4 October 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Far-right Freedom Party leader holds talks with Austrian president on new government Herbert Kickl, head of the far-right FPÖ, is facing difficult coalition negotiations as the SPÖ, Green Party, and NEOS have dismissed collaboration, with the OVP agreeing to join only if Kickl is excluded. -
Sport 2024 Dushanbe Junior WC Day 3: Austria, Georgia and Japan strike gold All the latest developments on day three of the tournament. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: Greenpeace warns of disappearing family-run farms in EU This edition of State of the Union focuses on the future of agriculture in the EU, the situation in the Middle East, the first plans of the new French government and a pumpkin ripe for the Guinness Book of Records. -
Europe News Second attack on Kostyantynivka leaves city in ruins, locals urged to evacuate Zelenskyy condemned the Russian attack on the city in the Donetsk region, injuring one and damaging infrastructure, as "heinous evil". -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 4th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Climate Europe could be facing a colder winter than last year because of La Niña Western and central Europe are also set to be hit by the tail end of several storms coming off the Atlantic in the coming weeks. -
World Commission needs strong accountability mechanism, EU Ombudswoman Emily O'Reilly says Ireland's Emily O'Reilly will soon leave her role as EU Ombudswoman after more than a decade in the job. Under her watch governance of the bloc has become more transparent and accountable, but she feels more work needs to be done. -
Iran Iran's supreme leader: Missile attack on Israel will repeat if needed The announcement from Tehran came after Iran launched some 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, and follows a series of escalating attacks between the two countries, threatening to push the Middle East closer to a region-wide war. -
Travel News Kenya digital nomad visa: How to experience its wild safaris, pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife The visa is part of the country's plan to boost tourism numbers. -
Earth News Portugal is launching a new €20 a month national rail pass as an ‘investment in the environment’ This monthly national train pass is significantly less expensive than some equivalent schemes in other European countries. -
Tech News What is Satan II, the 'world's deadliest' nuclear weapon being tested in Russia? Satellite images from last month appeared to show a failed test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat missile, raising concerns about Russia’s nuclear arsenal. -
Climate Only 10 countries have a ‘climate reliable’ outlook for snowsport events by 2040, WMO warns Skiing faces ‘bleak future’ due to climate change, says the WMO. -
Art The Cure’s Robert Smith auctioning new artwork for UK heart charity Three of the pieces are inspired by The Cure’s new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ - the band's first release in 16 years, out next month. Proceeds of the auction go to Heart Research UK. -
USA How long of a shadow is the Middle East conflict casting on the US election? As the the US presidential election campaign reaches its peak with just one month to go before the vote, Euronews examines how influential the heightened tensions and simmering conflict in the Middle East are on US voters. -
No Comment Severe flooding kills at least fourteen in Bosnia and Herzegovina A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight Friday, with at least fourteen people dead after floods and landslides hit several towns and villages in central and southern parts of the country. -
Tech News European Parliament's legal committee seeks involvement in AI group Legal committee MEPs want to join the industry and civil liberties committees already in cross-parliament working group on the AI Act. -
Europe News At least 15 killed in severe flooding after heavy rainstorm hits Bosnia The road and railway connecting the capital Sarajevo with Mostar and the Adriatic Sea have been inaccessible, with domestic media reporting entire sections swept away or blocked by debris. -
Hungary Census for collecting homeless data begins in Budapest Homelessness in Hungary was criminalised in 2018 by Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party. -
Euronews Witness Who's afraid of Artificial Intelligence? From industry to healthcare to the media and even the creative arts, artificial intelligence is already having an impact on our daily lives. It's hailed by advocates as a gift to humanity, but others worry about the long-term effects on society. -
Health news Ultra-processed foods account for nearly half of calories eaten by UK toddlers, study finds Children who ate the most ultra-processed foods as toddlers were more likely to continue eating them by age seven, the study found. -
Culture news Public Service Broadcasting’s ‘The Final Flight’: Euronews Culture’s verdict While everyone will be rushing to listen to Coldplay’s latest album 'Moon Music', which is also out today, there’s another album far more worthy of your time and attention... The new offering from Public Service Broadcasting, ‘The Final Flight’, is a stunning concept album about Amelia Earhart. -
The Big Question World Mental Health Day: Can we afford not to invest in mental health care? Two thirds of people around the world struggle to access mental health support but can we afford to continue down this path? -
Europe News Businesses urged to commit to reducing methane leak at Baku Climate Action Week Baku Climate Action Week highlighted the need for cleaner natural gas as NGOs push for reduced methane emissions from oil companies before COP29. -
Europe News Red card: Some of FIFA's international transfer rules clash with EU law, top court says The Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice (ECJ) handed down its judgement of a long-running legal dispute involving a former high-profile footballer. -
Business Alstom gets order from French company Proxima for 12 high-speed trains French railway manufacturing company Alstom has bagged an order for 12 high-speed trains from newly-established company Proxima. It has also received an investment of SEK 3.3m (€0.29m) to test out new artificial intelligence technology to reduce railway wildlife accidents. -
Moldova Moldovan officials accuse Kremlin of bribing voters ahead of EU membership referendum National police chief Viorel Cernautanu revealed that over 130,000 Moldovans were bribed by a Russian network to promote pro-Kremlin candidates, raising concerns about malign influence. -
Europe News EU top court upholds cancellation of EU-Morocco trade deals over disputed Western Sahara The EU institutions’ consultations with the people of the Western Sahara were insufficient to establish their consent to deals which concerned them, the court said. -
Health news Scientists in the UK developing the world's first vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer The vaccines are still in early development, but if tests are successful, they could help prevent one of the most common forms of cancer for women. -
Health news Dairy workers in California infected with bird flu amid ongoing US outbreak The workers had been in contact with infected cattle in the US, bringing the total number of cases this year to 16. -
Culture news Archaeologists uncover extraordinary Moche throne and murals of female leader in Peru Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an ancient throne and murals depicting a powerful female figure from the ancient Moche culture at the Pañamarca archaeological site. -
Europe News Malta’s golden passport scheme can stay, EU court signals The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship has raised security concerns – but a legal opinion issued Friday may offer a reprieve. -
Europe News Thousands rally in Vienna against the far right ahead of coalition talks The protest comes after the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by its controversial, eurosceptic leader Hebert Kickl, won with 29% of the vote last Sunday. -
Business Danish firm DSV raises €5bn in share sale to fund Schenker acquisition The Danish logistics company is raising funds to buy Schenker, the logistics unit of German state railway Deutsche Bahn. -
Europe News Romania's refusal to recognise a transgender man's identity violates his rights, says EU's top court Refusal to recognise a change of gender legally undertaken in another member state violates the rights of EU citizens, the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice ruled today. -
Moments Sober October: It's the perfect month to indulge in 'dry tripping' Alcohol-free tours and hotel mocktail menus prove you don’t need to drink to enjoy a holiday. -
Lebanon Belgian TV crew injured in Beirut attack to be evacuated 'as soon as possible' Journalists Robin Ramaekers and Stijn De Smet were assaulted by a group of men in Beirut on Wednesday night. Ramaekers was hospitalised for facial injuries, and De Smet was treated for gunshot wounds. -
Space James Webb Telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon Data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveal traces of carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Pluto's largest moon. -
Europe News EU top court rules in favour of veggie burgers, vegan sausages in labeling dispute Plant-based foods can continue to be sold and promoted using terms traditionally associated with meat, as long as their composition is clearly labelled and does not mislead consumers, the EU Court of Justice ruled. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 4th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Joker: Folie À Deux' - ‘Enough from the clown!’ The sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning 'Joker' sees Lady Gaga join director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix for a follow-up that isn’t a straightforward psychological thriller but a semi-jukebox musical. It’s a bold gambit. Shame it doesn't pay off. At all. -
Tech News Meta cannot use public data on sexual orientation for targeted ads, EU top court rules Meta is not allowed to use personal data obtained at a public event for users’ targeted advertising, the EU Court of Justice said in a case involving Max Schrems and Facebook. -
Tech News Parlez-vous AI? Francophone scholars warn against English language dominating AI Experts call on global leaders and tech giants in an open letter to prioritise multilingualism in AI development. -
Europe News Brussels breaks impasse after EU countries fail to agree on Chinese EV tariffs Chinese producers of electric vehicles will soon face steep tariffs before selling their high-end goods in the EU market. -
Economy France’s new PM Barnier confirms tax hikes for larger companies Michel Barnier, France's new prime minister, has confirmed that taxes for bigger companies and richer citizens will be raised, in an attempt to plug the growing hole in the country's public finances. -
Culture news Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris and calls Donald Trump 'dangerous' Bruce Springsteen has endorsed Kamala Harris and labelled Donald Trump as "the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime." -
Europe News Wider Middle East war could have serious implications for EU and Europe, analyst warns Though many countries still believe a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is achievable, so far, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed to bring about concrete results. -
No Comment Genetically modified guinea pig 'Peru' celebrates 20th birthday The guinea pig was created in 2004 at the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation in Peru, a country where its meat is a delicacy. -
Healthcare Going under the knife: These are the most common things people have surgery for in the EU When it comes to operations, these are the most common surgical procedures undertaken in hospitals across the European Union. -
Cinema New initiative in UK allows deaf audiences to see films before general release Distributor Paramount Pictures UK is behind a new initiative that Rebecca Mansell, chief executive of the British Deaf Association, has called "ground-breaking." -
Tech News EU Commission: Current consumer rules unfit for 2024 online market The Commission’s report on EU consumer law finds that addictive designs, social media influencers, and dark patterns are posing risks for users, manipulating their choices online. It will serve as the basis for the Digital Fairness Act, which will be on the next Justice Commissioner's agenda. -
Europe News European electric car crisis: Audi's Brussels factory faces uncertain future Audi's plant in Belgium's capital assembles a €80,000 electric SUV, which is too expensive for Europeans. After 2025, production will likely relocate to Mexico, and workers and unions are not happy. -
Cinema ‘2073’: Asif Kapadia on Trump, AI and our looming dystopian future Asif Kapadia, best known for his 2015 Oscar-winning Amy Winehouse documentary 'Amy', returns with a genre-bending documentary hybrid set in a dystopian future. It tackles humanity's biggest challenges - and it turns out the biggest threat to our future is the present. -
Business Financing the EU's green transition: Who foots the bill? Around €40 trillion worth of economic activity is moderately or highly dependent on nature - according to the World Economic Forum. A shift towards greener energy sources is necessary, but how do we get there? -
Culture news Immersive exhibition celebrates the colourful 'queen of fado' singer Amália Rodrigues The exhibition features video-mapping, virtual reality and a full-scale hologram of the artist who put fado on the map. -
Europe News Having more far-right governments across Europe is a matter of time | Radio Schuman Cas Mudde, a Dutch political scientist and one of Europe’s leading populism scholars, answers Radio Schuman's question of how more and more far-right party chiefs are becoming government leaders in Europe. -
Art Huge Jeff Koons balloon animal sculpture set to fetch millions at London auction Ahead of its Christie's auction on 9 October, a huge sculpture by Jeff Koons has gone on display to the public in a London park. -
Moments ‘It’s not very hard to get’: Everything you need to know to get Thailand’s digital nomad visa Destination Thailand Visa: Here's everything digital nomads need to know about the five-year DTV. -
Markets Weekly recap: Markets retreat amid intensifying Middle East tensions Global markets are set to end the week lower following the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel. However, crude oil surged, boosting global energy stocks, alongside a rally in the European defence sector. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 4th – 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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Economy Dutch leaders under fire over VAT plans for books and cultural events The proposed tax hike will also apply to concert tickets, sports events, and newspapers, in a blow to the country's cultural sector. -
Lebanon Israeli strikes cut off key evacuation highway between Lebanon and Syria Israel's military intensifies strikes on Lebanon, cutting a major highway and warning people to evacuate. Over 300,000 have fled to Syria, and health services are crippled. -
Europe News New NATO chief Mark Rutte pledges alliance’s continued support for Ukraine Rutte vowed when he took office on Tuesday to help shore up Western support for Ukraine, which has been fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion since February 2022. -
Europe News EU countries continue to evacuate citizens from Lebanon as fighting escalates These evacuations happened as the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders for communities in southern Lebanon, signalling that it may widen the ground operation launched earlier this week against the Hezbollah militant group.