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Europe News Two Swedish teens arrested in Copenhagen in connection with Israeli embassy blasts Danish broadcaster DR said the teenagers, aged 16 and 19, are suspected of acting "in association and together with prior agreement with one or more perpetrators." -
Lebanon Israel targets Beirut in a fresh wave of strikes The attacks on Lebanon's capital come as Israeli troops battle Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. -
Sport 2024 Junior WC Day 2: Dushanbe rises to the occasion All the latest developments on day two of the competition. -
Europe News A politically divided Germany celebrates 34 years of reunification As Germany celebrates 34 years of national unification, the chancellor's choice of location for the national anniversary leaves many wondering how politically harmonious the nation is in the face of a looming 2025 federal election. -
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Football Now Are young footballers playing too often? As the amount of football played continues to increase, so do the minutes for players under 23. But is playing so many games healthy at such a young age? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 3rd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Mpox vaccine immunity appears to wane within one year, researchers warn Researchers said booster shots may be required for people immunised against mpox in 2022, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings first. -
Europe Decoded European integration is at a crossroads. Why is the EU struggling to define its future? The time for feet dragging is over, but the sense of urgency is still missing. And there is more: In addition to being very demanding, these challenges need to be faced simultaneously. Is that even possible, Ricardo Borges de Castro asks. -
Earth News EU claims to be ‘on track’ with global biodiversity pledge despite deforestation U-turn The European Union’s chief negotiator on a United Nations compact to reverse biodiversity loss denies postponement of anti-deforestation law undermines credibility just weeks ahead of crunch summit in Colombia. -
Poland Poland plans to further tighten rules on alcohol sales for under 18s Alcoholic drinks remain popular in the eastern European country despite the criticism. Poland ranked as Europe's third biggest beer producer in 2023, according to a Eurostat. survey, with the country also being a large exporter of vodka. -
Tech News Czechia, Cyprus, Portugal urged to comply with DSA The countries did not meet the February deadline to comply with the Digital Services Act. -
Europe News EU's €1.5bn defence industry programme may be stretched too thin, auditors warn The European Court of Auditors has called for a more robust design and realistic targets on a flagship bid to bolster the EU defence industry, which remains divided over eligibility criteria for funding under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). -
Europe News Greece holding EU Commission transport portfolio criticised at home Greece's Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been tapped to helm the transport portfolio in the next European Commission. -
Nature ‘Time capsules’ of toxic consumption: What happens to the shipping containers lost at sea? A single container changes the micro-ecosystem around it - impacting seafloor species that scientists are still discovering. -
Food and Drink Lisbon voted Europe's Best Culinary Destination for the first time Lisbon has been honoured with the Best Culinary Destination in Europe award at the World Culinary Awards. The capital has long been recognised for its gastronomic offerings. -
Mauritius UK to return its last African colony to Mauritius ending years of dispute The deal follows years of negotiations over the future of the Chagos Islands, one of which is home to a crucial joint UK and US military base. -
Europe News Which EU country has the most people learning multiple languages? In 2022, 6.5% of primary school students in the EU were learning two or more foreign languages, according to Eurostat. -
Travel News One night on this exclusive private island in the Maldives could cost more than €100,000 Kudahithi Sands is envisaged as a home away from home for the super rich. -
Culture news Treasure hunt finally over for France’s famous €150,000 Golden Owl The treasure reportedly worth €150,000 has been found, more than 30 years since it was hidden somewhere in France. This marks the end of an enigma-based quest and one of the world’s longest-running treasure hunts. -
Business Meta’s anti-scam initiative ‘simply isn’t good enough’, Revolut says The social media giant should monitor fake ads and reimburse victims, fintech company Revolut has said, citing figures showing Facebook and WhatsApp remain the biggest source of fraud. -
Health news Marburg virus death toll in Rwanda rises to 11 as travellers in Germany test negative The virus is a haemorrhagic fever that is clinically similar to Ebola. -
Europe News At least 12 injured from Russian shelling on residential building in Kharkiv Kharkiv, located around 30 kilometres from the Russian border, has been a frequent target of aerial attacks throughout Russia's war against Ukraine, which is now deep into its third year. -
Economy France sells €12bn worth of bonds in last auction before budget France finished its last bond offering worth €12bn on Thursday, as the country waits for Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, to announce the budget for 2025. It's expected to focus on plans to reduce France's deficit and boost investor confidence. -
Europe News Von der Leyen's China policy faces moment of truth as EU countries vote on EV tariffs Amid Beijing's threats of retaliation, member states need to decide if they want to slap additional import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. -
Business France mulls business tax hikes: What does it mean for investors? The new levy, if accepted by parliament, could cost more than one-fourth of the expected growth in earnings for the biggest companies traded on the French stock exchange, according to a report. -
Tech News ChatGPT maker OpenAI sees historic funding round to build even larger AI models Now the world’s third largest venture-backed company, OpenAI has signalled that it will further boost its AI research. -
Europe News What is the new recipe for MEPs grilling European Commissioners? The new Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament adopted last April modify the conduct of the hearings on the committees involved, the duration, the speaking time but also introduce more scope for ongoing scrutiny throughout the mandate. -
Europe News Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, Mark Rutte says during Kyiv visit In an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital Thursday, the new NATO secretary general reiterated the alliance's pledge to continue bolstering military and financial support for Ukraine. -
Europe News European Parliament reveals format for Commissioner confirmation hearings Environment, Industry or Human rights – which Parliament committees will analyse the Commissioners-designate? -
Business LVMH becomes major sponsor of Formula 1 with new 10-year deal unveiled LVMH has signed a 10-year global partnership with Formula One, with brands such as Louis Vuitton and Tag Heuer involved. The iconic watch manufacturer Rolex is ending a partnership with Formula One, which has been ongoing since 2013. -
Mobility Europeans in major cities 'abandon cars' when public transport is available, new survey finds The use of public transport varied from one major European city to another, according to a new survey. -
Europe News Georgia ratifies law curbing LGBTQ+ rights despite president's opposition The law, which includes bans on same-sex marriages, was approved by parliament before being opposed by pro-European President Salome Zourabichvili. -
Israel Israel says damage from Iranian missile attack minimal thanks to 'high-quality defence' Meanwhile, people were seen taking photos and climbing on the debris from shot-down missiles in Israel. -
Azerbaijan Food supply risk under the spotlight at Baku Climate Summit The Baku Climate Action Week ahead of COP29 focused on how extreme weather due to the climate crisis is disrupting supply chains. -
France Tougher immigration rules, higher taxes: French PM Barnier policy plan's main takeaways New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier laid out his policy plans in a speech delivered to the nation’s parliament on Tuesday. Euronews examines his top priorities. -
Health news England to screen up to 100,000 newborns for more than 200 rare genetic disorders The initiative could speed up diagnoses for rare genetic conditions that affect thousands of children every year. -
World News Israel claims it killed three Hamas commanders in airstrike months ago The IDF reported that it killed Rawhi Mushtaha, the purported right-hand man of the Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. -
Business Dutch airline KLM plans 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high outgoings Dutch airline KLM said it is planning 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages. -
Markets Tesla shares drop as deliveries fall short of market expectations Tesla shares fell despite recording the highest third-quarter delivery figures, as investors had expected more. Markets will now shift focus to the Robotaxi event and the upcoming earnings reports. -
Europe News Brussels takes Hungary to court over its controversial 'national sovereignty' law Brussels has stepped up its legal action against Hungary's "national sovereignty law," arguing it violates a wide range of fundamental rights. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 3rd – 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 Royal Mail stamps celebrate 60 years of British rock band The Who A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 60th anniversary of rock band The Who. And they look all kinds of nice. -
Markets World shares slip as investors focus on Middle East escalation World shares slipped on Thursday as investors continued to monitor an escalation of tensions in the Middle East. -
Europe News EU gives €30 million extra to Lebanon in humanitarian aid The additional funds bring the total amount of monetary aid provided to more than €100 million for 2024. -
Russia Russians can now avoid being put on trial if they enlist in army, Putin decides Moscow's military resources have been strained as its army fights a drawn-out war in Ukraine, with the Russian president calling for the military to increase its troops by 180,000 in mid-September. -
Europe News Georgia can turn its EU fortunes around, President Zourabichvili tells Euronews Georgia's opposition has banded together in a bloc looking to win on a pro-European ticket in the October elections. President Salome Zourabichvili told Euronews she hopes this will prompt Brussels to restart its membership talks with Tbilisi. -
Cinema Watch: Robbie Williams is a CGI monkey in upcoming biopic 'Better Man' Robbie Williams on the big screen... As a monkey?? What's going on? -
Europe News UN says refugees from Middle East crisis may try to reach Europe A representative for the UN's refugee agency told Euronews that Europe could be seen as a refuge amid fears of a growing humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East, prompted by the conflict between Israel, Iran, Lebanon and Hamas. -
Business French-Italian car giant Stellantis sees sales in US crash by one fifth Stellantis extended its quarterly delivery decline in the US, with car sales falling 20% year-on-year. The company is committed to reducing inventory levels, which it views as the primary challenge. -
Culture news Pink Floyd to sell music rights to Sony for €362 million Shine On You Crazy Millions... The iconic British rock band has agreed to sell their catalogue and also reportedly accepted to sell rights to their name and likeness. This valuable deal comes after years of infighting among bandmembers. -
USA 'We're open for business': CIA seeks more informants in China, Iran and North Korea In a bid to attract more tipsters, the CIA published a set of online instructions on how to reach out to Langley in Korean, Mandarin and Farsi on Wednesday. -
Culture news New species of 10-tonne dinosaur discovered on the Iberian Peninsula A new species of sauropod dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous has been identified in the Lo Hueco deposit in Spain's central Cuenca region. The discovery reveals that there were endemic and migratory species in Europe. -
Culture news Doctor pleads guilty in connection to Matthew Perry’s death Dr. Mark Chavez is one of five people who have been charged over the Friends star's death. He is the third to plead guilty. -
Tech News Hollywood writers AI strike negotiator warns EU, US to remain on guard Calls to innovate in AI could potentially endanger the creative industry, since there may be too few regulatory guardrails on companies, says the lead creative industry negotiator from Hollywood -
Earth News EU deforestation backflip: Conservatives cheer, green groups rage A much-debated deforestation law has been postponed by the European Commission, sparking outrage from environmentalists but relief from affected businesses. -
Lifestyle 'Be damned to online streaming!': The film collectors keeping physical formats alive As frustrations grow with streaming platforms and their vanishing libraries, more people are turning to physical media for watching film and TV. We meet some of the most avid UK-based collectors. -
Europe News How will the EU handle another refugee crisis sparked by conflict? | Radio Schuman Renewed fighting in the Middle East may bring about a new refugee crisis in Europe, where anti-immigration far-right parties are rising in consensus and influencing the political narrative. -
Art London's HOFA Gallery and Phillips launch ‘SPACES’ exhibition: A celebration of technology and art London's HOFA Gallery has launched a new digital art exhibition in collaboration with Phillips, featuring works created by telekinetic robotic arms and artificial intelligence. -
Economy Top European cities where finding a good job is easy: Insights from local residents There is a huge gap in how local residents across Europe perceive their chances of finding a good job in their cities. Euronews Business takes a closer look at this and explores the possible reasons behind it. -
Health news One million people in England who never regularly smoked are now vaping A new survey in England found that there’s a sharp increase in the number of non-regular smokers who have taken up vaping. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 3rd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Will paying German drivers a bonus for buying electric vehicles work? SPD proposal to incentivise drivers to ditch polluting vehicles misses the mark, say critics. -
Europe News Ukraine's Zelenskyy ramps up efforts to secure military investments and humanitarian aid Ukrainian President met with several entities on Wednesday to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defence, as well as securing aid in preparation for the winter. -
Culture news Fisher wins top honour at 2024 DJ Awards as ceremony returns to Ibiza in style Some of the top gongs at the 2024 DJ Awards went to Fisher, Black Coffee, Armin Van Buuren, Sam Divine and Róisín Murphy. -
Lebanon Central Beirut Israeli strike death toll rises to nine, health ministry says The airstrike started a fire in an apartment building in the residential Bashoura district, not far from the UN headquarters, the prime minister’s office and parliament.