Archives for 04/11/2024

Citizens, volunteers and thousands of soldiers and police officers pressed on with their gargantuan clean-up effort to clear out mud and debris following devasting floods in eastern Spain. People across Valencia are coming together as they continue the clean-up effort after last week's massive flooding which killed at least 217 people in eastern Spain.Almost seven days after flash floods came … [Read more...]

Thousands of Georgian opposition supporters rallied in Tbilisi once again, demanding new parliamentary elections under international supervision and an investigation of alleged election fraud. Thousands of opposition supporters rallied outside Georgia's parliament for the second straight Monday to denounce the 26 October election as illegitimate. Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, was … [Read more...]

Updated: 04/11/2024 - 22:38 GMT+1 In Spain's Valencia region, emergency services are working hard to rescue trapped people in several disaster-struck areas, using dogs and boats in their ongoing search. Flooded underground car parks are a cause of great concern, with many people feared missing. In Spain's Valencia region, emergency … [Read more...]

Republican presidential candidate envisaged tariff up to 75% on all Mexican goods, in the last of a controversial set of trade proposals Donald Trump is pushing until the last minute on two of his key campaign topics: migration and trade tariffs.Former US President pledged to implement a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico as a penalty if the country does not assist in reducing immigration … [Read more...]

According to local officials, at least 18 vehicles were burned, with no injuries reported during the early morning attack in the city, adjacent to Ramallah, where the Palestinian Authority is headquartered. Palestinian officials say Israeli settlers attacked neighbourhoods in Al-Bireh, close to the Palestinian Authority’s headquarters in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, setting cars and … [Read more...]

Germany and the UK signed a significant defence treaty last week, but will it be enough to salvage NATO as Europe gears for a new change of US president this week? German and UK defence ministers Boris Pistorius and John Healey signed a major defence treaty last week, bolstering cooperation across land, sea, air, and deep precision strike capabilities between the two countries. The signing of … [Read more...]

In this episode of Balkan Trip, we head to northern Serbia for Kikinda’s pumpkin fest, Palić Lake’s scenic charm, and Subotica’s stunning architecture. This episode of Balkan Trip takes us to the highlights of northern Serbia. First stop: Kikinda, where the Crazy Pumpkin Days celebrate the autumn harvest with lively festivities.Nearby Subotica beckons with its Art Nouveau synagogue, a … [Read more...]

During a 12-hour delay at London's Heathrow airport, US citizens bound for New York reflected on their hopes and fears about where their next president might take the country. When a cohort of bleary-eyed passengers arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport on a gloomy morning for a 7:25 am flight to New York, politics was the last thing on their mind. But after their transatlantic trip was delayed … [Read more...]

Grilled by MEPs on the trade deal with Latin American countries, Slovakia’s Commissioner-designate defended a deal that would satisfy opponents demanding insurances for farmers and transparency. The contentious EU-Mercosur free trade deal could be "concluded on very very fair ground," Maroš Šefčovič said on Monday as he underwent his confirmation hearing to be the new European Commissioner for … [Read more...]

A constitutional amendment more than two centuries old determines the choice of winner in case of a draw. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are fighting down to the last vote to gain the upper hand in tomorrow's election. There’s a remote possibility that the US poll could end in a draw, however. This concerns the machinery of the US Electoral College, the winner-takes-all system that determines … [Read more...]

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Top News Stories Today Updated: 04/11/2024 - 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

Some experts argue that neural data should be subject to greater protection. There’s a need for stronger EU protections against the collection and resale of neural data collected from brain tech devices, experts say. Brain tech gear already for sale collects data from your brain to fight anxiety and depression, improve sleep, or monitor focus in students when they’re taking tests. In … [Read more...]

Republican candidate for president Donald Trump visited the city of Reading in Pennsylvania after a joke at his rally threatened to alienate the swing state's substantial Hispanic population. US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were in the swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday after a bad joke at a Trump rally threatened to alienate Latin American voters.  Speaking … [Read more...]

The sound of buzzing bees is not everyone's idea of tranquillity, but it is a precious sound for those dedicated to protecting them. Abeja Negra SOS, a conservation NGO, is dedicated to raising awareness about the essential role bees play in preserving biodiversity in Mexico.The bee-saving organisation, founded by Adriana Voliz, rescues insects from urban areas and relocates them to rural … [Read more...]

This legally binding international treaty has become the backbone of climate talks. Global temperatures are rising and the devastating effects are being seen all over Europe. After the hottest summer on record, 2024 is now on track to be the warmest year since records began. The World Meteorological Organization has said there is an 80 per cent chance the annual average global temperature will … [Read more...]

Spain’s deadly floods are likely to threaten food supply chains across the country and throughout wider Europe. As images of Valencia’s devastating flood circulated last week, one area that was not so widely shown was the region’s sprawling farmlands, even though these were also submerged in water.Valencia and the surrounding regions of Almería and Andalusia produce the lion’s share of Spain’s … [Read more...]

The battle for control of the US Senate is heating up with 34 seats in play. Democrats hold a slim majority, but key races in Republican-leaning states could shift the balance. The battle for control of the US Senate is heating up as voters prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday, November 5th.Currently, Democrats hold a slim majority with 51 seats, including four independents who caucus with … [Read more...]