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Over 75% of 3 and 4-year-olds in Europe get too much screen time and not enough sleep and exercise
Business • 3:52 PM
5 min
While most young children get enough sleep, they spend too much time on screens and don’t move enough, the global study found.
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Austrian man amputated his penis with an axe after eating psilocybin psychedelic mushrooms
Business • 3:31 PM
7 min
Psilocybin has become increasingly popular in medical research for its potential therapeutic benefits, but an extreme case has highlighted the drug’s potential dangers when used in uncontrolled settings.
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Can converting disused office spaces into flats solve Berlin's housing crisis?
Business • 2:45 PM
8 min
Two German entrepreneurs have been converting old factories and disused office spaces into affordable apartments in Berlin for years. As rents spiral in the German capital, Euronews met them to ask if such projects could be a feasible solution for the hou
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All hands on deck: Multilateral AIIB working with other development banks to tackle climate change
Business • 1:01 PM
8 min
Battling climate change needs both public and private financing, leveraged through multilateral development banks like AIIB, says its president, Jin Liqun. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is working with World Bank, EBRD and other financial insti
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Italy's Stellantis becomes latest car giant to issue profit warning
Business • 11:19 AM
3 min
The struggling maker of Jeep and Ram is looking for a new CEO to succeed Carlos Taveres, who is under fire from US dealers and the United Auto Workers union after a dismal first-half financial performance.
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What is Marburg virus, the infectious and deadly Ebola-like disease breaking out in Rwanda?
Business • 11:10 AM
4 min
The Ebola-related Marburg virus kills around half of those infected but has been fatal in up to 90 per cent of cases.
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California governor Gavin Newsom vetoes landmark AI bill that would require safety testing
Business • 8:58 AM
8 min
The bill, which would have been the first AI law in the US, would have required tech companies to test models and provided whistleblower protections to workers.
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Wero set to become Europe's first unified payment solution
Business • 7:10 AM
3 min
Wero is set to become Europe's first sovereign payment solution as a key rival to Visa and Mastercard. Its rapid expansion and access to the Single Market positions it as a strong alternative to the US-based networks.
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European Commission appoints 13 experts to draft AI Code
Business • 12:41 AM
3 min
The Code of Practice, aimed to give clarity to providers of General Purpose AI systems, should be ready by August 2025.
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Delhi Capital owners to buy English cricket club in historic move
Business • 12:32 AM
2 min
English cricket team Hampshire is set to be bought by part-owner of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.
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Yesterday
This choir consists of throat cancer survivors who had their voice boxes removed
Business • 8:00 AM
4 min
They may sound different compared to typical choirs, but audiences still love them.
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How Switzerland is training up the next generation of luxury hoteliers
Business • 3:38 AM
10 min
Switzerland has made a name - and business - for itself training up the next generation of hoteliers. Nestled in the hills above the city of Lausanne, the école hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is one of the schools doing just that.
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Saturday, september 28, 2024
Europe's fertility crisis: Which countries are having the most and fewest babies?
Business • 1:33 PM
5 min
For the first time since 1960, the number of live births in the EU has fallen below 4 million, one of the lowest fertility rates in the world.
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How AI can save you time: Here are 5 skills you no longer need to learn
Business • 1:12 PM
7 min
AI's use has skyrocketed thanks to its ability to automate basic tasks. Here are 5 skills you can skip learning and use AI instead.
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Are cars a thing of the past? This is how people in Europe prefer getting around, city by city
Business • 11:17 AM
8 min
We look closer at the most used transportation modes across 83 European cities where various factors contribute to the differences between the cities.
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Babies born through fertility treatments like IVF may have higher risk of heart defects
Business • 7:00 AM
3 min
Babies born after fertility treatment may have a slightly higher risk of heart defects, a study found.
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Friday, september 27, 2024
Ukraine’s government will use AI avatars and videos to help inform citizens about social care
Business • 3:07 PM
3 min
The AI videos will not be used for the war but could help citizens residing in territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
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Commission sees role for nuclear and carbon capture in production of low-carbon fuels
Business • 2:45 PM
4 min
Trains, automobiles and even planes could be run on nuclear power or even natural gas while being treated as ‘green’ under proposed EU rules
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Commission cautious on onshoring drug production to the EU
Business • 2:33 PM
3 min
Pandemic exposed EU states to worrying pharma supply shortages, leading to widespread calls for more home-manufactured pharma.
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Economic self-sabotage? Ireland’s Green Party and DAA weigh in on passenger cap
Business • 2:22 PM
4 min
The aviation industry cannot fully rely on technological solutions to tackle the climate crisis, Green councillor says amid dispute over passenger limits at Dublin airport.
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Meta hit with €91 million fine for lax password safety
Business • 11:02 AM
2 min
Big tech company Meta is ordered to pay a €91m data protection fine for not having enough user password protection in place, the Irish data watchdog said.
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Portugal minimum wage rises: How does it compare to EU counterparts?
Business • 8:57 AM
3 min
Plans to increase Portugal's minimum wage has been announced - but the higher salary is still far below some of its European Union counterparts.
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Scientists discover link between bacteria in the mouth and head and neck cancers
Business • 8:27 AM
4 min
Poor oral health could lead to certain types of cancer, according to a new study.
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Cyber certificate debate to land on plate of incoming Tech Commissioner
Business • 7:38 AM
4 min
New EU Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen will have to improve the adoption processes of certification schemes, her mission letter says.
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Europe’s answer to the Suez Canal breaks ground after 20-year delay
Business • 5:15 AM
3 min
New route will turbo-charge trade between France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Meta hit with privacy fine from European Union over password lapse
Business • 12:45 AM
1 min
Meta has been hit with a $102 million privacy fine from the European Union over a 2019 password security lapse.
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Thursday, september 26, 2024
Sweden first pioneered parental leave. Now it's the first country to give grandparents paid leave
Business • 7:13 PM
7 min
Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends.
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Tech and environmental sustainability projects emerge as winners in European Design Awards
Business • 4:48 PM
6 min
Winners at the 2024 Design Europa Awards included a modular turntable and electric yachts, reflecting a shift towards eco-friendly design. Categories honoured SMEs, larger companies, young talent, and lifetime achievement, with a focus on technological in
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Global leaders commit to curbing the threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs by 2030
Business • 4:22 PM
5 min
The UN agreement calls for global cooperation to protect people from superbugs that can evade antibiotic drugs.
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Sharing the viral 'Goodbye Meta AI' post won't protect your data. Here's what to do instead
Business • 3:40 PM
3 min
A viral Instagram hoax, shared by thousands, including celebrities, falsely claims that reposting will prevent Meta from using personal data for AI training.
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EU disease prevention agency's new chief seeks better public engagement
Business • 2:50 PM
3 min
New chief Pamela Rendi-Wagner says European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) should do more to combat disinformation and appeal to wider audience.
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Where to age well: People in these countries enjoy the longest years of healthy life in the EU
Business • 2:13 PM
4 min
Malta came out on top when it comes to healthy ageing, but the best and worst countries are different for men and women.
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Smarter AI glasses, Orion, and Judi Dench-sounding AI: The new Meta tech to look out for
Business • 1:37 PM
7 min
From the ‘most advanced glasses the world has ever seen’ to actors voicing its AI. Here’s what happened at the Meta event.
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Poor sleep in pregnancy may be linked to higher risk of developmental delays in kids, study finds
Business • 1:00 PM
8 min
A recent study by researchers in China found that insufficient sleep during pregnancy may be associated with neurodevelopmental delays in children, especially in boys.
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Commerzbank in larger payout pledge ahead of UniCredit talks
Business • 10:53 AM
3 min
The German lender is lifting profit targets and shareholder rewards as Italy's UniCredit contemplates a merger.
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OpenAI could switch to for-profit, giving Sam Altman a stake as more staff quit ChatGPT maker
Business • 10:19 AM
5 min
Chief technology officer Mira Murati is also the latest senior staffer to step down in a leadership shake-up
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Microsoft claims its new AI correction feature can fix hallucinations. Does it work?
Business • 9:39 AM
5 min
Microsoft claims it has a new capability that detects and corrects false or misleading statements from AI.
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Police probing cyberattack on wi-fi networks at UK train stations
Business • 9:38 AM
2 min
UK transport officials and police said on Thursday they are investigating a “cyber-security incident” that hit the public wi-fi networks at the country’s biggest railway stations.
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European girls are starting puberty much earlier than before. Here’s what we know about why
Business • 9:27 AM
9 min
Researchers have some promising leads but no definite answers as to why girls are entering early puberty more frequently than in the past.
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VW workers stage protest as managers and unions hold talks
Business • 9:24 AM
3 min
The talks on pay and conditions at Volkswagen come amid reports of job cuts and, for the first time in its history, potential plant closures in Germany.
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German supermarket Aldi's fake discounts breach EU law, top European court says
Business • 9:01 AM
3 min
The supermarket can’t pretend it’s offering a discount if it raises prices just to cut them back, the judges ruled in a case brought by consumer activists from Baden-Württemberg.
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Italy pilots AI in schools looking to boost tech-based learning
Business • 8:36 AM
4 min
Under the pilot project set to begin this year, AI will be introduced in 15 schools across four regions.
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'Weekend warrior' exercise as beneficial as regular workouts in lowering risk of over 200 diseases
Business • 8:15 AM
4 min
Both regular exercise and intense weekend exercise were found to lower the risk of more than 200 diseases, including hypertension and diabetes.
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Time for the Robotaxi? Future trend in focus ahead of Tesla investor update
Business • 6:02 AM
4 min
Tesla is expected to report a record number of deliveries for the third quarter next week, fuelled by strong sales growth in China. The upcoming Robotaxi event is likely to be a key focus, shaping the future trend of its stock.
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LGBTQ+ community may be more at risk of developing dementia or depression in later life
Business • 5:00 AM
3 min
LGBTQ+ people were 15 per cent more likely to develop negative brain health outcomes compared to their cisgender and straight counterparts, according to a new study.
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Wild Hornet attacks: How Ukraine's Drones are making their mark on the frontline
Business • 4:00 AM
18 min
Euronews spoke to two members of the Ukrainian organisation Wild Hornets about their aim to enhance Ukraine’s drone capabilities to combat Russia in the battlefield.
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Wednesday, september 25, 2024
AI, AR and VR: What to expect from the Meta Connect 2024 event
Business • 2:15 PM
3 min
From smart Ray-Ban glasses to a stripped-back version of the Quest 3 headset, here is what we could see from Meta.
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What's the best strategy to stay young based on astronaut research | Euronews Tech Talks
Business • 1:59 PM
6 min
Have you ever wondered what the most effective strategy is to stop accelerated ageing in astronauts and whether it could work on Earth? Tune into this episode of Euronews Tech Talks to find out.
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Should the EU regulate burgeoning health influencers?
Business • 10:45 AM
5 min
With health content booming on social media, experts and lawmakers are mulling regulation of social media influencers, prioritising ‘credible’ content creators.
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Takeover target Commerzbank gets new CEO as UniCredit circles
Business • 9:51 AM
3 min
Bettina Orlopp is to replace Manfred Knof 'in the near future'. The news comes days after Italian bank UniCredit revealed it had increased its stake in Commerzbank from around 9% to 21%, subject to regulatory approval.
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Novo Nordisk boss in US grilling over prices for weight-loss drugs
Business • 7:35 AM
6 min
Novo Nordisk has been criticised by US politicians for the high pricing of its popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs. But CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen has defended the company, attributing the elevated prices to "structural issues" within the US healthc
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The cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe to charge your EV
Business • 7:11 AM
4 min
Euronews Business takes a metaphorical ride across Europe to identify the countries with the cheapest and most expensive public electric vehicle charging rates.
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Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni: What could an alliance between the divisive figures mean for the EU?
Business • 5:30 AM
6 min
Italy has led the way for Musk's companies to invest in satellite internet and space. Will it in return be supported by the EU line on social media and issues dear to the right? An award the high-tech magnate presented to Meloni on Monday raises several q
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Commerzbank takeover: Germany questions UniCredit's 'hostile' strategy
Business • 12:47 AM
6 min
UniCredit's bid to raise its stake in Commerzbank to 29.9% faces German resistance. The European Commission sees potential benefits in consolidation, while analysts predict significant financial synergies.
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FTX collapse: Caroline Ellison handed 2-year prison sentence for 'greatest financial fraud ever'
Business • 12:37 AM
5 min
The former FTX crypto executive was shown leniency by the judge in New York, acknowledging her "very, very substantial" cooperation with prosecutors.
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Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud licensing practices
Business • 12:12 AM
2 min
Google files an antitrust complaint to the European Commission against its competitor on the cloud market.
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OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon among first AI Pact signatories
Business • 12:05 AM
3 min
The voluntary AI Pact aims to help companies comply with the EU's AI Act
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Tuesday, september 24, 2024
Problematic social media use on the rise among European youth, study says
Business • 11:01 PM
8 min
A small but concerning share of European youngsters use social media or video games at problematic levels, according to a new report.
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More than 740 million young people could be short-sighted by 2050, study finds
Business • 10:30 PM
6 min
A new study provided up-to-date estimates of the number of children and adolescents globally who are short-sighted and showed that the disorder has increased significantly since 1990.
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Police in Switzerland detain several people over suspected death in Sarco 'suicide capsule'
Business • 5:45 PM
6 min
The legality of using the 3D-printed device for its intended purpose of helping assisted dying is being questioned by authorities in Switzerland.
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