23 September 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Can Zelenskyy convince the West to back his 'victory plan'? Despite several months of lobbying, Zelenskyy failed to make the case for using Western weapons in Russian territory, and experts are sceptical that the Kremlin is willing to negotiate on genuine terms any time soon. -
Europe News Scholz's SPD party narrowly survive regional election as coalition partners struggle After the state election for Brandenburg concluded this weekend, both the Social Democrats and far-right Alternative for Germany emerged as biggest winners. The liberal Free Democratic Party, part of Germany's ruling coalition, was left fighting for existence. What comes next? -
Tech News What is the UN's Global Digital Compact and what does it mean for AI and tech companies? The UN’s Summit of the Future has put tech and AI governance high on the multinational body's global agenda. -
Scenes Watch: The man championing chimpanzee conservation in Sierra Leone. Bala Amarasekaran, the founder of Tacugama Sanctuary, has dedicated 30 years of his life to rescuing and protecting chimpanzees. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 23rd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Auditors find EU support for organic farming ineffective Member states apply EU funds inconsistently and disregard basic principles of organic farming, the latest audit from the European Court of Auditors revealed. -
Europe News Kyiv is testing Kremlin's 'red lines' by striking its arms depots Ukraine has hit three arms depots in Russia within four days, reportedly destroying tens of thousands of tonnes of munitions. -
Lebanon Is this war? Why the Israel-Hezbollah conflict remains hard to define Experts previously generally agreed that any future war between Israel and Hezbollah would look like the war they fought in 2006 — but much, much worse. -
Europe News From Budapest to Brussels, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior finance reporter Jack Schickler. -
Space Soyuz space capsule carries record-breaking Russian cosmonauts home from ISS Onboard the capsule were cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub who broke the record for the longest continuous stay at the space station. -
Earth News England and Wales’ heat-leaking homes unleashing same amount of CO2 as Denmark emits annually Under current plans, it will take 90 years for the insulation in all of the energy inefficient homes to be upgraded. -
Travel News No more free food on flights? This European airline is trialling a buy-on-board programme This airline will no longer serve free meals on certain flights. -
Lifestyle Madonna mania to Prada's sci-fi collection: Here's everything you missed at Milan Fashion Week From Dolce & Gabbana’s Madonna-inspired drama to Fendi’s chic art deco throwback, Milan Fashion Week served up bold looks and big moments. Here are some of the highlights you won’t want to miss! -
Europe News Sweden and Finland want to tie EU farm subsidies to rule of law The call comes after Brussels blocked billions in funds to Poland and Hungary due to concerns over judicial reforms and democratic backsliding. -
Health news AI models like ChatGPT think all nurses are women and senior doctors are men, study shows While women were overrepresented as doctors in thousands of AI-generated stories, they were still subject to gender stereotypes, the analysis found. -
Healthcare To safeguard modern medicine, we must tackle antimicrobial resistance before it’s too late We have a choice: to be the generation that takes definitive action against AMR, safeguarding our health and the health of future generations. Or to be the generation that squandered the opportunity before us, potentially jeopardising modern medicine as we know it, Dr Hans Henri P Kluge writes. -
Earth News Major new UN pact reaffirms global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels The 42-page plan for the UN's 193 member states to work together in addressing the most significant global challenges has been years in the making. -
Cinema Guillermo del Toro on AI: 'It can do semi-compelling screensavers' Renowned director and Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro is no fan of artificial intelligence: "The value of art is not in how much it costs and how little effort it requires. It's how much would you risk to be in its presence." -
Business UniCredit risks Berlin's wrath to raise stake in Germany's Commerzbank If the deal wins approval, it will make the Italian bank Commerzbank's largest shareholder - to the dismay of the German government. -
Nature Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country's biodiversity In this weekend's referendum, 63 per cent of voters said no to more money for the wild and wildlife. -
Travel News Tourists could be fined €750 for not following these etiquette rules in Malaga Locals say their hometown has become a theme park for tourists. -
Earth News Wetter atmosphere may have exacerbated Central European floods, climatologist says Geosphere Austria climatologist Marc Olefs said that the fossil fuel industry is to blame for the exacerbation of extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall as seen over Europe over the past couple of weeks. -
Culture news Safe from harm: How global collaboration is helping protect the world’s cultural heritage Euronews Culture meets the former Scotland Yard detective leading the Victoria and Albert Museum’s response to threats to the world’s cultural heritage sites. -
Balkan Trip Discover the charm of Zlatibor: Sirogojno heritage and local flavours In this episode of Balkan Trip, we visit Zlatibor, Serbia's top mountain destination, where visitors can experience local traditions from handmade Sirogojno sweaters to delicious regional cuisine. -
Climate Now Rockslides, toxic sediments and vegetation changes: How melting alpine glaciers impact valleys In this episode of Climate Now we ask how the Alps are changing as temperatures rise. Melting glaciers mean more sediment in rivers, including potentially harmful substances like uranium and nickel. The rising risk of rockfalls forces high mountain footpaths to be closed. -
Space Radiation from Elon Musk's Starlink satellites is 'blinding' scientists from seeing the universe As the number of satellites around the Earth increases, so does the risk of radio interference, a rising concern for researchers, according to a new study. -
Europe News French cabinet meets to discuss tackling budget and migrant issues The 39 ministers comprising French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's recently unveiled cabinet will focus on tackling the country's debts and reducing "unbearable" levels of migration. -
Art Czech man arrested for deliberately smashing Ai Weiwei sculpture at Italy art show opening The man who destroyed the blue-and-white “Porcelain Cube” sculpture in Bologna is apparently well known in the art world for wreaking havoc. -
Food and Drink No buzz, no problem: Germany sees non-alcoholic drinks gain popularity Statistics from the National Breweries Association show that there has been a steady decline in beer sales since 2015. -
Design Lisbon’s Modern Art Centre reopens with stunning €58m revamp by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma Lisbon's Modern Art Centre (CAM) is reopening to the public after a €58 million overhaul by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. -
Lebanon Lebanese citizens flee the south in droves as Israeli strikes kill hundreds The strikes follow Sunday’s heavy exchange of fire, during which Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets, missiles and drones into northern Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa. -
Europe News Brussels takes China to the WTO over 'questionable' probe into EU dairy products The call for WTO consultations comes as EU and Chinese officials step up talks on the dispute around electric vehicles. -
Ukraine Moscow-built bridge to Crimea is unlawful, Ukraine claims in court The €3.15-billion, 19-kilometre bridge built by Russia across the Kerch Strait after it annexed Crimea in 2014 is meant to enable the Kremlin to control Ukraine's Sea of Azov, Kyiv's legal representatives said in front of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. -
USA Trump says he won't run for president again if he loses in 2024 The comments stand out because Trump rarely acknowledges the possibility he could legitimately lose an election, falsely claiming instead that he could only be beaten by cheating. -
Culture news Viral South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji lands first acting role as an assassin Having risen to global social media stardom during the Olympics, Kim Ye-ji will soon be making her acting debut, hitting screens in upcoming spinoff series ‘Crush’. -
Tech News France appoints first AI minister amid political unrest as it aims to become global AI leader Clara Chappaz, the former director of the La French Tech mission, will take up the role in Michel Barnier’s new cabinet. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 23rd – 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 What is a Stolperstein and why is there controversy in the Netherlands? In the Netherlands, a row about who should and shouldn’t get their stumbling stone has started... -
Economy French PM Barnier signals intention to raise taxes for the wealthy "The French people want and need tax justice," Michel Barnier noted after his recent appointment, looking for ways to plug France's budget deficit. -
Economy Eurozone business activity contracts in September as Olympic boost fades Eurozone business activity contracted in September, and weaker demand eased inflationary pressures. This supports the case for a European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut in October, seen as needed to encourage growth. -
Health news Lebanese doctor races to save 'overwhelming number of people with eye injuries' Many of those hurt in the attack suffered injuries to their hands, face and eyes because the devices received messages just before they detonated, so they were looking at the devices as they exploded. -
France France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique as thousands defy protest ban Violent protests erupted on the island last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian. -
Art Designer thrones: Celebrity-designed toilet seats to be auctioned for charity WaterAid Toilet seats designed by several artists and celebrities are to be auctioned for WaterAid. "It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but together with clean water and good hygiene, they can save lives," says WaterAid chief executive. -
Europe News Zelenskyy visits US ammunition plant to rally support for Ukraine The Pennsylvania plant is one of the few facilities in the country that manufactures 155 mm howitzer shells. -
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka swears in left-wing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president Over a year since protests rocked the South Asia country of Sri Lanka, the nation has voted in a new leader in an effort to recover from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval. -
Markets DAX may face pressure amid rising economic and political uncertainties Germany's stock market has continued to reach new highs, buoyed by the easing monetary policies of global central banks. However, political and economic challenges may limit further gains. -
Europe News How will France's new right-leaning government impact the EU? | Radio Schuman After weeks of tough negotiations, France unveiled its new government, which sharply shifted to the right. -
Art Pioneering Spanish artist Pedro Sandoval hails the rise of AI The images generated by this technology are based on the works of Pedro Sandoval who strongly defends the use of this tool. What's important he says is to not forget the past by educating new generations about culture. -
Markets Markets lookahead: Global manufacturing PMIs, SNB, and RBA rate decision This week is packed with key economic data and events, including manufacturing and services PMIs from major economies, alongside interest rate decisions from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). -
Climate Now in full control of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan wants to make it a ‘green Silicon Valley’ Hydropower plants “are often very closely related to nation-building and national identity,” says one expert. -
Markets Coffee prices on the boil as natural disasters decimate crops Europe's coffee lovers are bracing themselves for higher prices as natural disasters hit the world's top two coffee-producing countries. -
Europe News Greece's capital region is working towards a flood-proof environment Attica's governor is pursuing a dogged fight to make his region safe, battling bureaucratic hurdles and lack of funding. -
The Big Question The Big Question: Estonia has the most tech unicorns per capita in Europe - what’s their secret? Digitalisation has made the country a hub for tech unicorns, Sandra Särav, Estonia's deputy minister for Economy and Innovation, explains how they did it. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 23rd – 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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USA UN nations endorse a 'Pact of the Future,' challenging leaders to turn promises into actions “Our world is going through a time and turbulence and the period of transition, but we cannot wait for perfect conditions. We must take the first decisive steps towards updating and reforming international cooperation," said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. -
Germany Scholz's SPD narrowly beats far right in Brandenburg state elections Sunday's vote in the eastern German state followed a heated election campaign centred on the issues of migration, internal security and peace. -
France French express frustration over new Barnier-led government The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government this weekend, dominated by conservatives and centrists. It came more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions.