25 April 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Cyprus overwhelmed as number of refugee arrivals surges The "worst may be yet to come," authorities on the Mediterranean island have warned. -
Europe News Serbia president sorry for calling Slovenians 'disgusting,' saying he meant their politicians Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic apologised on Wednesday for calling Slovenians “disgusting”, clarifying he was only referring to their politicians. -
Culture news French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies aged 63 The Cannes Film Festival bid farewell to "a fierce humanist, who sought light despite social violence and found hope despite the harshness of reality". -
Football Now WATCH: Should the Premier League have a salary cap? Player salaries are increasing, will the Premier League implement a salary cap? -
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Europe News Judge asks for investigation into Spanish PM's wife to be suspended Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said he may well step down after his wife was accused of corruption. -
World News Police rumble gang stealing antique books across Europe Works by Russian literary greats such as Alexander Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol were substituted with valueless counterfeits from European libraries. -
Health news Over 281 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza, UN says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the report is “a roll call of human failings,” and that “in a world of plenty, children are starving to death". -
Mobility We should not make the same mistake with autonomous driving as we did with electric vehicles Let's propel the automotive industry into a future where autonomy is not just a possibility but a reality, Henrik Green writes. -
Earth News MEPs agree to give European clean tech manufacturing a boost New rules are designed to bring ‘clean tech sovereignty’ to the bloc in face of competition from China and the US. -
Russia Russian actress who hosted 'almost naked' party fined for calling for peace in Ukraine Anastasia Ivleeva fell foul of a law that sanctions remarks discrediting the Russian military. -
Earth News ‘A good start’: Germany, Spain and France propose billionaire tax to help tackle climate crisis Campaigners say the tax will cover around half of annual loss and damage costs from climate disasters. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 25th – 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 EU ship destroys Houthi rebel drone in Red Sea fired from Yemen The unmanned aerial device was intercepted by an EU mission ship protecting merchant shipping in the area. -
Europe News Record approval of farming reform raises legal, climate concerns Faced with the roar of protesting farmers, the European Parliament has stripped down agricultural rules in record time – but some worry MEPs have been too hasty. -
Tech News Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted. -
Economy German consumer confidence reaches two-year high on upbeat pay hopes German consumers are feeling more upbeat about economic prospects, as well as expecting to be buying more next month. -
Earth News Pope Francis calls climate change deniers ‘fools’ in US TV interview The Pontiff has been outspoken on climate change over the last decade. -
Europe News Anti-fascist censorship row overshadows Italy's Liberation Day celebrations The row was ignited after anti-fascist writer Antonio Scurati's appearance on Rai's Saturday evening show was cancelled. -
Business Miner Anglo American rejects BHP’s ‘opportunistic’ takeover bid The UK miner says the €36 billion offer from its rival is ‘significantly’ too low. -
Europe News Political leaders recall highs and lows of term as curtain falls on the European Parliament As Members of the European Parliament gathered in Strasbourg for the last plenary session before June’s elections, Euronews asked the presidents of major political groups to reflect on the highs and lows of the past five-year mandate. -
Culture news Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill sails collapse overnight The wings of the legendary cabaret in Paris's Montmartre fell off and damaged the tourist attraction's facade. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned from landmark #MeToo trial In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals overturned the verdict due to witnesses called by prosecutors who alleged they were assaulted by Weinstein but were not part of the trial. -
World Roberta Metsola appeals to voters ahead of European Elections: ‘You have a choice’ The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reflects on two and half years in the hot seat, the recent migration pact and explains why voters should go to the ballot box. -
Belarus Lithuania rejects claim it launched drone attack against Belarus A Lithuanian military spokesman blasted Minsk's claims of an attempted aerial strike as "nonsense". -
Europe News 'Europe is mortal,' Macron warns as he calls for more EU unity and sovereignty in landmark speech The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said. -
Earth News An ‘exceptional situation’: Two of London’s escaped horses undergo operations Officials say that two of the horses who escaped on Wednesday, now named as Vida and Quaker, have undergone operations as result of their injuries. -
China Chinese president to visit France, Serbia and Hungary in May The symbolically-rich trip comes at a crucial time with Russia advancing in Ukraine and escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. -
Nutrition Could this pink rice be the food of the future? Scientists say it’s more nutritious than normal rice A South Korean research team has developed a new hybrid food, an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein, in a bid to develop a sustainable future option. -
Business AstraZeneca reports bumper revenue in Q1 2024 on strong drug demand AstraZeneca continued to see strong earnings boosted primarily by its oncology branch, as well as its respiratory and immunology segment. -
Culture news Actress Rebel Wilson’s memoir published in UK with blacked out text – but mention of Royal orgies Rebel Wilson's book, published in its entirety in the US, has been censored in the UK, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, due to a chapter on Sacha Baron Cohen. -
Healthcare Experts call for global genomic surveillance system to prevent the next pandemic Real-time genomic surveillance, which uses sequencing to analyse the genetic material of pathogens, could prevent the next pandemic, a new study says. -
Earth News Scientists probe causes behind mass beaching of pilot whales in Australia Rescue efforts are underway, but at least 26 of the whales have died. -
Culture news Sérgio Godinho's 25 April: From exile in Canada to freedom in Portugal "I learnt about the revolution from a newspaper article while I was in exile in Canada", says Sérgio Godinho, one of the loudest resistance voices of the Portuguese revolution. -
Economy Europe can't afford another austerity crisis Europeans are calling for leadership, not cowardice. This is not the time for quick fixes and old approaches. For the EU to keep pace on the global stage and establish itself as a strong international force, backing off is not an option, Lucie Studničná writes. -
Europe Decoded Closed for business: The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term. -
Culture news Is Civil War an anti-war film or just another action blockbuster? How does Alex Garland's Civil War use the imagery of war on American soil to make a point? -
No Comment WATCH: Hundreds of whales beached on Australian coast Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales beached on the western Australian coast Thursday and at least 26 died before wildlife authorities could begin a rescue attempt, officials said. -
Tech News Tired of waiting, online privacy advocates call to revive stalled legal reforms An open letter to the European Commission calls for a halt to surveillance ads and Facebook-style pay-or-consent models, and to protect encrypted communication. -
Markets Deutsche Bank sees 11-year high quarterly profit, boosted by investment wing Germany’s largest lender announces €1.45 billion net income for the first three months of the year. -
Tech News AI start-up unveils avatars that convincingly show human emotions Synthesia’s so-called expressive avatars can go from happy to frustrated. -
No Comment WATCH: Improvised Ukrainian drone unit in Russia-seized Bakhmut As soldiers wait for more ammunition and air defence support from international allies, a drone team arrives at a dugout near the eastern town of Bakhmut. -
Markets Back in profit: Barclays share price jumps nearly 5% on latest results Shares in Barclays jumped on Thursday as the UK lender swung back to profit after reporting losses in the final three months of last year amid its efforts to restructure the bank's operations. -
No Comment Thousands of Jewish worshippers attend priestly blessing ceremony Jewish worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall for the traditional priestly blessing, a ceremony conducted twice a year during Passover and Sukkot. -
World News What does the crisis in the Middle East mean for the future of common European defence? Tension and conflict in the Middle East has become a major theme of the EU election campaign. International affairs analyst Francesco Petronella explains what it means for Europe. -
Tech News Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads, court opinion says EU data protection rules don't allow the company to use personal data for an unlimited period of time, the Advocate General said. -
Markets French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates as expenses decline French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates for the first quarter (Q1) as expenses fell. -
Moments We can get tourism policies right — these three European cities show how it can be done To harness the power of travel, alleviate the drawbacks with smart policies, and make our world more tolerant and inclusive in the process — that’s the vision I’d like to offer, Peter Lochbihler writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 25th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business VW and other European electric car makers fight to catch up with China Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed. -
Economy Can the US manage its escalating debt without triggering a fiscal crisis? The US is grappling with record $34.5 trillion debt, triple the eurozone's, and set to hit 134% of GDP by 2029. Elevated deficits and skyrocketing interest payments may evoke fears of imminent fiscal crisis if countermeasures are not adopted. -
World News Rwanda's Hope Hostel prepares for migrants from Britain The hostel, which once housed students whose parents died in the 1994 genocide, is preparing to house the migrants sent to Rwanda from the UK. -
Culture news 'Miss AI': World's first beauty contest with computer generated women Dystopian nigtmare or the future of beauty contests? You be the judge. -
Earth News Rapid militarisation jeopardising climate, claim NGOs Impact of conflict-related carbon emissions should be accounted for and more data from military operations is needed, according to NGOs and lawmakers. -
Europe News Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says Poland’s foreign minister, Radek Sikorski, also told parliament that NATO needs to upgrade its defences. -
Travel News Venice entry fee launches: Day-trippers now have to pay to visit the Italian city at peak times Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. -
Tech News 'Shocking and depressing': Polish minister says government used spyware against hundreds of people The use of spyware in Poland under the previous government resulted in accusations that the authorities were abusing power and eroding democratic guardrails. -
Health news New Critical Medicines Alliance starts work to address shortages The European Commission and Belgian Presidency launched a Critical Medicines Alliance to identify weaknesses in supply of drugs in the EU, to better prevent and react to shortages. -
Markets Meta stock plunges: Why the company failed to cheer investors with latest results The Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms, reported first-quarter earnings that topped market expectations. However, its shares plunged 15% due to weaker-than-expected second-quarter revenue guidance and an increased spending plan for artificial intelligence. -
Art Lost portrait by Gustav Klimt sold for €30 million at auction in Vienna The sale price for Klimt's painting was at the lower end of an expected range of €30 million - €50 million, and failed to reach the same heights as Klimt's final work "Dame mit Fächer", which broke the European auction record last year. -
Travel News Venice starts fining tourists who skip entrance fee to historic centre But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local residents. -
World News Portugal: 50 years after the revolution, are the carnations wilting? 25 April, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution. It ended about 41 years of dictatorship and began an era of democracy. The milestone is celebrated as the political landscape shifts, with the centre-right winning recent elections and the far-right gaining ground. -
Culture news Forget Taylor Swift: The real tortured poet worth celebrating is in '10 Things I Hate About You' The 1999 coming-of-age rom-com - and one of the best Shakespeare adaptations out there – just turned 25, and Kat is the tortured poet we all need right now. Sorry, Taylor. -
Europe News Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez suspends public duties to 'reflect' Sanchez has said he is considering resigning from his position as his wife Begoña Gómez is accused of corruption. -
Culture news Portugal marks 50th anniversary of Carnation Revolution with Surrealism festival Portugal is marking the 50th anniversary of its Carnation Revolution by celebrating Surrealism and revolutionary zeal in a festival based on the film 'Phantom of Liberty' by Spanish director Luis Buñuel. -
Moments From Benicàssim to Rock en Seine: The best festivals this summer for a European break Escape the UK’s muddy and expensive festivals for these cheaper alternatives in Europe. -
Nature Why are cicadas so loud this year? Residents in this US county are calling the police over the noise Police have received complaints of a loud ‘siren’ sound as billions of cicadas emerge in a rare double convergence. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 25th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Cube No, this video doesn't show Germany being condemned by the ICJ in Nicaragua's Gaza 'genocide' case A video of the case that Nicaragua has brought against Germany at the ICJ for allegedly facilitating genocide in Gaza has been taken out of context. The Cube investigates. -
Ukraine US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June. -
World News Israel 'moving ahead' with Rafah offensive to target Hamas Israel says aid has begun moving into Gaza more quickly after international pressure to increase access but the scale is disputed by the United Nations and Red Crescent. -
Portugal 50 years since the revolution, where is Portugal today? Portugal is better off today than it was at the end of its military dictatorship. But where does it stand compared to other European countries? -
Culture news Alfredo Cunha: The photojournalist who defined Portugal's Carnation Revolution Fifty years after the Carnation Revolution, Cunha's photographs continue to immortalise the military coup that changed the course of Portuguese contemporary history. -
Economy Electric cars need to be cheaper in Europe to reach net zero emission goals, says ECA European electric vehicles are unaffordable for a large number of Europeans, said the EU's external auditor body.