Ecotech

Solar panel prices fell by over 50% in 2023

This year saw record-breaking solar output and a 'momentous shift’ in battery production.

29 December 2023

Culture news

Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash

The current band members said in a post on X that they were "shocked and saddened" by the death of Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch.

25 December 2023

Culture news

Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant

Vin Diesel's former assistant has accused the Fast And Furious star of sexual battery in 2010. She said the alleged incident made her feel like a "piece of trash".

22 December 2023

Tech News

AI image-generators being trained on explicit photos of children

In a new study, the Stanford Internet Observatory found more than 3,200 images of suspected child sexual abuse in the giant AI database LAION.

20 December 2023

Earth News

Positive news as US fines polluters and protects old-growth forests

Old-growth forests store large amounts of carbon that can be released during wildfires adding to climate change.

20 December 2023

Economy

Why do iPhones cost a lot more in Europe than in the US?

The recently-launched iPhone 15 Pro Max is selling for an eye-watering $1199 in the US, but how do prices differ in Europe?

19 December 2023

Culture news

Curb Your Enthusiasm ends: Our top 5 moments

After 12 seasons and 25 years, David's second hit sitcom after Seinfeld will finally end.

15 December 2023

USA

FBI investigation after Russian flies from EU to US without passport

Ochigava, a dual Russian-Israeli citizen, told investigators he couldn't remember how he did it.

13 December 2023

Tech News

Fortnite maker Epic Games wins case against Google

Epic Games sued Google, accusing it of unlawfully making its app store dominant over rivals.

12 December 2023

Climate

Euroviews. America is failing Africa by not taking COP28 seriously

Washington's decisions still largely signal the status quo to other nations in the Global North — and if the US is not willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate finance, then it’s very possible other wealthy nations could follow suit, Abdoulie Ceesay writes.

11 December 2023

Culture news

European cinema triumphs: LA Film Critics Association unveils winners

European cinema is having a great year on an international level. Jonathan Glazer’s 'The Zone of Interest' has been named Best Film of the Year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association, while German actress Sandra Hüller continues her awards sweep with win for Best Actress.

11 December 2023

Ukraine

New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach

The GOP has long tied US aid to Ukraine to border security - something The White House says not to do, warning that the consequences of inaction in Ukraine could be dire.

9 December 2023

Culture news

Jonathan Majors trial: Accuser recounts night of assault

Grace Jabbari has testified against her then-partner, the rising Hollywood film actor Jonathan Majors, whose career-halting arrest this past spring for assault could see him booted off various screen projects.

6 December 2023

Spain

Two Spanish intelligence agents arrested for leaking information to US

The two agents allegedly provided Washington with operational data classified at the highest level.

5 December 2023

Culture news

Critics Choice Awards celebrates Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements

The CCA recognised the work of minority figures in film and television ahead of the nominations for the year's awards

5 December 2023

Culture news

The Dude’s iconic robe from ‘The Big Lebowski’ could be yours

The famous two-piece outfit will star in a Julien’s Auctions sale celebrating the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film, ‘The Big Lebowski’.

3 December 2023

Business

"Freedom scallops": The seafood war you probably didn’t know about

As Japan is locked in a scallops standoff with China and Russia, with wider political ramifications, Tokyo reassures consumers worldwide about its seafood safety and looks for new markets. Euronews Business breaks down what it is all about.

1 December 2023

Art

Legendary French-American photographer Elliott Erwitt dies aged 95

The world of photography mourns a singular talent, whose images "have helped build our general understanding of who we are as a society and as humans."

1 December 2023

Culture news

Disney CEO Bob Iger to quit in 2026 - again

Iger announced his design to resign for a second time, amid a conversation about Marvel's box office woes.

30 November 2023

Culture news

Acclaimed American photographer Larry Fink dies aged 82

The “self-described Marxist from Long Island," Fink was best known for black and white photos of shots of the everyday life of US families, as well as snapshots of wealthy New Yorkers.

29 November 2023