Culture news

Fancy a stay at the ghost house from ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’?

Airbnb’s new ‘Beetlejuice’ mansion lets movie fans experience a trip in the iconic haunted house – with a (welcome?) detour to the Afterlife...

26 October 2024

Culture news

Can Abercrombie & Fitch survive sex trafficking scandal?

The former CEO of American fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) Mike Jeffries has been arrested on charges of running a prostitution and international sex trafficking ring.

23 October 2024

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone cancer

Harvey Weinstein's cancer diagnosis comes as he awaits retrial from jail.

22 October 2024

Turkey

Turkish preacher and Erdoğan's rival Fethullah Gülen dies, media claim

Ankara claimed that Gülen, who died at the age of 83, was behind the failed coup to topple Erdoğan in 2016, an accusation Gülen denied.

21 October 2024

North Korea

North Korea threatens four EU states over sanctions monitoring group

North Korea's foreign minister called a newly-created sanctions monitoring team of her country's nuclear weapons programme 'illegal and illegitimate' on Sunday.

20 October 2024

Culture news

Bon Iver's ‘SPEYSIDE’: Euronews Culture's verdict

The new EP from Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is an achingly lovely confrontation of anxiety and change.

18 October 2024

Yemen

US launches B-2 stealth bombers at Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

This is the first time the US has used the B-2 stealth bomber to attack the Houthis in Yemen since the beginning of the US campaign.

17 October 2024

Culture news

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sued by man abused as a minor

The 54-year-old hip-hop mogul is currently in jail after being charged last month with racketeering and sex trafficking.

15 October 2024

USA

US election: What is the electoral college and how does it work?

While the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is still too close to call according to the latest polls, the most popular US presidential candidate can still end up losing the election anyway. Here's why.

14 October 2024

USA

What can Europe tell us about the upcoming US presidential vote?

In 2024, European elections highlighted voter dissatisfaction and a shift towards anti-establishment parties, a trend that could influence the US elections.

14 October 2024

Culture news

‘Game of Thrones’ props fetch nearly €20 million at auction

After a six-minute bidding war, the famous Iron Throne sold for €1.3 million.

14 October 2024

USA

Armed man arrested at Trump rally in California on Saturday

The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine, the sheriff's department said.

13 October 2024

USA

US to deploy anti-missile defence system and troops to Israel

According to the Pentagon, the advanced missile defence system underscores the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defence of Israel, and to defend Americans in Israel, from any further ballistic missile attacks by Iran.

13 October 2024

Culture news

Trump's trading cards won't save NFTs from the digital graveyard

Less than two years after the NFT market crashed, Donald Trump is still hawking his bizarre trading cards. Aside from entertaining his rabid fans, what is left of the NFT market?

13 October 2024

Culture news

Dr. Dre accused of harassment in $10 million suit

Dr. Dre has been accused of harassment by the marriage counsellor who mediated for the rapper and his ex-wife during their costly divorce in 2021.

11 October 2024

Tech News

EU endorses its US data-sharing deal, as privacy advocates point to loopholes

The US is complying with a key framework that regulates how thousands of tech companies share information across the Atlantic, an initial review has found — but opponents complain the European Commission is marking its own homework.

11 October 2024

Destinations

Florida travel: Will I get a refund if I cancel my trip due to Milton?

At least two million people in the Sunshine State are without power and thousands of homes have been destroyed - is travelling there a good idea?

10 October 2024

Culture news

Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton lead donations for hurricane relief

Music superstars are contributing to the hurricane relief effort following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the ongoing destruction of Hurricane Milton. Taylor Swift has donated $5 million towards helping those affected, while Dolly Parton has also made a significant contribution.

10 October 2024

Markets

Euro falls to two-month low as Fed shows no rush for further rate cuts

The euro weakened to a two-month low against the US dollar following the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The trend is likely to continue due to shifting expectations about the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts.

10 October 2024

Culture news

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks trial next spring on sex trafficking charges

The hip-hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges lodged against him last month. Those charges included racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking based on allegations that go back to 2008.

10 October 2024