2024-10-18

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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.

18/10/2024

Turkey

Turkish station denies licence loss over 'Armenian genocide' phrase

Open Radio's founder said that an on-air use of the phrase 'Armenian genocide' had been taken out of context.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

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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.

18/10/2024

Cinema

Behind the upcoming Serge Gainsbourg animated documentary

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

Art

From Yayoi Kusama to Pablo Picasso: Your guide to Art Basel Paris 2024

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.

18/10/2024

Markets

Markets weekly recap: DAX hits a new high as the ECB cuts

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.

18/10/2024

EuroVerify

What is Ireland’s Occupied Territories Bill and could it be revived?

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.

18/10/2024

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."

18/10/2024

USA

Elon Musk promises cash to voters signing 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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

Europe News

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.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

Cinema

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.

18/10/2024

Radio Schuman

The European Council’s paradigm shift on migration

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.

18/10/2024

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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.

18/10/2024

Culture news

Controversy stalks Italy's honourary status at Frankfurt Book Fair

Italian Publishers Association president Innocenzo Cipolletta defends Italy's controversial attendance at Frankfurt Book Fair.

18/10/2024

Mobility

Thinking of buying an EV? This is what you need to bear in mind

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.

18/10/2024

Germany

Brand-new fire station in Germany burns down as it had no fire alarms

A fire alarm system wasn't installed in the building because experts did not consider it necessary.

18/10/2024

Nature

COP16: Pressure mounts on EU as biodiversity summit kicks off

The world is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, according to UNEP. Can COP16 reverse imperilled species’ fortunes?

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

Europe News

Russia's State Duma passes bill outlawing 'child-free propaganda'

Supporters of the bill contend that public arguments against having children are part of purported Western efforts to weaken Russia by encouraging population decline.

18/10/2024