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Iran World reacts to ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Hamas leaders, Netanyahu 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. -
Sport World Judo Championship: Heydarov Finally Strikes World Gold All the latest developments on the second day of the World Judo Championship in Abu Dhabi. -
No Comment WATCH: Iran deploys rescue teams to site of helicopter incident involving President Raisi 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. -
World News International Criminal Court (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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Ukraine Fighting intensifies in Kharkiv region as missile strike kills six, including pregnant woman Ukrainian forces continue to face a Russian offensive near Kharkiv as the war intensifies. -
No Comment 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. -
No Comment WATCH: 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. -
Scenes Watch: The young ballet dancers reaching for the sky in Peru Former professional dancer Maria del Carmen Silva's ballet school is helping young girls leap over their challenges -
Mobility 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. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 20th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News 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. -
Climate This baby is in the pursuit of happiness. Are South Korea’s climate goals stopping him? Tomorrow’s hearing follows successful examples in Europe, and campaigners hope it will lead to more climate litigation in Asia. -
Business Ferrovial set to offload UK regional airports amid Heathrow deal uncertainty 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. -
No Comment French forces seek to retake control of key New Caledonia highway amid unrest 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. -
Business AstraZeneca reveals plans for 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. -
Europe News Thousands of ethnic Russians living in Estonia prepare 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. -
Europe Decoded 'The new Ursula': 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. -
Earth News Children are more likely to be hospitalised for asthma during heatwave, study finds Even milder extreme heat appeared to significantly impact health. -
World News Slovakians raise millions for Ukraine, opposing their government’s pro-Russian stance The fundraiser's organisers say many Slovakians oppose their government's pro-Russian stance, leading to widespread backing for their initiative. -
Europe News Europe's far right gathers in Madrid to kick off unofficial elections campaign 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. -
Climate Now The Farm Zero C project aims to set up a climate-neutral profit-making dairy farm – is it possible? The Farm Zero C project in Ireland aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions and still make a profit. Can it be done? -
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: ‘The Substance’ - Coralie Fargeat’s spine-cleaving triumph Move aside, David Cronenberg – there’s a new body horror queen in town. Be warned: Weak stomachs need not apply. -
Business Union representatives call on ECB to introduce nationality quotas for recruitment 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. -
Economy EU hit as China launches tit-for-tat anti-dumping probe amid rising trade tensions Thermoplastics coming from the US, the EU, Taiwan and Japan are sold at prices below fair market value, says Beijing. -
Netherlands ICC prosecutor asks for arrest warrants against 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. -
Culture news Cannes Film Festival roundup: Kevin Costner, Emma Stone, Selena Gomez and more 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.' -
Europe News Scorn and sympathy: 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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Earth News Are India’s heatwaves getting worse with climate change? Delhi district records 47.8C heat With India midway through its general election, there are concerns about the impact of the ongoing extreme heat on voters. -
Tech News OpenAI changes exit contracts so employees can leave without having equity revoked A clause in exit paperwork meant they could have their equity in OpenAI taken away if they did not sign NDAs. -
Iran '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? -
Iran How did Iran's president end up on half-century-old US-made helicopter? The US-made Bell 212 that crashed on Sunday with President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and several members of their entourage on board was most likely purchased during the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. -
Healthcare 'Day of shame' as inquiry slams 'successive governments' for UK infected blood scandal The UK prime minister issued an apology in the House of Commons, promising to compensate victims for the government's failings. -
Iran What's next for Iran after president died in helicopter crash? Reports that Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in a helicopter crash sent shockwaves around the region. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 20th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Ryanair announces profit jump and predicts cheaper-than-expected summer fares Yearly earnings for the budget airline are at a record level despite rises in fuel prices, higher staffing costs and delivery delays. -
Space SPECULOOS-3 b: Astronomers find new Earth-sized exoplanet about 55 light-years away The research team plans to study the exoplanet’s surface using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. -
Tech News London court says Assange can appeal extradition to the US WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has grounds to appeal his extradition to the United States, London's High Court ruled. -
Markets Markets watch oil prices amid uncertainty after Iranian president's death President Raisi was expected to succeed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini. He was once sanctioned by the US for the mass execution of political prisoners in the 1980s. -
Space First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight reaches space in Blue Origin flight at age 90 He is the oldest person to reach the edge of space. -
Taiwan China's annexation goals 'will not simply disappear,' warns Taiwan's new president William Lai has been inaugurated as Taiwan's new president, promising to deepen ties with other democracies around the world. -
Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs admits assaulting ex-girlfriend, says actions 'inexcusable' The rapper and record-producer apologised after CNN released a video of him attacking his ex-girlfriend Cassie. -
Earth News Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging. -
Spain Why is Catalan question affecting European elections campaign in Spain? The recent elections in Catalonia have set the political scene in Spain ahead of the next European vote. Talks on the future regional government will influence the campaign for the seats in Brussels. The Euronews Superpoll suggests the centre-right has an advantage, followed by the socialists. -
Home Treatment for a tumour left this woman unable to speak. AI has given her her voice back While artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning has caused concern, the use of OpenAI's new tech could help people affected by strokes and tumours. -
The Cube Fake news on the rise as the European elections draw near Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and new EU anti-money laundering rules have all been the target of misinformation recently. -
Business Europe's best and worst property markets: Where to invest in 2024? Rental yield, the annual return from renting out a property, is key for real estate investors. Higher yields mean better returns. Euronews looks at which European countries offer the best returns, and which offer the least. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 20th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets Ahead in the markets: manufacturing PMIs, UK CPI and Nvidia earnings In the week ahead, global manufacturing PMIs, inflation data from the United Kingdom (UK), and Nvidia’s quarterly results will be in the spotlight for the financial markets. -
Iran Iranian president and foreign minister killed in helicopter crash Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crashed in the mountainous northwest of Iran on Sunday.