11 October 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ends European tour with promise of more aid from Berlin Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concluded his short European tour ahead of the US elections in Berlin on Friday by meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. But was the trip a success? -
Sport Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE All the latest developments on day one of the competition. -
Europe News Albania: Italian government's migrant centres ready to host first consignment The centres built by the Italian government in Albania are ready to host migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, eleven months after the agreement between the two countries was signed. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 11th – Evening 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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Travel News ‘Politically courageous’: EU postpones Entry/Exit System once again - but what’s behind it? Ylva Johansson, the EU Home Affairs commissioner, had previously said with utmost confidence that the scheme would launch in November. -
Europe News Brussels floats plan to bypass Hungary's long-held veto on €6.6 billion for Ukraine A proposed reform of the European Peace Facility would make financial contributions voluntary, rather than mandatory, as they are now. -
No Comment WATCH: Pope Francis meets Zelenskyy to discuss a path to peace Pope Francis has met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican to discuss the war, humanitarian aid, and a path to peace. -
Markets Weekly recap: Stocks mixed as geopolitical tensions appear to ease Global stock markets rose on optimism surrounding potential ceasefire talks in the Middle East. However, the rally lost steam after the US reported a hotter-than-expected CPI by the end of the week. Notably, the semiconductor sector posted gains due to strong demand forecasts for AI chips. -
EuroVerify Is the UK’s child poverty rate 10 times that of the Nordic countries? A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth. -
Health news Loneliness increases dementia risk by over 30%, new global analysis shows The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said. -
France French minister Bruno Retailleau pushes for stricter EU migration policy Rapidly implementing the European Pact on Asylum and Migration and revising the Returns Directive: France's Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, is announcing firm policies, even if it means moving closer to Europe's radical right. -
Healthcare Not strong enough: The unspoken mental health struggles of aid workers Mental health has emerged as a critical issue among humanitarian workers, yet there’s a longstanding silence around the support they need, and they must often face crises or war zones without adequate care, Euronews has been told. -
Europe News Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets Pope Francis as he continues European tour to push 'victory plan' After their private meeting, Francis gave Zelenskyy a bronze plaque with an inscription reading, "Peace is a fragile flower". -
Earth News As England suffers one of its worst ever harvests ever, what could disappear from shop shelves? The devastating news comes after it was announced that England’s 2023/4’s winter was the wettest for nearly 200 years. -
Europe News The EU has found a legal way to label Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group Adding a new person or entity to the EU's terrorist list requires a judicial decision issued by one of the 27 member states. -
Europe News Germany's business groups alarmed over land border controls impacting economy German industries are concerned about border checks causing delays and higher costs, calling for policies like green lanes to ease the impact on trade and workers. -
Nature ‘Alarming’: WWF report ‘sends a stark warning’ to EU to use Green Deal to restore biodiversity WWF explains how the EU can tighten its wildlife-protecting policies in a critical five-year window for action. -
Economy The Portuguese government tries to tempt the under 35s with tax breaks The country’s centre-right government is set to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under in a measure aimed at dissuading them from emigrating and also encouraging foreigners to settle in Portugal. -
Culture news Baillie Gifford Prize announces book shortlist amid controversy Britain's leading nonfiction prize has announced its annual shortlist. Is it enough to overcome the bad press Baillie Gifford has faced this year due to its investments? -
Europe News Sweden updates a Cold War-era booklet with nuclear attack advice The advice booklet was first published in World War II, before being reissued in 2018 reflecting Stockholm's prior concerns of a worsened security situation in the Baltic Sea region. -
Culture news Dr. Dre accused of harassment in $10 million suit Dr. Dre has been accused of harassment by the marriage counsellor who mediated for the rapper and his ex-wife during their costly divorce in 2021. -
Europe News Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian facilities could shift dynamics of Moscow's war Since mid-September, Ukraine has struck several ammunition depots deep inside Russia. How can these strikes impact Russia's offensive operations? -
Food and Drink Dua Lipa's pickle-infused Diet Coke: What are your favourite weird food combinations? Dua Lipa has gone viral with a beverage concoction that has divided the internet. But everyone has their own weird food combinations that shouldn't work (but do). Here are some tips for you to step outside your culinary comfort zones. -
Ireland Irish politicians deny Kremlin ties after 'Cobalt' espionage claims Multiple members of both houses of parliament have spoken up to deny they are in any way involved in Russian espionage. -
Europe News Brussels urges Turkey to 'thoroughly' probe alleged abuse in EU-funded migration centres A media investigation has revealed a pattern of systematic abuse and unsanitary conditions in EU-funded migrantion centres located in Turkey. -
Italy Former Intesa Sanpaolo banker accused of breaching 3,500 accounts, including PM Meloni's A former Intesa Sanpaolo employee has illegally and repeatedly accessed the accounts of the Italian premier, numerous politicians and law enforcement officers, authorities said Thursday. -
Health news France won’t pay for weight loss drug Wegovy. What about other European countries? France is the latest European country to refuse to cover weight loss drugs through its national insurance programme. -
Culture news Charli XCX’s ‘Brat And It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat’ - Euronews Culture’s verdict Two members of the Euronews Culture team share their takes. One isn't a fan of remix albums; the other ascertains whether Charli XCX's new remix album is worth it and not just another cash grab. -
Pakistan Gunmen storm coal mine in southwest Pakistan, killing 20 miners On Sunday, two people were killed in an explosion at an airport attributed to the Baloch Liberation Army, a violent separatist group that has raised questions about whether Pakistan is safe enough to host a high-profile upcoming summit. -
Culture news Naked nuns, live sex and blood: The hardcore German opera making its audience members ill 18 audience members at Stuttgart's state opera fell ill after performances of Florentina Holzinger's 'Sancta', which features live piercing and unsimulated sex. -
Economy UK economy returns to growth in August after two months of stagnation Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that Gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a 0.2% growth in August, an increase on no growth in June and July. -
Business US private equity firm set to win Sanofi's consumer health division The proposed offer from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) would mean the sale of a 50% stake in Opella, which makes over-the-counter medicine such as Doliprane and Allegra. -
Tech News Tesla's Cybercab autonomous vehicle revealed: Is this the 'ChatGPT moment for robotaxis'? What to know about Elon Musk's newly unveiled robotaxi and why Europe risks losing the autonomous vehicle race. -
Art Andy Warhol's 'Reigning Queens' collection makes its Dutch debut at Het Loo Palace The Het Loo Palace Museum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition of Andy Warhol’s 'Reigning Queens' series, featuring 16 rare screen prints of four monarchs. -
Health news Rwanda's Marburg outbreak is now 'controlled,' Africa CDC says Jean Kaseya, head of the African health body, said Rwanda shouldn't be punished for being transparent about the outbreak. -
Economy What do economists think of France's emergency budget to address debt crisis? France's 2025 budget plan targets €60bn in spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP. However, economists remain sceptical, with some forecasting a higher deficit and lower growth, raising concerns about the sustainability of tax-driven consolidation. -
Tech News Temu asked by the EU Commission to clarify measures taken against illegal products Chinese online marketplace Temu will have until 21 October to answer European Commission questions on illegal products under the Digital Services Act (DSA). -
Economy How are Iranian lorry drivers circumventing EU sanctions, and who is helping them? Under Brussels' sanctions against Tehran, most of some 60,000 Iranian lorry drivers who traverse Europe's roads each month to transit various goods either lost their jobs or have been hit hard by paying exorbitant fees for crossing into the bloc. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 11th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News EU endorses its US data-sharing deal, as privacy advocates point to loopholes The US is complying with a key framework that regulates how thousands of tech companies share information across the Atlantic, an initial review has found — but opponents complain the European Commission is marking its own homework. -
Culture news New study solves mystery of Christopher Columbus’ origins and resting place A new scientific study reveals the final resting place of the navigator and colonizer. The mystery of his origins and resting place will be detailed in a forthcoming documentary, 'Columbus’s DNA: The True Ancestry' - out this weekend. -
Europe News Japanese atomic bomb survivor movement Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize Anti-nuclear weapon campaigners have been honoured in the past by the Nobel Committee. -
Culture news British Film Institute apologises to filmmaker over racial discrimination complaint A new report reveals that the BFI, the UK’s most influential movie funding body, had “badly handled” the long-running discrimination complaint made by filmmaker Faisal Qureshi. -
Europe News More attacks on UN peacekeeping headquarters in Lebanon after EU condemnation Multiple UN Blue Helmets were injured after Israeli Forces fired at the UNIFIL mission's Naqoura base. -
Europe News Green groups wary as EU bets on future carbon capture to meet climate targets As EU officials host a two-day summit on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the south of France, environmental groups are questioning the underlying assumption that the technology is a viable way to keep billions of tonnes of planet-heating CO2 out of the atmosphere. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Was Jordan Bardella right to claim the EU indirectly funded Hamas? The EU executive recently carried out an urgent review to ensure its funding to the Palestinian territories was not inadvertently falling into the hands of militant groups. -
Europe News Poland tightens entry rules after cash-for-visas scandal involving PiS An investigation found the country's former conservative government had pressured its consulates in Asia and Africa to issue Polish visas in exchange for cash, including to Russian nationals. -
Business Tesla unveils its long-awaited cybercab Robotaxi - will it satisfy investors? Tesla reveals its long-awaited Robotaxi, along with a new Robovan and an upgraded version of its humanoid robot "Optimus". However, the event may not significantly boost Tesla's share prices due to the lack of information exceeding investors' expectations. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Apprentice' - The polarizing Donald Trump origin story The controversial Donald Trump origin story hit Cannes earlier this year, with the Trump campaign vowing to sue. Now, with a bit more than three weeks before the presidential election, the film is out in theatres. And the question remains: Will there be an audience for ‘The Apprentice’? -
Europe News MEP scrutiny of conflict of interest for Commissioners-designate: A democratic tool or a scam? What is the real power of MEPs to scrutinise the financial interests of European Commissioners-designate? Radio Schuman talks to MEP Manon Aubry (The Left/France). -
Culture Series Television, politics, and power: Photographer Stefano De Luigi on capturing Italy’s Berlusconi years Through his project "TELEVISIVA", Stefano De Luigi aims to expose the cultural decline and media manipulation that defined Italy during Silvio Berlusconi's political rise. -
Europe in Motion Public transport: What is the best and worst city in Europe? Looking at the capitals, northern and western European cities reported higher satisfaction with public transport, while southern and eastern European urban centres exhibited lower satisfaction rates. -
USA At least eight dead and millions without power as hurricane Milton subsides Rescue teams plucked through debris after hurricane Milton smashed through multiple communities in Florida destroying homes in its wake. -
Business Looking to buy property in Europe? The highest and lowest property taxes Central and eastern European countries top the list for property investment, according to a new report. -
Business Vodafone group to open new European logistics hub in Luxembourg The UK-based telecommunications giant is set to place Luxembourg at the heart of its European supply chain. -
Climate ‘The finance COP’: Here’s what to expect from the COP29 climate summit in Baku next month Convincing countries to give more money to tackle climate change will be the centrepiece of the climate summit. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 11th – 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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World News Frozen Russian assets and €35-million EU loan to Ukraine: What's at stake? The EU will loan Ukraine €35 billion, repaid through interest on frozen Russian assets in a novel approach aiming to fund Ukraine's urgent infrastructure and defence needs. -
Europe News Kremlin dismisses reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine UK and South Korean outlets suggested Pyongyang has been supporting Moscow in its ongoing war against Ukraine with troops and munitions. -
Lebanon At least 22 killed and scores injured in Israeli strike on Beirut Meanwhile, Italy's Defence Ministry summoned the Israeli ambassador in protest against strikes on UNIFIL personnel that wounded two peacekeepers. -
Europe News Volodymyr Zelenskyy presents Ukraine 'victory plan' to allies on tour of Europe Zelenskyy has yet to publicly present his proposals for victory but the timing of his efforts to lock in European support appear to have November's US presidential election in mind.