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ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants triggers global reaction
Several Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have rejected the ICC's chief prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Meanwhile, others have called for the protection of the war crimes court's impartiality.
World Judo Championship: Heydarov Finally Strikes World Gold
All the latest developments on the second day of the World Judo Championship in Abu Dhabi.
WATCH: Iran deploys rescue teams to site of helicopter incident
Iranian state TV said what it called a “hard landing” happened near Jolfa, a city on the border with the nation of Azerbaijan, some 600 kilometres northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran.
ICC: What's its role in prosecuting war crimes?
The ICC's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has requested the Hague's top court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders. How significant is this move and how ICC operates?
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Missile strike outside Kharkiv kills six and injures 28 others
Ukrainian forces continue to face a Russian offensive near Kharkiv as the war intensifies.
WATCH: Commemorative D-Day coin unveiled
The Royal Mint unveiled a commemorative 50p coin in tribute to Allied troops and veterans on Monday, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.
Taiwan's new president calls out China in inauguration speech
“My fellow citizens, as we pursue the ideal of peace, we must not harbour any delusions," Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te said after being sworn into office.
Watch: The young ballet dancers reaching for the sky in Peru
In partnership with Media City
Former professional dancer Maria del Carmen Silva's ballet school is helping young girls leap over their challenges
This pedal-free system allows people to drive using only their hands
Toyota says the Neo Steer system is still in the prototype stage, but the company aims to launch it as early as possible.
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First-time EU voters in Athens speak on the issues that matter to them
Greek 17-year-olds will participate in EU elections for the first time, following the Greek Parliament's 2016 decision to lower the minimum voting age from 18 to 17 years.
Babies are suing South Korea over climate in East Asian first
Tomorrow’s hearing follows successful examples in Europe, and campaigners hope it will lead to more climate litigation in Asia.
Ferrovial set to offload UK regional airports amid Heathrow sale delay
Ferrovial is planning to sell its stake in three UK regional airports amid difficulties in finalising its £2.4bn sale of a 25% stake in Heathrow.
French security forces seek to retake control of New Caledonia highway
Reopening the Nouméa-La Tontouta airport for commercial flights could help stranded tourists leave the island amid France's state of emergency due to armed clashes and chaos.
AstraZeneca announces a billion-dollar cancer plant in Singapore
The new factory highlights a rising trend by pharmaceutical companies to develop production facilities in local markets, to ensure a smoother supply chain and further cement their regional influence.
Thousands of Russians living in Estonia to vote in European elections
Euronews spoke with Russians living in Estonia who are eligible to vote in the EU elections about their priorities and challenges for the upcoming polls.
Euroviews. How von der Leyen learned to stop worrying and love Meloni
By embracing those who advocate for the erosion of democracy, VDL now aligns with figures who cloak themselves as quintessential Europeanists, ready to steer Europe through its future policy challenges. What could possibly go wrong, Giorgios Samaras writes.
Could heatwaves make asthma worse in children?
Even milder extreme heat appeared to significantly impact health.
Slovakians raise over 4 million euros in support of Ukraine
The fundraiser's organisers say many Slovakians oppose their government's pro-Russian stance, leading to widespread backing for their initiative.
Europe's far right gathers in Madrid for unofficial EU campaign launch
Spain’s far-right Vox party held an event in the outskirts of Spain's capital Sunday, bringing together hard-wing figures from across Europe (and Argentina's Milei) in a bid to rally the party's base ahead of June’s European elections.
Can you have a climate-neutral profit-making dairy farm?
In partnership with Copernicus
The Farm Zero C project in Ireland aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions and still make a profit. Can it be done?
Cannes 2024 review: ‘The Substance’ - A spine-cleaving triumph
Move aside, David Cronenberg – there’s a new body horror queen in town.
Be warned: Weak stomachs need not apply.
Union reps call for ECB national quota-based employment process
Union representatives have called on the European Central Bank to open a national quota-based employment process after an Irish member of the ECB’s executive board urged Dublin to preserve his country’s outsized presence among the bank’s staff.
EU hit as China launches tit-for-tat anti-dumping probe
Thermoplastics coming from the US, the EU, Taiwan and Japan are sold at prices below fair market value, says Beijing.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders
The Hague-based court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, among others, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Catch up with the latest showings at Cannes Film Festival 2024
The prestigious French film festival is at its halfway point, with Emma Stone stunning in Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' and Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez impressing with 'Emilia Perez.'
EU politicians divided over death of Iranian President Raisi
While European Council President Charles Michel expressed his condolences over the death of Iran's Ebrahim Raisi, not all members of the European Parliament were in agreement with his message of sympathy.
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‘I am so poor I have to work’: Delhi hit by red alert heatwave
With India midway through its general election, there are concerns about the impact of the ongoing extreme heat on voters.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman ‘embarrassed’ over staff exit contracts
A clause in exit paperwork meant they could have their equity in OpenAI taken away if they did not sign NDAs.
'Butcher of Tehran': Who was Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi?
Iran's president has died following a helicopter crash on Sunday, but who was he, and how did he come to lead the Islamic Republic?