1 October 2024 | Euronews
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Israel Netanyahu warns Iran will pay for its 'big mistake' after huge missile strike on Israel The Israeli military has vowed to retaliate to a missile attack from Iran, which Iran said was a "rational and legitimate response" to previous Israeli fire. -
Israel Seven people killed in a shooting in Tel Aviv Haim Sargarov, the police commander of the Tel Aviv district, told reporters that the attackers were “not Israelis.” -
Economy Dublin unveils bumper budget with tax cuts and higher wages as election looms Irish politicians have presented a generous new budget this afternoon, despite concerns about inflation risks and fiscal security. -
Space SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket grounded after launching spacecraft on rescue mission to ISS The Falcon 9 is temporarily grounded after an anomaly was detected following the launch of a Dragon capsule to the International Space Station. -
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Tech News X has lost 75% of its value since Elon Musk took over A disclosure from an investment company with equity in the company indicates that X's value has significantly declined since 2022. -
Europe Decoded Von der Leyen should focus on implementation of EU's deforestation law, not its rollback The EUDR requires stringent due diligence that sheds light on long supply chains that often obscure human rights violations. Voluntary pledges cannot substitute for this regulation. Luciana Téllez Chávez writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 1st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Russia's autumn conscription: How many of the 133,000 draftees will end up in Ukraine? Tuesday marks the beginning of Russia's latest conscription campaign after President Vladimir Putin signed a decree calling up tens of thousands for military service. How many of them will end up joining the war against Ukraine? -
Earth News NGOs target new Commission with launch of ‘Blue Manifesto’ With a European Oceans Pact in the pipeline and a new Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner set to take office later this year, green groups have set out their demands for the next EU executive. -
Europe News Three children injured after knife attack in Switzerland Police said the children were on their way to kindergarten when they were suddenly attacked. -
Europe News Czech Republic blocks joint EU statement urging 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon The EU fears that "any further military intervention would dramatically aggravate the situation" in the Middle East, Josep Borrell has said. -
Earth News Business vs leisure: Private jet use during peak holiday seasons exposes ‘extravagant luxury’ Are private jets reserved for business? New research reveals flights spike during Europe’s holiday season. -
Europe News Tsikhanouskaya praises Lithuania's bid to prosecute Lukashenko at ICC Belarusian president and other officials are accused of crimes against humanity, including the mass forced deportations of refugees. -
Ecotech UK bans single-use vapes: How big a problem are e-cigarettes, and where can they be recycled? Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK. -
Earth News How the UK phased out coal in 12 years by nudging power plants to close and boosting renewables The country’s final coal-fired power station was desynced from the grid on 30 September, bringing an end to 142 years of burning coal for electricity. -
Israel IDF vows to retaliate after Iran launches barrage of missiles on Israel Israel said hundreds of missiles hit the country in an attack which Iran said was a "legitimate" response to previous Israeli fire. -
Earth News Germany’s beer industry produces costly waste: This startup is turning it into building materials HopfON was inspired by how banana fibres in Colombia are used to make sustainable building materials. -
Climate Now 2024 record-breaking summer: How can energy communities support decarbonisation? Is clean air, sustainable profits and a just energy transition too much to ask for Europe? Not if you ask its renewable energy communities. -
Europe News Essential workers of Europe converge on Brussels for demo over labour conditions A thousand European workers from cleaning, security and catering services are protesting in Brussels to demand that the €2 trillion public procurement market (14% of EU GDP) funds good working conditions and environmental targets. -
Culture news UK Eurovision winner Martin Lee, singer of Brotherhood Of Man, dies aged 77 The singer and songwriter Martin Lee was best known for his work as part of the pop group Brotherhood Of Man, which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976. -
Explore Discover Kabylia: Algeria's emblematic mountain destination In this episode of Explore Algeria, we explore Kabylia's nature, learn about its rich cultural heritage and sample one of its local delicacies. -
Culture news Muhammad Ali's most famous boxing glove goes to auction Ali's glove, iconic for its history split, is expected to sell for a price in the millions. -
Europe News Bardella and Patriots face uphill struggle in legal cordon sanitaire challenge The far-right political group is suing the Parliament over the cordon sanitaire which has excluded its MEPs from top jobs. However, experts say time and judges might not be on the Patriots' side. -
Golf Travel Tales Discovering modern art, mythic caves and coastal golf in Tangier Today in Golf Travel Tales, we join Immy Barclay as she uncovers the wonders of Tangier, one of Africa’s oldest cities with 2,500 years of heritage. -
Water Matters Worth its salt: Can desalination help address Europe's freshwater needs? The process of desalination has been around for centuries, but has had only limited success in providing freshwater for humans. The EU is exploring ways to make it a viable solution to future water shortages. -
Culture news What's behind the runaway success of French-language music on Spotify? Alors on danse... Across music, podcasts, and audiobooks, more Spotify listeners are turning toward French-language content. The likes of Stromae, Indila and Aya Nakamura are seducing wider audiences and crossing borders like never before. -
Health news Experts suggest stripping ‘cancer’ from low-grade prostate cancer diagnoses Cancer doctors, scientists, and patient advocates said the “cancer” label can do more harm than good, given this form of the disease doesn’t spread or kill patients. -
No Comment Tibetans protest outside China's embassy in India Tibetans in India staged a protest outside China’s embassy in New Delhi, calling for an end to "genocide" in Tibet. -
Space Blaze Star explosion: Night sky set to gain a bright new star in 'once-in-a-lifetime' event Astronomers are waiting for T Coronae Borealis, a nova 3,000 light-years away, to explode for the first time in almost 80 years. -
Economy Eurozone inflation drops in September, falling below ECB's target The drop below the target of 2% was mainly due to falling energy prices. However, the European economy may still not be out of the woods. -
Business British handbag maker Mulberry turns down takeover bid from Frasers Mulberry has recently rejected a takeover proposal from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group as too low. It insists that its own fundraising measures will be enough to stabilise the company. -
Germany German authorities arrest AfD-linked Chinese spy for allegedly leaking military flight details The Chinese national is accused of conveying sensitive information to an ex-AfD staffer who is also facing espionage charges. -
Art From London to Berlin: Monet’s Impressionist cityscapes shine in new exhibitions across Europe Two major exhibitions on Claude Monet have opened in Europe, with London’s Courtauld Gallery showcasing his iconic Thames series and Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie focusing on his rare Paris cityscapes. -
Art A junk dealer in Pompeii keeps a Picasso painting in his living room for 50 years without knowing it For more than 50 years, a family in Pompeii kept a real treasure inside their home without having any idea about its worth. The canvas, found in the 1960s by a junk dealer, hung in their living room before they discovered it was a masterpiece by Picasso, now valued at 6 million euros. -
China Xi warns of 'rough seas' as China celebrates 75 years of communist rule Commemorations were also held in the former UK colony of Hong Kong and Portugal’s former territory of Macao, both of which returned to Chinese sovereignty in the late 1990s. -
Culture news Polari Prize: Shortlisted writers for LGBTQ+ literary awards announced The Polari Prize has named its shortlisted writers for the LGBTQ+ writing awards. Munroe Bergdorf is nominated alongside Jon Ransom, one of 2023’s winners. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 1st – 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 Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya to get statue in London’s Leicester Square The actor’s statue will be unveiled as part of the "Scenes In The Square" trail this month, to coincide with the UK’s Black History Month. -
Europe News Russian strike on Kherson market kills at least seven, Ukrainian authorities say Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared images of an attack on a crowded public area, insisting that similar attacks can be prevented with international support. -
Travel News Travel chaos at Milan Bergamo airport after Ryanair plane tyres explode upon landing All flights scheduled to depart from or land at Bergamo's airport on Tuesday were delayed, diverted or cancelled. Air traffic is expected to resume at 6pm local time. -
Art Banksy’s bulletproof Union Jack vest worn by Stormzy at Glastonbury on sale for €360,000 The now iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surges in knife crime in contemporary Britain, is set to go under the hammer this month. -
Europe News Why are carmakers pleading for a respite from EU climate policy? The head of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in -
Europe News Ukraine ‘at the top of the list’: NATO’s new chief takes charge Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte formally took over as secretary general of NATO from Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg at a Tuesday ceremony. -
Europe News National Rally embezzlement trial begins as party denies breaking European Parliament rules Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance. -
USA Deadly storms rip through US while typhoon expected in Taiwan Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the US’ west coast, with Typhoon Krathon expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday. -
Markets European stock markets conclude lacklustre month with mixed results European stock markets underperformed compared to their US and Chinese counterparts in September, primarily due to a lack of local catalysts and a dependence on global events. However, luxury consumer stocks excelled, driven by optimism surrounding a swift recovery in Chinese demand. -
France Marine Le Pen to launch legal action after father filmed singing with neo-Nazis Jean-Marie Le Pen was serenaded by a group known to have ties to an international far-right organisation. -
Earth News EU needs long-term climate investment plan aligned with just transition, French MEP tells Euronews French Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, 34, has been a researcher in EU energy policy for the past ten years and joined the European Parliament as a S&D lawmaker following the June elections. The Frenchman wants to stop the EU from backtracking on the green promises it has made to its youth. -
Europe News ‘Race to the bottom’: Brussels airports cancel hundreds of flights as workers go on strike Flights to and from airports Zaventem and Charleroi in Brussels will be put on hold as reportedly hundreds of security, cleaning and hospitality staff employed at the major transport hubs will strike for better wages and working conditions. -
Lifestyle In pictures: 81-year-old South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa almost becomes oldest Miss Universe The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.” -
Business Port workers from Maine to Texas go on strike risking new shortages Port workers from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks. -
Space Is EU's first space commissioner launched on low-orbit mission? Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's second term will see the first-ever commissioner for defence and space. But his mission and support do not match the recognition seen at the policy level, analysts and industry representatives argue. -
South Korea South Korea unveils most powerful missile which could reach North Korea underground bunkers "If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the (South Korea)-US alliance," President Yoon Suk Yeol said. -
Europe News What would having the far right in power mean for Austria and EU migration policies? | Radio Schuman The anti-immigration far-right party in Austria won the general elections on Sunday, and migration might shape the way the upcoming coalition is formed, according to an expert Radio Schuman spoke to. -
Art Kyiv’s Future Generation Art Prize celebrates and champions global young artists The prize is open to all artists aged 35 or younger from anywhere in the world and working in any medium. This year’s cohort features 21 artists from as far afield as Lithuania, Iraq and Taiwan. -
Netherlands 'Teflon Mark': Will Rutte's political survival kit help him navigate an increasingly complex NATO? As the former Dutch PM takes over as secretary general of the alliance, analysts say he will have to use his political survival skills as an astute negotiator to persuade members to spend more on defence and keep supporting Ukraine. -
Tech News New AI models are more likely to give a wrong answer than admit they don't know According to a new study, the more advanced an AI large language model (LLM) becomes, the less likely it is to admit it can't answer a query. -
Austria What's next for Austria after far-right win historic victory? Controversial leader Hebert Kickl has led the Austrian Freedom Party to a narrow win, and now faces a challenge finding a coalition partner who would be willing to work with him. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 1st – 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 Could Europe's youth be encouraged to return to work in the UK? A meeting between the UK's Prime Minister and the EU's President could pave the way for a youth mobility scheme, although challenges remain. -
Business ECB’s Lagarde supports bank mergers as UniCredit-Commerzbank talks intensify The ECB has indicated its support for UniCredit’s potential full takeover of Commerzbank, as cross-border banking mergers align with the single market’s unity strategy, enhancing the competitiveness of the European banking system on a global scale. -
Business Car industry future: EV market obstacles and maintaining profitability De-motorisation is generally a wealthy, urban phenomenon, according to a new report, although threats to the car industry remain. -
Lebanon Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon The Israeli military said it was carrying out “targeted ground raids” in villages close to the Israeli border. -
Europe News Ukraine's Zelenskyy prepares for new security agreement ahead of Ramstein meeting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that US and Ukrainian teams are preparing for an upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany.