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Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Business • 11:51 AM
7 min
The most impacted country due to mpox is struggling to contain it. Here's a look at why that's the case.
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COVID pandemic: Researchers create shortlist of animals that could reveal Wuhan origins of virus
Business • 11:02 AM
4 min
A new genetic analysis looks at species of animals present at the Wuhan market that may have spread COVID-19 to people.
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Mercedes-Benz shares fall as German carmaker lowers full year outlook
Business • 10:58 AM
2 min
The German carmaker’s shares started Friday with an almost 7% drop as the company significantly cut its expected results for the full year because of weakness in Chinese demand for its vehicles.
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Volkswagen denies plans to cut 30,000 staff from its workforce
Business • 8:25 AM
2 min
Earlier this month, CEO Oliver Blume told employees that the company needed to end a three-decade-old job protection pledge that would have banned layoffs until 2029.
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Bosses looking for a sweeter deal to lure staff back to the office
Business • 4:45 AM
7 min
A survey of the world's leading business leaders finds they have little appetite for hybrid working and are looking to encourage workers back to the office with better deals on pay and promotion.
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Will tensions in the Middle East lead to another energy price shock in Europe?
Business • 4:15 AM
2 min
Will tensions in the Middle East lead to another market price shock in Europe? Energy analyst Dr Yousef Alshammari shares his outlook on oil prices with Euronews Business.
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ING pledges to stop financing new upstream oil and gas projects
Business • 12:21 AM
3 min
ING says it would no longer be offering finance to pure-play oil and gas companies for explorations or developments in new fields, as part of its move to help support the transition to green energy.
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Yesterday
Silvio Berlusconi posthumously wins longstanding banking dispute in EU court
Business • 10:27 AM
2 min
The ECB did not have the right to probe Silvio Berlusconi’s holdings in Banca Mediolanum, in spite of the late Italian prime minister’s conviction for tax fraud, the EU’s highest court said today.
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Global vaccine donor to buy 500,000 mpox jabs for Africa
Business • 9:54 AM
3 min
The vaccines should arrive later this year, according to vaccine alliance Gavi.
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Musk's X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users with change to server access
Business • 9:09 AM
4 min
Some X users are back online despite a nation-wide ban against the app in Brazil.
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Scientists find fruit flies have sensor in oesophagus that triggers feel-good hormone
Business • 8:45 AM
2 min
Receptors in the oesophagus lead to the release of serotonin when ‘good quality food’ is consumed, researchers say.
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What the Fed's jumbo rate cut means for European and global markets
Business • 6:38 AM
5 min
The Fed's substantial rate cut could result in a further loosening of global liquidity, prompting a shift in capital across asset classes and stock sectors.
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The rise and fall of the Tupperware brand
Business • 12:48 AM
10 min
With the latest news of Tupperware Brands filing for bankruptcy, we look back at how the container company pioneered practical design and a new marketing model.
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Europol arrests 51 people and dismantles encrypted communication platform
Business • 12:45 AM
1 min
Europol arrests 51 people connected to Ghost, a platform used by cybercriminals for large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.
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Wednesday, september 18, 2024
Stroke deaths are declining in Europe but rising worldwide, new analysis shows
Business • 10:30 PM
6 min
Stroke prevention efforts should focus on high blood pressure, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can increase people’s risk, the study authors said.
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Locals in this capital are happiest with their public transport. How do Europe's cities compare?
Business • 2:42 PM
8 min
Dissatisfaction with public transport in capital cities was more keenly felt in southern Europe and parts of the Balkans. How does your city compare?
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Lebanon attack: Why is Hezbollah using pagers and how could they have been made to explode?
Business • 1:14 PM
6 min
Pagers belonging to Hezbollah operatives exploded in an attack that was allegedly planned by Israel. This is how experts are speculating they could have been detonated.
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Who is Maria Luís Albuquerque, the likely next financial services Commissioner?
Business • 11:22 AM
5 min
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen entrusted a financial portfolio to a woman known for administering tough fiscal discipline during Portugal's sovereign debt crisis.
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The EU's new Hungarian health Commissioner-designate is in for a rocky ride
Business • 10:59 AM
6 min
Olivér Várhelyi, the controversial pick of Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán, has been handed a highly technical role by Ursula von der Leyen. What does it mean for EU health policy if he's rejected by the European Parliament?
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Google wins legal bid to overturn antitrust fine in EU digital ad case
Business • 10:22 AM
3 min
The ruling can be appealed to the EU Court of Justice, the bloc's top court, but only on points of law.
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Apple hit with €62 million EU class action for unfair charges on music
Business • 7:41 AM
2 min
Big Tech giant Apple was hit with a €1.8 billion European Commission fine in March for unfair pricing that allegedly locked out competitors.
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UniCredit seeks ECB approval for larger stake in Commerzbank
Business • 6:14 AM
4 min
UniCredit seeks the European Central Bank's approval to own up to 30% of
a stake in Commerzbank, potentially triggering a full buyout deal of Germany's second-largest lender by assets.
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Retailers take emergency action to avoid Christmas delivery nightmare
Business • 4:35 AM
6 min
Unprecedented early ordering is being driven by concerns that the global shipping industry could buckle under the strain of trying to fulfil mounting Christmas orders without using the important Red Sea trading routes.
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Tuesday, september 17, 2024
‘Dream team’: Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate choices
Business • 4:09 PM
5 min
Climate activists and the renewable energy lobby have broadly interpreted Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioner picks – the Netherlands’ Wopke Hoekstra, Denmark’s Dan Jørgensen and Spain’s Teresa Ribera – as signalling continuity with the Green Deal that ma
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134 countries now exploring digital currencies as interest triples since 2020, new report finds
Business • 4:04 PM
5 min
Central banks worldwide are now looking into digital currencies, according to a new study from a US think tank.
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EU calls for tougher measures to achieve a ‘tobacco free generation’
Business • 3:25 PM
3 min
The European Commission recommends that member states extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, including for electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free products.
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI to launch subsidiary in Paris as city aims to become AI hub - report
Business • 3:12 PM
3 min
OpenAI, the company behind the wildly successful chatbot, has made no secret of its plans to expand in Europe.
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OpenAI's safety group to become 'independent' oversight board without Sam Altman
Business • 2:32 PM
3 min
The move follows increasing scrutiny over OpenAI's safety policies which Altman has directly influenced as one of the leaders of its committee.
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Instagram just got tougher for teenagers: Here’s how the Meta company is changing
Business • 1:03 PM
3 min
This is what teenagers and parents need to know about the new safety features coming to Instagram.
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These Commissioners will be in charge of EU tech policy
Business • 11:33 AM
6 min
Tech and industry portfolios go to Finland’s Henna Virkkunen, France’s Stéphane Séjourné, Bulgaria’s Ekaterina Zaharieva and Ireland’s Michael McGrath.
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Reducing air pollution exposure could curb Parkinson's risks, researchers say
Business • 10:35 AM
5 min
Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms.
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Germany's economic sentiment takes a dramatic fall as outlook worsens
Business • 10:31 AM
4 min
Germany's economic sentiment plunged to an 11-month low in September, with the ZEW index dropping sharply. Economic outlook worsened across key German industries, impacting the broader eurozone morale.
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Intel postpones construction of German chip factory for two years
Business • 8:54 AM
3 min
US chip-maker Intel has announced plans to postpone the construction of a factory in Germany for at least two years.
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Meta bans Russian state media over 'foreign influence'
Business • 8:14 AM
1 min
Meta is banning several Russian state media outlets from using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp over allegations they used deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online.
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Amazon tells employees to go back to the office five times a week
Business • 7:51 AM
3 min
Last year, Amazon asked all employees to come back to the office for three mandatory days, resulting in protests.
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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could kill 39 million people by 2050, researchers warn
Business • 6:48 AM
9 min
Antimicrobial resistance is already killing millions around the globe, but deaths could surge by 68 per cent between 2021 and 2050, according to a major new study.
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Weight loss market: Smaller rivals muscle in on Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
Business • 4:45 AM
4 min
As Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk continue to dominate the lucrative weight-loss drug market, smaller competitors are gearing up to release their own treatments, aiming to challenge the two industry leaders.
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Eurobonds could finance EU air defence shield, leading think tank says
Business • 4:30 AM
3 min
Ursula von der Leyen wants to protect Europe against Russian missile attacks, and building an Israel-style defence system could cost hundreds of billions. But new funding proposals from an influential Brussels think tank are likely to raise hackles in fru
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Scientists shed light on the many ways women's brains change during pregnancy
Business • 12:38 AM
5 min
A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression.
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Who holds the economic power in von der Leyen’s new Commission?
Business • 12:30 AM
5 min
Trade, competition, fiscal policy and the EU budget are among the most sought-after prizes on offer in the new EU executive. Euronews examines who is lined up to control key posts, and which embarrassing revelations might trip them up.
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New XEC COVID variant is on the rise in Europe. Here's what we know about it so far
Business • 12:25 AM
3 min
The subvariant has been reported in at least 11 European countries after emerging in Germany, but so far doesn't meet the criteria for being a variant of concern or interest.
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Monday, september 16, 2024
Exclusive: EU wants to ban smoking and vaping in outdoor areas, leaked draft says
Business • 4:49 PM
4 min
The European Commission will recommend smoking bans in cafe terraces, bus stops, and zoos, and plans also cover nicotine-free products, according to a leaked document obtained by Euronews.
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UK telecoms provider records 2,000 possible cyber-attacks every second
Business • 4:07 PM
2 min
The UK’s largest telecommunications provider says there are roughly 2,000 potential cyber-attacks every second recorded through its platforms.
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Botulism led to 5 people being hospitalised in France. What is it and how can you avoid it?
Business • 4:06 PM
3 min
A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it?
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EU bungled plastic waste tax, auditors say
Business • 3:28 PM
4 min
A new levy intended to discourage the landfill and incineration of plastic waste is plagued by dodgy data, and may have led to an uptick in crime, auditors warn
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Slack is adding AI agents. This is what you can do with them
Business • 3:04 PM
3 min
The new AI features could help humans with tasks such as drafting emails.
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Where in Europe are there restrictions on smoking outdoors?
Business • 2:30 PM
10 min
Experts say limiting smoking in outdoor areas such as beaches, parks, and restaurants could be the next move for many countries to tackle tobacco smoking.
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Titanic builder Harland & Wolff to enter administration amid debt woes
Business • 2:16 PM
2 min
RMS Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff announced on Monday that it will enter administration following financial troubles.
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West Nile virus vaccine still 'years away' as disease spreads in Spain
Business • 10:54 AM
3 min
Residents in the south of Spain are growing increasingly desperate as the West Nile virus continues to spread.
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BMW took two years to discover billion-euro car fault
Business • 10:40 AM
3 min
The company's shares plummeted last week on its profit warning as it revealed the scale of the problem, with €5bn at one stage being wiped off its value.
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China lures academics with bribes from fake LinkedIn profiles, Czech intelligence says
Business • 10:13 AM
3 min
The Czech national intelligence agency says China bribes its academics to write favourable reports about them through fake LinkedIn profiles.
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Former Commissioner says EU needs ‘more power to address health challenges’
Business • 9:34 AM
3 min
European public health policy came into sharp focus during the coronavirus pandemic, but momentum towards creating a more coordinated and centralised EU system is now ebbing away, a leading MEP and heart surgeon tells Euronews in an exclusive interview.
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How the first astronaut with a disability is preparing to travel into space | Euronews Tech Talks
Business • 6:00 AM
8 min
In this episode, we will explore how space exploration affects the human body and how scientific research is fundamental to advancing medicine here on Earth.
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China and EU set for talks aimed at easing tensions over trade tariffs
Business • 5:22 AM
6 min
Amid escalating trade tensions, China’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao, and the European Commission’s trade commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, are set to meet on Thursday to discuss trade relations between the two parties.
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From digital nomad to nightmare: How remote working can challenge employers
Business • 4:24 AM
5 min
Remote working opportunities are once again on the rise in Europe in certain industries. However, employers face potential risks and challenges when offering staff the opportunity to work away from the office.
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Draghi's competitiveness report: Can Europe heed the call to action?
Business • 12:59 AM
6 min
Mario Draghi's competitiveness report urges the EU to invest €750-800bn annually to close the economic gap with the US and China. While experts praise its push for joint action and reforms, concerns remain over funding, political consensus and its future
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Sunday, september 15, 2024
UK to ban junk food ads for children
Business • 5:39 PM
6 min
It’s big naps for Big Macs as the only way to see fast food advertising on British television is about to be after the watershed, as part of the UK government’s drive to improve public health.
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Nearly half of doctors are sexually harassed by patients. Why is it so hard to protect them?
Business • 8:00 AM
11 min
Many doctors and health workers are sexually harassed by patients, but they often don’t report the incidents or know how to protect themselves.
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Switzerland unveils new supercomputer 'Alps', already ranked sixth in the world
Business • 1:59 AM
3 min
Staff at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano (CSCS) say 'Alps' could rank even higher today as it wasn’t completed when the rankings were put together in June.
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Saturday, september 14, 2024
