18 October 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News France worried by reports of North Korean troops sent to fight with Russia in Ukraine If the South Korean intelligence is confirmed, the troop deployment would bring a third country into the war and intensify the standoff between North Korea and the West. -
No Comment Landslides and flooding paralyse transport in northern Italy Torrential rain has caused landslides and flooding in northern Italy, disrupting transport severely. -
No Comment France battles worst floods in 40 years Heavy rainfall in central and southern France has triggered the worst flooding the region has seen in 40 years. -
Europe News 'Unacceptable': Italian PM Meloni denounces Israeli attacks on UNIFIL Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her criticism of Israel for attacking United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. -
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Europe News US President Biden meets with Scholz, Macron and Starmer in Berlin US President Joe Biden made a flying visit to Berlin on Friday, spending less than 24 hours in the German capital to meet with German, French, and British leaders for discussions. -
France What is the story behind the growing network of French far right-funded schools and universities? In France, donors have been funnelling money into institutions which fully align with conservative values. -
Europe News Security tops agenda at Riga Conference amid fears of Russian threat Latvia is ramping up its defence measures in response to a potential Russian invasion, with security taking centre stage at this year’s Riga Conference. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 18th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Lebanon UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon refuse to evacuate despite Israeli warnings The IDF has repeatedly demanded that UNIFIL troops remove themselves from the path of its growing campaign against Hezbollah. -
Moments Extreme day trips: Devotees share their tips for stress-free, 24-hour trips abroad Short-haul flights are highly polluting but that doesn’t stop these bargain hunters. -
Health news Global polio initiative calls for more funding to eradicate virus by 2029 The call for funding is part of a global effort to eradicate polio by 2029. -
World News US president Joe Biden calls for more Western support to Ukraine on visit to Berlin The call comes amid worries that a victory for Donald Trump could upset the relationships that Biden is hoping to pass on to Vice President Kamala Harris. -
Israel Hopes for ceasefire diminish day after killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar International leaders heralded the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to begin ceasefire negotiations — an idea Hezbollah, Israel and Hamas have rebuffed. -
Europe News Car industry crisis: Automobile workers don't believe taxing Chinese EVs is the solution The protest comes as the European Commission is considering imposing heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. -
Business Boohoo boss to step down as online fashion retailer considers break-up The online fashion retailer has seen revenue plummet as it faces competition from the likes of Shein and Temu. -
Earth News From cheap buses to endless bike lanes, which European cities make it easiest to travel sustainably? The study compared the transport in 24 cities across Europe. -
World News Maya Sandu favoured in Moldova's tense election and EU referendum Moldovan citizens will vote on whether to formally add EU membership aspirations to their country's constitution. A win for pro-Europeans and Maya Sandu’s re-election could increase tensions with pro-Russian separatists. -
Travel News Eurostar slashes last minute fares - but you’ll have to be flexible to get a bargain Eurostar Snap tickets are available again for the first time since 2019. -
Europe News French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris, ramp up pressure on France over Mercosur deal As a deal with Mercosur countries looms, French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris ramp up pressure on France over environmental and agricultural concerns. -
Europe in Motion Energy efficiency: Are EU houses ready for winter? More than 25% of the EU population lived in homes where energy efficiency has improved in the past five years. But not everyone benefits equally. -
Business Italian car workers go on strike as pressure mounts on Stellantis Workers in Italy's troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years. -
Health news Whooping cough cases surge in US, Europe post-COVID pandemic Cases of pertussis fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, but cases of the "100-day" cough are now increasing. -
Europe News Belarus opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya calls for unity and global support Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the biggest challenger of President Alexander Lukashenko, talked to Euronews about her fight for a free Belarus from exile. -
Economy ECB watchers see more rate cuts to come after October decision Economists expect the ECB to continue rate cuts, aiming for 2% by mid-2025. Lagarde's focus on downside inflation risks and weak growth signals further easing. -
Culture news Bon Iver's ‘SPEYSIDE’: Euronews Culture's verdict The new EP from Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is an achingly lovely confrontation of anxiety and change. -
Culture news Theatre productions under attack from far-right political ideologues, say industry leaders There is growing drama and conflict off-stage for theatre makers who are under attack from far-right political ideologues, according to a leading figure for European theatre. -
Health news Toxic chemicals found above safe levels in 10% of women’s underwear in lab tests The analysis tested for bisphenols, which are endocrine-disrupting synthetic chemicals, in underwear samples from Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia. -
Europe News How prepared is Germany for a Trump presidency? German politicians are overall pessimistic about the prospect of Trump returning to the White House, remembering past clashes as they look to the future in supporting Ukraine. -
Tech News Elon Musk fails to make the final list of EU human rights award after far-right groups’ nomination Far right MEPs who nominated the billionaire for the prestigious award cast doubt on the voting process after Musk failed to make the final cut. -
Health news Proteins on sperm form a 'key' allowing it to fuse with an egg, new study finds A new study uncovered how a sperm and an egg fuse together. -
No Comment Giant sculpture of a pigeon in New York has the city in a flutter Iván Argote's five-metre-high sculpture, entitled "Dinosaur", depicts a giant pigeon overlooking 10th Avenue in New York. -
Turkey Shuttered Turkish radio station denies licence was cancelled over the phrase 'Armenian genocide' Open Radio's founder said that an on-air use of the phrase 'Armenian genocide' had been taken out of context. -
Business Volvo's earnings slip as freight and construction activity slows The Swedish manufacturer saw a drop in vehicle sales and is predicting little growth for 2025. -
Culture news Trump team uses Taylor Swift song in ‘cringe’ campaign video The Trump team has been ripped online for a ‘cringe’ video that uses a song from Harris-endorser Taylor Swift, who Trump has stated he hates. -
No Comment No Comment: lakes back in the Moroccan desert Lake Yasmina, in Merzouga, Morocco, has not had such a high water level since the 1970s and 1980s. Long years of drought had almost caused it to disappear completely. -
Cinema Serge Gainsbourg: A new animated documentary questions the behaviours of ‘genius’ The new animated film, ‘Gainsbourg: Rue de Verneuil’ is based on 11 hours of interviews with the iconic French singer, two years before his death. -
Europe News Who will be the EU bureaucrats’ next watchdog? Ireland’s Emily O’Reilly, who’s been responsible for probing maladministration in EU institutions since 2013, is stepping down. The six candidates hoping to replace her face an uphill struggle for support – and to define what the role is for. -
Tech News Elon Musk faces potential personal hit in EU X probe The EU Commission began a probe into Musk's X in December to check a possible breach of the Digital Services Act. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 18th – 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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Business Netflix shares soar amid strong earnings and surge in new subscribers Netflix exceeded market expectations in all key metrics in the third quarter, with its shares approaching an all-time high. However, the soaring share price has sparked concerns of a potential overvaluation. -
Economy China: World's second-largest economy sees growth slowing The economy has remained sluggish despite the lifting of Covid restrictions at the end of 2022. Consumer confidence is low and the property market remains a drag on the economy. -
Art Your guide to Art Basel Paris 2024: A revitalised fair unveils its biggest edition yet From works by Yayoi Kusama and Salvador Dalí, to Pablo Picasso, Art Basel Paris is showcasing thousands of exceptional pieces from leading galleries. Here's your guide to this unmissable art extravaganza. -
Markets Markets weekly recap: DAX hits a new high as the ECB cuts rates Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic will likely end the week on a positive note, with sentiment buoyed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) rate cut and robust US corporate earnings. In contrast, Chinese stocks continued their retreat as optimism from the recent market frenzy faded. -
EuroVerify What is Ireland’s Occupied Territories Bill and why could it be re-examined? Dublin says a renewed tensions in the Middle East provide legal grounds to re-examine the bill, which has stalled for six years over concerns it breaches EU law. -
Art UK’s National Gallery bans liquids after activist attacks on artworks Starting today, the London museum is enforcing new security measures, including a ban on liquids. "We have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection." -
USA Elon Musk promises cash to voters signing guns and free speech petition backing Trump Investment mogul Elon Musk has ramped up his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by promising cash for those who support a political petition that backs the candidate. -
Culture news Tributes pour in for Liam Payne as Argentine authorities probe death Liam Payne, 31, fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina's capital. Medics confirmed his death on the spot. Argentine authorities are probing what happened before Payne's fatal fall. -
Gaza WATCH: IDF releases drone footage showing last moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Drone footage released by the Israeli military shows the last moments before Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death. -
Europe News Divided Moldovans prepare to decide on EU membership in crucial referendum Polls put Moldovans' support for EU membership at around 60%, but a minimum turnout of 33% is needed for the referendum to be considered valid. -
Europe News Israel condemns UN head for not supporting killing of Hamas leader Hamas leader and 7 October mastermind Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, an act that most international leaders welcomed hoping it could be the start of ceasefire negotiations. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Smile 2' - A bigger, scarier, superior sequel “Lights, camera, bitch, smile / Even when you wanna die..." The sequel to 2022's 'Smile' may have taken Taylor Swift's lyrics a little too literally. But for its faults, this follow-up works. -
Europe News The European Council’s paradigm shift on migration | Radio Schuman At a summit where migration dominated, the EU's 27 leaders drafted their final conclusions just before midnight, with so-called "return hubs" and a timeline for a landmark migration pact missing from the agenda. -
No Comment Famine reaches critical levels in Gaza In the Gaza Strip, more than 1.8 million people, or 86% of the population, are facing critical famine. -
Culture news 'No opinion is forbidden': Italy's controversial attendance at Frankfurt Book Fair Italian Publishers Association president Innocenzo Cipolletta defends Italy's controversial attendance at Frankfurt Book Fair. -
Mobility Looking to buy an EV? These are the five questions to bear in mind before visiting a dealership In the first part of our new series, The Switch, we look at what you need to consider about buying an electric car before you start browsing vehicles. -
Germany Brand-new fire station in Germany destroyed in blaze lacked fire alarm system A fire alarm system wasn't installed in the building because experts did not consider it necessary. -
Nature ‘The Paris Agreement for nature’: Can COP16 make countries protect 30% of land and water by 2030? The world is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, according to UNEP. Can COP16 reverse imperilled species’ fortunes? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Bill criminalising 'child-free propaganda' passes first reading in Russia's State Duma Supporters of the bill contend that public arguments against having children are part of purported Western efforts to weaken Russia by encouraging population decline.