8 October 2024 | Euronews
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Climate Live tracker map: What to know about Hurricane Milton Milton is just the latest system in a storm season that scientists say is the weirdest they’ve ever seen. -
Europe News Concern mounts in Spain over EU proposed funding cuts to Erasmus+ student exchange programme EU institutions are expected to begin negotiating the 2025 budget in November. If the proposed cut in funding for Erasmus is approved, nearly all countries in the programme will be affected, but even more, Spain, which has been the main destination for Erasmus students since 2001. -
No Comment Elephants fall victim to flooding in Thailand A sanctuary home to more than 100 elephants and other animals has been hit by severe flooding, with water up to five metres high. -
No Comment Severe storm kills 21 in Bosnia-Herzegovina A storm in Bosnia-Herzegovina caused flooding and landslides, killing 21 people and destroying roads and houses, particularly in Dusine. -
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No Comment Tate Modern's sensory installation by Mire Lee Mire Lee's monumental installation explores regeneration and decomposition through suspended sculptures, chains, turbines and water sounds. -
No Comment Saint Parascheva, Romania's largest pilgrimage Thousands of faithful came from all over the country to take part in the annual religious pilgrimage of Saint Parascheva in Iaşi. -
Europe News 'Veggy steaks': What impact will the EU ruling have on the European market? Plant-based manufacturers can keep using meat-related names, but this victory for consumer transparency could risk market fragmentation. -
Europe News New French government under PM Michel Barnier survives no-confidence vote No party or coalition secured an absolute majority in the French National Assembly in the snap election held over the summer. -
Europe News Orbán: Europe needs peace, but EU leaders want war Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán presented the priorities of the Hungarian presidency to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, claiming that 'Ukraine cannot win on the battlefield'. -
Europe News EU pledges funds for developing countries ahead of Azerbaijan summit With little over a month to go before world leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan for the UN climate talks known as COP29, European governments have promised to continue paying their share of an annual $100bn intended to help developing countries cope with climate change. -
Moments How to get a free flight upgrade, according to airlines and frequent travellers From ice-cream sundae carts to mimosas and warm nuts, the perks of first class taste better when they’re free. -
Earth News Cash in the attic: The UK is hoarding €316 million worth of copper in its old and broken tech UK households contain 38,449 tonnes of copper in old electricals, enough to build 1,240 copper Statues of Liberty. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th – 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 Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida The US president made the decision given "the trajectory and strength" of the inbound storm. -
Health news Wear your prosthesis with pride: Two and a half years of war transformed Ukraine’s health system In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko outlined how, from blood transfusions to a mental health crisis, the country boosted capacity and shifted perceptions. -
Tech News More than a dozen US states sue TikTok, alleging it harms children's mental health A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from the US filed lawsuits against TikTok. -
Earth News Renewable desalination projects could solve Greek water scarcity crisis With fears that affected islands will receive insufficient winter rainfall, aquifers are under pressure to perform well in the coming months. -
Travel News Not enough snow or visitors: Another French ski resort is forced to close for good Residents of Grand Puy, France, voted to shutter the ski lift after a lack of snow and visitors made it unviable. -
Climate Hurricane Milton sparks conspiracy theories about Republican voters being targeted by geoengineering Evacuation orders have been issued as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. -
Europe News A passport on your smartphone: EU pledges faster, smoother border checks by 2030 Digital travel credentials will be free, voluntary and less hassle, offering a more seamless and secure experience, the European Commission says. -
Art Art or rubbish? Dutch museum worker accidently throws beer can artwork in bin A Dutch museum has recovered one of its artworks that looks like two empty beer cans after a staff member accidentally threw it in the bin. One man’s art is another man’s trash... -
North Korea Kim Jong-un wishes 'closest comrade' Putin happy birthday as Russia and North Korea strengthen ties Tough international sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine have led Moscow to turn to Pyongyang for military supplies and other help. -
Europe News Marseille motorists trapped in floodwaters as storms inundate city Residents of Marseille woke up to see vehicles trapped and roads submerged. -
Tech News Back to old-school: Schools in Denmark lock in smartphones during the school day Once heralded as a trailblazer in adopting digital tools for education, Denmark is now rethinking its stance. Schools are increasingly turning away from technology in the classroom, favouring a more traditional approach. -
Business BP bows to investor pressure as it abandons plans to cut oil output BP has been facing increasing pressure from investors and stakeholders to cut down its green ambitions and to stay within the more profitable fossil fuels sector. Environmental groups are angry. -
Travel News What do train operator Flix’s expansion plans mean for Germany's railway system? FlixTrains’ decision to move further into the rail industry means Germany will soon have a more accessible train network. -
Culture news Album anniversaries - October 2024: Run The Jewels, Tom Waits, The Cranberries From socially conscious hip-hop to one of the most famous (and missed) Irish rock bands, via a raucous surprise from music's iconic Dadaist, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. -
Golf Travel Tales Exploring Essaouira: From Mogador Golf Course to argan oil and music Travel with Immy Barclay to explore the beautiful white city and 18th-century fortress of Essaouira, set upon the Atlantic coast. -
United Kingdom Moscow and Tehran are behind spike in terror plots, MI5 spy chief says The UK's domestic intelligence agency head said that the number of state-threat investigations undertaken by his agency had risen by 48% over the past year with Iran, Russia and China to blame. -
Business Troubled Thames Water waist-deep in trouble over illegal sewage dumping The heavy fine for the UK's biggest water supplier comes shortly after the troubled utility company announced it was in talks with creditors to seek new equity, to prevent it running out of cash by May next year. -
Culture news Stormtrooper, Gladiator and Batman costumes to go to under the hammer in London Some of the most iconic costumes and props from TV and cinema are set to go to auction in London next month. -
Business PepsiCo lowers revenue forecast as consumers cut back Consumers began to push back on higher prices this summer after years of increases. Europe, however, is bucking the trend. -
France Violence in French school sparks debate on headscarf and secularism An 18-year-old student assaulted a teacher after being asked to remove her headscarf at a high school Tourcoing, in the latest incident involving France's ban on hijab. -
Europe News EU looks to sanction Russia for election interference, disinformation and cyber warfare A new sanctions framework unveiled by the European Council focuses on individuals and entities who "undermine the EU's values, security, and the integrity of its member states". -
Cult Uzbekistan hosts World Conference on Creative Economy: Shaping the future of global creativity In this episode of Cult, we attend the 4th World Conference on the Creative Economy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. -
Water Matters Circular economy: Can hotels recycle wastewater from tourism? In regions of Europe where water is scarce, hotels are looking for ways to rationalise and recycle the water consumed by tourists. Some initiatives have been highlighted by the European project WAT'SAVEREUSE, led by Pyrenees–Mediterranean Euroregion. -
France French government set to survive no confidence vote with support of far right The Tuesday vote comes as Barnier's fragile government faces a major challenge to get next year's budget approved, despite not having a majority in parliament. -
Art Vive l’impressionnisme! Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum celebrates 150th anniversary of Impressionism This year marks the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, one of the most significant movements in art history. Along with galleries across Europe, the Van Gogh Museum is marking the occasion, spotlighting renowned yet rarely seen works. -
Europe News Hungary won't agree to change sanctions on Russian frozen assets until US elections The EU's plan to raise a €35 billion loan for Ukraine involves a key change in the sanctions regime that Hungary is so far blocking. -
The spirit of Turkmenistan: decoding the legacy and lore of the land Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated. -
Europe News EU should exploit 'Hezbollah's weakness' to secure ceasefire, Borrell says There’ll be no solution to a conflict that’s cost thousands of lives until Lebanon strengthens its political institutions, the EU’s chief diplomat said. -
Europe News Russian forces enter Toretsk as battles rage in Donetsk region The town in the eastern Donetsk region, once home to over 30,000, now has just 1,600 residents. -
Culture news Thousands of flowers adorn Romanian city of Iași for Saint Paraskeva holiday The feast of St Paraskeva is one of the most significant religious events in Romania, drawing thousands of pilgrims from throughout the country. -
France France deports Osama Bin Laden's son from Normandy village France's Interior Minister announced Omar bin Laden was deported over accusations of glorifying terrorism on social media, while bin Laden has claimed his innocence. -
Culture news Salman Rushdie to publish first fiction work since 2022 knife attack A new set of three novellas will be published, the first fiction from the author who survived a knife attack in 2022. -
Business China goes for the slow burn with anti-dumping brandy levy for Europe China is imposing more restrictions for Europe with its anti-dumping measures for imports of European brandy. This is particularly hard hitting for brands such as Hennessy and Rémy Martin. -
World News 'Identify Me': Interpol campaign asks public to help solve 46 cold cases of deceased women Rita Roberts' disappearance in the 1990s remained a mystery until Interpol's Identify Me initiative helped identify her body via a tattoo. Now, the agency is asking for the public's help with dozens more cases. -
Earth News What impact will Hurricane Kirk have on mainland Europe? Experts weigh in Euronews Green spoke to Chartered Meteorologist Lars Lowinski to find out the likely impact of the storm. -
Art Take a look at Sougwen Chung’s mind-blowing artistic partnership with a telekinetic robot painter 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 Netherlands inflation rate slows but remains among highest in eurozone Despite a steep drop in fuel prices, annual inflation in the Netherlands was still 3.5% in September, one of the highest in the eurozone. -
Russia Italy condemns Russia’s arrest warrants for RAI journalists covering Kursk incursion Moscow issues arrest warrants for RAI journalists Stefania Battistini and Simone Traini after their Ukraine coverage, sparking outrage in Italy over press freedom. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th – Midday 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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Europe in Motion Eurozone jobless rates remain stable, latest Eurostat data shows The eurozone unemployment rate stayed at 6.4% throughout June, July, and August, down 0.2% from August last year. However, Greece, Spain, and Sweden have the highest rates of unemployment. -
Tech News AI pioneers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel Prize in physics The award is the second of six Nobel Prizes to be announced this week and next. -
Europe News Madeleine McCann kidnapping suspect acquitted of separate sexual offence charges Defence lawyers claimed their client would not have been charged but for the McCann investigation. -
Europe News Strasbourg court upholds bribery conviction against Romanian ex-MEP Former Deputy Prime Minister Adrian Severin was convicted of trading in influence after a 2011 media sting led to allegations he’d accepted money to table amendments to EU banking laws. -
Culture news Austrian-American writer Lore Segal, who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 96 Moved from Vienna to Britain by the Kindertransport in 1938, Segal is famed for her autobiographical work dealing with themes of displacement – all with her trademark wit. -
Health news Increases in life expectancy have stalled, researchers warn The study analysed five European countries as well as Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the US. -
Europe News Pro-Palestinian protest erupts in Frankfurt despite city ban Germany is treading a line between protecting freedom of speech and maintaining its support for Israel. -
Culture news Actress Sally Field shares traumatic abortion experience in support of Kamala Harris Actress Sally Field has shared her traumatic experience of getting an illegal abortion in Mexico as a teenager, and calls for voters in the upcoming election to support Kamala Harris, so that reproductive freedoms are protected. -
Tech News Why OpenAI’s Voice Mode, Meta’s Llama and Apple’s AI won’t be coming to Europe yet Experts say it comes down to EU regulation but could also be a tactic to slow down the rules, -
Albania Albanian opposition supporters clash with police at protest demanding PM Rama's resignation Later this month, Tirana will start discussions with Brussels on how the country aligns with EU stances on the rule of law, the functioning of democratic institutions and the fight against corruption. -
Culture news Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston's mother, dies aged 91 The acclaimed gospel singer sang with Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Dionne Warwick and Elvis Presley. She collaborated with her daughter Whitney, who died in 2012 aged 48. -
Tech News New appeals body to rule on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube’s policy violation complaints The aim of Appeals Centre Europe is to reduce the burden on regulators in addressing appeals against policy violations on social media platforms. -
Lebanon Israel expands ground operation in southwestern Lebanon The move comes after the Israeli military killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on central Beirut, which the militant group responded to with defiance. -
Business European luxury businesses set for boost from China's Golden Week China's Golden Week holiday has seen a surge in consumer spending, which could provide further momentum to European luxury markets. -
Culture news Plush-maker Jellycat celebrates its 25th anniversary - but why are adults so obsessed with it? Connoisseurs of all things cute and cuddly, Jellycat turns 25 this year - and highlights a huge boom in adults collecting fluffy foods with a face. -
Europe News MEPs oppose cuts to EU programs, demand increased budget for 2025 Parliamentary budget committee adopted its position on the 2025 budget, rejecting the Council's proposal to cut €1.52 billion from flagship EU projects such as Horizon Europe or Erasmus+. -
Europe News Kallas in, Borrell out: Will the EU lose a counterweight in its Middle East policy? How can the EU break the current deadlock in the Middle East? And what stance can we expect from the EU's next top diplomat, Kaja Kallas? Radio Schuman spoke to Martin Konecny, director of the European Middle East Project. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Can MEPs skip the line at airports? Members of the European Parliament are entitled to several allowances, but there’s often criticism and confusion over what the so-called “Brussels gravy train” entails. EuroVerify takes a look. -
Ecotech Norway’s national football stadium has the world’s largest vertical solar roof. How does it work? Vertical solar panels are proving to be a new solution for northern regions, yielding 20 per cent more energy than traditional panels. -
Business Where have all the flowers gone? UK border controls stem supplies EU plants are left rotting in trucks as post-Brexit inspection delays hamstring billion-euro trade. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Seeking significant growth, Euronext hails EU merger softening The pan-European stock exchange hopes antitrust officials will cut it some slack as it chases global ambitions. -
Europe News Activists raise awareness on alarming number of abandoned newborns in Hungary Activists staged a demonstration outside of a major train station to draw attention to the 300 newborns abandoned annually in maternity wards. -
Space ESA launches Hera mission to return to deflected asteroid in bid to learn how to protect Earth Hera will survey the asteroid deflected by NASA's DART spacecraft, the results of which could lay the foundation of Earth's planetary defence system.