2025-03-05

Europe News

EIB 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.

05/03/2025

EuroVerify

Has Europe spent more on Russian oil and gas than aid to Ukraine?

The US president says Europe’s energy bill to Russia exceeds its spending on Ukraine. Euroverify investigates.

05/03/2025

Europeans' Stories

Czechia wants to phase out coal. But is 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.

05/03/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakh artists blend ancient nomadic sounds with contemporary styles

In partnership with MDQ

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.

05/03/2025

Qatar 365

Accelerate Action: Women breaking barriers in STEM, diplomacy

In partnership with Media City

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.

05/03/2025

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%.

05/03/2025

Tech News

Tech needs to ‘pick up the pace’ on decarbonising AI, CEOs say

Energy and AI leaders say their industries must pick up the pace to stop powering data centres with fossil fuels.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

North Korea

Pyongyang upgrades air force with new early warning aircraft

Satellite imagery from the specialised website N38 North appeared to show that the country's first airborne early warning aircraft is near completion.

05/03/2025

Belarus

Lukashenko offers to host 'hassle-free' Ukraine peace talks

The long-serving authoritarian leader is a close ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

05/03/2025

Denmark

Trump respects 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.

05/03/2025

USA

US commitment to NATO 'ironclad', says Trump’s ambassador nominee

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.

05/03/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

Space debris: Does orbit need a clean-up? | Podcast

What is space debris? How do we manage it? Is it dangerous? Euronews Tech Talks investigates these questions with ESA expert Quentin Verspieren.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

Europe News

EU countries agree phased launch of Entry/Exit System

The deal paves the way for a gradual start of the digital border system.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

Culture news

Jay-Z sues woman who accused him of rape

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.

05/03/2025

Lifestyle

Half-human, half-beast: The wild ritual that awakens a 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.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

Space

NASA's two stuck astronauts close in on return to Earth

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been at the International Space Station since June because of their faulty Boeing spacecraft.

05/03/2025

Pakistan

Two suicide attacks on Pakistan military base leave at least 12 dead

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.

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

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.”

05/03/2025

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.

05/03/2025

Culture news

Further mysteries surround the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife

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.

05/03/2025

Road To

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai: Future tech transforming sea, sky and land

In partnership with The Government of Japan

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.

05/03/2025