2024-10-17

Design

First woman on the moon will wear Prada in historic NASA collab

Prada and Axiom Space have unveiled a specially designed spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission, marking the first time a woman will walk on the moon.

17/10/2024

Business

‘Jet set’ tax call for Europe’s frequent flyers could raise billions

A UK-based think tank has called for a frequent flyer tax which could potentially raise billions of Euros. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) says the plans would apply to air passengers across Europe.

17/10/2024

Lebanon

German peacekeeping warship shoots down drone off Lebanese coast

Following shelling by the Israeli army, UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon have become increasingly tense.

17/10/2024

Europe News

NATO secretary-general says Ukraine will join alliance 'in the future'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine's NATO membership is a core component of his so-called "victory plan", which he outlined to Ukrainian lawmakers on Wednesday.

17/10/2024

Tech News

EU countries split over revamping telecom markets

The Digital Networks Act, updated telecom regulation, is planned for early 2025 but member states remain concerned about the EU Commission plans.

17/10/2024

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Mothers of detained teens fight for release after Venezuela protests

Mothers of detained teenagers in Venezuela are protesting outside Tocuyito prison, demanding their children's release and condemning "arbitrary arrests and poor treatment".

17/10/2024

Economy

ECB cuts rates again as inflation falls below target

The 25 basis point cut, expected by analysts, arrives against a backdrop of settling inflation and anaemic growth.

17/10/2024

Europe News

North Korean support to Russia is 'first step to world war': Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy was in Brussels on Thursday to present his Victory Plan to European Union leaders and reiterate calls for additional support.

17/10/2024

Europe News

NGOs condemn Donald Tusk's plan to fortify Poland's eastern border

The Polish border with Belarus has seen conflict between law enforcement and migrants travelling eastwards, and Germany's decision to temporarily impose border checks has put Poland under further pressure.

17/10/2024

Culture news

Russian destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage declared genocide

The Council of Europe has declared that Russia’s destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage is consistent with genocide.

17/10/2024

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No Comment: Fans hold vigil for Liam Payne in Buenos Aires

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

17/10/2024

Business

Brexit cost thousands of finance jobs in London says Lord Mayor

The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainelli, who acts as an ambassador for the city's financial district, says the Square Mile has lost thousands of jobs because of Brexit.

17/10/2024

France

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson seeks political asylum in France

The Sea Shepherd founder has been in custody in Denmark since he was arrested in Greenland in July.

17/10/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy's 'victory plan': What’s the deal with Ukraine and NATO?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented Ukraine's much-anticipated 'victory plan' at the parliament in Kyiv on Thursday. What is in there, what isn’t, and what does NATO have to do with all this?

17/10/2024

Tech News

Meta licenzia dipendenti in tutti i team, compresi WhatsApp e Instagra

Meta laid off 11,000 employees in 2022, following over-optimism about the company’s growth.

17/10/2024

Tech News

Oasis ticket costs spur European lawmakers to kerb dynamic pricing

Skyrocketing ticket prices for Oasis concerts in the UK and Ireland, ranging from €86 to €400, have prompted MEPs to call for stronger consumer protections while ensuring access to cultural events. The issue is expected to be brought up during the upcoming Commissioner hearings, according to MEPs.

17/10/2024

Health news

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, US study finds

The findings could help shorten overall wait times for organ transplants.

17/10/2024

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Latest news bulletin | October 17th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/10/2024

Business

Amazon joins Google in taking the nuclear option to power data centres

Amazon is joining Google and Microsoft in the pivot towards nuclear energy, aiming to meet rising demand while hitting climate targets.

17/10/2024

Ukraine

Euroviews. A path to Ukrainian peace: Beyond exaggerated expectations

I believe that the president of Ukraine should change his approach, first and foremost towards the representatives of the Ukrainian political opposition, Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies President Mikuláš Dzurinda writes.

17/10/2024

Design

'A triumph': London's Elizabeth Line wins Stirling Prize

Praised for its sleek design and seamless integration of architectural components, the London rail network has won the UK's top architecture prize.

17/10/2024

Ukraine

Australia approves major no-strings-attached tank donation to Ukraine

The US has given regulatory clearance for the transfer, which comes as Voolodymyr Zelenskyy tries to rally allies behind a "victory plan".

17/10/2024

Europe in Motion

Life satisfaction score: Which countries are the EU's happiest?

Most EU citizens seem quite happy with their lives. But life satisfaction is decreasing in some of the countries with the highest scores like Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands.

17/10/2024

Cinema

Cynthia Erivo criticises ‘offensive’ edit of 'Wicked' poster

British actress Cynthia Erivo has described the edit, as well as the memes circulating online, as the “wildest, most offensive thing I have seen.”

17/10/2024

Europe News

Sony loses EU court battle over PlayStation game add-ons

Software sold by UK company Datel that allowed infinite boosts on a racing game doesn’t infringe EU copyright law, judges in Luxembourg said, in a ruling that some say could prove crucial to the gaming sector.

17/10/2024

Europe News

Italy criminalises surrogacy abroad with new law, sparking controversy

Italy's new law criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad, with penalties including jail time and hefty fines. Critics argue it unfairly targets same-sex parents and lacks clarity in implementation.

17/10/2024

Europe News

EU leaders open the door to 'new ways' of curbing irregular migration

The one-day summit was heavily dominated by migration as member states look to "innovative solutions" to curb irregular arrivals.

17/10/2024

Markets

Euro under pressure ahead of European Central Bank rate decision

The euro began its downtrend against the US dollar at the end of September after reaching a 15-month high. Despite a potential near-term rebound, analysts suggest the euro's weakness may persist.

17/10/2024

Tech News

European companies anxious over non-implementation of EU cyber rules

Critical sectors are concerned about the lack of clarity and preparedness for cybersecurity rules in most EU member states.

17/10/2024

Culture news

Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies after falling from balcony

Liam Payne, a core member of the chart-topping British boy band One Direction, was reported by staff at the hotel to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

17/10/2024