2024-11-14

Europe News

Police investigated for violence against protesters in Amsterdam

The city's mayor said that videos of police using violence against pro-Palestinian protesters "looked serious".

14/11/2024

Tech News

TikTok, X, Meta exposed to terrorist content: Irish regulator

The online platforms now have three months to report back about the measures they took to take down illegal content.

14/11/2024

Economy

What Europe can learn from the US about growth, reveals IMF report

A slowdown in productivity growth in Europe has became one of the key reasons behind a widening per capita income gap with the United States, according to the IMF's latest productivity report.

14/11/2024

World News

Artificial intelligence dominates Lisbon's Web Summit 2024 exhibitions

More than 3,000 companies from dozens of countries showcased advanced technology: from companies that certify wood exports via WhatsApp to flying vehicles that are are a cross between multicopter and aeroplane and promise to revolutionise air travel.

14/11/2024

Europe News

EU deforestation law postponed and diluted by Parliament

The bill is set to enter into force at the end of 2024, but has now to be renegotiated with member states. A right wing majority pushed for amendments to weaken the provisions, in a contested vote.

14/11/2024

Culture news

British Museum accepts highest-value donation in UK museum history

The official donation of the entire Sir Percival David Foundation is worth an estimated £1 billion.

14/11/2024

Europe News

Italy's president rebukes Elon Musk for interfering in migration row

The tech billionaire had waded in on the latest court ruling setback to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship immigration scheme with Albania.

14/11/2024

Europe News

French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo, Amnesty says

Military vehicles and tech made by France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being used in Sudan's civil war, Amnesty International says.

14/11/2024

Markets

Trump's red wave drives the euro down: How low could it go?

The euro fell to 1.05 against the dollar on Thursday, hitting a fresh 13-month low as President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies and tax cuts are expected to strengthen the greenback. Analysts warn of further euro weakness, potentially falling even below parity.

14/11/2024

Health news

E. coli cases increase to 104 in US McDonald's outbreak

One person died and 34 were hospitalised due to an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions.

14/11/2024

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No comment: Tense scenes as police break up illegal pro-Palestinian protest in Dutch capital

Police in Amsterdam arrested some pro-Palestinian protesters and forcibly moved more than 260 to another location as they broke up an illegal demonstration in the Dutch capital's central Dam Square.

14/11/2024

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No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.

14/11/2024

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No comment: Protesters and police clash in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit

Hundreds of Peruvians protested on the streets of downtown Lima on Wednesday against the government and its failure to tackle rising crime, as world leaders arrived in the Andean country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.

14/11/2024

Europe News

Germany to deliver additional air defence supplies to Ukraine

The Ukrainian President said "Ukraine is grateful to all our partners who help us with anti-missile and air-defence systems."

14/11/2024

Culture news

UK to introduce levy on stadium tickets to support grassroots venues

The UK government is set to introduce voluntary stadium and arena ticket levy to save grassroots music venues struggling to stay open.

14/11/2024

Economy

Germany warns ports against accepting Russian gas shipments

Germany's economic ministry has warned the Deutsche Energy terminal of a planned shipment expected to arrive at the Brunsbüttel facility, according to a report.

14/11/2024

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14/11/2024

Culture news

Rare diamond necklace with royal connections fetches €4.5m at auction

Composed of approximately 300 carats of old mine-cut diamonds, the historic piece was once worn during royal coronations and is rumoured to hold ties to the scandal that tainted Marie Antoinette’s reputation.

14/11/2024

Gaza

HRW accuses Israel of forced displacement, amounting to war crimes

Israeli authorities have caused massive, deliberate forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

14/11/2024

Business

Danish royal court announces end to the practice of royal warrants

The sweeping changes to the royal warrant system, which dates back to the 1800s, are being widely seen as an attempt to modernise the monarchy under King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

14/11/2024

Cinema

Are you ready for Daft Punk’s one-night-only worldwide event?

The band have released the trailer for the film ‘Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem’, which will be rema5tered in 4k and 5hown on the big 5creen for one-night-only event at over 800 cinema5 acro55 the globe.

14/11/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. Si vis pacem, para bellum

Experts warn that Russia will be able to launch a full-scale attack on the EU and NATO within the next five years. Europe must finally take its security into its own hands, Andrzej Halicki and Andrius Kubilius write.

14/11/2024

Tech News

Bluesky adds 1 million users since US presidential election

The social media site Bluesky has seen many new users join since the US election.

14/11/2024

Green News

Mega coral visible from space discovered in the Solomon Islands

A mega coral has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands, which holds centuries of ocean secrets.

14/11/2024

Business

AI use poses risks to global financial system, standard-setters warn

The Financial Stability Board said the technology could lead to herding, fraud and disinformation, as jurisdictions such as the EU examine the case for further regulation.

14/11/2024

Culture news

Björk uses AI to recreate extinct animal calls for new Paris exhibit

Coinciding with the latest UN Climate Change Conference, Björk and French artist Aleph have designed a new sound installation that will recreate extinct animal calls. The installation will be presented in Paris as part of the forum “Biodiversity: Which culture for which future?”

14/11/2024

Green News

COP29: Finance in the spotlight on day four of the UN climate summit

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

14/11/2024

Markets

Euro tumbles to a one-year low as US releases inflation figures

The euro further declined against the US dollar following the release of US inflation data on Wednesday. Analysts expect that the euro may continue to face downward pressure against the dollar, even if enthusiasm over Trump's policies subsides.

14/11/2024

Culture news

Disappearing act: Magic Circle hunts female member who posed as a man

Sophie Lloyd convincingly played the role of Raymond Lloyd to gain access to the male-only Magic Circle over 30 years ago.

14/11/2024

USA

Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says

The Biden administration said it was determined to help Ukraine fight in its war against Russia, before it hands over power to president-elect Donald Trump in January.

14/11/2024