9 October 2024 | Euronews
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USA Watch live as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Wednesday on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida, where officials issued a final plea to residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival. -
Europe News MED 9 Summit in Cyprus: EU leaders confront Israel-Lebanon conflict and migration concerns The meeting, set in the coastal city of Pafos, comes as the war between Israel and Hamas, which began in Gaza last year, has now spread into Lebanon. -
Europe News Countries on alert as tail-end of Storm Kirk reaches Europe The storm has caused damage in Portugal and Spain and left other countries on alert. -
Europe News ECR 'family' congress set to unite right-wing parties Family and the fight against the demographic crisis gripping Europe have long been central to the ECR and FDI’s political agenda. -
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Business Europe must unite to avoid financial crisis, IMF managing director tells Euronews International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks to Euronews after meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as she begins her second term. -
Europe News Activists condemn business interests in EU’s flagship overseas investment scheme Anti-poverty campaigners complain that the European Commission is promoting business interests over development in its Global Gateway, the EU’s answer to China’s multi-billion Belt and Road initiative – but officials argue a private sector focus is more efficient. -
Europe News EU countries greenlight €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets Under the G7 plan, the windfall profits earned by Russia's frozen assets will be used to gradually repay a multi-billion loan for Ukraine. -
Climate ‘Unlimited growth is an illusion’: Scientists urge fossil fuels phase down as Earth at tipping point Climate experts warn that much of the fabric of life on Earth is at risk and urge immediate action. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 9th – 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 Viktor Orbán splits the European Parliament with presidential speech The Hungarian Prime Minister's presentation of his priorities for the Hungarian Presidency has polarised his admirers and his critics. -
Europe News Greece's low birth rate raises spectre of population collapse in Aegean Islands At 1.3 babies per woman, Greece's fertility rate is among Europe's lowest — and well below the threshold for population growth. -
EuroVerify Is irregular migration to the EU really on the rise? It’s a common claim bandied about by far-right MEPs as the immigration debate grows ever more toxic. But do the figures match the rhetoric? -
Turkey Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in New York after pilot dies mid-flight Captain İlçehin Pehlivan died mid-flight from Istanbul to Seattle. He had been with the airline since 2007. -
Tech News EU countries divided over generalised image scanning for child pornography look for December deal A blocking minority of EU countries in the European Council continue to refuse to allow the scanning of messages, even if this delays the detection of child abuse material. Why are they opposed, and who are they? Can the deadlock be broken? -
Health news How can you boost mental health in war-torn Ukraine? A new commission has some ideas An expert group proposed a shift toward community-based mental health care, as well as legal reform and workforce development. -
Travel News Rome wants to charge tourists to visit the Trevi Fountain - here’s why Access to the bucket list destination will be restricted in November to make way for maintenance works. -
Ecotech Renewables revolution: The good and the bad news from the IEA’s latest wind and solar stocktake China is likely to account for almost 60 per cent of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030. -
Norway Norway bans local chapter of 'criminal' motorcycle club Satudarah The widely feared organisation originated in the Netherlands, and has chapters in multiple countries. -
Economy Germany's economic struggles deepen: A back-to-back recession looms Germany's economic downturn deepens with a projected contraction in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of decline. Manufacturing struggles and global competition, especially from China, highlight structural issues. Growth is expected to return in 2025. -
Kosovo Three Serbs plead not guilty in trial over gunfight incursion in Kosovo A total of 45 people have been charged after dozens of armed gunmen attacked Kosovo police and barricaded themselves in an Orthodox monastery in September last year, setting off an intense daylong gun battle that left three people dead. -
Tech News ChatGPT maker OpenAI confirms Paris and Brussels offices as company sets sights on Europe OpenAI, the company behind the wildly successful chatbot, has made no secret of its plans to expand in Europe. -
Cinema 'The Apprentice': Donald Trump movie featuring controversial rape scene premieres in New York Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong attended the New York premiere of "The Apprentice", a film detailing Donald Trump's rise to power in the 1970s and '80s. -
Golf Travel Tales Agadir adventures: Surfing, golfing and Kasbah views The seaside city of Agadir in the south of Morocco is the setting for this thrill-seeking episode of Golf Travel Tales with host Immy Barcley. -
Business Series Meet Narmin Jarchalova: The woman behind Azerbaijan's swift COP29 preparations In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, meet Narmin Jarchalova, the driving force behind Azerbaijan's COP29 preparations. -
Euronews Tech Talks Inside IBM’s first European quantum data centre | Euronews Tech Talks IBM has opened its first European quantum data centre in Ehningen, in the south of Germany. What is it? And how will it impact the lives of European citizens? Euronews Tech Talks travelled to Germany to discover it. -
Tech News Elon Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with court X was blocked in Brazil, where it had more than 22 million users, at the end of August. -
Europe News What is the most attractive EU country for studying abroad? In 2022, 1.66 million students from abroad, including EU and non-EU countries, were undertaking tertiary-level studies across the EU, according to Eurostat. -
Business Rio Tinto takes big battery metal step with Arcadium Lithium purchase The purchase is seen as an attempt to boost its lithium portfolio and strengthen its position as the transition towards green energy continues. -
Travel News Hurricane Milton: Locals urged to evacuate amid rumours of airline price gouging and 'lack of fuel' President Joe Biden has warned that Milton could be ”the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century". -
Cinema Non merci! France issues rare ban for horror film 'Terrifier 3' - the first -18 rating since 2006 France’s classification body has slapped an -18 ban on ‘Terrifier 3’, which is out in cinemas today. It’s the first ruling of its kind for a horror film in nearly 20 years. -
Culture news Shona McCarthy steps down as Edinburgh Fringe CEO Having seen the festival through the pandemic, McCarthy leaves as Edinburgh Fringe CEO. What is next for the festival? -
Iran Iran: An earthquake — or a secret underground nuclear test? Days after news broke of the earthquake in Iran's Semnan province, speculation has continued on social media that the tremors were caused by Tehran's first nuclear test. -
Earth News MEPs battle over green tech cars as EU automotive industry faces Chinese EV competition While ostensibly debating the challenge facing Europe’s car industry from more technologically advanced and cheaper Chinese competitors, MEPs spent several hours squabbling over the Green Deal policy to phase out petrol and diesel cars in Europe. -
Lifestyle Come Girardot sets death diving world record with jaw-dropping 44-metre cliff jump French diver Come Girardot set a new death diving world record with a daring 44-metre leap from the Cimbarra waterfall in Spain, reaching speeds of 106 km/h. -
Europe News German politician calls for Greta Thunberg to be banned from attending pro-Palestinian protests The 21-year-old climate activist was invited to a pro-Palestinian protest camp in Dortmund after attending a similar protest in Berlin on Monday. -
Economy China's anti-trust tariffs over brandy come under fire The European Commission says it will 'robustly' challenge China's decision to impose provisional antidumping measures on imports of brandy from the EU. -
Tech News Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins The three scientists contributed to science by creating AI protein models and innovative designs including proteins that can be used as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, nanomaterials and tiny sensors, the Nobel committee said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 9th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Viktor Orbán and Ursula von der Leyen clash in fiery debate at European Parliament The gloves were off as Viktor Orbán appeared before the European Parliament in Strasbourg and faced off with Ursula von der Leyen. -
Europe News French President Macron will host Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy after meeting Ukrainian soldiers France first announced it would help train Ukrainian soldiers in October 2022, and plans to upgrade a whole battalion are now well underway. -
Markets FTSE Russell to include South Korean and Indian government bonds South Korean and Indian government bonds are set to join global index provider FTSE Russell in 2025, in a move that is expected to attract billions of dollars of foreign investment into their local bond markets. -
No Comment Aquarium animals relocated as Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton While Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, preparations for Hurricane Milton are underway, including the relocation of animals at the Florida Aquarium for their safety. -
Culture news Barclays no longer partner for The Great Escape music festival after artist boycotts More than a quarter of The Great Escape music festival's line-up boycotted this year’s edition due to the sponsor’s ties to Israel’s war on Gaza. It has been announced that the 2025 edition will not be associated with the bank. -
Health news Melinda French Gates commits $250 million to women’s health programmes French Gates said women’s health is too often an “afterthought,” citing issues like pregnancy-related complications, malnutrition, mental health, and access to medical care. -
Culture news Nobel Prize in Literature 2024: Who's predicted to win and why they won't Every year, the bookies odds predict who might pick up the highest prize in literature. Every year, they're completely wrong. -
Tech News Only Belgium and Croatia adopt EU cyber rules for critical sectors, week before deadline Updated cyber rules enter into force in one week, but just two of the 27 member states have so far notified the European Commission about their national implementing laws. -
Europe News Two Spanish football fans held in custody in Singapore after criticising club's owner The Spanish embassy have been in contact with the pair after they were stopped at the airport following a protest. -
Travel News 'Clearly not suitable': Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen during flight The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen. -
Culture news MTV Europe Music Awards: Female acts dominate 2024 nominations Taylor Swift is up for seven awards, including Best Video, Best Artist and Best US Act, and leads nominations dominated by female artists. The awards, due to take place on 10 November, take place after last year's ceremony was cancelled due to the Israel-Hamas war. -
Europe in Motion What is a 'good salary' in Europe's biggest capitals? The answer isn’t so simple. It depends on factors such as where you live, your experience, the industry, and your lifestyle. -
No Comment Danish royals host Icelandic president to boost business and sustainability ties King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a state banquet for Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir during her official visit, which aimed to strengthen business ties and promote sustainable development. -
Markets Oil and gold retreat as fears of a widening Middle East war diminish Easing fears of a potential Israeli attack on Iran's oil facilities have sent both oil and global prices sharply lower on Tuesday. However, volatility is likely to persist, with critical economic events later this week. -
Healthcare Cancer care is booming. But most of the world isn’t benefiting, analysis shows The gap between rich and poor countries has increased since the 1990s as new drugs become available in higher-income regions but not in the rest of the world. -
Lebanon Hezbollah steps up rocket fire and border clashes with Israeli army The Iran-backed militant group's acting leader insisted Hezbollah will not agree to a ceasefire unless Israel withdraws from Gaza, as IDF rolls more troops into Lebanon. -
Economy Will Italy's ambitious Structural Budget Plan solve its debt problem? Italy's ambitious Structural Budget Plan aims to steer the country out of the European Union's Excessive Deficit Procedure by 2026, but economists warn aggressive fiscal tightening could harm growth and risk recession. -
Business Austria's embattled Signa Holdings sells stake in Selfridges Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is to take a 40% share in the iconic London department store in what will be Selfridges' second change of ownership in two years. -
Culture news 'Churchill's Spaniards': The untold story of the fighters who fought Hitler A new book by Séan Scullion, "Churchill’s Spaniards - Continuing the Fight in the British Army 1939-46", tells the story of about 1,200 Spaniards who enlisted with the British army to fight Hitler in the war. -
USA Biden called Netanyahu a 'liar' and a 'bad guy' over conduct in Gaza, new book reveals The book, written by well-known journalist Bob Woodward, details extensive, behind-the-scenes reporting on both Biden and Trump. -
Art New London exhibition brings together more than 150 vibrant artworks by David Hockney The colourful collection of works features etchings, lithographs, photo collages, and even iPad-created art, highlighting Hockney's iconic exploration of light, colour, and perspective. -
Europe News The EU has lost its patience with Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán. So, now what? | Radio Schuman After three months of a European Council's presidency that has turned into a debacle, what can the EU do now with Orbán? Radio Schuman asks Daniel Hegedüs, Regional Director for Central Europe at the German Marshall Fund. -
Earth News The climate crisis may cause more whale shark collisions with ships - here’s why A new study predicts that collisions between whale sharks and ships could increase by 15,000 times by 2100. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 9th – 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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Space From Apollo to Artemis: Iceland’s little-known history of hosting NASA’s Moon training missions Iceland has been the backdrop for generations of astronaut training missions. We look at what makes the Arctic island nation so crucial for Moon research. -
EuroVerify Are European countries still supplying arms to Israel? French President Emmanuel Macron has joined calls to halt the sale of arms to Israel. -
Thailand Two elephants die in flooding at sanctuary in northern Thailand The sanctuary was inundated by floodwaters reaching nearly five metres high. -
Europe News MEPs hold debate on crisis facing Europe's automotive industry Europe's car industry has been battling against the transition to low carbon technologies, the degradation of supply chains, increased competition from Asia, and decreased demand for electric models. -
Europe News Truck drivers in Alsace protest against proposed heavy goods vehicles tax The new tax comes at a cost of 15 cents per kilometre for heavy goods lorry drivers. -
Nature Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: Tadpoles, a springtail and slime mould steal the show Now in its 60th year, the Natural History Museum's competition is shining a spotlight on species that are often overlooked.