2024-10-11

Europe News

Zelenskyy meets Scholz in Berlin despite NATO meeting cancellation

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?

11/10/2024

Sport

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE

All the latest developments on day one of the competition.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Albania: Italian government's migrant centres ready to host

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.

11/10/2024

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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.

11/10/2024

Travel News

Could the EU’s delaying of electronic border checks be a good thing? 

Ylva Johansson, the EU Home Affairs commissioner, had previously said with utmost confidence that the scheme would launch in November.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Brussels floats plan to bypass Hungarian veto on €6.6bn for Ukraine

A proposed reform of the European Peace Facility would make financial contributions voluntary, rather than mandatory, as they are now.

11/10/2024

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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.

11/10/2024

Markets

Weekly recap: Stocks mixed as geopolitical tensions appear to be 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.

11/10/2024

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.

11/10/2024

Health news

Loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%, new study finds

The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said.

11/10/2024

France

French minister Bruno Retailleau urges 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.

11/10/2024

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.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy meets Pope Francis during tour pushing "victory plan"

After their private meeting, Francis gave Zelenskyy a bronze plaque with an inscription reading, "Peace is a fragile flower".

11/10/2024

Green News

'A shocker’: England experiences second worst harvest ever

The devastating news comes after it was announced that England’s 2023/4’s winter was the wettest for nearly 200 years.

11/10/2024

Europe News

EU finds a 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.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Land border controls could impact German economy, business groups say

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.

11/10/2024

Nature

EU must push farmers towards sustainable farming, says WWF

WWF explains how the EU can tighten its wildlife-protecting policies in a critical five-year window for action.

11/10/2024

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.

11/10/2024

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?

11/10/2024

Europe News

What's inside Sweden's updated Cold War-era emergency advice booklet?

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.

11/10/2024

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.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Ukrainian attacks inside Russia 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?

11/10/2024

Food and Drink

Mayo + Nutella: What are your favourite gross-but-yummy food combos?

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.

11/10/2024

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.

11/10/2024

Europe News

EU urges Turkey to 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.

11/10/2024

Italy

Italian banker accused of hacking 3,500 accounts, including 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.

11/10/2024

Health news

France to patients: Take weight loss drug Wegovy on your own dime

France is the latest European country to refuse to cover weight loss drugs through its national insurance programme.

11/10/2024

Culture news

Does Charli XCX’s retooled 'Brat' break the remix album curse?

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.

11/10/2024

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.

11/10/2024

Culture news

Naked nuns and mutilation at German opera leave 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.

11/10/2024