19 May 2022 | Euronews
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Ukraine Ukraine prosecutor asks for life sentence for Russian soldier in war crimes trial Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has pleaded guilty to shooting dead 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov, and asked for 'forgiveness' from his widow in court. -
France Paris attacks trial: Young son of Bataclan victim calls suspect a 'rotten banana' The five-year-old boy's testimony was read out in court at the landmark trial in the 2015 terror attacks. -
Italy Five sailors drown after tugboat sinks off Italian coast of Bari The vessel had been heading for Albania when it sank, according to the Italian coast guard. -
Ukraine Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as prisoners of war Ukrainian fighters in the last bastion of resistance continued abandoning the Azovstal steel plant on orders from above to save their lives. -
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Germany G7 countries pledge billions for Ukraine 'to get through this' G7 finance ministers tried on Thursday to strike a new deal to keep Ukraine's budget afloat without losing sight of the global economic impact of Moscow's war. -
Money Portugal will close a legal loophole to start taxing cryptocurrencies, says its finance minister Portugal is currently seen as attractive to crypto investors thanks to current tax rules that don't apply to cryptocurrencies. -
United Kingdom 'No reason' for Ukrainian refugees to arrive in UK illegally, says Priti Patel Undocumented Ukrainians have voiced concerns that they may be transferred to Rwanda under a new immigration policy. -
Culture news Cannes Film Festival: 'Father and Soldier' shines a light on colonialism and imperialism in France Omar Sy plays a father signing up to fight for France in World War I in order to watch over his son. -
The Cube Ukraine war: Twitter unveils new policy to combat 'crisis misinformation' False, viral tweets will no longer be amplified or recommended to users. -
Europe News Belgian farmers struggle as drought and rising costs hit An unusually dry spring has meant crop yields are so far much lower this year. -
Ukraine 'The Russians are running': Meet Ukraine's soldiers near Kherson on the southern frontline Euronews International Correspondent Anelise Borges met up with a frontline battalion trying to retake the city of Kherson from Russian control. -
My Europe Series Sea changes: How NATO's expansion could stabilise the Baltic region One expert says that if Finland and Sweden join NATO, it will turn the Baltic Sea into a NATO sea. -
Netherlands Three arrested over cashpoint explosions that netted gang nearly €1 million They are accused of using stolen vehicles and explosives to attack ATMs during the night to steal money. -
Ukraine Russia says easing Ukraine Black Sea ports blockade dependent on sanctions review Moscow's comments follow an appeal by the UN food chief to Vladimir Putin that millions would die around the world because of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment An honorary Palme d'Or for Tom Cruise at the Cannes Film Festival The American actor received an honorary Palme d'Or before the screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" on Wednesday 18 May. -
Earth News ‘Love Island’: UK reality TV ditches fast fashion in bid to be more eco-friendly Can this influential show move past its fast fashion image with a new collab? -
Earth News Solar energy that usually escapes Earth overnight can now be captured, say scientists By ‘catching’ the earth’s heat at night, Australian researchers have taken a major step towards nighttime solar power. -
World News Ryanair must pay Italian social security for some Bergamo staff, says ECJ Ryanair failed to produce evidence that every crew member was covered by Irish-issued E101 certificates, so the European Court of Justice ruled they are effectively Italian employees. -
Health news Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes wartime powers, orders airlifts from Europe to boost supplies As store shelves become increasingly bare, and parents desperately hunt for formula for their babies, the US is taking drastic measures to boost supplies. -
Sport 2022 FIFA World Cup: Amnesty demands over €400m in damages for Qatar workers NGOs have accused Qatar of abusing migrant workers ahead of the World Cup. -
Denmark Danish MPs block state secrets charges against former defence minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen had been accused by prosecutors of illegally disclosing "highly classified information". -
Europe News The EU's population has decreased partly due to COVID-19, latest figures show The natural population change — the difference between live births and deaths — tanked in 2020 to -2.5, likely due in part to the pandemic which has claimed the lives of over a million people across the EU. -
Smart Health Your health data can help scientific research. But how will it be protected? Powerful tools such as artificial intelligence and data science can make healthcare more effective and smarter: they are at the heart of the new European Health Data Space -
Creators Master of plumes: Meet the Italian artisan whose feathered creations won over high fashion A third-generation feather maker, Duccio Mazzanti has spent decades learning how to master the plume, turning it into unique wearable creations. -
Smart Health The new European Health Data Space: how will it ensure that your data is kept safe? The future European Health Data Space will share citizen’s health data across the continent for the purposes of scientific research. So how will your data be kept safe? -
Earth News After bushfires and floods, will Australians step up and vote for climate action? Australia has some of the highest carbon emissions per capita, but after the bushfires and floods do voters want action on climate change? -
Germany Germany’s top court approves vaccine mandate for health workers Judges said the need to protect vulnerable people in hospitals and care homes outweighs any infringement of workers’ rights. -
Football Now Group G Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Will Brazil shine again? Brazil are on the hunt for World Cup number six - but haven't won football's biggest prize in 20 years. Cafu tells us which player holds the key to success -
Culture news Émigré Bolshoi Ballet star Olga Smirnova: I followed my conscience leaving Russia Olga Smirnova, 30, caused an earthquake in the dance world when she left the Moscow institution in March over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, she says, she fears for Russian performers who will be isolated for years to come -
Europe News 'Historic day' as EU sets mandatory gas storage level for winter supplies EU member states will need to have their gas storage facilities filled at 80% capacity before next winter, according to a new draft law. -
Netherlands Dutch PM Mark Rutte questioned after deleting text messages for years According to Dutch law, certain government correspondence must be kept for public accountability. -
Ukraine Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends martial law "Our army and all those who defend the state must have all the legal tools to act calmly," Zelenskyy said. -
Spain Juan Carlos I: Former king's first return to Spain in two years ignites debate He went to the United Arab Emirates in 2020. -
Food and Drink Meet the brothers seeking to preserve the Swiss mountains by bottling it as gin As young Swiss people move to the cities for jobs and opportunities, three brothers are determined to help sustain the economy of their small mountainous village by bottling up original liquors -
No Comment Feminist groups protest against femicides in Mexico Various feminist groups gathered in Mexico City's main square on Wednesday to protest against the murder of women in the country. -
No Comment Ukrainian soldiers blow up bridge in Luhansk region Ukrainian soldiers blew up a bridge linking towns in the eastern Luhansk region to deter the Russian offensive in the area. -
No Comment An American activist has been carrying his rubbish for a month. Rob Greenfield is proudly wearing rubbish, as part of a project to show how much rubbish we mindlessly throw away each month. -
Moments Slovenia’s Green Capitals Route and five other epic European bike rides to try this summer Fresh air, nature and exercise - all the ingredients for a very happy holiday. Discover the best routes for novices and pros. -
Earth News Ukraine invasion could trigger global food crisis, UN chief warns UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that the war could lead to famines if Ukraine’s grain exports are not restored. -
Culture news Fyre Festival founder released from prison early Billy McFarland was serving a six-year sentence for two counts of wire fraud. -
Europe News MEPs demand sanctions on Schröder over his ties with Russian firms Gerhard Schröder still holds positions at Rosneft, Russia's leading oil company, and Nord Stream AG. -
Europe News Ukraine slams 'second-class treatment' after Scholz dashes Kyiv's hopes of quick EU membership It comes after Scholz had said there are no shortcuts to Ukraine's EU membership bid. -
Culture news LEGO unveils a mesmerising tribute to Van Gogh's Starry Night The 2,316-piece set recreates the Dutch impressionist's masterwork, a depiction of the twinkling celestial bodies over a slumbering French town. -
Culture news Tom Cruise is top gun at Cannes Film Festival Tom Cruise is given a warm welcome as he arrives at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun -
Cult InClassica live: Alessandro Taverna performs Shor’s concerto 'From My Bookshelf' Alessandro Taverna and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra will perform Alexei Shor’s “From my Bookshelf” and a Tchaikovsky's symphony as part of the InClassica music festival in Dubai. -
Nature Vaquitas: Scientists find last of the species can survive inbreeding - if illegal fishing stops They’re the world’s rarest marine animal, but vaquitas can still defy the odds - so long as illegal fishing in their waters stops at once. -
World News Records broken as high temperatures hit Spain and France Both countries have seen above average temperatures for May. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France Azov wives: 'This is not a game or a reality show. The truth is horrible' The partners of Azov fighters', who asked the Pope to help save those under siege at Azovstal steel plant, are still waiting for news from their men. -
Germany Woman in hospital after armed suspect attacks a school in Germany The extent of the woman's injuries is unclear at this stage. -
USA Gaffe as George W Bush slams Russia's 'wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq' Freudian slip? -
France 'It's important to support a nation that suffers', say French Ukraine demonstrators Demonstrators supporting Ukrainians in the town of Mariupol, which was hit hard by the Russian invasion, explain what brought them out onto the streets. -
Europe News Ukraine war: Finland and Sweden 'meet every NATO requirement', says Biden as he meets leaders Welcoming the two countries' leaders to the White House, Joe Biden said their NATO membership will enhance security. But Turkey has doubled down on its opposition. -
Money Russia to legalise Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payments 'sooner or later' says minister "The question is, when this happens, how it will be regulated, now that the central bank and government are actively working on it," said Russia's industry and trade minister. -
Earth News Aviation’s climate ‘unicorns’ never show up, says charity calling for frequent flyer tax We speak to Possible’s Leo Murray about how unclear definitions, minimal monitoring and inconsistent reporting have made the aviation industry’s green target difficult to track. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sport 2022 Europa League final: Eintracht Frankfurt beats Glasgow Rangers in penalty shootout Eintracht Frankfurt won against Rangers in the Europa League final, ending its 42-year wait for a European trophy.