Musk is viewed in China as a favourable contrast to the stern statements from US officials, particularly during the recent visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk met with a top government leader in the Chinese capital on Sunday, coinciding with carmakers showcasing their latest electric vehicles at the Beijing auto show.During a meeting with Musk, … [Read more...]
Europe has to set aside the pesticides row and turn toward sustainable agricultural solutions
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The stakes are too high, the issues too intricate, and the world too dependent on us taking the right actions for us to work in silos, or isolation — or worse, for us to stand divided, Olivier de Matos writes. As we try to strike a balance … [Read more...]
Will Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez announce his resignation?
Pedro Sánchez is set to announce on Monday whether he will resign, following investigations into suspected influence peddling and corruption involving his wife. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suspended his schedule to consider resigning, a decision he has pondered for five days. The possibility of his resignation has divided the country, with an announcement expected today.The … [Read more...]
Omar Sy: Too much individualism in France fueling rise of far-right
During interviews promoting his new book "Viens, on se parle", the French actor has spoken out about the ills of the far-right in France, how to address it, and how it can be difficult to be Black in French society. French actor Omar Sy, the star of the hit Netflix series Lupin and recently appointed jury member at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has said France must rebuild a sense of the … [Read more...]
EU denounces Iraqi law threatening LGBTQ+ community with prison
The law imposes 10 to 15-year prison sentences for same-sex relationships and lesser penalties for gender-transition procedures or advocacy for certain organisations. The European Union has expressed concern in a recent statement after the Iraqi parliament passed new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.The EU External Action Office suggests that the new law not only goes against the International Covenant … [Read more...]
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for protesting against government
Popular rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death in Iran, for supporting nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for his involvement in the widespread protests that swept Iran in 2022.“An order for the execution of Toomaj Salehi has been issued,” Salehi’s lawyer Amir Raesian stated.The rapper has been … [Read more...]
Ukraine moves to limit human rights of citizens under martial law
Kyiv notified the European Council that the rights and freedoms of Ukrainians may be restricted under martial law as it moves to expand military conscription. Ukraine's Ministry of Justice has updated a list of rights and freedoms of Ukrainian people and informed the European Council of the update, according to local media. Under martial law, the military leadership of Ukraine has the … [Read more...]
Cannes 2024: Full Competition Jury announced – featuring Omar Sy, Lily Gladstone and Eva Green
Eva Green, Lily Gladstone, Omar Sy and Hirokazu Kore-eda are amongst this year's Cannes Competition Jury members, joining 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig. The full Cannes Film Festival jury has been announced, and it’s looking mighty good.The eight members of its main Competition jury join previously announced president Greta Gerwig in deciding the Palme d’Or and other key prizes at 77th … [Read more...]
Thousands protest in Georgia against controversial foreign influence law
Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has said she would veto the law if it is passed by parliament but the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes. Thousands of people in Georgia have again taken to the streets of the capital Tbilisi to protest against the controversial foreign influence transparency law.The divisive draft law requires media and non-commercial … [Read more...]
International Criminal Court considering issuing arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court is probing Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, independent of other cases at the International Court of Justice, such as South Africa's genocide claims against Israel in Gaza. Israeli media are reporting the government has received indications from legal officials that the International Criminal Court is considering issuing arrest warrants for senior … [Read more...]
Protests erupt in Italy as G7 ministers meet to discuss climate crisis
The Group of Seven will meet in Turin on Monday, in the first big session of environment talks since the world pledged to transition away from coal, oil and gas at the UN's COP28 climate summit in December. Dozens of protesters demonstrated in the northern Italian city of Turin on Sunday, blocking a highway and setting fire to images of world leaders. The demonstrators claimed that the G7 … [Read more...]
‘Don’t make it a hassle to invest in Europe’: Why has the EU fallen behind its competitors?
“None of those goals will be achievable if we don't get back into a growth mode in Europe,” says Business Europe President, Fredrik Persson There are 44 countries in Europe and across all of them there’s an estimated 32 million active enterprises, according to 2022 data from the European Commission.However, growth has been pretty bleak in the past few years. The European Central Bank (ECB) … [Read more...]
Markets this week: Focus will be on Eurozone CPI and Fed Rate Decision
This week, the financial market will centre on the Eurozone's flash CPI data for insights into the ECB's rate path, while attention will also be on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting to gauge investment sentiment. The financial markets are poised for a bustling week ahead, featuring the Eurozone's flash CPI, the Fed's interest rate decision, and the US non-farm payroll report. The … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Morning
Top News Stories Today Updated: 29/04/2024 - 07:06 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Read more...]
Pope Francis speaks about struggles facing people of Haiti during Venice mass
The pontiff also voiced concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and expressed concerns about the welfare of Rohingya, thousands of whom have fled a bloody military crackdown in Myanmar. Pope Francis has said he is thinking about the struggles facing the people of Haiti.He was speaking to thousands of people who had gathered on St. Mark’s square in Venice to hear the pontiff … [Read more...]
Fact-check: Can hackers steal fingerprints from selfies?
A video circulating on social media is warning people to avoid doing the peace sign when posing for selfies, in case fraudsters take copies of their fingerprints to hack into their data. The Cube spoke to experts to find out more. The iconic V-finger sign, commonly used to represent peace, is often a go-to gesture when people pose for pictures.However, a video being shared widely on WhatsApp … [Read more...]
‘If we don’t act, who will?’: Meet the French activists who stormed a forever chemical plant
Euronews Green followed members of Extinction Rebellion as they prepared to break into French chemical giant Arkema. “It’s not because it’s illegal that you shouldn’t do it. If we don’t act, who will?”, *Miel tells Euronews Green. It’s an unusual Saturday morning for the 19-year-old member of Extinction Rebellion: she is about to break the law.Today’s target is the French chemical giant Arkema … [Read more...]
Dreaming of a flight upgrade? Here are Europe’s most affordable business class ticket options
New research shows that four European airlines offer the most affordable business class flights compared to the cost of economy tickets. Have you ever dreamed about upgrading your economy flight to a seat in business class?While the switch may be out of reach for most of us, new research has found an upgrade is not always prohibitively expensive.Holidu, a leading provider of holiday rentals … [Read more...]
Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah
International pressure is building on Israel over its plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah and a ceasefire agreement. The White House on Sunday said US President Joe Biden had again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a ceasefire in the nearly seven-month-long … [Read more...]
Ukraine army chief warns of front line pressure as US aid lags
Ukraine's army chief has warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge US aid package to reach the front lines. Russian drones early on Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said, while the army chief warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed … [Read more...]