4 May 2022 | Euronews
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USA US raises interest rates by half a point to tame inflation The increase in the Fed's key rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago. -
Armenia Tens of thousands rally to demand Armenian PM's resignation Tens of thousands of protesters blocked streets and gathered around government buildings in Armenia's capital. -
The Cube RT and Sputnik: Kremlin-backed media evading EU ban on content, says report The Disinformation Situation Center says Russian state broadcasters are still able to disseminate materials to EU users on social media. -
World News Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021 Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021, and the war in Ukraine could make the situation worse -
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Sport Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for record €8.4 million at auction The Argentine footballer wore the famous shirt during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England. -
France France's left-wing parties on the verge of historic alliance France's four left-wing parties are planning on joining forces ahead of the June legislative elections to put forth a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron. -
Slovakia Slovakia: Lawmakers refuse to lift immunity of former PM Robert Fico Prosecutors had wanted to take Fico into custody to prevent him from influencing witnesses. -
No Comment Syrian children take part in 'Super Mario' games during Eid Volunteers from Syria's Violet Org charity's psychological support unit organise games based on the video game Super Mario, during Eid. -
No Comment Long queues and rationing at Ukrainian petrol stations due to fuel shortages Long queues of cars waiting to refuel at those petrol stations that are open, as many are closed due to shortage of petrol in Ukraine. -
No Comment 'A kilt for Zelensky': Scottish mill weaves tartan for Ukraine A fabric company in the Scottish highlands is weaving a unique tartan in the colours of the Ukrainian flag. -
No Comment Star Wars fans in Taiwan mark 'May the 4th' in costumes Taiwanese Star Wars fans dressed in their favourite characters walk the streets of downtown Taipei to celebrate 'May the 4th' -
Culture news Manuscripts of pro-Nazi French author rediscovered after 78 years missing 'Guerre' (War) a novel written by one of France's most controversial literary figures, Louis-Ferdinand Celine, is set to arrive in bookstores on Thursday, some 78 years after its manuscript disappeared. A new exhibition in Paris aims to explore the mystery behind the rediscovered manuscripts. -
Destinations Croatia drops all entry rules for travellers: Here are 9 places to visit for a cultural experience From castles, churches and theatres to food, wine and music, we've put together a list of nine places you should visit to get your dose of Croatian culture. -
Travel News This freerunner scaled Sydney Opera House and the views are incredible No one had been allowed to freerun around the Sydney Opera House before, but this parkour expert was given free rein. -
Earth News Shell profits almost triple as energy prices soar. Would a windfall tax hold oil giants accountable? Some European countries are already taxing fossil fuel companies for the huge profits they have made during the energy crisis. -
Real Economy Brussels Economic Forum 2022: War, pandemic and climate to top agenda Real Economy speaks to the IMF’s no2 Gita Gopinath and the EU’s Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis about the economic fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The team also look ahead to the EU's flagship economic event, the Brussels Economic Forum. -
Tech News What is Russia's Poseidon nuclear drone and could it wipe out the UK in a radioactive tsunami? What do we know exactly about Russia’s latest nuclear torpedo, and could it really drown the UK under a radioactive tidal wave? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News 'Elephants have no place in zoos': Report on 'horrifying' suffering demands end to captivity Nearly half of the world's zoo elephants are in Europe, but the Born Free Foundation says evidence shows they suffer terribly in captivity and many die young. -
Europe News Russia planning victory parade in Mariupol, says Ukrainian intelligence Dead bodies and debris are being hastily cleaned from the streets of Mariupol ahead of a Russian victory parade, Ukraine's intelligence service has said. -
Europe News MEPs back plans to have younger people vote and be elected to the EU Parliament EU lawmakers have approved draft legislation to reform the bloc's parliamentary elections which they hope will lead to greater engagement and transparency. -
Qatar 365 Qatar’s equine world: from Arabian purebreds to champion steeds Qatar365 explores the important role horses play in Qatari culture. -
World News Madeleine McCann: German investigators have found 'new evidence' in disappearance case Prosecutors have told Portuguese TV they are "convinced" that the identified suspect killed the British girl. -
Belarus Belarus' first president Stanislav Shushkevich dies aged 87 Shushkevich is best known for informing Mikhail Gorbachev about the end of the Soviet Union and leading Belarus to independence. -
Ecotech Jordan's water shortages are life threatening. Is tree planting the answer? These women in water-scarce Jordan are planting seedlings in a bid to fight desertification. -
Moldova Ukraine war: EU will increase military support to Moldova, says Charles Michel Fears are growing the Ukraine war could spill over into Moldova. -
Culture news Ed Sheeran releases charity single with Ukrainian frontman on the frontline Antytlia and Ed Sheeran have released a new version of his song 2step with lead singer Topolio contributing a new verse. -
Health news Brain fog and memory loss: Severe COVID can cause IQ drop of 10 points, study suggests Cognitive impairment, such as difficulty recalling words, could also be affecting many people who have had COVID-19 but were not hospitalised, the study found. -
Culture news Explore a galaxy far, far away at the largest Star Wars fan exhibition ever Over 600 Star Wars items collected by superfans of the franchise are on display at 'The Fans Strike Back, the largest Star Wars fan exhibition ever -
France Ukrainian swimmer, 15, hoping war won't sink her Olympic dream Karolina fled to France after Russia's invasion. But she hopes to return to Ukraine one day and resume swimming at a high level. -
Art 3D imaging reveals biggest ever example of North American cave art The new technology allows historians to view artworks previously invisible to the human eye etched into thin layers of mud. -
Earth News North Korean office workers turn to farming amid 'aggressive' food shortages Drought and floods have long posed a seasonal threat to North Korea, which lacks irrigation systems and other infrastructure. -
Health news AI can detect breast cancer signs that radiologists don’t see, new study finds German start-up Vara's tech may help doctors detect breast cancer earlier. -
Climate CO2 emissions just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ for the climate cost of air travel The consequences of non-CO2 impacts could be a net warming effect on the climate that is bigger than that of CO2. -
No Comment US Coast Guard intercepts vessel carrying migrants from Haiti The US Coast Guard (USCG) said on May, 3, that it had intercepted a boat carrying 78 migrants from Haiti some 33 miles off the coast of Tortuga, Haiti. -
Money The EU says Russia's biggest bank Sberbank will be banned from SWIFT. Here's what it means The European Commission announced it was stepping up a ban on Russian banks accessing the financial transaction system SWIFT. Here's what it means. -
Conscious Travel How do Sustainable Aviation Fuels work and are they a viable alternative? Sustainable Aviation Fuels supposedly cut a plane’s carbon emissions by around 80 per cent. But they’re no “silver bullet,” a climate tech expert warns. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine 'You can’t imagine how scary it is': Mariupol evacuees on bomb shelter life under Russian attack Civilians taken to Ukrainian-controlled Zaporizhzhia have been telling of life in the bunkers of a large Mariupol steel works as it came under Russian assault. -
Tech News Musk says Twitter may charge 'slight' fee for businesses and governments after takeover "Some revenue is better than none!" Elon Musk wrote in a tweet. -
Health news Europe's 'obesity epidemic' is killing over 1.2 million people a year, a new WHO report says Rates of being overweight or obese have more than doubled in Europe since the 1970s, the UN health agency said. -
USA Abortion row: Biden and Harris blast US Supreme Court move to 'deny women's rights' The leadked draft opinion that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion nationwide has sparked demonstrations on both sides of the divide. -
Europe Decoded EU immigration is broken. Brussels is unlikely to be able to fix it. EU rhetoric concentrates on fighting illegal immigration when only a tiny fraction of new arrivals come to Europe illegally. The vast majority of skilled migrants are doing low-skill jobs despite Europe's growing labour shortage. -
Europe News Brussels proposes to stop Russian oil imports by the end of the year EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen has unveiled a proposal that would give EU countries until the end of the year to phase out imports of Russian oil. -
USA Donald Trump's hold on US Republicans boosted as author ally JD Vance wins Ohio primary Hillbilly Elegy author JD Vance's victory in an Ohio Republican Senate primary marks a major victory for Donald Trump as the midterm election season gets underway. -
Culture news Can a social media platform really eradicate anything negative? MyAngels.com says it can "People today are not only hungry for connection, we need it to heal," says Dr Darren Weissman, a popular figure in American spiritual thought and daily user of this new platform. -
Culture news May the 4th be with you: how the date became a Star Wars phenomenon The earliest use of this play on words dates back to 1978, one year after the release of 'A New Hope', where American newspapers employed the phrase in the headlines on Independence Day. But now 'May' is a month rather than a wish. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Russia wants to 'break us down' with missile attacks, says Ukrainian official "Another night in Ukraine, another barrage of Russian missiles raining down on peaceful Ukrainian cities," said foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.