2025-04-09

Europe News

EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs

After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.

09/04/2025

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Norway's Princess Ingrid makes state visit debut at Palace dinner

A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to mark the state visit of Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason.

09/04/2025

Voices from Central Asia

David Degtyarev: How Kazakhstan’s para powerlifting champion is inspiring a generation

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we travel to Kazakhstan to meet David Degtyarev, a para-powerlifter who has become a two-time Paralympic champion.

09/04/2025

Europeans' Stories

Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects metal industry

Europe's steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe's heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission - and presents a rescue plan.

09/04/2025

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Russia launches large-scale drone strikes on Kharkiv and Kramatorsk

Russia carried out a major drone assault on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday evening, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, local officials said.

09/04/2025

Thailand

US academic faces years in Thai jail for allegedly insulting monarchy

Paul Chambers, a political science lecturer at Thailand's Naresuan University, rejects the charges.

09/04/2025

Travel News

Sardinia introduces beach ticketing apps and fees to curb overtourism

Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer.

09/04/2025

Cinema

Dialogue: Impossible - What action movie clichés need to end?

The new Mission: Impossible adventure is heading to Cannes next month, but there's one line of dialogue in the trailer that worries us...

09/04/2025

Green News

New Lego factory in Vietnam aims to use 100% clean energy

It is hoped that the factory’s 12,400 solar panels and energy storage system will help set a precedent for more sustainable manufacturing in Vietnam.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says PM

"I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview.

09/04/2025

Economy

China imposes 84% tariff on US goods as Trump trade war escalates

Beijing will raise tariffs on US goods from 34% to 84% starting on Thursday, an action that follows the US increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and tensions over trade policies.

09/04/2025

Health news

Testicular cancer: Warning signs and how to check you have it

Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if it’s caught early. Here’s what you need to know about checking for signs and treatment.

09/04/2025

Europe News

UK defence sector calls for quick security pact with the EU

One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Germany's CDU and SPD reach deal on new coalition government

The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon.

09/04/2025

Tech News

EU Commission presents plans to boost AI, protect critical sectors

AI has been identified as one of the critical sectors in which the EU should become less dependent on other regions, the Commission said.

09/04/2025

Business

New tariffs from the US are about to hit the pharmaceutical sector

Despite sparking global-market turmoil with last week’s announcement, the US President is promising new tariffs, now targeting the previously exempted pharmaceutical sector.

09/04/2025

USA

Musk calls Trump adviser 'moron' in quarrel over Tesla

The South African-born billionaire's latest spat further fuelled rumours of his growing rift with Trump. Influential allies have also criticised the US president's tariffs.

09/04/2025

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Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic leaves at least 98 dead

Nearly 100 people have died after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, early Tuesday morning.

09/04/2025

Business

Porsche reports significant plunge in European and Chinese deliveries

Although North American deliveries soared 37% in the first three months of the year, they were not enough to offset Porsche’s steep falls in other key markets.

09/04/2025

Culture news

Universal unveils plans for Europe's biggest theme park in UK

Universal Studios will open its first European theme park in the UK in 2031.

09/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 9th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/04/2025

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Wildfires ravage parts of Russia's Far East and Caucasus

Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry.

09/04/2025

Culture news

How ‘Freed From Desire’ singer Gala is fighting for her anthem rights

Despite the worldwide success of her hit ‘Freed From Desire’ in the 90s and the anthem’s renewed ubiquity in the 2020s, Italian singer Gala has been living “penniless in Brooklyn with friends in rented rooms” for four years now. Here’s why.

09/04/2025

Health news

Bird flu: 3-year-old girl in Mexico dies in country’s first human case

It is still unclear how the girl contracted the virus, Mexican health officials said.

09/04/2025

Health news

Pharma companies ask EU Commission to negotiate with US over tariffs

The EU executive and top pharmaceutical companies shared a video call to address concerns over potential US tariffs on drugs and other medical products.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Dozens reportedly injured by Russian drone attacks across Ukraine

Aerial attacks on civilian buildings are continuing despite halting ceasefire negotiations.

09/04/2025

Economy

China vows to fight tariffs to end and says trade with US is balanced

China again vowed to “fight to the end” against Donald Trump's tariffs in a lengthy policy statement published on Wednesday, arguing that trade between the two countries is in balance as a 104% tax on the country's exports to the US came into effect.

09/04/2025

Business

What to know about the latest round of tariffs going into effect

US President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America's trading partners. And there's no end in sight.

09/04/2025

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 113

It is not yet known what caused the incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo early on Tuesday.

09/04/2025

Mobility

Inside Norway's project to build the world's deepest subsea highway

The Rogaland fixed link, or simply Rogfast, will be about 26.7km long and 390m at the deepest point under the sea when completed.

09/04/2025