2024-04-18

World News

Ilaria Salis nominated candidate in EU elections in bid for immunity

The 39-year-old anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has been held in prison in Hungary since her arrest last year.

18/04/2024

Football Now

Watch: Can Germany get back on track ahead of the Euros?

In partnership with Media City

Can the German International football team hold their nerve and turn around their fortunes as hosts of the European Championships?

18/04/2024

Ukraine

Polish man arrested in Zelenskyy assassination plot

Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot. The man was accused of being prepared to pass security information to Russian agents.

18/04/2024

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Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace

Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine.

18/04/2024

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Georgia Protests Continue into Third Day Over "Foreign Influence" Law

Tens of thousands protested in Georgia's capital against a contentious "foreign influence" law, prompting altercations in parliament, demands for its revocation, and clashes with law enforcement, while media outlets reported assaults on journalists.

18/04/2024

Moments

Walk the line: 5 of the best railway hiking trails in Europe

From a planted walkway in the heart of Paris to a cross-border odyssey, here are our top picks for rail trails in Europe.

18/04/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

18/04/2024

Europe News

Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for competitiveness deal

The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to close the economic gap with its global rivals and reverse a worrying trend of industrial decline.

18/04/2024

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso junta expels 3 French diplomats over alleged 'subversion'

Several former colonies in West Africa have seen newly installed military regimes challenging and dismantling their remaining connections with France.

18/04/2024

Culture news

Taylor Swift reveals lyrics to new album via pop-up art installation

To build anticipation around Swift's upcoming album, Spotify hosted an outdoor installation in Los Angeles where fans were able to look for clues hidden in mailboxes and books.

18/04/2024

Italy

Italy's Mario Draghi calls for radical change in Europe

A petition calling for Italy's Prime Minister to take on the Commission's top job has garnered over 1,000 signatures.

18/04/2024

Business

TSMC surpasses profit forecasts as it rides high on surging AI demand

The world’s largest chipmaker recorded a rise in first-quarter income and revenue, driven by demand for AI-related chips.

18/04/2024

Climate

Climate change will cut incomes by a fifth by 2050, scientists say

In Europe, southern countries like Spain and Italy will bear the brunt of declining incomes, while Arctic-adjacent nations could benefit.

18/04/2024

Travel News

Time Out Market is coming to Budapest. Here’s what to expect

Hungary's capital is set to welcome a curated food market in the city centre.

18/04/2024

World News

German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf

The two German-Russian nationals are accused of planning attacks on US military sites in an effort to interfere with military assistance for Ukraine.

18/04/2024

Serbia

Final exercise to take place in Pester on the border with Kosovo

Tensions in the Balkans have been rising since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with decades-old peacekeeping structures under intense pressure.

18/04/2024

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WATCH: Northern Lights shine over an erupting volcano in Iceland

The volcano has erupted four times in recent months.

18/04/2024

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WATCH: Strong earthquake rattles western Japan

Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands.

18/04/2024

Climate

Did cloud seeding really cause Dubai’s record rainfall and flooding?

Meteorologists and climate scientists said the extreme rainfall is akin to what the world expects with human-caused climate change.

18/04/2024

Culture news

Why is this UK festival being boycotted and how is Barclays involved?

Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why.

18/04/2024

Travel News

Paris Olympics: This travel pass could save you time and money

If you’re planning to be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, investing in a transport pass could save time and money.

18/04/2024

Israel

Euroviews. For Israel, Iran's attack is an opportunity to not miss an opportunity

Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel would put an end to historic tensions between Israel and much of the Arab world, paving the way for enhanced economic ties, security collaboration, and broader reconciliation with other Arab nations, Mati Gill writes.

18/04/2024

Health news

What is B virus? Here’s what to know after human case reported

A man in Hong Kong has reportedly caught the zoonotic disease. About 50 cases - of which 21 fatal - have been recorded since the disease was discovered in 1932.

18/04/2024

Culture news

Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024

The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. WARNING: This article contains images which some readers may find distressing.

18/04/2024

Economy

UK house prices grow for another month. Where is best place to buy?

The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February, according to new figures. But prices vary significantly across different regions.

18/04/2024

Germany

Prominent AfD figure stands trial for using Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, 52, claims the banned phrase he used was simply an English translation of Donald Trump's 'America First' mantra.

18/04/2024

Economy

Capital Markets Union: What is it and what could it bring to Europe?

EU leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the ongoing challenge of creating a Capital Markets Union. Euronews Business explains the aims behind the plan.

18/04/2024

Culture news

Eurovision 2024: Terror threats mount as police issues statement

Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory.

18/04/2024

Art

Enter the uncanny valley: New exhibition mixes AI and art photography

In 2023, Boris Eldagsen revealed that he won a prestigious photography award by submitting an AI-generated image. Now, a London gallery is putting on an exhibition of his work to demonstrate the power of AI in art.

18/04/2024

Health news

Nestlé shareholders push for more healthy offerings fails

Shareholders called to increase the number of healthy foods in a resolution voted today (18 April) in the company's Annual General Meeting amid a scandal on high sugar baby foods.

18/04/2024