4 April 2025 | Euronews
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Tech News Trump order gives TikTok a 75-day extension after US buyer talks sour over tariffs on China The Chinese-owned platform was facing a ban in the US in January but Donald Trump granted an extension in order to broker new American ownership. -
World News Charities call for more global action on International Day for Mine Awareness On average, one person is killed or injured by a landmine somewhere in the world every hour and the UN says children are often the victims. -
Europe News EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 4th – Evening 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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Europe News Commission watching for Chinese steel and electronics imports amid trade war As reciprocal tariffs kick in, the EU is expecting goods formerly destined for the US to seek EU markets, with Chinese renewables, steel and electronics topping a list of products the Commission is keeping its eye on. -
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia nightclub fire death toll rises to 60 after burn victim dies 34 people are in custody over the fire last month in the eastern town of Kočani, including an ex-finance minister and seven senior police officers. -
Europe News What impact will new US tariffs have on the wallets of people in Europe? The 20% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on European products could drive down prices on the continent. -
Sudan UN raises alarm over civilian executions in Sudan Sudanese rights group Emergency Lawyers says the army has executing civilians suspected of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. -
Earth News Going round in circularity: Most Brits confused by sustainability language, survey finds A third of consumers admitted to ignoring what brands say about sustainability because it confuses them. -
Markets Global sell-off worsens and Dow Jones tumbles as China hits back at US China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% against the US on Wednesday, a move causing several US stocks to plunge, particularly those of firms with extensive ties to China. -
Culture news Art Paris returns: Sunshine, sculpture, and a century of design in the Grand Palais With 170 art galleries from 25 countries and nearly 1,000 artists represented, Art Paris showcases works of great diversity. The aim has remained unchanged for more than 25 years; to cultivate its difference. -
Tech News The 50-year-old code that reshaped the world: Bill Gates on the 'revolution' that started Microsoft Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects on the original source code that laid the foundations of one of the world's biggest tech companies five decades ago. -
Uzbekistan Central Asia-EU summit in Samarkand marks historic regional unity Central Asia and the EU announced a strategic partnership at the Samarkand summit, focusing on transport, energy and digital projects to boost regional cooperation. -
Culture news Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault The presenter-turned-conspiracy theorist first faced public allegations in the form of a British TV investigation. -
Earth News We know next to nothing about 99 per cent of the world’s insects: Here’s why that’s a problem While we regularly hear about population declines in ‘charismatic’ insects like bees, huge data gaps make it hard to protect the rest. -
Economy Mexico rejoices dodging new US tariffs, but still hit by economic woes Mexico has dodged US tariffs for now, but Trump's levies on other key trading partners could still impact the country. -
Europe News Greek rescuers continue search for missing girl after migrant boat sank off Lesbos The boat sank in the early hours of Thursday morning, killing seven people. -
Economy US added 228,000 jobs in March despite Donald Trump's federal cuts Although the labour market remained strong in March, an increasing number of immigrant deportations could cause labour shortages in the coming months. -
Europe News As Romania gears up for presidential election rerun, who are the frontrunners? Romanian voters will cast their ballots for the second time in six months on 4 May, with another far-right candidate, George Simion, leading opinion polls. -
No Comment King Charles plays carrot recorder with London Vegetable Orchestra King Charles played a carrot recorder with the London Vegetable Orchestra at Windsor Castle while celebrating community music leaders, joking about taking the carrot home. -
Europe News Hit US with maximum political, economic damage - EU ex-trade chief The EU must hit US digital and financial services hard to stop the trade war launched by US president Donald Trump, Jean-Luc Demarty, former director-general of the Commission’s DG Trade, told Euronews. -
Europe News Kyrgyz deputy leader touts rising cooperation between EU and Central Asian 'tigers' Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke to Euronews about trade, energy, youth mobility and democratic resilience, urging stronger investment and joint responses to global upheavals and the challenges of the digital age. -
Europe in Motion Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs? Hourly labour costs ranged from €10.6 in Bulgaria to €55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024. -
No Comment Field hospitals rise as Myanmar’s health response struggles to cope Temporary field hospitals have sprung up across Myanmar after a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay on 28 March. -
Business Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US. -
Culture news Sir Elton John’s AIDS charity blacklisted in Russia for LGBTQ+ support The charity has been officially designated as an "undesirable organisation." This move further escalates tensions between Russia and organisations promoting LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms. -
Economy Economists slash eurozone growth forecasts as US tariffs shake outlook Economists are slashing eurozone growth forecasts after Trump’s 20% tariffs on EU exports. Weaker trade, confidence, and investment now dominate outlooks, boosting expectations for ECB rate cuts, with April seen as likely. Inflation risks take a back seat for now. -
USA Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid after Senate confirmation The US Senate confirmed Trump's pick to run the agency that oversees healthcare for millions of US citizens by a 53-45 vote. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Death Of A Unicorn' - Impale the rich! Unicorns are real. And when it comes to revenge, they're not messing about. Shame that writer-director Alex Scharfman couldn't channel some of that focus... -
Bolivia At least five killed in explosion during clash between gold miners in Bolivia The victims of the explosion on Thursday included a pregnant woman and a 1-year-old child. -
Economy China imposes retaliatory 34% tariff on imports of all US goods China's move comes in response to US tariffs, totalling 34% on Chinese goods, announced by Washington this week. -
Culture news How Abbey Road renovated its most iconic studio without changing the sound Nearly a century after opening, Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One has undergone a multimillion-pound refurbishment — but you’d never know it. -
Economy Republicans move ahead with Trump’s tax break bill and spending cuts Critics are concerned that tax cuts may be implemented at the expense of key social services, such as healthcare and childcare support. -
No Comment Step into blocky universe: New Immersive Minecraft experience opens in London Fans can now explore Minecraft's world in London at the first immersive attraction, featuring lifesize models, interactive props, and quests to save villagers. -
Health news HIV threat looms over addicts in South Africa as US aid cuts strain needle exchange initiatives The harm reduction initiative is not funded by the US, but it is now competing for scarce local resources. -
Economy How is the European auto industry responding to Trump’s tariffs? Euronews spoke with Benjamin Krieger from the car industry group CLEPA, who shed light on the potential impact of Trump’s auto parts tariffs on the global car industry. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 4th – 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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Markets European equities slump on worst week since Russian invasion European equities are heading for their worst weekly decline since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, weighed down by US tariff concerns. Bank stocks plummet while bonds rally as investors moved into safe-haven assets. -
Europe News Moscow's words are 'empty': Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's intentions to end the war in Ukraine and demand more action in response. -
Argentina Argentina's Senate rejects Milei’s nominees to Supreme Court The resounding congressional defeat could complicate the implementation of President Javier Milei's radical state overhaul of Argentina. -
Slovakia Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU. -
Art 'Caravaggio 2025' already selling out fast in Rome The exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Barberini is one of the most extensive showcases of Caravaggio’s works ever staged, with some of its 24 pieces being displayed in Italy for the first time. -
No Comment EU and Central Asia forge strategic partnership at first-ever summit Leaders from the EU and Central Asia met in Samarkand to enhance economic and political ties, as the region pivots towards Europe in light of shifting geopolitical dynamics. -
Economy US hiring likely remained robust last month: Can it hold up against tariffs? New hiring data from the US, set to be released on Friday, will likely be positive. Even so, economists warn of risks ahead from tariffs, DOGE, and restrictions on migration. -
Hungary Netanyahu and Orbán discuss defence ties and Hungary's ICC exit Hours after the Israeli prime minister arrived in Budapest, the Hungarian government announced its decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). -
Europe News Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties. -
Culture news Toddler finds stone which turns out to be 3,800-year-old artifact with Biblical background Tel Azekah, where the 3-year-old unearthed the ancient artifact, is a well-known archaeological site in Israel’s Shephelah area where excavations have taken place for about 15 years. -
Economy Trump says tariff plan is 'going very well' despite fall in US markets US President Donald Trump says his tariff plan is working despite market chaos, with the S&P 500 suffering its worst drop since the COVID-19 pandemic. -
No Comment Polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja settle into Tallinn Zoo Tallinn Zoo welcomed polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja on Wednesday, and by the next day, they were already exploring, adapting, and playfully settling into their new enclosure. -
Tech News Trump’s tariffs hang over Europe’s start-ups but the continent remains ‘extremely attractive’ “What's important for start-ups to understand is there are other world markets are beyond the United States,” said VivaTech’s François Bitouzet. -
Culture news Why are artists, architects and ecologists meeting in Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea Region? By combining the power of art, culture, design and ecology, does the Aral Culture Summit have the potential to transform not just the landscape of crisis-hit Karakalpakstan, but even the way we approach environmental regeneration? -
South Korea South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached over martial law order Thousands protesting in Seoul cheered as the country's Constitutional Court removed the beleaguered leader from office four months after he caused political turmoil by declaring martial law. -
Culture news From 'Chicken Run' to 'Ratatouille' - Celebrating World Rat Day with the best cinematic rodents They get a bad rep - but on the big screen, they're kings. On World Rat Day, Euronews Culture squeaks its mind by celebrating cinema's greatest rats. -
Europe News Watch: Euronews is live at second day of first-ever EU-Central Asia summit Our correspondents are bringing you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union for the first time. -
Europe News The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs | Radio Schuman The EU is preparing further countermeasures to protect its interests, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced yesterday following Donald Trump’s decision to impose 20% tariffs on European goods. -
Markets Crude oil prices drop 6% as OPEC output rises and Trump's tariffs hit Crude oil prices plummeted to near multi-year lows following President Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement, with a larger-than-expected production increase by OPEC and its allies adding further pressure to the sell-off. -
Culture news Euronews Culture Book Club: Four picks for April Music, matriarchs, and modernism are the themes of this month's book recommendations. This April, we're looking at the latest work from a one of Japan's most exciting writers, and one of the best musical memoirs of recent years. -
Business Trump open to tariff negotiations as Wall Street wipes out trillions US President Donald Trump signalled openness to negotiations regarding the announced reciprocal tariffs on Thursday, as US stock markets nosedived on tariff shocks. Wall Street experienced its worst session since the 2020 pandemic period. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 4th – 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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Europe News Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia to agree to a peace deal as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte -
Gaza At least 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza An airstrike on a school in northern Gaza kills dozens of sheltering civilians as Israel ramps up its offensive on the enclave.