2022-05-06

United Kingdom

Sinn Fein seals historic Northern Ireland election win

Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Fein's Vice President, called it a "historic day" and said the party would "work hard for everyone."

06/05/2022

France

France's left-wing parties agree on legislative alliance

The agreement has caused immense discord in the Socialist party, which for years had dominated French politics.

06/05/2022

Spain

Explosion at Madrid building leaves two workers dead, 18 injured

At least 18 others were injured in the blast, including one person in a serious condition.

06/05/2022

Germany

Germany withdraws UN court case against Italy over war reparations

Germany withdrew the case "following recent judicial developments in Italy and discussions between the representatives of the two Parties."

06/05/2022

World

'This Russia is imperial', warns Poland's PM

President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal" who is committing "genocide" in Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

06/05/2022

Art

Lanthimos's latest is a grim tale of loss, loneliness and death

Greek new wave director Yorgos Lanthimos's new film is a dark and characteristically surreal tale about a young widow who mourns her dead husband.

06/05/2022

The Cube

False claims spread about military movements in Poland and Finland

Social media users have spread misinformation that Polish and Finnish armies are preparing to engage in conflict.

06/05/2022

Culture news

Depression, love and diarrhoea: Meet Moni Zhang, the comic from Wuhan

Skewering Western habits and reflecting on a troubled childhood in China, Zhang is a modern stand-up and mental health advocate.

06/05/2022

No Comment

Jill Biden meets US service personnel in Romania

US First Lady Jill Biden met with US service personnel at an air base in Romania on Friday, the first stop on a four-day visit to Eastern Europe.

06/05/2022

Partner content

Britain looks to the Gulf to boost post-Brexit trade

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Euronews speaks to the UK's trade commissioner for the Middle East, Simon Penney, about the British government's efforts to strengthen commercial and trade links with the UAE and the wider Gulf region.

06/05/2022

World News

Record quantities of cocaine seized in Europe, EU agencies warn

More than 214.6 tonnes of cocaine were seized in Europe in 2020, a 6% increase from 2019.

06/05/2022

World News

Good News: A high school for sloths and roads paved with nappies

We bet you can't number 3 things that went well this week. We have 4: A high school for sloths, roads paved with nappies in Wales, Nigeria’s Spider-Man and more.

06/05/2022

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Latest news bulletin | May 6th – Evening

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06/05/2022

Euronews Witness

New life, new school: France welcomes Ukraine's refugee children

Around two million children have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February. Most are now living in other EU countries. Witness travels to France to see how schools in the country are helping Ukrainian minors adjust to their new surroundings.

06/05/2022

Ecotech

Could offshore wind turbines actually help coral reefs survive?

Threatened by warming sea temperatures, a project to grow coral reefs on the base of wind turbines is making significant progress.

06/05/2022

Money

How blockchain is playing a key role in the war in Ukraine

The American and Austrian start-up Morpher launched a platform on Friday that allows investors to bet against Russian stocks.

06/05/2022

Europe News

Can the EU or Ukraine ever use Russia's frozen assets?

The answer is: maybe. But it will take a lot of time and legal fees.

06/05/2022

No Comment

'King of Streets': Last skateboarder of Ukraine front

A young skateboarder walks past the bombed out fast food restaurant in Kramatorsk as the air raid sirens sound.

06/05/2022

Europe News

How Brussels changed its rulebook over new Russian sanctions

EU ambassadors were given the proposed sanctions hours before von der Leyen made them public in the European Parliament.

06/05/2022

My Europe Series

How war is hitting Ukraine's farmers and menacing world food supplies

Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine and unable to leave the country.

06/05/2022

Culture news

'A big responsibility': Ukraine's Eurovision entry is favourite to win

Oleh Psiuk, frontman of Kalush Orchestra relates the inspiration behind their Eurovision entry "Stefania".

06/05/2022

Georgia

Ex-Georgian President Saakashvili in danger of death, warn doctors

Saakashvili's health has been weakened after he twice went on hunger strike to protest against his imprisonment.

06/05/2022

United Kingdom

Labour party leader faces police investigation over COVID gathering

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been alleged to have broken lockdown rules at a gathering at a Durham MP's constituency office in April 2021 ahead of an election.

06/05/2022

Earth News

Can Denmark’s ‘energy islands’ help it escape Russian fossil fuels?

These offshore wind projects were planned for 2030 but are now being brought forward as Denmark pushes to cut Europe’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

06/05/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Russian oil ban dominates the agenda in Brussels

An embargo on Russian oil imports would be considered the most radical and consequential step taken by the bloc in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

06/05/2022

Travel News

Long queues and delays expected at most European airports this summer

Long queues for check-in and security are expected to continue over the summer, aviation experts have warned, as increased demand puts pressure on European airports

06/05/2022

Tech News

UK announces plans for new digital watchdog to get tough on Big Tech

Companies like Google and Facebook could face big fines from a new UK regulator if they fail to follow the rules.

06/05/2022

Croatia

Debate rekindled in Croatia after doctors deny woman an abortion

Miranda Cavajda was more than 20 weeks pregnant when doctors found that her unborn child had a brain tumour and no chance of a normal life.

06/05/2022

Travel News

An award-winning travel influencer shares her tips on getting started

From light luggage to uncharted destinations, the Travel Influencer of the Year reveals her top tips for making it as a successful blogger.

06/05/2022

Netherlands

Two killed and two others injured in shooting at Dutch care home

Rotterdam police said the suspect had been arrested and a firearm had been seized.

06/05/2022