15 October 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Montenegro census results reveal majority identifies as Montenegrin According to Tuesday's census results, 41.12% of Montenegro's population identifies as Montenegrin, while roughly 33% identifies as Serb, a notable increase. -
Europe News Saudi crown prince to attend first EU–Gulf Cooperation Summit in Brussels Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and other Gulf leaders will be in Brussels for the first EU–Gulf Cooperation Summit, focusing on trade, security, and Middle East peace. -
World News Spanish airport under consideration for new migrant arrival centre Spain is exploring the possibility of using a private airport as an emergency migrant reception centre as EU leaders debate handling irregular arrivals. -
World News US threatens to cut military aid to Israel over Gaza humanitarian crisis The letter warns that Israel has 30 days to boost aid to Gaza, saying failure may "have implications for US policy." -
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No Comment Runners roar up ski slope in colourful dinosaur costumes in Japan Over 100 runners in dinosaur costumes raced up a grassy ski slope in Katsuyama City, Japan, on Sunday to promote the city’s fossil heritage. -
No Comment Sukkot shelter in Tel Aviv commemorates hostages held in Gaza The sukkah, or 'wilderness shelter', stands with empty plates, glasses and chairs in memory of those still being held in Gaza -
Markets ASML shares plunge 15.7% after early earnings leak, worst drop since IPO ASML shares plunged 15.7% on Tuesday, the worst drop since the chipmaker went public in 2002, after an early earnings release revealed a lowered sales outlook for 2025. -
USA US election: These swing states will decide whether Trump or Harris wins While some states are newly competitive thanks to a shaken-up race, others have been battlegrounds for decades. -
Ukraine Russian troops attack Ukraine’s south, killing at least three Russia pummelled Ukraine's south in recent days, killing at least three civilians and wounding scores more. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 15th – 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 New European leftist platform sets out united stance, except on Ukraine The new European platform for leftist parties, the European Left Alliance for the Planet and the People, mainly consists of members and observers from the Party of the European Left. -
Moments Why you should never use the seat pocket and other expert tips for avoiding the flu on a flight A long-haul flight attendant on where germs are hiding and why COVID masks are still a good idea. -
Tech News Dutch prosecutor and police investigate Telegram's lack of cooperation The messaging app is barely responding to judicial requests to remove illegal content, the Dutch state secretary wrote to parliament. -
Business EU agrees to follow US, UK in settling securities trades faster International financial market actors hailed a potential agreement that could see transactions finalised one day after trades are made — but moving to T+1 could require new Brussels legislation. -
Europe News Sweden's homicide rate linked to gang warfare is one of the highest in Europe The surge in gang violence in Sweden has led to one of the highest homicide rates in Europe, with official data showing that fatal shootings have more than doubled in a year. -
Earth News European rivers and lakes are chemically polluted, water security in danger A damning report into the state of Europe’s surface and groundwaters just three years away from a clean-up deadline increases pressure on EU executive to take action, not least to finalise a water resilience plan it shelved earlier this year. -
North Korea North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads in display of cross-border aggression North Korea have blown up sections of inter-Korean roads in a symbolic display of aggression toward South Korea following numerous drone incursions above Pyongyang. -
Nature ‘The health of Europe’s waters is not good’: Why it’s time to crack down on chemical pollution The experts suggest making water more expensive as a way to cut use. -
Art Church-found painting confirmed from Botticelli's studio Over 10 years after its discovery, the painting found in the Loire Valley church has been confirmed to originate from the renaissance. -
Europe in Motion Which country is deporting the most migrants out of the EU? France returned the most people — more than 3,000 — out of over 25,000 migrants who were deported out of the EU in the second quarter of 2024. But the number of people ordered to leave is actually much higher than that. -
Europe News Key MEP threatens to block EU’s trillion-euro budget if beneficiaries stay secret A recent draft plan to tip hundreds of EU funding programmes into a single pot caused an ‘explosion’ in the European Parliament, Monika Hohlmeier said. -
Earth News 3,000 risk experts and 20,000 citizens name climate change as number one threat facing the world Climate change topped the poll for the third year in a row. -
Tech News Europe's Achilles Heel? Why the Baltic region is the most vulnerable to subsea sabotage In the second part of a series on subsea cables, we look at how Baltic Sea states are dealing with increased threats of Russian interference in their backyard. -
Culture news Archaeologists discover more than 50 exceptionally well-preserved Viking skeletons in Denmark Beneath the sleepy Danish village of Åsum, archaeologists have discovered more than 50 remarkable Viking graves, which will likely shed new light on the everyday lives of the the formidable Norsemen. -
No Comment Russian missile strike in Mykolaïv claims one life, injures 16 A Russian strike in the Mykolaïv region of southern Ukraine left one woman dead and at least 16 others injured, causing extensive damage to the region’s infrastructure. -
Health news European countries and non-profits pledge nearly €630 million in new funding for WHO Germany, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Ireland made the biggest new commitments to WHO funding. -
Russia Russian man rescued after two months adrift in Sea of Okhotsk A man identified as Mikhail Pichugin was rescued in Russia's Far East after 67 days at sea, but his brother and nephew didn't survive. Authorities are investigating the incident. -
Golf Travel Tales Marrakech magic: Royal golf and Moroccan treasures at Jemma el-Fnaa Launching off in the lively city of Marrakech, we join Immy Barclay in this latest episode of Golf Travel Tales. -
Economy Germany's economic sentiment improves, DAX index hits record highs October's rise was driven by interest rate cut expectations and export optimism, despite a worsening current outlook. The DAX hit record highs, boosted by falling oil prices and a weakening euro, outperforming other European indices. -
Culture news Ernest Shackleton memorial ‘Hope Cross’ goes on show in Dundee, coinciding with new documentary The wooden cross commemorating Anglo-Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, erected over a century ago, has been unveiled in its new Dundee location after a more than 12,000-km journey from Antarctica. -
Business Swiss regulator orders UBS to strengthen emergency protocol The bank must step up its risk management given the takeover of Credit Suisse, according to the regulator FINMA. -
Europe News Albania aims to be EU member by 2030, PM Rama says after 'historic' talks The EU gave a largely positive initial assessment of Albania's progress towards joining the bloc, though Brussels notes room for improvement on corruption, media independence and the judicial system. -
Culture news Extinct no more: AI is bringing the dodo back to life (kinda) at a museum in Cambridge A museum experiment in Cambridge is allowing visitors to have a conversation with a dodo, and other dead animals, with the help of artificial intelligence. -
Greece Diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz held in Greece amid Romanian extradition case Greek police detained Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz due to a Romanian arrest warrant. Released with a travel ban, he awaits a Greek court's extradition decision. -
Albania Italy sends first group of 16 migrants to asylum processing centres in Albania The 16 men are expected to arrive in the Albanian port of Shëngjin on Wednesday. -
Taste Tasting traditions: Uzbekistan’s gastrotourism experience A Central Asian nation at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, Uzbekistan has much to offer the curious traveller. Beyond the architectural splendour of its Silk Road cities, fascinating heritage sites and eclectic imperial history, the real feast still awaits. -
Culture news No sexism allowed on Paris film sets, new charter requires It's no longer a catch-as-catch-can situation for filmmakers in Paris, required to sign a charter pledging to tackle sexism on set. -
Europe News Russia could attack NATO by end of decade, German intelligence chief warns A group of German intelligence officials warned the Bundestag against Russia's "aggressive actions," with the conflict having the potential to spill out into NATO countries. -
Art French-Haitian artist Gaëlle Choisne takes home the Prix Marcel Duchamp, France’s top art award Choisne’s work, infused with mysticism, explores the connections between the personal and the universal and often addresses sociopolitical issues. Judges praised her winning installation as combining "gravity and lightness". -
Business UK to offer weight-loss jabs to unemployed with weight issues in economy boost Prescribing weight-loss jabs to obese unemployed in the UK could unleash economic potential of the fat man of Europe, the health minister believes. -
Healthcare Ukraine aligns with EU on healthcare amid crisis, says WHO Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has led to frequent attacks on the country's healthcare infrastructure, but also offered an opportunity for it to shape its health system towards a future aligned towards the EU. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 15th – 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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No Comment No Comment: California's giant pumpkins Weighing in at 1,090 kg, the giant pumpkin took first place at the 51st Half Moon Bay Safeway Annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California. -
Europe News EU to push for ambition in global climate talks but plan lacks detail The EU has agreed its negotiating stance ahead of key UN climate talks in Baku next month, while stressing the links with parallel efforts to reverse ecosystem destruction and stop swathes of the planet – including parts of Europe – turning to desert. -
Cinema Benicio Del Toro on career, streaming and US elections: 'Politics is a dirty game' Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro is in Lyon for the 16th edition of the Lumière Film Festival. Euronews Culture attended his masterclass, during which he spoke about his career and his faith in the younger generation - especially with the upcoming US presidential elections only a few weeks away. -
Europe News In shift to the right, von der Leyen endorses 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers The European Commission has signalled a willingness to offshore migration procedures, echoing growing calls from member states. -
Europe News EU regional representative against Commission's draft plan to centralise next €1.2 trillion budget The EU’s upcoming budget (2028-34) should be simpler and more flexible, but regional and local authorities must remain involved, Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis, a member of the Committee of the Regions, told members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Brussels on Monday. -
No Comment No Comment: Kenya moves its elephants The Mwea national reserve is now overpopulated, with 156 elephants instead of 50. -
Business Google set to power its AI data centres with mini nuclear reactors Tech giant Google has announced a deal to purchase small nuclear reactors from a company in the US to power its data centres. -
Iran Iran Air cancels Europe flights hours after new batch of EU sanctions Hours after new EU sanctions were announced, Iran Air sent SMS cancellations to all Europe-bound flights. Passengers were informed that the cancellations were linked to the decision in Brussels. -
Israel Netanyahu will only strike military targets in Iran, reports say The Israeli leader's comments are a signal to Washington that Israel is planning a more limited counterattack that would avoid hitting nuclear sites or oil facilities. -
Travel News From bar crawl bans to Airbnb crackdowns: How is Czechia tackling overtourism? This city is targeting rowdy tourists with a bar crawl ban, costume crackdowns and Airbnb restrictions. -
Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs: New sexual assault lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time The 54-year-old hip-hop mogul is currently in jail after being charged last month with racketeering and sex trafficking. -
USA Harris calls Trump 'unhinged' after he vows to tackle 'enemy from within' The two presidential nominees campaigned for votes in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Monday. -
Europe News Death toll rises to 26 in Bosnia floods as rescue teams search for survivors The storm earlier in October caused multiple deaths and ravaged infrastructure in the central and southern parts of the country. -
Europe News Outsourcing migrants in Europe: Troubling choice or the new norm? | Radio Schuman In this episode, Radio Schuman explores Italy's migration centres in Albania and the trend of externalising migration. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Which European country is the most corrupt? The results vary depending on the metric being used and whether you’re looking at the European Union or Europe as a whole. -
Economy German companies struggle to secure loans as economic uncertainty persists Hesitancy from German banks is at its highest level in seven years, according to the IFO. -
Markets Nvidia shares hit new high as demand soars for AI supercomputer chips Nvidia's shares closed at a record high on Monday, driven by growing optimism around the strong demand for its new supercomputing AI chips, Blackwell. Analysts have maintained their "buy" ratings and raised price targets, reflecting confidence in the company's continued success in the AI sector. -
Economy Will France's looming tax hikes force wealthy citizens to move away? The French government is desperate to find savings of €60bn next year, part of it is going to be sourced through 'exceptional' and 'temporary' tax hikes. -
Europe News Albania kicks off EU membership talks despite political turmoil at home The opening of formal EU accession talks comes days after opposition supporters clashed with police on the streets of Tirana. -
Business Gendered job listings: Are women turning away from 'masculine' roles? Typically 'masculine' language in job adverts can discourage and disadvantage female applicants, according to German research body IAB. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 15th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Lebanon UN says UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in Lebanon despite Netanyahu's demands Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers have drawn international condemnation, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling the accusations that Israel deliberately attacked UNIFIL personnel "completely false."