2024-11-05

Tech News

EU needs weapons 'quickly’ if US shifts military strategy, experts say

Experts in military technology say that whoever wins the White House will likely shift US military equipment to other areas than Europe. We look at what will the EU have to do to make up any shortfall in its defence tech.

05/11/2024

Azerbaijan

How Baku is preparing to host the world's biggest climate summit

In partnership with cop29.az

In this episode of Road to COP29, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Baku's grand preparations to host the global climate summit.

05/11/2024

Culture news

Author Victoria Hislop on being a Thessaloniki Film Fest ambassador

Euronews Culture met bestselling British novelist Victoria Hislop to discuss her role as Agora Ambassador at this year’s Thessaloniki Film Festival, as well as the role the city has played in her own creative work.

05/11/2024

Explore

From salmon to sake: Savouring Niigata’s sustainable gastronomy

In partnership with JNTO

In this new episode of Explore Sustainable Japan, we discover the sustainable food and drink culture in Niigata Prefecture – a region known for its salmon, rice, and sake.

05/11/2024

Europe News

Stick to the fossil fuel car ban, says incoming EU transport chief

Incoming Greek commissioner wins over MEPs with confident performance throughout a gruelling hearing that saw him reject calls to slow the switch to electric vehicles.

05/11/2024

Health news

UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction'

The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes.

05/11/2024

Europe News

Why might a US election win for Trump cause concern in Europe?

A victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election could upend relations with the EU on issues from trade to security and aid for Ukraine.

05/11/2024

Art

Ryoji Ikeda uses DNA from 100,000 Estonians in groundbreaking new show

In collaboration with Estonian researchers, Japanese artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda explores the intersection of science, music and art.

05/11/2024

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No Comment: Search for survivors under way in Spanish car parks

In the hope of finding missing victims of the recent floods, around fifty Spanish soldiers, police and firefighters inspected an underground car park in Valencia on Monday.

05/11/2024

Europe in Motion

Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier

Eurostat data reveals which EU citizens travelled the most on national and international rail lines in 2023, marking a record year for train travel.

05/11/2024

Belarus

Belarus' Lukashenko to face only pre-approved challengers in election

Alexander Lukashenko, who has led the country for over 30 years, has overseen a brutal crackdown on free media and opposition — which has slammed the upcoming January election as a farce.

05/11/2024

Culture news

Luc Besson in favour of government’s higher taxes for wealthiest

The filmmaker behind films like 'Leon' and 'The Fifth Element' states that he is in favour of the French government’s announcement regarding a “temporary and exceptional contribution” for the wealthiest households. “Shame on those rich people" he said of those who opposed the measure.

05/11/2024

Europe News

Up to 11,000 North Korean troops now in Kursk, Zelenskyy says

According to local media reports, Ukrainian forces had fired at North Korean soldiers in combat for the first time since their deployment by Russia to its western Kursk region.

05/11/2024

Culture news

Kamala Harris rounds off campaign with surreal mega-rally

Livestreamed from venues across several swing states, the Democrats' final get-out-the-vote push featured Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey, among others.

05/11/2024

Europe News

Germany arrests eight over alleged neo-Nazi government takeover plot

The "Saxon Separatists" extremist group trained in combat with a view to seizing power in eastern Germany, according to prosecutors.

05/11/2024

Business

Thousands of jobs to go at German car parts maker Schaeffler

The company is downsizing at 10 locations in Germany and five other sites in Europe, further illustrating the challenges facing the European car industry.

05/11/2024

Art

Photography exhibition shines a light on Black life around the world

A new exhibition puts one of the most comprehensive collections of Black photography on show in London.

05/11/2024

Business

Nintendo profits fall as demand for Switch console declines

Nintendo and other game and toy makers rake in their biggest profits during the Christmas shopping season.

05/11/2024

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05/11/2024

Space

Here’s how astronauts in space can cast their votes in the US election

Despite being in orbit, American astronauts can vote in the election thanks to a secure space-based voting process.

05/11/2024

Culture news

Kamala Harris pays tribute to Quincy Jones

“Quincy Jones was a trailblazer,” Harris wrote on social media, as a viral interview resurfaces - an interview in which Jones described Donald Trump as "limited mentally" and a "megalomaniac."

05/11/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen won't go to COP29 in Baku, like Putin and Macron

European Commission spokesperson confirms President Ursula von der Leyen won't attend landmark climate summit in Azerbaijan, after UN sources told Euronews French and Russian presidents not going.

05/11/2024

USA

Harris and Trump as close as could be as polling opens across the US

Euronews polling shows Harris currently has a national lead of 0.9% — well within a margin of error. Pennsylvania, considered the key state to winning the election, is at a tie.

05/11/2024

Europe News

Would Harris' election victory bring stability to US-EU ties?

The EU would prefer Kamala Harris over Donald Trump as next US president due to her stance on issues from trade to support for Ukraine, analysts say.

05/11/2024

Tech News

US warns Russian election disinformation risks 'inciting violence'

Russia is the "most active threat" as false stories and videos of election fraud pose a risk of violence, US agencies warned.

05/11/2024

Art

Ashfika Rahman wins Kyiv’s Future Generation Art Prize

The prize, now in its 7th year, is open to all artists aged 35 or younger from anywhere in the world and working in any medium. This year’s shortlisted cohort – whose works are on display until 19 January – featured 21 artists from as far afield as Lithuania, Iraq and Taiwan.

05/11/2024

Business

Boeing factory workers vote to end their seven-week strike

The move clears the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.

05/11/2024

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Humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 2 million at risk of famine

Only 30 humanitarian trucks enter Gaza each day, which barely amounts to 6% of pre-war supplies, warns UN agency UNRWA.

05/11/2024

Culture news

Trump dismissive of Beyoncé and Harris’ celebrity turnout

"We don’t need a star because we have policy," said Donald Trump, who has struggled to gain support from A-listers during his campaign.

05/11/2024

Tech News

Meta bans political ads past US election day

Meta is extending a ban on new political ads on their platforms to “later this week,” according to an update from the social media giant.

05/11/2024