The European Commission recommends that member states extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, including for electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free products. The European Commission presented today (17 September) its long-awaited proposal to achieve smoke- and aerosol-free environments, replacing the current recommendations, in place since 2009.   The proposal, aimed at tackling the … [Read more...]

#WalangPasok: Updated List of Work and Class cancellations for September 18, 2024 (Wednesday) Table of Contents Manila, Philippines – Due to the adverse effects of tropical depression Gener, several local government units (LGUs) have made the decision to suspend classes on Wednesday, September 18. #WalangPasok Announcements Class suspensions for September 2024 Walang Pasok Updates: … [Read more...]

The devices were used by the group to communicate after its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, warned members not to carry cellphones. Dozens of members of Hezbollah were wounded in Beirut’s suburbs and other parts of Lebanon after their handheld pagers exploded on Tuesday, according to Lebanese state media. Photos and videos circulating on social media showed people lying on the pavement with injuries … [Read more...]

OpenAI has made no secret of its plans to expand in Europe. OpenAI is opening a subsidiary in France as the company tries to establish itself in Europe, according to local media. The ChatGPT-maker’s office will be based in Paris and called OpenAI France, according to the business publication L’Informé, which cited official company creation documents.The subsidiary will “commercialise, … [Read more...]

New research has revealed that plastic from everyday items has the ability to infiltrate the brain. Global scientists and campaigners are calling for immediate action on plastic’s impact on human health. Their demands come following the release of a new report which has shown that indoor environments could be a major source of microplastic pollution. In short, it means that plastic … [Read more...]

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Maria Ponomarenko is protesting against what she says are faked prison complaints against her. A Russian anti-war journalist serving a sentence in a penal colony has begun a hunger strike over her treatment by prison authorities.According to her employer, RusNews, reporter Maria Ponomarenko has been placed in an isolation cell after a court hearing at which she claimed prison authorities had … [Read more...]

OpenAI is transforming its internal safety committee into an “independent” oversight board, the company said in a blog post on Monday. The ChatGPT-maker also said that the so-called Safety and Security Committee will be chaired by Carnegie Mellon professor Zico Kolter.The committee unveiled in May originally included CEO Sam Altman but will now have “independent governance”.OpenAI has come … [Read more...]

Updated: 17/09/2024 - 16:28 GMT+2 The town's streets were completely submerged, leaving residents without electricity, water, or internet access. Initial estimates place the damage at one billion zlotys. The impact on the community is immense, with significant concerns about the long-term recovery process. Stronie Śląskie faces a challenging road ahead as it … [Read more...]

The lawsuit claims that her Grammy-winning hit copies lyrical and melodic elements from Bruno Mars' 2013 song 'When I Was Your Man'. Pop megastar Miley Cyrus is facing a lawsuit over claims that her 2023 hit 'Flowers' borrows from Bruno Mars' 2013 ballad "When I Was Your Man."The lawsuit, filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court by Tempo Music Investments, accuses Cyrus and her co-writers, … [Read more...]

Opponents say the modifications will damage the architectural integrity of the block and reduce views of the seafront from the inside. Proposed renovations of a 1960s apartment block in the south of England have sparked widespread opposition. Arlington House in Margate is a renowned brutalist building located along the seafront. The 18-storey block stands almost exactly as when it … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines says the promotion is designed to provide a “seamless travel experience” across the archipelago. Japan Airlines is offering some international travellers free domestic flights to explore more of the country. The airline’s domestic network includes services to 64 airports on 133 routes. It hopes the free flights will encourage passengers to delve deeper into regions of Japan … [Read more...]

There has been public backlash against the controversial technique, known as ocean iron fertilisation, in the past. Scientists want to seed the Pacific Ocean with iron to help it capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In an article published in the journal Frontiers in Climate, they claim the controversial technique could be a low-cost, scalable and rapidly deployable way to capture … [Read more...]

The first awards have been announced ahead of the DJ Awards 2024, the highly anticipated return of the once annual awards post-Covid. Seven industry awards have been selected by the DJ Awards expert panel. Included are recognitions for Luciano, David Guetta and Keinemusik. The 23rd edition of the DJ Awards will take place on 2 October at Chinois in Ibiza hosted by BBC Radio 1 presenter Jaguar. … [Read more...]

Digital tech is revolutionising Europe's water management systems, but its heavy consumption of the precious resource brings its own challenges. Increasingly, digital technology is helping to manage water systems in Europe. The supports it offers include real time monitoring of water use and quality, quicker leak detection and smart irrigation. Additionally, artificial intelligence can help … [Read more...]

The approved bill is the latest in a string of laws seemingly taken from Moscow's playbook. Georgia's parliament has approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, a measure echoing similar laws adopted in neighbouring Russia.The bill was voted through on Tuesday and was originally introduced by the ruling populist party Georgian Dream earlier this year.It includes bans on same-sex … [Read more...]

From Austria's unexpected assignment to Spain's mega portfolio, the next Commission of Ursula von der Leyen has Brussels talking. After several delays, multiple leaks, a political feud in Slovenia and a dramatic last-minute resignation, Ursula von der Leyen has presented her new team of European Commissioners for the next five years.The 26 nominees still need to undergo confirmation hearings … [Read more...]

The partial lunar eclipse will occur in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday and will be visible in Europe. Here's what you need to know. The sky over Europe is set to showcase another notable cosmic event in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday when a full Moon will bring together a partial lunar eclipse, a supermoon, and a harvest moon.A lunar eclipse occurs only during the full Moon phase, when Earth … [Read more...]

Socialists, Liberals and Greens oppose von der Leyen's appointment of Italian hard-right Raffaele Fitto (ECR) as executive vice-president of the new European Commission. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's decision to appoint Italy's Raffaele Fitto, from Giorgia Meloni's hard-right party, as one of the six powerful executive vice-presidents (EVPs) has been criticised by moderates … [Read more...]

Donald Tusk has declared a month-long state of natural disaster as Poland braces for further flooding. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says more than a billion euros of funding will be needed for relief efforts after widespread flooding has caused devastation in Poland.His call for support follow days of heavy rainfall in Central Europe, which has led to severe flooding in Poland, the … [Read more...]

This is what teenagers and parents need to know about the new safety features coming to Instagram. Instagram users under the age of 18 will be given an automatic “teen account” with stricter privacy features, the social media platform announced on Tuesday, as social media companies are increasingly under the spotlight over security for minors. The Meta-owned company said the safety … [Read more...]

Join Immy Barclay on a trip to Fez as she takes a peek inside the medina walls to uncover a UNESCO World Heritage Site like no other. Morocco’s rich artisan traditions are alive and well in Fez. Join Immy as she immerses herself in Fez’s most famous souk, where the scents of leather, fresh pastries, and perfumes enliven the senses. A pottery class brings us even closer to the city’s unique … [Read more...]

Riot police were deployed on the Moroccan side of the border with the Spanish Ceuta enclave, as migrants attempted to reach the city for the third night in a row. Tensions at the border between Morocco and Ceuta, a Spanish enclave that shares a border with Africa, continued for the third night in a row. Riot police were deployed to disperse people attempting to cross into Spain from Morocco … [Read more...]

Join us for our live Climate Now debate from Brussels, streaming on our YouTube channel on 24 September at 11:30 CET. Our experts will explore how climate science is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies. As the planet experiences rapid and perilous global warming, climate science is becoming increasingly integrated into EU policy. Data on climate change is … [Read more...]

The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and international design to an unexpected corner of the capital – and even beyond the city. Many visitors to Tallinn won’t go further than the picturesque old town, but the Tallinn Design Festival (Disainiöö) draws visiting design aficionados – and local ones too – out of the city … [Read more...]

With a slowdown in demand for EVs, hundreds sit idle in a busy Belgian port's car park, waiting for buyers and drivers. Up to three million electric vehicles are shuttled from cargo ships onto trucks every year at the western Belgian port of Zeebrugge.With one in every four vehicles now electric, Zeebrugge's port operator has had to change the landscape to accommodate the precious cargo. This … [Read more...]

A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression. Scientists have analysed a woman's brain throughout pregnancy to offer the first detailed map of one during gestation.The research followed only one first-time mother but it kicks off a large, international research project aiming to scan the brains of hundreds … [Read more...]

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. Ursula von der Leyen today (September 17) set out portfolios for her second term at the helm of the European Commission – and gave key roles to candidates from … [Read more...]

The subvariant has been reported in at least 11 European countries after emerging in Germany this summer. A new coronavirus variant that is spreading in Europe and globally could soon become dominant, medical experts warn.The XEC variant is a hybrid of the earlier omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, which is currently dominant in Europe. But XEC’s mutations could help it spread more easily … [Read more...]

As cost-of-living pressures continue to pile up, the Irish government has an ambitious new strategy to ease the pains for parents of young learners: subsidise the cost of school books. The Irish government is expected to announce that school books will be free for all secondary school students in its 2025 federal budget next month. This will mean that the provision of books will be free in … [Read more...]