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Rust: Should the film be released after the shooting tragedy on-set?

Cinematrographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of Rust in 2021. This week, the first images of the film were published, but given the tragic circumstances of her death, is it morally reprehensible for the movie to ever be released?

06/01/2024

USA

Capitol riot: Third anniversary shines light on a divided America

Three years on from the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021, president Joe Biden warns Donald Trump is trying to stop democracy in its tracks.

06/01/2024

USA

Can Trump run for president? The US Supreme Court will decide

The court will settle whether Donald Trump can be struck off ballots in the 2024 presidential election after his role in the 2021 Capitol insurrection.

06/01/2024

Economy

US economy adds another 216,000 jobs in December 2023

The US economy saw the most job increases in the government, healthcare and leisure and hospitality sectors

05/01/2024

Tech News

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

Nine employees were fired after signing an open letter critical of the company's billionaire CEO, Elon Musk. Eight are now brining legal action.

05/01/2024

Health news

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new tool

Scientists are using a technology called focused ultrasound to jiggle temporary openings in the blood-brain barrier.

05/01/2024

Tech News

US to provide hundreds of millions to support computer chip production

The Biden administration announced hundreds of millions of dollars to expand semiconductor factories in the United States.

04/01/2024

Argentina

Milei's 'mega-decree' blocked by the top court in Argentina

A top court in Argentina has suspended a package of labour reforms involving more than 300 measures, announced by the country's new president, Javier Milei.

04/01/2024

USA

Judge attacked by defendant during sentencing in Las Vegas

The attacker was wrestled to the floor behind the judge's bench by several court and jail officers and courtroom staff members, including some who were seen throwing punches.

04/01/2024

Culture news

Teen gamer becomes first to finish 'unbeatable' Tetris

Teenager Willis Gibson managed on 21 December to trigger a kill screen on Level 157, which the gaming world takes as a victory over the game.

04/01/2024

USA

Jeffrey Epstein documents made public

Here is what we know so far.

04/01/2024

Culture news

Chile plane crash survivor recalls the 'Miracle of the Andes'

To mark the release of Juan Antonio Bayona's new film 'Society of the Snow' Euronews Culture revisits Fernando Parrado, a survivor of the 1972 'Miracle of the Andes' plane crash to discuss the chilling pact he and fellow passengers made to stay alive.

04/01/2024

Health news

Scientists sterilise disease-carrying mosquitoes with radiation

The Sterile Insect Technique has been used to contain pest insects and disease vectors and does not detrimentally affect the wider ecosystem.

03/01/2024

Culture news

No more copyright: Prepare your eyes for the Mickey Mouse horror film

Following last year's Winnie the Pooh slasher, Mickey is getting knife happy now that the early version of Disney's beloved mouse has entered the public domain.

02/01/2024

Culture news

The top 5 hip-hop songs to sample late jazz legend Les McCann

Jazz pianist and singer Les McCann died in the last days of 2023. He leaves behind a legacy as a pioneer of jazz-soul and a long list of samples in the hip-hop world. You may be more familiar with his work than you think...

02/01/2024

Nature

Which endangered species get the most money for conservation?

Hawaii plants, butterflies and desert fish are among the most underfunded species.

02/01/2024

Tech News

US chief justice warns of potential and threat of AI for legal work

US Chief Justice John G. Roberts traced the technological history of the Supreme Court in a report warning about the role AI could play in judicial work.

01/01/2024

Health news

Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to settlement over opioid crisis

Under the agreement, the consulting firm would establish a fund to reimburse insurers, private benefit plans and others for some or all of their prescription opioid costs.

01/01/2024

Tech News

Google settles lawsuit over tracking people in 'incognito mode'

The lawsuit alleges that Google spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser.

01/01/2024

Business

All the Elon Musk controversies we've seen this year

From disinformation to rows with Ukraine, Euronews Business looks at all the controversies that billionaire Elon Musk has been caught up in this year.

30/12/2023

Health news

Common stomach bug linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds

While a stomach bug is undoubtedly an unpleasant experience, its symptoms normally disappear in a matter of a few days. But now researchers have found that a stomach bug found in a majority of people can be quite dangerous in the long term.

29/12/2023

Tech News

Social media companies make billions in ad revenue from US minors

Social media companies generate billions of dollars in ad revenue from US minors, a new study shows. In Europe, a new law bans targeted advertising towards youth.

29/12/2023

Art

Long-lost amusement park designed by Dalí and Haring reopens in LA

Dali, Haring, Basquiat... In 1987, these famous artists all created attractions for Luna Luna, an amusement park that opened in Germany for a few weeks. More than 30 years later, the park has been reassembled in Los Angeles.

29/12/2023

Argentina

Argentines protest against Milei's deregulation and austerity

Thousands of people in the country are unhappy with the new president's controversial proposed changes.

28/12/2023

Travel News

Your next flight in Mexico could be run by the army

Mexicana airlines has taken to the skies, offering commercial flights between different cities in the country.

28/12/2023

Art

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of Colombian pop star

The pop superstar took to X - formerly Twitter - to thank the bronze statue's creators for the tribute.

28/12/2023