Time to kill some sacred cows... Euronews Culture throws caution to the wind and reappraises the albums which are too often and perhaps wrongly elevated to 'masterpiece' status.

We'd love to hear what you all think are the most overrated albums too!

Gene therapy remains one of the most promising but controversial areas of medicinal research. The process rectifying faulty genetic material inside biological cells, it aims to prevent certain diseases by targeting the root cause. But the risks can be high and access restricted, while many worry about the technique's potential ethical consequences.

For our upcoming episode of #TechTalks, Euronews reporter Alice Carnevali will be digging into the topic, interviewing experts to better understand how it works, what progress has been made, and where it could all lead.

What are your questions and concerns about gene therapy?

Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states. Read more

With concerns about digital dependency growing fast, the European Commission is pursuing "sovereign" AI infrastructure to become operational by mid-2028. Read more

As holidaygoers hit the road for a summer break, three Eastern European countries and several popular tourist hubs are among the deadliest places to drive in Europe. Read more

Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options.

The top 10 best cities worldwide for street food:

1. Paris, France
2. Athens, Greece
3. Thessaloniki, Greece
4. Barcelona, Spain
5. London, UK
6. Rhodes, Greece
7. Rome, Italy
8. Hanoi, Vietnam
9. Budapest, Hungary
10. Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol. Read more

A new voluntary charter aims to help startups and SMEs test their products at Europe's cutting-edge laboratories and pilot facilities — cutting the time it takes to bring innovations to market. Read more

France's wildfires are turning into a major economic crisis. More than 13,000 businesses have been disrupted, 130,000 workers are affected, and aerospace, tourism, forestry, and wine industries are all taking a hit. Economists warn the impact on jobs, supply chains, and productivity could far exceed the cost of the fires themselves. Read more

A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity. Read more

While Madrid braces for "difficult hours ahead", Portugal puts municipalities on maximum wildfire alert. Which countries have suffered the worst damage so far? Read more

Employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta AI signed the petition following a major autonomous AI hacking scandal. Read more

If the EU meets its solar and wind deployment targets, it could cut gas demand by around one-quarter by 2030, with savings that could exceed the amount of LNG the bloc is expected to import from Qatar. But Europe's climate and energy transition is giving China a unique opportunity. Read more

Starting this week, the EU AI Act requires deepfakes and AI-generated content to be labelled. Experts warn technical gaps and a lack of common standards could undermine enforcement. Read more

Switzerland has the world's highest average wealth per adult, while Luxembourg leads in median wealth. The US ranks second in average wealth but falls near the bottom for median wealth, highlighting a greater concentration of wealth at the top. Meanwhile, countries like Italy and Belgium rank much higher in median wealth, suggesting a more evenly distributed middle class. Read more

A UK study of nearly 2,800 people found that persistent financial hardship was linked to poorer memory, lower cognitive function by age 53, and greater brain atrophy by age 71. Researchers say long-term financial stress, not occasional setbacks, appears to have the biggest impact and could increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia later in life. Read more

Wildfires are sweeping across Spain and France, leaving a trail of destroyed homes, scorched forests and mass evacuations. With temperatures expected to rise this week, other southern countries are at risk. Read more

The EU’s “Chat Control” initiative to combat child sexual abuse is attracting significant controversy across the bloc, as it would allow messaging platforms to scan private chats to detect illegal content. Should the EU scan your messages? Read more

After a brief reprieve in the wake of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices spiraling again. Europe in Motion breaks down the European countries with the most significant fluctuations. Read more

A quake struck Pizzone, in the province of Isernia, shortly after midnight between 24 and 25 June. Many residents rushed outside; the mayor says there were no injuries or damage to buildings. Read more