2024-10-09

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?

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

Green News

MEPs debate green tech cars as Chinese EVs challenge EU market

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.

09/10/2024

Lifestyle

Watch: This 22-year-old just set a new death diving world record

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.

09/10/2024

Europe News

German politicians call for Thunberg to be banned from Gaza 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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

Tech News

Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to three scientists 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.

09/10/2024

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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.

09/10/2024

Europe News

Orbán and von der Leyen clash in fiery parliamentary debate

The gloves were off as Viktor Orbán appeared before the European Parliament in Strasbourg and faced off with Ursula von der Leyen.

09/10/2024

Europe News

Macron will host Ukraine's 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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

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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.

09/10/2024

Culture news

UK festival cuts ties with Barclays over ties to Israel's war on Gaza

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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

Culture news

Nobel Prize in Literature 2024: Who's predicted to win?

Every year, the bookies odds predict who might pick up the highest prize in literature. Every year, they're completely wrong.

09/10/2024

Tech News

Only Belgium and Croatia adopt EU cyber rules, 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.

09/10/2024

Europe News

Spanish football fans detained in Singapore over club owner criticism

The Spanish embassy have been in contact with the pair after they were stopped at the airport following a protest.

09/10/2024

Travel News

Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

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Danish royals host Icelandic president to boost business 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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

Healthcare

New cancer drug launches leave low-income countries behind - study

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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

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.

09/10/2024

Culture news

'Churchill's Spaniards': The untold story of those 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.

09/10/2024

USA

Biden called Netanyahu a 'liar' 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.

09/10/2024

Art

David Hockney's vibrant masterpieces light up London in new exhibition

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.

09/10/2024

Radio Schuman

The EU has lost its patience with Hungary's Orbán. So, now what?

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.

09/10/2024