25 September 2024 | Euronews
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Russia Russia revises nuclear doctrine with new warning to the West The revised nuclear doctrine seems to significantly lower the threshold for the possible use of Russia’s nuclear arsenal. -
Europe News Italy, Germany join carmakers in call to rethink internal combustion engine ban Rome and Berlin are siding with the European automotive industry in calling for the EU to relax CO2 emissions standards for cars as the bloc aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel models by 2035. -
Lebanon Israel's top general announces plans for possible ground invasion of Lebanon Israeli military officials said they intercepted Hezbollah's surface-to-surface missile, launched after Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed hundreds of people, as the two sides teeter towards an all-out war. -
Europe News 'The time to leave is now': European countries urge nationals to leave Lebanon Portugal, Spain, France and the UK have issued warnings to their nationals in Lebanon to return home while commercial flights remain available. -
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Earth News Uber calls on EU to ban combustion engines on ridesharing cars by 2030 Multinational ride-hailing company is also calling on binding targets for the production of electric vehicles in the European market along with adequate incentives to ease the climate transition. -
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Europe News 'People are dying there': Freed Belarusian activist fights for forgotten political prisoners Natallia Hersche was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for participating in a political protest. She speaks to Euronews about conditions and her release. -
Europe News 'It's unacceptable': Pope Francis expresses concern over escalation in Lebanon Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the Lebanese people in an address on Wednesday, adding that he hopes the international community will make “every effort” to stop the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. -
Space Moon's surface reproduced in Europe to prepare for future missions Europe is seeking to place itself at the forefront of missions to the Moon with a facility covering almost 1,000 square metres that reproduces the lunar surface to train astronauts for future missions. -
Europe News Shadow soldiers: Does Lebanon have an army and why it is absent amid rising conflict with Israel? The absence of the regular Lebanese army in the current crisis raises questions about state institutions' capacity to confront a major conflict. -
Europe News Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek 'an out' from Russia's war instead of true peace The Ukrainian president told foreign leaders there is no alternative to the 'peace formula' he presented two years ago. -
Europe Decoded What the year of wars and elections has revealed about European sentiment The currently self-absorbed Brussels would better get the message. If we postpone honest conclusions to the next elections in 2029, the European drama may indeed enact its final act, André Wilkens and Pawel Zerka write. -
Earth News ‘National Hero’: Locals praise for Polish reservoir that spared two cities from Storm Boris flooding Some have suggested the reservoir should be named after famous Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. -
Economy Czech central bank cuts rates with more reductions expected The move is in line with dovish signals from other central banks, notably rate cuts from the Fed and the ECB. -
Europe News EU Parliament's left signals warning over Dutch Commission nominee for tax portfolio The choice of former Dutch finance minister Wopke Hoekstra to run EU tax policy has drawn attention from MEPs given previous links to tax havens, and the Netherlands’ status as a hub for corporate tax avoidance. -
Travel News Moving to Italy permanently could get easier if new campaign is successful A change in the law could be good news for 2.5 million foreigners. -
Design Moog music: The most influential electronic instrument turns 60 In 1964, Robert Moog released the first Moog Synthesizer, changing the face of all music forever. -
Earth News Slower planes and contrail coordination: New report lays out five-year plan to cut aviation impacts Current policies leave the aviation industry seriously off track in meeting its climate pledges. -
Tech News AI, AR and VR: What to expect from the Meta Connect 2024 event From smart Ray-Ban glasses to a stripped-back version of the Quest 3 headset, here is what we could see from Meta. -
Earth News Italy floods: Grandmother and baby missing in Tuscany as Veneto region declares state of emergency The floods in Tuscany and the Veneto come days after the Emilia Romagna region was struck, with some areas submerged for the third time in just over a year. -
Euronews Tech Talks What's the best strategy to stay young based on astronaut research | Euronews Tech Talks Have you ever wondered what the most effective strategy is to stop accelerated ageing in astronauts and whether it could work on Earth? Tune into this episode of Euronews Tech Talks to find out. -
Europe News The storm of Vuhledar: Russian forces threaten from three sides Russian forces have reached the outskirts of the town in the southeastern part of the Donetsk region, threatening the town with encirclement. What could the consequences be, especially for the Russian offensive of Pokrovsk? -
Economy Belgium needs to cut public spending to reduce debt and deficit, warns OECD The debt keeps swelling and if no action is taken, the OECD warns, it could reach 200% of the GDP by 2050. -
Europe News Protesters clash with police at Barcelona real estate fair Housing activists, environmental groups and unions mobilised in the wake of souring housing costs. -
Nature Wolves in crosshairs as EU governments agree to more hunting and culls Nature conservationists have denounced as ‘shameful’ a back-room agreement that saw all but two EU governments acquiesce to a European Commission proposal to ease protection for Europe’s burgeoning wolf populations. -
No Comment Dissident groups protest Iran government outside United Nations Protesters outside the UN in New York displayed images of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, with a snake’s head in opposition to the Iranian government. -
Business Commerzbank takeover: Germany questions UniCredit's 'hostile' strategy UniCredit's bid to raise its stake in Commerzbank to 29.9% faces German resistance. The European Commission sees potential benefits in consolidation, while analysts predict significant financial synergies. -
Business Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud licensing practices Google files an antitrust complaint to the European Commission against its competitor on the cloud market. -
USA World leaders demand ceasefire in Gaza at United Nations General Assembly The UN's biggest annual event sees presidents, prime ministers, monarchs and other top leaders of all 193 member states addressing the world and each other. -
Tech News OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon among first AI Pact signatories The voluntary AI Pact aims to help companies comply with the EU's AI Act -
Economy Sweden's Riksbank cuts interest rates and signals further easing ahead Borrowing costs in Sweden are being lowered faster than previously predicted as inflation falls below target. -
wellbeing Should the EU regulate burgeoning health influencers? With health content booming on social media, experts and lawmakers are mulling regulation of social media influencers, prioritising ‘credible’ content creators. -
China China test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific Ocean as tensions with US mount Beijing's rapid expansion of its missile capability in recent years represents a direct challenge to the US security guarantees that much of East Asia depends upon. -
Culture news Billie Eilish partners with Google Maps to offer fans eco-friendly and sustainable options for tour As part of her upcoming worldwide tour, Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour, Billie Eilish is working with Google Maps to help fans make more sustainable choices when travelling to her shows. -
Australia ‘Tragedy’ and ‘deep torture’: Asylum seekers warn EU against rolling out offshore centres Two asylum seekers with first-hand experience of Australia’s brutal offshore migrant processing centres told Euronews they have a message for European leaders mulling the prospect of doing the same back home: don’t. -
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Europe News EU Commission rejects greater transparency after ‘corrosive’ revolving door scandal The European Commission says it won’t immediately publish details of the restrictions placed on Henrik Morch, whose move earlier this year from its antitrust department to law firm Paul, Weiss drew protests from EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly. -
Business Takeover target Commerzbank gets new CEO as UniCredit circles Bettina Orlopp is to replace Manfred Knof 'in the near future'. The news comes days after Italian bank UniCredit revealed it had increased its stake in Commerzbank from around 9% to 21%, subject to regulatory approval. -
Europe News Russian strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia wounds seven Russia launched a third day of strikes on the southeastern city as it continues to try and stretch Ukraine's air defences. -
Cinema Isabella Rossellini to receive lifetime achievement award from European Film Academy The 'Blue Velvet' star will be honoured with the European Achievement in World Cinema award at this year's European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, in December. -
Europe News EU must stop funding care homes, people with disabilities demand Hundreds of people with disabilities gathered in Brussels to demand a strategic plan to guarantee independence outside residential care homes. -
USA Alex Jones' InfoWars liquidated to pay damages to school shooting families The extremist "news" site has been held liable for stirring up conspiracy theories that targeted families who lost loved ones to violence. -
Culture news Lady Gaga announces surprise ‘Joker 2’ companion album ‘Harlequin’ Looks like we’re getting not one but two Lady Gaga albums in the coming months... -
Business Novo Nordisk boss in US grilling over prices for weight-loss drugs Novo Nordisk has been criticised by US politicians for the high pricing of its popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs. But CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen has defended the company, attributing the elevated prices to "structural issues" within the US healthcare system. -
No Comment The Art of Air: Anrealage's incredible inflatable clothes Fans inside the clothes create unique shapes by blowing in air from the outside. -
Europe News How can Russia keep producing weapons with foreign parts despite sanctions? Microchips, semiconductors and other microelectronics from China, the US and the EU are still being found in Russian drones and missiles launched at Ukraine. -
Art 'Colossal depths of humanity': Inside the Turner Prize exhibition As the Tate Britain exhibition of this year's Turner Prize nominees goes on show, Euronews Culture speaks to curator Linsey Young and reviews the 2024 cohort. -
Business The cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe to charge your EV Euronews Business takes a metaphorical ride across Europe to identify the countries with the cheapest and most expensive public electric vehicle charging rates. -
Markets Bitcoin soars to a one-month high amid central banks' easing policies Bitcoin prices reached a one-month high after central banks' rate cuts in September, with analysts expecting the upward trend to persist. -
Mobility Workers in this country endure Europe's longest commutes. How does your country compare? Average commuting times vary across Europe with southern European countries having the shortest commutes to work. How does your country compare? -
Europe News Israeli attacks are an existential threat to us, Lebanese ambassador tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Ambassador of Lebanon to Belgium Fadi Hajali called on Brussels to go one step further in imposing sanctions on Israel. -
Lebanon Tens of thousands displaced as Israel goes on fresh wave of 'extensive strikes' on Lebanon Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into Israel, including a long-range projectile that set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and across central Israel. -
Cinema The Reykjavík International Film Festival celebrates emerging cinema and film greats The curtain rises Thursday (26 September) on the 21st Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) – Iceland’s biggest annual film event – bringing an impressive roster of screenings, events and famous guests to the Icelandic capital. -
Culture news A rare 18th century 300-carat diamond necklace with links to Marie Antoinette is going up for sale The historic piece, which was owned by the highest ranking of aristocracy and worn during at least two royal coronations, is part of auction chain Sotheby's 'Royal and Noble' sale in Geneva this November. -
Europe News Too centralised? Unattractive? The new European Commission needs change | Radio Schuman The European Commission risks being too centralised and not attractive to young people any more, according to Cristiano Sebastiani, the president of one of the EU's major trade unions, Renouveau & Démocratie. -
Tech News Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni: What could an alliance between the divisive figures mean for the EU? Italy has led the way for Musk's companies to invest in satellite internet and space. Will it in return be supported by the EU line on social media and issues dear to the right? An award the high-tech magnate presented to Meloni on Monday raises several questions. -
Climate Climate change made Central Europe’s deadly flooding twice as likely, scientists say Researchers also warn that the cost of climate disasters in Europe is rapidly rising. -
Economy Denmark raises aid pledge to World Bank's fund for low-income countries Denmark, one of 52 countries funding development projects through the World Bank's initiative, is urging other countries to join it in tackling the 'most pressing development and climate challenges' facing the world today. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 25th – 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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Space NASA preparing mission to bring stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts back to Earth from ISS Places on NASA’s Crew-9 mission have been reduced to make room for Wilmore and Williams on the return trip. -
Kosovo Kosovo PM asks Serbia to hand over gunmen involved in Banjska shooting Kosovo has pressed charges against 45 people allegedly involved in the killing of policeman Afrim Bunjaku. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. -
Money FTX collapse: Caroline Ellison handed 2-year prison sentence for 'greatest financial fraud ever' The former FTX crypto executive was shown leniency by the judge in New York, acknowledging her "very, very substantial" cooperation with prosecutors. -
Health news Problematic social media use on the rise among European youth, study says A small but concerning share of European youngsters use social media or video games at problematic levels, according to a new report. -
Health news More than 740 million young people could be short-sighted by 2050, study finds A new study provided up-to-date estimates of the number of children and adolescents globally who are short-sighted and showed that the disorder has increased significantly since 1990.