2024-05-01

World News

Workers and activists take to the streets across the world on 1 May

Labour Day was marked by protest marches and demonstrations on issues ranging from rising prices to the war in Gaza.

01/05/2024

Europe News

France's May Day march turns into political arena ahead of EU election

Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right politician Jordan Bardella, currently leading the polls, announced the rest of his candidate list in southwestern France.

01/05/2024

Green News

Big Oil is in hot water over climate change ‘deception’

A new report released by US Democrats has shown that many big oil companies have willingly misled the public about their opinions on the dangers of climate change.

01/05/2024

Green News

Two men charged with cutting down UK’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree

The National Trust has said it will take up to three years to see if new growth sprouts from the sycamore's stump.

01/05/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 1st – Evening

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

01/05/2024

The Road To Green

Discover grassroots environmentalism in Graz and Berlin

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of the Road the Green, Euronews reporter, Cyril Fourneris, travels to Graz, Austria and Berlin to see what everyday people are doing to help the environment.

01/05/2024

The Road To Green

'Have the courage to act,' says Dima Bass, EU Climate Pact Ambassador

In partnership with The European Commission

The Road to Green sits down with environmental activist, Dima Bass, to learn more about his efforts and how he is inspiring others.

01/05/2024

Economy

The Brussels boost: How the EU-8 have grown their economies

Twenty years ago today, 10 new countries joined the European Union. A new report looks at the economic progress of eight of those member states.

01/05/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU's Digital Markets Act is a double-edged sword

Through DMA regulations, the EU risks straying into the territory of a market which penalises success, Irakli Machaidze writes.

01/05/2024

Travel News

Mount Fuji view blocked by black screen to deter tourists

The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local officials say enough is enough.

01/05/2024

Climate

El Niño blamed for drought that snarled Panama Canal

Low rainfall saw the Panama Canal Authority restrict the number and size of ships passing through the canal.

01/05/2024

Culture news

Daniel Radcliffe speaks out on J.K. Rowling rift over trans rights

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who is starring in the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments she has made online.

01/05/2024

Tech News

France could get tough on screen time for children and teens

A team of experts commissioned by the French president warned against screen and social media use for children.

01/05/2024

Yemen

Long-range Houthi strike raises concerns over rebel capabilities

A Portuguese-flagged ship has been hit far out in the Arabian sea, raising concerns about the attack capabilities of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

01/05/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen condemns police violence against protesters in Georgia

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Georgia is at a crossroads, as the country grapples with protests against government plans to introduce a foreign influence law which critics fear could be used to stifle the press.

01/05/2024

Poland

Warsaw synagogue hit with apparent firebomb attack

Politicians and faith leaders have condemned the incident at the Polish capital's Nożyk Synagogue, which follows similar acts across Europe.

01/05/2024

Green News

Eurostar vows to power its trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030

In one European country, its trains have already been running entirely on wind power since 2017.

01/05/2024

Culture news

The Best Film of All Time revealed by Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the 300 Best Films of All Time - and the Top 10 may surprise you...

01/05/2024

Health news

‘People are scared’ as rising cholera cases grip France’s Mayotte

Cases of the highly infectious disease cholera rose in the last week in the poorest French region located off the coast of Africa.

01/05/2024

Art

Why are we still being scammed by immersive art exhibitions?

After two failed attempts at getting on board with so-called “Immersive Exhibitions”, which continue to sprout everywhere in European cities, here’s why these art experiences need to end once and for all.

01/05/2024

Real Economy

How working abroad can kickstart careers for young NEETs

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter, Fanny Gauret, travels to Recklinghausen, Germany, to meet two young women who completed the EU's ALMA programme and, as a consequence, are optimistic for the future.

01/05/2024

Qatar 365

Performing arts in Qatar: sword dances and modern theatre

In partnership with Media City

Tradition and modernity are both on display in Qatar when it comes to performing arts. All options are on the table, from learning the ancient art of sword dancing to participating in a modern theatre production.

01/05/2024

Business

Boost for Adidas profits as Sunak puts his foot in Samba trainers

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was widely teased for wearing the Adidas Samba trainers during an interview, with critics claiming he had made the trainer seem uncool.

01/05/2024

Art

Esther art fair brings Estonian flair to Manhattan

The brainchild of two Estonian gallerists, alternative art fair Esther is giving a breath of fresh Baltic air to New York’s art scene.

01/05/2024

Culture news

Kendrick Lamar posts another new Drake diss track

Diss tracks are an essential part of hip-hop. With 'euphoria' and '6:16 in LA', Kendrick Lamar lays into Drake without remorse. What's the story behind his beef with the Canadian rapper?

01/05/2024

Business

BBVA-Sabadell potential merger: A sign of things to come?

BBVA's merger proposal to Banco Sabadell could transform the eurozone banking sector, potentially boosting BBVA's assets to more than $1 trillion and making it the third-largest eurozone bank according to market value.

01/05/2024

Space

Scientists’ discovery could help save Earth from killer asteroids

The discovery shows how old data and artificial intelligence (AI) might play a crucial role in the future.

01/05/2024

Europe News

EU celebrates 'Big Bang' anniversary with a splash of colour

Ten new countries joined the EU on 1 May 2004, boosting its population by almost 75 million people and fuelling a new era of prosperity.

01/05/2024

Culture news

Iranian authorities ban film crew from attending Cannes Film Festival

The new film by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has been selected for Cannes' Competition line-up. However, the crew of 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' have been interrogated by Iranian authorities and banned from leaving the country.

01/05/2024

USA

Los Angeles police break up pro-Palestinian protest at UCLA

Similar college campus demonstrations are increasingly being met with police action across the US.

01/05/2024