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Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· Just Now

In a tense standoff in the western German town of Sinzig, police surrounded a bank where multiple armed robbers took hostages, including the driver of a cash transport vehicle, and reports suggest that both the hostage-takers and at least one captive were holed up inside the bank's vault. #HostageSituation #BankRobbery #CrimeNews #DE

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Hostages taken in bank robbery in western Germany, police say
The hostage takers and at least one captive were believed to be holed up inside the bank's vault, the Bild newspaper reported.
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As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday, documentary makers reflect on his unparalleled impact on natural history broadcasting, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight his professionalism, warmth, and sense of humor while also recalling memorable moments such as their unique intervention to save stranded penguins in Antarctica. #DavidAttenborough #NaturalHistory #DocumentaryFilmmaking #GB #AQ

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Documentary makers on life on set with David Attenborough
Documentary makers who have worked with Sir David Attenborough have spoken of his legacy as the broadcasting legend turns 100.
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A cyber attack attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters targeted numerous universities and schools across the US on Thursday, disrupting the academic software Canvas, leading to exam cancellations and calls for increased cyber defense measures from lawmakers amid the end-of-year academic season. #CyberSecurity #HigherEducation #DataProtection #US

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Cyber attack disrupts swath of US universities and schools nationwide
A cyber attack on Thursday hit several universities and schools in the US, causing chaos, confusion and major disruptions amid the high stakes end-of-year season.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 2m

AI-driven robots in e-commerce warehouses are increasing efficiency by autonomously packing, picking, and sorting items at speeds surpassing human workers, while developers emphasize their commitment to minimizing social impacts and ensuring a collaborative environment between robots and human employees. #AIEcommerce #Robotics #Automation #DE #PL

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Of robots and men: Europe's AI solutions aim to overhaul e-commerce
AI-driven robots already pack, pick and sort items at e-commerce warehouses as humans would do -- only faster, more efficiently and more accurately.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 53m

The cruise ship MV Hondius, currently sailing from Cabo Verde to the Canary Islands amidst a hantavirus outbreak that has resulted in five infections and three deaths, will transfer its 144 passengers to an airport for further quarantine and treatment upon arrival in Tenerife. #CruiseShip #Hantavirus #PublicHealth #CV #ES #NL #DE #US #GB #PH #AR #ST #ZA

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Live position of the hantavirus ship en route to the Canary Islands
Here you can follow the journey of the cruise ship MV Hondius from Cabo Verde to the Canary Islands, where it will anchor and begin the process of extracting the infected and passengers.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 53m

The White House condemned Mark Hamill as a "sick individual" after he shared an AI image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media, claiming it incited security threats, while Hamill later clarified that his intention was to express a desire for Trump to face accountability rather than death. #MarkHamill #DonaldTrump #PoliticalSatire #US #IR

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White House calls out Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for dead Trump image
The White House has called Mark Hamill a "sick individual" after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 54m

Water purity in Europe is significantly compromised, particularly in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic, with over 20% of groundwater across the EU classified as having poor chemical status due to harmful substances, which poses substantial social and environmental costs, even as European investments in sanitation result in high sanitation standards compared to the rest of the world. #WaterQuality #GroundwaterPollution #EnvironmentalImpact #BE #DE #LU #CZ #FI #IS #NL #NO #CH #UK #MD #GE #AL #LV #LT #RO

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Where in Europe is tap water the most and least safe?
Water purity varies across Europe, with Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic having some of the most polluted groundwater on the continent.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 54m

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has raised awareness about the risks of AI-generated deepfakes by posting a manipulated image of herself, coinciding with the EU's decision to ban "nudification" apps and enhance protections against non-consensual explicit content as part of a broader revision of AI legislation. #ArtificialIntelligence #Deepfake #PrivacyProtection #IT #EU #RU

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Watch: Meloni's AI warning highlights Europe's fight against 'nudification' apps
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week highlighted the dangers of sophisticated AI-generated deepfakes. At the same time, the EU is moving to outlaw "nudification" apps and strengthen protections.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 54m

Sir David Attenborough, who has dedicated over 70 years to raising awareness about environmental issues through his documentaries, highlights the urgent global biodiversity crisis and climate change challenges, while also showcasing successful conservation efforts and the growing transition towards renewable energy amidst a backdrop of increasing plastic pollution and fossil fuel reliance. #EnvironmentalAwareness #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #AU #ID #DE #PL #UK #FR #TR #CO #IR

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A century of change: Planet Earth through David Attenborough's eyes
Sir David Attenborough has been highlighting environmental issues for more than seven decades, but have we listened to his advice.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 54m

Sir David Attenborough, the acclaimed broadcaster and natural historian, celebrates his 100th birthday today, reflecting on a remarkable career that has inspired generations to appreciate and protect the beauty and fragility of life on Earth through groundbreaking documentaries. #DavidAttenborough #NaturalHistory #Conservation #GB

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A life in pictures: David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
Across decades of groundbreaking documentaries, Sir David Attenborough has brought the beauty and fragility of life on Earth into homes around the world.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 54m

Sir David Attenborough, the iconic broadcaster and natural historian, celebrates his 100th birthday today, marking a remarkable career in which he has transformed natural history storytelling and inspired generations to appreciate and protect the beauty and fragility of life on Earth. #DavidAttenborough #NatureDocumentary #Conservation #GB

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A life in pictures: David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
Across decades of groundbreaking documentaries, Sir David Attenborough has brought the beauty and fragility of life on Earth into homes around the world.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 54m

In a touching story, Kathleen Reinhard recalls how NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns honored her late son, Cpl. Kevin Reinhard, by scoring 25 points in a game in remembrance of him during a difficult time in her life, leading to a lasting friendship that continues to connect them through shared memories and gestures of kindness. #Community #Legacy #Kindness #US #AF #KY #NJ #MD #DE #HI #CA #PA #MN #ON

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Meet Karl-Anthony Towns' biggest fan -- the mother of a Marine killed in Afghanistan
In her dining room, Kathleen Reinhard can still see the tall teenager at her son's funeral service in 2012. She is wearing a dark New York Knicks hoodie while sitting near a tray of her homemade banana bread, describing the church scene by pointing to different spots on her table.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 54m

Batteries play a crucial role in the efficient use of renewable energy across Europe, with Germany currently leading in operational capacity at 2.8 GW, while Turkey is set to dominate future expansions with a pipeline of 32.8 GW, significantly surpassing its closest competitors due to favorable regulatory conditions. #RenewableEnergy #BatteryStorage #EnergyTransition #DE #IT #IE #SE #BG #FR #RO #BE #FI #NL #TR #PL #ES

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Europe's electricity storage race: Who leads in battery capacity?
Batteries are vital to using electricity from solar and wind efficiently. Battery capacities vary widely across European countries, with several planning significant expansion in their pipelines.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 55m

The article discusses Europe's current challenges, including geopolitical tensions with Russia, economic concerns related to China, and internal divisions overshadowing events like the Eurovision Song Contest, highlighting both the potential for increased unity among EU nations and ongoing disputes that may hinder collective action. #Europe #Geopolitics #Unity #RU #UA #US #CN #DK #HU #PL #IS #IE #SI #NL #IL

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Podcast | How is Europe juggling all this geopolitical turmoil?
From the ice-cold treatment from an age-old ally to continued threats from Russia and economic concerns over China, Europe is having a hard time.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 56m

The article discusses the legacy of Matthew Wong, an acclaimed painter who died by suicide in 2019 at the age of 35 after battling severe depression, Tourette's syndrome, and autism, highlighting his mother Monita Wong's efforts to preserve his memory through the establishment of the Matthew Wong Foundation and an upcoming exhibition of his work in Venice that reveals the introspective nature of his art. #MentalHealth #ArtLegacy #SuicideAwareness #HK #CA #CN #US #NL #IT #DK #AU

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Matthew Wong's Grieving Mother Protects His Artistic Legacy
Monita Wong holds a mask that her son, the artist Matthew Wong, who died by suicide in 2019, made in the fourth grade in Hong Kong.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 57m

During an unannounced visit to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, President Trump addressed the recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian military sites, emphasizing the need for Iran to quickly sign an agreement to end hostilities, while simultaneously downplaying the political and public fallout from the ongoing war in Iran, which is becoming increasingly unpopular and costly. #IranWar #USPolitics #Diplomacy #US #IR

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Insists Cease-Fire Holds Despite Exchange of Fire
"They trifled with us today," Mr. Trump told reporters as he made an unannounced visit to the site of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, which he is renovating.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 57m

The article discusses how Silicon Valley's leading figures in artificial intelligence, including Sam Altman, have focused on the existential risks of their technology while neglecting the societal implications, particularly amidst growing public backlash and fear of extreme inequality driven by a small number of elite technologists, paving the way for potential regulatory shifts and a reevaluation of AI's societal role. #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEthics #Inequality #USA #ISR #DEU #CHN

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A.I Populism Is Here. And No One Is Ready.
Silicon Valley oligarchs worried about the risks their technology posed to the world. They forgot about people. "I prep for survival," OpenAI's Sam Altman confessed back in 2016.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 57m

Iranians living near the border with Iraq are increasingly crossing into Iraqi territory to access mobile internet and SIM cards due to a prolonged internet blackout imposed by the Tehran regime, which has disconnected millions from the outside world, hampering communication with family abroad and disrupting many livelihoods, while authorities have cracked down on such attempts to circumvent the restrictions. #InternetAccess #HumanRights #DigitalEconomy #IR #IQ

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Iranians risk arrest at Iraq border to escape Tehran's internet ban
Desperate to communicate with the outside world, Iranians are increasingly travelling to the border with Iraq, where Iraqi SIM cards and impromptu hotspots became a hot commodity, they told Euronews.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 58m

Poland and Lithuania are set to finalize nearly €50 billion in defense loans from the EU as part of the SAFE program to bolster their military capabilities against Russian threats, with European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasizing the urgent need for Europe to increase defense production to counteract Russia's military output. #Defense #Europe #Security #PL #LT #RU

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EU Defence chief tells Euronews 'Russia is outproducing us militarily'
As Poland and Lithuania prepare to finalise nearly €50 billion in defence loans on Friday - just one day before Russia's controversial Victory Day parade - the EU's defence chief said the timing is symbolic.