as part of its move to help support the transition to green energy. -
Israel Hezbollah retaliates, firing around 150 rockets at northern Israel Hours earlier Israeli fighter jets southern Lebanon's ravaged border area. Israel said it hit rocket launchers and military infrastructure. -
Health news Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo struggling to contain mpox? The most impacted country due to mpox is struggling to contain it. Here's a look at why that's the case. -
Culture news Stairway to tension: France and Italy dispute ownership of Spanish Steps A row over whether France or Italy owns Rome's iconic Spanish Steps has caused controversy and reopened old wounds between the two countries as G7 Culture Ministers gather in Naples and Pompeii this weekend. -
Europe News Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires The country has burned more than 121,000 hectares of land since Sunday with seven fatalities. -
Netherlands Dutch police seek witnesses to stabbing as suspect taken into custody Police say witnesses claim the alleged killer shouted "Allahu akbar" as he lashed out with a blade, which mean "God is great" in Arabic. -
Europe Decoded How will von der Leyen’s nominated team of European Commissioners be scrutinised? Political leaders have said the European Parliament will show its teeth when holding nominees to account. -
Health news COVID pandemic: Researchers create shortlist of animals that could reveal Wuhan origins of virus A new genetic analysis looks at species of animals present at the Wuhan market that may have spread COVID-19 to people. -
Business Mercedes-Benz shares fall as German carmaker lowers full year outlook The German carmaker’s shares started Friday with an almost 7% drop as the company significantly cut its expected results for the full year because of weakness in Chinese demand for its vehicles. -
Earth News Kyiv residents told to stay indoors as air pollution blankets the Ukrainian capital The Ukrainian capital topped a list of the most polluted major cities early on Friday in a real-time Swiss database. -
Europe News EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets, von der Leyen says Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and procure more weapons. -
No Comment WATCH: French pilot Serrano soars to victory at Wingsuit Championship French wingsuit pilot Ambroise Serrano triumphed at the World Wingsuit League Championship in Zhangjiajie, China, claiming the target-hitting title. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 20th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Global strikes across 50 countries demand action as two major climate events begin in New York New York is hosting Climate Week NYC, an annual event that promotes climate action, at the same time the UN General Assembly takes up the issue on several fronts. -
Markets Pound rockets to more than two-year high after BoE rate decision Sterling soared to its highest level in two and a half years against the US dollar after the Bank of England held its interest rate steady, diverging from the Federal Reserve’s substantial rate cut. -
Business Volkswagen denies plans to cut 30,000 staff from its workforce Earlier this month, CEO Oliver Blume told employees that the company needed to end a three-decade-old job protection pledge that would have banned layoffs until 2029. -
No Comment Polish town of Lewin Brzeski braces for dramatic flooding European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions in recovery aid to help areas of central Europe that have battled severe flooding for days. -
Design Sagrada Família’s Jesus Christ tower and Chapel of the Assumption aims for completion in 2025 Work on Barcelona’s Sagrada Família’s Jesus Christ tower and Chapel of the Assumption aims for completion in 2025. -
Europe News Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv promising Ukraine electricity funds for winter Russia continues to target the war-torn country's energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the east in darkness for hours at a time. -
Markets Markets weekly recap: Risk-on sentiment boosted by Fed’s outsized rate cuts Global stock markets are set for a positive weekly close following the Fed’s jumbo rate cuts. The Bank of England’s hawkish rhetoric has kept the Pound at a two-and-a-half-year high. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Megalopolis' - Coppola's disastrously overblown and dull folly Francis Ford Coppola returns to the big screen after 13 years with a passion project that has to be seen to be believed. And we don’t mean that in a good way. -
Culture news Ex-The Smiths frontman Morrissey fires management team after Johnny Marr debunks false claims Bigmouth Strikes Again... Morrissey has fired his management team after having previously claimed that his ex-bandmate Johnny Marr owns "100 per cent trademark rights" to The Smiths' name, and that he had “ignored” an offer for a 2025 tour. The claims were debunked this week. -
France France on the verge of naming new cabinet after months of deadlock Michel Barnier's governing team will be approved by President Emmanuel Macron by Sunday at the latest before it becomes official. -
Lifestyle From MacBooks to Mac coats, Jony Ive reinvents the button for new outerwear range Jony Ive, the designer who worked closely with Steve Jobs to help create the iconic looks of many of Apple’s most famous products, has created a new range of outerwear. -
Europe News Was gender equality made to take a backseat in the next European Commission? | Radio Schuman The European Commission's equality portfolio has been merged with the preparedness and crisis management portfolio, raising concerns among NGOs that it may be neglected in EU legislation. -
Culture news Scotland, Malta, Spain: Catch dozens of cultural events at these country’s European Heritage days Events in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland have already finished, but there are still plenty more upcoming in other countries. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 20th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Business Bosses looking for a sweeter deal to lure staff back to the office A survey of the world's leading business leaders finds they have little appetite for hybrid working and are looking to encourage workers back to the office with better deals on pay and promotion. -
Business Will tensions in the Middle East lead to another energy price shock in Europe? Will tensions in the Middle East lead to another market price shock in Europe? Energy analyst Dr Yousef Alshammari shares his outlook on oil prices with Euronews Business. -
Venezuela Venezuela's government rejects EU vote to recognise opposition leader as election winner The European Parliament voted on Thursday to recognise Venezuela's exiled presidential candidate Edmundo González as the "legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela," -
Belgium Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before, alliance chief says in farewell talk After a decade at the helm of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg will be replaced by the Netherlands' Mark Rutte from the 1. October. He gave a farewell speech on Thursday where he said "Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before."