2024-10-02

USA

Biden says he will not support an Israeli attack on Iran nuclear sites

The White House spoke with G7 leaders, including foreign ministers from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, to discuss a coordinated response to Iran's attack on Israel.

02/10/2024

USA

Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election

A new unsealed court filing says Donald Trump "resorted to crimes to try to stay in office,” after losing the 2020 US presidential election.

02/10/2024

Europe News

Macron warns of precarious time for Europe as he visits Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin on Wednesday. During Macron's fourth visit to Germany this year, the French leader voiced concerns over the future of Europe.

02/10/2024

Sport

2024 Dushanbe Junior WC Day 1: The future of Judo

All the latest developments on day one of the tournament.

02/10/2024

Azerbaijan

Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29

The event is a precursor to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will be held in November in Azerbaijan with the broad aim to combat climate change.

02/10/2024

Business

Eurozone jobless figure remains stable, according to latest data

The eurozone unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4% throughout June, July and August, and down 0.2% on August last year. Greece, Spain and Sweden have the highest rates of unemployment.

02/10/2024

Health news

Bright light therapy found to work treating other types of depression

Bright light therapy is a promising early treatment for patients with non-seasonal depression, a new analysis found.

02/10/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 2nd – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

02/10/2024

Europe News

Brussels and London agree to strengthen cooperation 'at pace'

Both sides agreed to hold a summit to 'oversee the development' of the new relationship in early 2025.

02/10/2024

Europe News

Spain should have been punished for lax budget, EU advisors say

The European Commission failed to correctly follow EU law when it forgave Madrid for its high deficit earlier this year, a legal panel of fiscal advisors has said.

02/10/2024

Tech News

Cyberattacks increase with AI making them more sophisticated - expert

A new report found that more than half of the cybersecurity teams said that they were underfunded.

02/10/2024

Home

This house made of straw can 'breathe,' thermoregulate and insulate

In Bulgaria, some architects and companies are turning to eco-friendly building materials.

02/10/2024

Culture news

Watch: Paul McCartney plays final Beatles song live for first time

The track ‘Now And Then’ got its live debut during the opening night of Paul McCartney’s 'Got Back' tour in South America. The singer-songwriter will head to Europe in December.

02/10/2024

Germany

Madeleine McCann suspect faces German jail time in unrelated trial

The suspect identified as Christian Brueckner is being tried on two counts of rape and two of sexual abuse.

02/10/2024

Eco-Innovation

What are ‘cool roofs’ and could they save lives?

The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy.

02/10/2024

Europe News

European leaders decry Iran's strike on Israel and call for restraint

Political leaders across the continent have denounced Tehran's overnight ballistic missile strikes, for which Israel has promised retaliation.

02/10/2024

Climate

Saharan dust and extreme heat fuel retreat of Swiss glaciers

In August, Swiss glaciers faced the 'greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’.

02/10/2024

Europe News

Swine fever threatens Italy's prized prosciutto production

Italian authorities were forced to cull nearly 120,000 pigs since swine fever appeared in the country back in January 2022. Now, they have slaughtered three-quarters of those over the past two months.

02/10/2024

Qatar 365

Rare books and abstract calligraphy: Qatar’s unique literary scene

In partnership with Media City

Get lost in a library of rare books from as early as the 15th century and follow the elegant brushstrokes of Arabic calligraphy with an abstract twist.

02/10/2024

Europe News

EU Commission delays deforestation law rollout over global pressure

The decision by the EU executive follows months of pressure by the industry and third countries calling on appropriate guidance to help companies to properly implement the deforestation law.

02/10/2024

Business

Nike holds off guidance and investor day to allow CEO to find his feet

Nike is holding off giving guidance and has postponed investor day as it tries to give incoming CEO Elliott Hill a chance to review current strategies and plan future ones.

02/10/2024

Lifestyle

Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director

After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on.

02/10/2024

Tech News

EU Commission probes TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat’s video suggestions

The EU executive has started an investigation into social media network practices, given fears that vulnerable people are being fed fake news and content promoting self-harm.

02/10/2024

Culture news

'I'm Not Okay' exhibition celebrates Emo culture at its finest

Muuuum – it's not a phase! "I’m Not Okay" exhibition celebrating Emo culture launches in London and runs until January 2025.

02/10/2024

Tech News

These European data centre activists are taking the fight to Big Tech

Pockets of data centre activists are fighting back against the expansion of mega computer centres in Europe amid an artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

02/10/2024

Business

Coca-Cola loses its fizz with plan to axe hundreds of jobs in Germany

Coca-Cola is to shut down five production and logistics sites in Germany, in an attempt to cut costs and adapt to changing logistics trends.

02/10/2024

Lifestyle

LVMH sells Off-White: Is this the end for Virgil Abloh's brand?

Off-White, the Virgil Abloh brand that was bought out by LVMH in 2021 at the height of its popularity now faces cultural irrelevancy. Why?

02/10/2024

Iran

What calculations are behind Tehran's major missile strike on Israel?

Some critics have cynically described Iran’s missile strike as an elaborate, expensive spectacle intended for public consumption. Others are worried this is the final nail in the coffin that will spark the region's biggest war in decades. But why did Tehran choose to escalate now?

02/10/2024

Ukraine

Vuhledar falls as Ukrainian forces withdraw after years of fighting

The Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region has fallen to the Russian offensive, as it took Moscow over two years and a half to capture the town. What does this mean for the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

02/10/2024

Travel News

What does the Iran airspace closure mean for air travel?

Diversions can add hours to journey times for passengers.

02/10/2024