29 October 2024 | Euronews
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No Comment Halloween fans flock to spooky Bucharest festival Romanian capital Bucharest held a three-day Halloween festival at Lacul Morii Lake, famous for its mysterious past and ghost stories. -
No Comment Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights Berlin Zoo visitors Berlin Zoo delighted visitors this week with underwater views of baby pygmy hippo Toni, born on 3 June to mother Debbie. -
No Comment Austrian pilot breaks world's longest wingsuit flight records Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set three new BASE jump world records using an innovative wingsuit foil, flying 12.5 km from Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain. -
USA US election 2024 explained: Who will win? Latest polls, vibes, and how voting works Ahead of the US elections in a few days, Euronews politics editor Stefan Grobe guides you through the latest numbers and vibes in the United States. All you need to know about election night and the voting process -
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Europe News EU gives final green light to steep tariffs on Chinese electric cars The extra tariffs on China-made electric cars will go ahead as planned, the European Commission has confirmed, despite ongoing talks with China. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 29th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Key Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison one week before election day The far-right agitator has served several months for contempt charges relating to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. -
Belgium Belgium's largest drug trial ends with over 100 convictions Police officers intercepted messages for two years after they were able to hack into the encrypted phone service Sky ECC. -
Work LinkedIn has unveiled a new AI agent and AI job coaching tool. Here's how to boost your CV for AI AI is changing the way we work, but also how we get the jobs. -
Business Great white hope of EU capital market plans is a bust, think tank says Reviving securitisation, the controversial banking mechanism linked to the 2008 financial crisis, will put taxpayers at risk without boosting lending, Finance Watch said. -
Health news TB is once again the world’s deadliest infectious disease, analysis finds Tuberculosis killed an estimated 1.25 million people worldwide in 2023. -
Climate Vote Early Day: Patagonia praised for giving workers paid day off to ‘vote for the planet’ The company is also spotlighting the climate activism of Jane Fonda and the League of Conservation Voters. -
Russia Vladimir Putin oversees large-scale nuclear response drills as tensions with NATO run high The drills, which involved ballistic and cruise missiles from land, sea, and air, aimed to test Russia’s readiness for a massive response to a nuclear attack. -
Travel News 2025’s top travel trends include visiting detour destinations and seeing natural phenomena Destinations that reduce stress and bring nature closer are trending for 2025. -
Nutrition High levels of mercury found in tinned tuna posing a 'colossal risk to public health' in Europe French NGOs are raising the alarm about mercury concentration in canned tuna after an investigation found the metal in all samples taken. -
EU Decoded EU DECODED: How will future European Commissioners be 'vetted'? In this episode, we explain what will happen in the confirmation hearings for the nominees for the future European Commission, which begin on 4 November at the European Parliament. To work with Ursula von der Leyen, they will have to pass an "exam," known as a "grilling". -
Europe News Brussels asks Israel to repeal 'extremely worrying' ban on UNRWA Israel's ban on the relief agency "stands in stark contradiction with international law," the European Commission has said. -
Health news European health authorities in flu and COVID vaccine push after ‘sub-optimal’ coverage in 2023 European health authorities are urging increased flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Here’s a look at the vaccination rates last year in Europe. -
Tech News EU Commission warns overlapping rules offer loopholes for Big Tech The DSA entered into force in August 2024, and around 24 EU and national rules have referred to the platform rules. -
Culture news LIDO: New festival curated by artists coming to London's Victoria Park next year Jamie xx is the first announced headliner and curator of the new LIDO festival to debut in June 2025. -
Destinations This Cyprus resort offers a free night if guests don’t get sun. Where else is sunny all winter? Guests will be eligible for a one-night complimentary stay for every full day the Cyprus resort doesn’t meet the ‘Sunshine Guarantee’. -
Earth News ‘A message of hope’: 6 European countries pledge €130 million to protect biodiversity Green groups say it’s an “okay start” but many more nations need to step up with finance for nature. -
Climate Now Can regenerative farming save Europe’s peasant farmers? Regenerative farming may hold the key to solving Europe’s farming challenges by mitigating the effects of climate change—but are policymakers and consumers ready to fully support it? -
Business Robust retail business gives boost to Banco Santander Banco Santander's revenue increases, as the bank’s retail, wealth, consumer and payments branches all record strong growth. -
Business Pharma giant Novartis raises forecast on strong drugs demand The Swiss company reported a strong performance and a major boost in sales of its products. -
Gaza More than 90 killed or missing in Israeli strike on residential building in northern Gaza The death toll from more than a year of fighting has passed 43,000, officials in Gaza reported. -
Ocean Fish and microchips: how AI can help Europe's fishers and protect the seas An EU-backed project aims to deploy catch scanners using AI on fishing boats to identify fish species, size, and weight. The aim is to help fishers comply with strict regulations and protect stocks. -
Ocean Interview: Fishery rules revamp will protect species and legitimate fishers AI and high-tech are at the forefront of a push by European authorities to crackdown on illegal fishing -
Explore Exploring autumn festivals and traditional crafts in Japan’s Toyama Prefecture In this new episode of Explore Sustainable Japan, we travel across Toyama Prefecture in search of local experiences, from community-led festivals to traditional metal casting workshops. -
Health news How Apple's new AirPods feature may help people with hearing loss The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it up -
Norway Four injured after derailed tram crashes into a shop in central Oslo Police said everyone was treated at the scene, but no one had serious injuries. The four-story building was later evacuated to check for structural damage. -
Earth News Electric cars, fracking, LNG: How do Harris and Trump compare on key climate issues? The two US presidential candidates have very different approaches to how the US should tackle climate change. -
Cinema From Bear to Boss: First look at Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen 'Deliver Me From Nowhere', the first biopic authorised by Bruce Springsteen, is expected to be released next autumn. -
Tech News Zhang Yiming, billionaire founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, tops China's rich list The total worth of those on the list was down €2 trillion on last year's listing. -
Art Instant gratification: How graffiti has 'transformed' from the streets to high art Barcelona's Prohibited Art Museum is hosting a debate that aims to examine the roots of graffiti and its path to being widely hailed now as one of the world's most important art forms. -
Europe News Olaf Scholz criticised for hosting economic summit without key ministers The German chancellor has been accused of using an economic summit as an election launchpad. -
Russia North Korea's foreign minister visits Moscow as NATO confirms Pyongyang troop deployment The visit of North Korea’s Foreign Minister to Russia coincides with reports of North Korean troops in Ukraine, sparking fears over increased military collaboration. -
Europe in Motion Europe's jobs at risk: Which sectors are the most threatened by automation? Eighty-three million positions might be at risk by 2027, with jobs in accommodation, wholesale and arts potentially severely impacted. -
Business Lufthansa Group reports stronger earnings after healthy summer travel Lufthansa Group has announced an increase in revenue for the past quarter, boosted by robust summer travel demand. However, cost surges and delays in aircraft deliveries continued to affect the group. -
Culture news More than 50,000 Oasis tickets to be cancelled after appearing on resale sites More than 50,000 tickets to the upcoming Oasis comeback tour will be cancelled by the band for being sold on secondary platforms. -
Business Small nuclear plants in Europe: CEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR sign a deal CEZ plans to build the first small modular reactor at the existing Temelin nuclear plant in the first half of the 2030s. -
Europe News Which EU candidate country is most creditworthy? Of the ten countries waiting to join the EU, just one has an investment grade rating from a major agency – something that can cut debt costs and promote capital. -
Culture news Lost Chopin waltz discovered in New York library vault after nearly 200 years An unknown waltz believed to be by the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin has been unearthed in a library vault in New York, nearly 200 years after it was written. -
Europe News Orbán praises Georgian election as he faces backlash from EU countries over 'premature' visit A group of 13 EU countries, including Germany and France, have denounced Viktor Orbán's visit to Georgia as "premature". -
Economy German consumer climate reaches 18-month high as income optimism rises Germany's consumer confidence inched upwards in October, marking its most optimistic point since April 2022, though challenges continue to weigh on sentiment. -
Culture news Liam Payne’s first posthumous song, 'Do No Wrong', coming this week It didn’t take long, but Liam Payne’s first posthumous song will be released at the end of this week. -
Germany Could Berlin have saved Jamshid Sharmahd from execution in Iran? Following the execution of the German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd, the German government has been accused of failing to do all it could to save him. -
Design Meet the architects shortlisted for the Royal Academy's 2024 Dorfman Prize From practices rebuilding roofs of war-torn buildings in Ukraine to the transformation of a former lingerie factory into a weekend villa, the Dorfman Prize celebrates innovation in architecture worldwide. -
Tech News Apple's AI has now been released but it's not coming to Europe any time soon Apple Intelligence is available for those with an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or any iPhone 16 model. -
Lebanon Hezbollah elects Naim Kassem as new chief after Nasrallah's death The Lebanon-based militant group has replaced its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in September in an Israeli airstrike. -
Business HSBC stock rises nearly 4% as it reveals billion-euro share buyback HSBC reported strong third-quarter earnings, driven by robust performance in wealth and personal banking, as well as investment banking, alongside the announcement of an additional $3bn (€2.8bn) share buyback plan. -
Markets European markets open higher after Wall Street climbs on Big Tech gains European markets open in the green as Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street climbs on Big Tech gains. -
Health news Lassa fever suspected in death of US resident who travelled to West Africa. What is it? The disease is endemic in parts of West Africa but rarely seen in Europe or the US. -
Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting 10 and 17-year-old boys The 54-year-old hip-hop mogul is accused of assaulting two young men in the latest set of sexually assaulting allegations. Combs is incarcerated in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges. -
Europe News President Zelenskyy visits Iceland to attend fourth Ukraine-Nordic summit The trip marks Zelenskyy’s first working visit to Iceland, where he met with several Nordic leaders to discuss Ukraine’s so-called ‘Victory Plan’. -
Lebanon At least 60 dead following Israeli strikes in east Lebanon Baalbeck’s Mayor Bachir Khodr described the attacks as “the most violent day in Baalbeck since the beginning of the aggression.” -
Europe News At least four killed in Russian overnight strike on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv Local officials say rescuers are searching for other victims who may still be trapped under the rubble. -
Europe News Will Georgia be Brussels’ new nightmare? | Radio Schuman Following recent elections in Georgia, EU High Representative Josep Borrell urged Georgian authorities to address reports of electoral irregularities and to undertake reforms. -
Culture news Madam President: The most memorable fictional female US Presidents in film & TV With the clock ticking, time to take a look at how fiction has superseded reality with some of the most memorable female US Presidents in film and television. -
USA US election 2024: Harris to make final pitch to voters in symbolic spot Kamala Harris will deliver her so-called "closing argument" at a rally in Washington DC, at the symbolic location where Donald Trump held a rally before his supporters stormed the Capitol building in 2021. -
Economy How a Trump win could result in a billion euro trade war for Germany An escalating trade war, which may occur if Donald Trump is re-elected for a second term as the US president, could mean a loss of billions for Germany’s economy, according to a report. -
Business Microsoft earnings preview: Focus on Azure growth and AI spending Microsoft is set to release its quarterly earnings this week, shedding light on the trajectory of the artificial intelligence industry. Euronews Business highlights the key metrics that investors should focus on. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Does Monaco pay zero taxes? Social media posts claim that Monaco has much better-maintained streets compared to neighbouring France despite charging no taxes. -
Europe News Thousands protest in Georgia to denounce election results The election campaign in the nation of 3.7 million people, which borders Russia, was marked by a bitter fight for votes and allegations of a smear campaign. -
Europe News The EU's great fear: Donald Trump winning and cutting all aid to Ukraine As the US presidential election nears closer, Brussels fears a Trump victory could leave Ukraine to fend for itself. -
Colombia COP16 Biodiversity Summit: Urgent calls for action as global leaders gather in Cali 140 ministers and a dozen heads of state are expected to participate in the second week of the conference.