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Published on 14/09/2026 – 8:33 GMT+2 It’s a rare occasion when both the GOP and Democratic officials show unity, but it seems Dolly Parton was one of the rare cultural figures to bring everyone together in the US. And that has been proven once again. In an uncommon display of bipartisan agreement, especially for the Republican-dominated state government and Democrat-controlled city government in Tennessee, both sides have agreed to rename Nashville International Airport after much-missed singer Dolly Parton. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority board of commissioners voted 6-0 to start the process of changing the airport’s name in memory of…
More than 48,000 EU residents died as a result of intentional self-harm in 2023, according to the latest Eurostat data — a number that has been slowly dropping over the past decade. It is equivalent to a standardised death rate of 10.4 per 100,000 people, declining slightly from 10.6 in 2022 and 12.2 in 2013. The number of deaths by suicide per 100,000 residents was highest in Lithuania (18.8), Slovenia (16.4) and Hungary (16.1). In contrast, the lowest rates were registered in Cyprus (3.5), Greece (4.3) and Malta (5.5). “Suicide is complex and most of the time there isn’t one…
As spooky season nears, the chills and thrills are ramping up for this week’s new releases. Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil adaptation has been one of our most highly anticipated horror movies of the year, and from the trailer alone looks to be full of hand-over-eyes tension (those spidery looking limbs on the door frame — ahhh!) Of course, if gore and jump scares aren’t your thing, Aardman Animations (the genius studio behind Wallace and Gromit) have a much cosier and baaaa-rmier approach to cinematic scares with Shaun the Sheep: the Beast of Mossy Bottom. For pure inspiration, head to London’s…
The Canadian prime minister has instructed his special envoy to Europe, John Hannaford, to scope out the most ambitious possibilities short of full membership in the bloc or its single market, one official confirmed. Critical raw materials The EU has a growing appetite for critical raw materials — used in everything from batteries and solar panels to mobile phones. Canada has abundant reserves of copper, molybdenum, aluminum, nickel, lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements, as well as the mines, smelters and refineries capable of processing them. “Canada is of course the huge source of critical minerals,” EU Trade Commissioner Maroš…
Published on 14/09/2026 – 8:01 GMT+2 On today’s show: Shona Murray reports on US President Donald Trump’s two-day visit to Dublin, where he had a number of diplomatic engagements and on several occasions called for a united Ireland. Trump also blamed Ukraine for spiralling diesel prices. With concern growing among the Baltic states and other countries on NATO’s eastern flank, Angela Skujins sits down with Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs for an interview about Russia’s increasing threats. Jorge Liboreiro breaks down yesterday’s election results in Sweden, where socialist Magdalena Anderson could become Sweden’s next prime minister after the red bloc…
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By Euronews with IJF Published on 14/09/2026 – 7:26 GMT+2 Day three of the Hungary Grand Slam saw fans pour into the Papp László Arena, with more chances to meet judo legends before another thrilling day of action on the tatami. Brazil’s Guilherme SCHIMIDT, formerly an -81kg contender, now had his sights set on the -90kg title. SCHIMIDT struck to secure his third Grand Slam victory. His medal was awarded by Minister of Interior of Hungary, H.E. Mr Gábor PÓSFAI. At -78kg, Japan’s Mao IZUMI was up against Petrunjela PAVIC of Croatia in Pavic’s debut Grand Slam final. A huge Obi-tori-gaeshi from the…
Gazing out the window at the ever-changing landscapes whipping past is one of the great pleasures of train travel. All seasons have their appeal, but watching autumn’s foliage colour transformation is particularly mesmerising. Overtourism, scorching temperatures and hefty tourist taxes have also made travelling in the shoulder season even more attractive. So, if you’re looking to take advantage of the calm that comes with the colder months, why not consider some leaf-peeping aboard a train? Europe’s best train journeys for autumn Japanese rail operator JR Pass analysed popular routes from across Europe using online ratings, Instagram hashtags, search insights, and…
When Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives her big State of the European Union speech on Wednesday, the topic of migration is likely to feature heavily. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur discuss the EU executive’s proposed new tool to counter “weaponized” migration — like we saw in Ceuta this summer. Plus, what do the results of the Swedish general election mean for the country’s migration policy? Next, a group of European leaders and senior EU officials are in Finland today, part of Brussels’ broader push to deepen its engagement in the Arctic as the region assumes…
Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Sunday conquered the US Open, defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to claim his first US Open title and the second Grand Slam trophy of his career. Six years after letting a two-set lead slip against Dominic Thiem in the 2020 final, the German top seed returned to New York and this time finished the job beating Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday. Zverev knew what he was up against, playing a US Open final in a stadium full of people desperate to at last see another American…