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Venezuela

'There is no future here' - Venezuelans stage mass sit-ins

Mass sit-ins in Venezuela, as anti-government protesters keep up the pressure for early elections.

France

Le Pen "takes break" as party leader to focus on presidential campaign

The French National Front leader says she is “taking a break” as party leader to focus on her presidential campaign ahead of a run-off vote in two weeks’ time.

USA

Obama promotes listening skills in first public appearance after leaving office

For his first public appearance since leaving the White House Barack Obama chose to address what he called "the next generation of leaders" - in this case students at the University of Chicago in his

India

Indian Maoist guerrillas massacre 26 police officers

At least 26 members of India's Central Reserve Police Force have died after an encounter with Maoists

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Greece

Deadly summer sailing season begins

The first fatalities of the summer sailing season when Europe's seas swallow up thousands of migrants, many of them refugees fleeing conflict, has begun

USA

Euroviews. The American left's free speech reversal: View

By Peter Van Voorhis In the 1960s, activists at the University of California, Berkeley started the American free speech movement, where millions of students across the country fought for free speech r

France

From the EU to Trump, the world reacts to French vote

International reaction to the results of the first round of the French presidential ballot has been pouring in.

France

Macron and Le Pen go head-to-head in the race for the French presidency

The two candidates will participate in a live televised debate on 3 May, four days before the second-round vote.

France

Macron's army of "helpers" reveal hard work behind the scenes

At the election night meeting held by Emmanuel Macron in Paris, many volunteers could be seen handing out information, flags and badges.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU officials sigh in relief after Macron finishes first

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Italy

Freed journalist returns to Italy

Gabriele del Grande was detained in Turkey two weeks ago while doing research for a book He has been released and has flown straight back to Italy.

France

French vote: The mainstream losers

The presidential election was a huge defeat for France’s mainstream parties.

Poland

Holocaust Remembrance Day marked around the world

Israel came to a standstill on Monday as a two-minute siren wailed in remembrance of the Holocaust's six million victims.

France

Hollande calls on voters to back Macron in run-off ballot

French President Francois Hollande has called for voters to back centrist Emmanuel Macron in the run-off ballot in the presidential election.

Hungary

A 360° visit to the horse hospital

Come and have an immersive experience in equine surgery...

Economy

Macron and Le Pen's different economic strategies

Macron favours the euro, free trade and globalisation. Le Pen has described the run-off with Macron as a referendum on "uncontrolled globalisation".

Europe News

Brussels mulls Macron first round victory

The day after the night before.

Sport

How to solve a problem like Real

In this edition of The Corner we focus on El Clasico

France

The choice facing France

Emmanuel Macron is the political newcomer up against far-right firebrand Marine Le Pen

USA

Euroviews. How to stop a technological take-over

Technological progress brings far-reaching benefits, but it also poses increasingly serious threats to humankind. With governments and citizens already struggling with the consequences of recent innovations – from job displacement to security risks – technology policy is likely to take center stage

Afghanistan

US visit to Afghanistan coincides with two high-profile resignations

The Afghan Defence Minister and Army Chief of Staff stand down in the wake of deadly Taliban attacks last week. Their resignation coincides with a surprise visit by US Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis.

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Clashes in Paris in wake of election results

Tensions were running high on Paris’ Bastille Square on Sunday night (April 23), at the end of a protest called by left wing militants.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger kicks off the 2017 Arnold Classic in Sao Paulo

Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted the 2017 Arnold Classic South American Pro Show edition which kicked off in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday (April 22), with wins for Czech bodybuilder Lukas Osladil and US

France

How do the French presidential candidates' programmes measure up?

Former investment banker and political novice-Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with far-right, _Front National_ leader-Marine Le Pen for the keys to the Élysée Palace. But how do their policy prop

Russia

Moscow "ready to resume relations" with the EU

Live coverage on Euronews as the EU foreign affairs chief meets the Russian foreign minister in Moscow. Ukraine, Syria, Libya, Iran and bilateral relations are on the agenda.

France

Macron and Le Pen to go head-to-head for the French Presidency

For the first time since 1958, neither the Socialist nor Republican parties have a candidate in the second round of voting.