Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Meet Choi Soon-hwa: The 80-year-old Miss Universe contestant Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old South Korean, has made history as the oldest-ever contestant in the Miss Universe competition. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News European democracy is weakening, report warns Traditionally stable European countries are seeing the rule of law deteriorate as voter turnout and democratic legitimacy decline worldwide, International IDEA said, highlighting concerns over France, the Netherlands and Spain. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Thousands of firefighters tackle deadly blazes in Portugal Portugal is on high alert because of the fires, which have killed at least four and left scores injured. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Kazakh superstar Dimash on music, heritage, and World Nomad Games In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Dimash discusses his unique fusion of classical, Kazakh and contemporary music, and his mission to spread his "country’s culture, songs, and traditional music to the world." 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Record number of female writers make 2024 Booker Prize shortlist This year’s Booker Prize shortlist features the highest number of female writers shortlisted in the prize’s 55-year history, as well as the first Dutch author to be shortlisted. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy Brexit impact keeps getting worse, economists warn A new study suggests that the economic slump caused by the change in UK-EU relations post-Brexit is not just a short-term hiccup, but likely to persist. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Meta bans Russian state media over 'foreign influence' 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. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Mud, damage and displacement: Poland battles with severe flooding Severe floods continue to affect parts of Central Europe, with some areas already past the peak and others still facing danger. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Meet the new European Commission From journalists to diplomats, MEPs to reality TV stars, Euronews takes a peek behind the CVs at the 27 senior officials likely to lead the EU executive for the next five years. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Markets How to ‘make finance great again’: Trump’s new cryptocurrency debuts Former President Donald Trump launched a new crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, on Monday evening, 50 days before Election Day. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold nears record highs ahead of crucial central bank rate decision Gold continues to hover near all-time highs, driven by a weakened US dollar, uncertain global economic outlooks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally shows no signs of slowing, as upcoming central bank decisions may further boost demand. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'Diddy' pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals,” according to a recent indictment. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Health news Death toll from antibiotic resistance to reach 39 million by 2050 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. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Weekend sees significant migrant landings in Canary Islands Nearly 500 illegal migrants arrived in the Canary Islands over the weekend, with five fishing boats carrying 296 people landing between Saturday and Sunday. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Global competitors race in British Speedgolf championships The 2024 British Speedgolf Championships took place at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, combining golf and running in a fast-paced competition. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen unveils proposed team of EU Commissioners Top of the pecking order with executive vice-president roles are the French, Finnish, Estonian, Italian, Romanian and Spanish nominees. 17/09/2024