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Lost for words: How modern languages were formed from ancient dialects

According to a study published in the journal Science, today's spoken languages are the legacy of a handful that survived a major "language bottleneck" in the past.

01/08/2026

Earth News

UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint

A UN study found that data centres consumed more electricity than all but 10 countries in 2025.

23/06/2026

USA

Trump targets Tehran, hails Maduro capture in fiery State of the Union

The US president touted his record in the longest State of the Union, sparking heckles and standing ovations alike as he defended tariff and immigration policies and warned Iran over nuclear ambitions.

25/02/2026

USA

Trump claims successes in national address despite growing disapproval

In a televised speech to the nation, US President Donald Trump insisted on political and economic successes amid eroding popularity.

18/12/2025

Tech News

A UK politician turned himself into an AI chatbot. Here’s how it works

The British MP said his digital twin will enable constituents to reach him 24/7.

06/08/2025

Culture news

Presidential profanity: Donald Trump and the politics of the F-bomb

Euronews Culture delves into the usage of the word 'fuck' by politicians and the history of the swear word, following Donald Trump's recent and colourful comments on the White House lawn.

25/06/2025

Health news

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists point to a specific gene

The findings could someday help identify and treat speech-related problems, researchers said.

21/02/2025

Earth News

COP29: World leaders gather for day two of the UN climate conference

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

12/11/2024

Tech News

Supreme Court ruling may set standards for free speech in digital age

A US Supreme Court ruling in a social media case could set standards for free speech in the digital age.

18/03/2024

Culture news

Stephen Fry’s alternative Christmas speech condemns antisemitism in UK

Airing on British TV after King Charles III's annual speech, Stephen Fry will address the rise of antisemitism in the UK following the 7 October attacks. Elsewhere, the British actor and broadcaster has been praised for his message about people struggling during the holidays.

25/12/2023

Health news

New brain-computer interfaces help paralysed patients to speak again

Two “groundbreaking” brain-computer interfaces are being tested on paralysed people who lost the ability to speak.

28/08/2023

Culture news

Take a listen to this Pink Floyd song AI-generated from brain waves

Neuroscientists were able to recreate 'Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1' using AI to decipher the brain’s electrical activity. The reconstructed Pink Floyd song represents a breakthrough that could restore the musicality of natural speech to patients with disabling neurological conditions.

16/08/2023

Russia

Putin speech delay shows unease over control of war information — ISW

Russian military failures in Ukraine and criticism of Putin's conduct of the war may explain the postponement of his annual address to parliament, a US think-tank says.

15/12/2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson bags £1 million for speeches since resignation as UK PM

The scandal-plagued former British leader was paid between £215,000 and £277,000 per speech, according to a document published on Wednesday.

14/12/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Liz Truss quits: rules for a 'Cultured' resignation speech

Lost for words Liz? Fear not, Euronews Culture is on standby to impart some advice so that the departing UK prime minister can leave the room with a modicum of dignity once her successor has been chosen... After all, when you’re a politician, that farewell moment isn’t one you want to mess up.

20/10/2022

United Kingdom

Truss government has 'lost control of UK economy', says Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer's speech to Labour's annual conference comes as an opinion poll gives the opposition its largest lead over the Conservatives in two decades.

27/09/2022