2025-04-01

Culture news

Vote Idris: Is Labour eyeing actor Idris Elba for next London Mayor?

Following the celebrated actors' work leading the UK-wide knife-crime campaign, it now seems that Labour have Idris Elba at the top of its 'wish list' for its next City Hall candidate...

01/04/2025

Ukraine

German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked' but China disagrees

Ukraine's European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress.

01/04/2025

Europe News

MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs 

In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups.

01/04/2025

Food and Drink

Michelin's 2025 France guide: Who are the winners and losers?

From the heady heights of newly crowned three-star restaurants, to the ones who didn't make the cut, here's everything you need to know about the new Michelin Guide for France.

01/04/2025

USA

Trump lawyers admits man was mistakenly deported to Salvadoran prison

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia had legal protection from being deported to his home country of El Salvador, from which his lawyers say he fled aged 16.

01/04/2025

Business

OpenAI secures $300bn valuation in funding round led by SoftBank

The firm has raised $40 billion, one of the largest ever funding rounds secured by a private start-up.

01/04/2025

Business

End of bikini nights? US restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy

Hooters, the US-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and staff wearing skimpy outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

01/04/2025

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Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island

Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades.

01/04/2025

France

Macron and Tebboune try to defuse France-Algeria diplomatic spat

After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together.

01/04/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2%: Could the ECB cut rates this month?

Eurozone inflation hit a four-month low at 2.2% in March, but rising monthly prices and persistent services inflation leave the ECB divided ahead of its April 17 meeting, with markets pricing a 65% chance of a rate cut.

01/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 1st – Midday

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01/04/2025

Culture news

Trump signs executive order against ‘exploitative ticket scalping'

The new directive is aimed against “exploitative” ticketing scalping for concerts – an issue which is not exclusive to the US.

01/04/2025

Markets

Wall Street swings as Trump's 'Liberation Day' weighs on investors

President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide on Monday.

01/04/2025

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Hopes fading for more survivors in Myanmar's devastating earthquake

Rescue operations in Myanmar continue after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,000, injuring thousands, with infrastructure damage and power shortages complicating relief operations.

01/04/2025

Destinations

These are Türkiye's best lakes

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Some of the most remarkable lakes in the world lie across Türkiye's beautiful and diverse landscapes, offering natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventure.

01/04/2025

Art

Tate Britain to return Nazi-looted artwork to Jewish collector’s heirs

Looted by the Nazis during World War II and lost for decades, a 17th-century masterpiece is finally returning to its rightful heirs.

01/04/2025

Myanmar

Myanmar: Woman rescued from rubble as hope for survivors fades

Emergency workers are warning of acute hunger and disease outbreaks as the confirmed death toll keeps on rising.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen vows to 'push back' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Brussels has a "strong plan to retaliate" against Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Ursula von der Leyen has said while calling for a "negotiated solution".

01/04/2025

Health news

Stroke survivor speaks again with help of experimental brain implant

Scientists trained an AI model that translates brain activity into sound to help a stroke survivor regain speech.

01/04/2025

Space

Bitcoin investor buys SpaceX flight to take explorers over both poles

A Bitcoin investor, who bought a SpaceX flight for himself and three polar explorers, blasted off Monday night.

01/04/2025

Economy

BOJ survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom

Japan is home to major auto and electronics firms, whose exports to the US are a major driver for the Japanese economy.

01/04/2025

Economy

Japan's prime minister says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption

The tariffs proposed by the Trump administration would be a blow to major Japanese carmakers like Honda and Toyota.

01/04/2025

Uzbekistan

Q&A: Our region has a historic chance to prosper — Uzbekistan leader

The upcoming summit in Samarkand will be truly historic as it will bring together for the first time the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the EU in one place, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in a Euronews exclusive.

01/04/2025

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Israeli airstrike hits Beirut suburb, killing at least three

Israel's early Tuesday airstrike, launched without warning, followed its first attack on Beirut since November’s ceasefire, escalating tensions with Hezbollah after recent hostilities.

01/04/2025

Cinema

The Beatles: All four actors set to play the Fab Four revealed

Directed by Sam Mendes, all four Beatles biopics, focusing on each member of the band, will be released in cinemas in April 2028.

01/04/2025

Markets

Novo Nordisk shares post the biggest monthly decline since 2002

Novo Nordisk’s stocks experienced the sharpest monthly decline since July 2002 due to growing competition and several disappointing trial results. However, analysts remain optimistic about the shares, forecasting a potential price upside of up to 60% over the next 12 months.

01/04/2025

Art

Take a look at how these artists reimagined Vermeer's masterpiece

After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', the Mauritshuis museum is showcasing 60 selected artworks in a 3D-printed frame replica of the original.

01/04/2025

Markets

European stock markets record first monthly drop as US tariffs loom

US President Donald Trump is set to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, with ongoing uncertainties surrounding his policies weighing on market sentiment. European stock markets posted their first negative monthly performance of 2025 in March, reflecting the potential economic impact ahead.

01/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Is Marine Le Pen politically dead or poised to become a martyr?

On Monday, a French court found National Rally leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds and barred her from contending any election for five years, including France’s next presidential election in 2027.

01/04/2025

Culture news

April Fools' Day: What are its origins and how do Europeans celebrate?

April Fools' Day: Why do we collectively try to mess with others on 1 April, and how do different countries celebrate this festival of foolishness?

01/04/2025