5 March 2025 | Euronews
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World News 'Positive movement' in US-Ukraine relationship, says Zelenskyy ahead of EU Summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two sides have been working on an upcoming meeting, after the US announced it paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine. -
Europe News Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies, says Russia a threat to France and Europe “It must be said, we are entering a new era,” the French President Emmanuel Macron said in an evening address to the nation. -
Business Tesla UK sales rise despite unease over Musk’s political involvement Tesla’s global sales have been increasingly affected by rising competition from Chinese rivals such as BYD and Geely. -
Europe News Silence in Brussels after Poland says implementing migration pact 'not possible' The European Commission has refused to say whether it would launch legal action over Poland's refusal to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum. -
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USA US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's push to keep billions in foreign aid frozen By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to rebuke a federal judge who had imposed a deadline for the release of $2 billion in foreign aid. -
Health news Commission playing catch up with US, China in life science sector Gene therapies, multi-country clinical trials, and AI-driven personalised medicine are some of the priorities the EU executive is working on for the upcoming Life science strategy, according to details shared with member states. -
Tech News Poland leads EU call for more civilian and military cooperation on cyber The call comes as EU leaders are set to discuss a plan aimed at mobilising €800 billion on defence and security. -
USA Uptick in US aircraft parts smuggling into Russia, bypassing export controls Three people were charged in Ohio last month with illegally exporting aircraft components from the US to Russia. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 5th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Germany to ease government debt limits to boost economy and defence spending Friedrich Merz, Germany's soon-to-be chancellor, has announced a strategy to exempt defence spending from limits on government borrowing. -
Europe News As tourism surpasses pre-pandemic levels, can it really be sustainable? The world's largest tourism festival kicked off in Berlin this week. But what are the latest trends for 2025? -
Art Blink-182 frontman sells Banksy at auction for €5.2 million After the death of Jack Vettriano, the painter who inspired the original, Blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus has sold his Banksy painting for £4.3 million (€5.2 million) at a London auction. -
Business Transition to zero-emission mobility: The EU’s plan to save Europe's car industry In a new action plan to boost Europe's car industry, the European Commission pledged to support EV battery manufacturing, one of five flagship initiatives. Brussels also gave more flexibility for meeting this year’s CO₂ targets. -
Europe News Romania expels Russian military attache and deputy in rare Georgescu-linked diplomatic slap Bucharest expelled Russia's military attaché Victor Makovskiy and his deputy for violating the Vienna Convention, the foreign ministry told Euronews Romania. -
Earth News These 36 fossil fuel firms are responsible for half of global emissions, report reveals State-owned coal, oil and gas companies dominated the list of the highest emitting firms. -
Tech News Microsoft's OpenAI gets green light from UK watchdog A UK watchdog has dropped its competition review of Microsoft's OpenAI deal. -
Food and Drink I do believe in green fairies! How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink. -
Europe News How can the EU unlock up to €800bn for its ‘rearmament plan’? The EU Commission has unveiled plans to borrow €150 billion to fund a major rearmament push. This joint borrowing proposal comes in the form of loans rather than grants—an idea largely rejected by so-called 'frugal' countries such as Germany and the Netherlands. -
Peru Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo goes on trial over failed bid to dissolve parliament The country's ex-leader, who was detained in December 2022, faces charges of rebellion, abuse of power and disrupting the peace. -
USA US puts intelligence sharing with Ukraine on pause, CIA director says Reports circulated on Wednesday that the US had cut off intelligence support to Ukraine, a move that could curtail Kyiv's efforts on the battlefield. -
Europe in Motion From cannabis to cocaine: What are the most commonly used illicit drugs in the EU? As illegal drug use and supply increases in the EU, member states ramp up efforts to tackle drug trafficking and organised crime. -
Earth News ‘God Squad’: Could Trump’s plan for increased logging make species extinct? The Endangered Species Committee has only issued exemptions twice in 47 years, prompting legal action from environmental groups both times. -
Destinations From Succession to Spiderman: More film and TV locations you can visit in the UK Britain continues to be the real star of the show for our favourite films and TV series. Here's where to visit. -
Cinema Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2025 to explore AI and recent Greek history The 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival is set to bring over 260 documentaries to the big screen, with dozens of world premieres and an AI-themed tribute. -
Europe News Late to meet, early to drama: Trump, Zelenskyy, and the politics of 'tick-tock' "Better late than never" is a phrase that could save you at the office or on a date, but in politics, a leader’s tardiness can spark anything from mild irritation to full-blown diplomatic tensions - and might have played a role in the latest White House show. -
Economy Here’s why Trump’s tariffs could hit Ireland’s pharma sector hardest The Irish economy is particularly vulnerable to US tariffs against the EU, as it exports relatively more to the US compared to other EU economies. -
Europe News Overnight barrage of Russian drones kills at least one person in Ukraine The attack targeted multiple Ukrainian regions, including critical energy infrastructure in Odesa. -
No Comment Snowfall in eastern Turkey creates postcard-worthy landscapes Heavy snowfall in Turkey blanketed forests and mountains in white, while freezing temperatures in Van province led to the partial freezing of Lake Erçek. -
France Hundreds of foreign doctors go on hunger strike in France Although Emmanuel Macron's government pledged last year to give them more protection, some still earn three times as little as their colleagues. -
Culture news Nero’s grand palace reopens: Visitors can now explore the legendary Domus Aurea Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public. -
Europe News European Investment Bank set to broaden defence investment scope later this month The proposal, tabled by the bank's President Nadia Calviño, will be examined on 21 March. -
EuroVerify Has Europe spent more on Russian oil and gas than aid to Ukraine, as Trump claims? The US president says Europe’s energy bill to Russia exceeds its spending on Ukraine. Euroverify investigates. -
Europeans' Stories Czechia wants to phase out coal. But is natural gas the solution? Europe's coal-age, industrial dinosaurs are getting fitted-out for the future. Take the Czech Republic, for example: The Prague government has promised to phase-out coal-fired power generation by the year 2033. -
Modern Nomads Meet the Kazakh musicians who are turning traditional sounds into modern masterpieces In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakh musicians who are fusing ancient traditions with modern genres, captivating global audiences and breathing new life into the country's rich cultural heritage. -
Qatar 365 Meet the women in STEM and diplomacy pushing to ‘Accelerate Action’ in Qatar From science and engineering to activism and diplomacy, Qatar 365 marks International Women’s Day 2025 by meeting women and girls who are accelerating action in their fields by pursuing their dreams and fighting for change. -
China Beijing responds to Trump's tariffs by vowing to fight 'till the end' US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China, alongside Mexico and Canada, by doubling the tariff he slapped last month on Beijing's products to 20%. -
Tech News Mobile World Congress: Tech needs to ‘pick up the pace’ on decarbonising AI production Energy and AI leaders say their industries must pick up the pace to stop powering data centres with fossil fuels. -
No Comment Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent. -
North Korea North Korea upgrades air force with new early warning aircraft, satellite images show Satellite imagery from the specialised website N38 North appeared to show that the country's first airborne early warning aircraft is near completion. -
Belarus Belarus willing to host 'hassle-free' Ukraine peace talks, says Lukashenko The long-serving authoritarian leader is a close ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin. -
Denmark Trump's words signal respect for Greenland's wishes, Danish defence minister says Danish officials framed the US president's direct appeal to the island's inhabitants to choose to be part of his country as a positive — at least in some way. -
USA Trump’s NATO ambassador nominee says US commitment to alliance 'ironclad' Matt Whitaker emphasised that his role would be pushing member states to meet Trump’s demand for increased defence spending, now raised to 5% of GDP. -
Euronews Tech Talks Space debris: Does orbit need a clean-up? | Euronews Tech Talks What is space debris? How do we manage it? Is it dangerous? Euronews Tech Talks investigates these questions with ESA expert Quentin Verspieren. -
Economy Eurozone private sector sees fragile growth as inflation stays high Eurozone private sector growth remained weak in February, with inflationary pressures rising. France’s activity shrank, while Spain and Italy outperformed, leaving the ECB in a bind over rate cuts. -
Europe News EU countries agree phased launch of Entry/Exit System, ending years of delays The deal paves the way for a gradual start of the digital border system. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 5th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Panama Hong Kong firm to sell Panama ports to US-led group amid Trump threats The US president has threatened to 'take back' the Panama Canal, claiming without evidence that China was operating it. -
Economy Mexico will react to Trump tariffs on Sunday, President Sheinbaum says Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would announce retaliatory tariffs against the US on Sunday, moving slower than China and Canada in response to Trump's new trade policies. -
USA Florida opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate The Tate brothers flew to Florida last week from Romania where they were facing rape and trafficking charges. -
Health news How to avoid measles, one of the world’s most contagious viruses Measles immunisation rates are "suboptimal" in many parts of the US and Europe. -
Culture news Jay-Z sues woman over allegedly falsifying rape allegation The US rapper claims the anonymous woman and her lawyers knowingly proceeded with false claim that he and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her when she was 13. -
Lifestyle Half-human, half-beast: The wild ancient tradition that awakens a sleepy Greek village In the Greek town of Distomo, revelers clad in sheepskin gather to chant, dance, and leap over roaring fires in a wild, centuries-old celebration. -
USA Pro-Ukraine protesters demonstrate during Trump's Congress speech Protesters voiced dismay at Trump's decision to pause military support to Ukraine. Trump read a letter from Zelenskyy, who expressed readiness to negotiate peace. -
Space NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been at the International Space Station since June because of their faulty Boeing spacecraft. -
Pakistan Two suicide attacks on Pakistan military base kill at least 12, leave 30 wounded A group affiliated with the Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack in the northwestern city of Bannu, the third since the start of Ramadan. -
Business Prada sales soar as it eyes Versace acquisition despite luxury crunch Robust earnings place the brand in a stronger position to acquire Versace from Capri Holdings. -
Europe News A truce at any price is impossible, Ukrainian widows say “Just say thank you” is what many Ukrainians have already heard from occupying Russian soldiers. Svitlana Poltavska says this is what Russian soldiers told her as they came to her house amid beatings and searches: “Say thank you we are not touching your children. Yet.” -
Europe News Pope Francis 'rested well' overnight, Vatican says The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised with pneumonia and breathing difficulties since 14 February. -
Culture news Further mysteries surround the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered. More details are surfacing that add further mystery to the deaths. -
Road To Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai: Exploring future technologies shaping the sea, sky and land In this episode of Road to Expo 2025, we explore groundbreaking technologies from Japan that will be showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, from 13 April to 13 October 2025. -
Europe News Don't roll back electric in auto action plan, warns lobby | Radio Schuman Kristian Ruby, secretary-general of Eurelectric, acknowledged that while the electricity sector benefits from the EU’s electric agenda, it remains open to discussions with major car industry players. However, he emphasised the importance of avoiding any rollback of the agenda. -
EuroVerify What critical materials and minerals does Ukraine have and why is Trump eyeing them? Ukraine holds significant reserves of the critical raw materials and rare earths needed to develop cutting-edge technology. -
Travel News Rail vs air: The tool that aims to make European train journeys as easy as booking a flight The EU’s high-speed railway network has nearly doubled in a decade, but international journeys remain a challenge. -
Culture news Euronews Culture Book Club: Four picks for March From exciting new releases to modern classics, this March we’re looking at a group of books that explore some of the most pressing contemporary topics, whether it’s trans identity or the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Economy China sets GDP target at 5% and raises budget deficit level as trade war intensifies China sets its GDP growth target at 5% for 2025, unchanged from last year, despite rising risks of trade tariffs. -
Markets Euro hits multi-month high as the EU prepares to boost defence spending The euro surged for the second consecutive trading day amid the EU’s plan to boost defence spending by hundreds of billion euros. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | March 5th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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China China to boost defence budget by 7.2% to challenge US in Asia Beijing's increase in military spending reflects an overall slowdown in the economy but keeps pace with the fast-changing trend in defence spending across the world. -
World News Hungarian FM discussed ‘urgency’ of ending Ukraine war in meeting with US Secretary of State The meeting came amid uncertainty about US-Ukraine relations after the US paused military aid to Kyiv following last week's Oval office standoff between Donald Trump and Ukraine's president, Voldomyr Zelenskyy. -
USA Trump touts renewed peace talks with Ukraine, repeats Greenland claims The US president celebrated his administration's achievements so far in a record-long 90-minute address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. -
Egypt Arab leaders endorse Egypt's €50bn plan to rebuild Gaza, countering Trump's proposal The proposal was approved by Arab leaders at a summit in Cairo on Tuesday and would allow Gaza's roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain in the Strip without displacement.