15 April 2025 | Euronews
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Earth News World’s most elusive squid? Scientists just filmed colossal squid alive for the first time In January, the research team also captured a glacial glass squid on camera for the first time. -
Europe News Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations? -
World News Russia convicts four investigative journalists for alleged extremism The closed-door trial was part of a crackdown on dissent that reached an unprecedented scale after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. -
Europe News NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during surprise visit to Odesa Rutte's visit came days after two Russian ballistic missiles struck the centre of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 35 people, including two children, and injuring 119 others. -
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No Comment Palestinians line up to receive food aid in central Gaza The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has said stocks that were able to enter Gaza during the two-month ceasefire have now nearly run out. -
Iran Iran and Armenia simulate border threats in joint military drills The two-day joint military drills involved elite forces and heavy weaponry, as well as sniper units. -
Europe News Muslim World League's Dr Al-Issa calls for global dialogue to combat hatred In an interview with Euronews, the Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Al-Issa condemned the ongoing 18-month conflict in Gaza, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives, but remains hopeful that the Strip will rebuild. -
Europe News Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court after found with 5,000 ants Kenya has in the past fought against the trafficking of parts of larger species of wild animals such as elephants, rhinos and pangolins but this case represents 'a shift in trafficking trends.' -
Business Stellantis shareholders approve €23.1mn payout for former CEO Tavares The European carmaker is still looking for a new head after Carlos Tavares resigned in December, following a year of slumping sales. Investors rewarded the former CEO with a controversial pay package on Tuesday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 15th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Renewed concern over direction of EU climate policy in wake of alarming 2024 weather report Despite the ever increasing body of scientific and real-life evidence for the accelerating pace of global temperature rise, climate campaigners fear the EU executive is looking at ways to introduce loopholes before proposing a target to reduce Europe’s carbon footprint. -
Markets US markets edge slightly higher as Trump's tariff volatility eases Wall Street teetered toward small gains in relatively calm trading Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump appeared to let up on some of his tariffs and stress from within the US bond market eased. -
Culture news Curtain call for commissions: Is British theatre in crisis? Original works have dropped by nearly a third in a decade, according to new research into the UK’s theatre industry with an increasing number of playhouses facing closure. -
Europe News Leaders meet in London to raise funds for Sudan on second anniversary of civil war On the second anniversary of the outbreak of Sudan’s civil war, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced €140 million in new aid during an international conference in London. -
Europe in Motion Suburbs surge, cities slide: Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise? Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to 2010 — and rents are going up too. -
The Europe Conversation Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially doubling its spending on defence over the coming years, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has told Euronews. -
EU Decoded What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety? Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help increase road safety, the bloc is reviewing legislation on driving licenses. Would lowering the minimum driving age to 17 years be a good idea? -
Art Once looted and lost, now on display: Naples welcomes exhibition of stolen artefacts From slabs once owned by Maria Callas to Greek vases and Roman statues, around 600 stolen artefacts are now on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. -
Europe News Travelling to the US? Here are five dos and don'ts to protect yourself As the number of German visitors to America drops, here are some steps to ensure your digital security and personal safety. -
Travel News Climbing, collecting rocks, going off-trail: Tourists accused of trashing Tenerife’s Teide Park The tension follows hunger strikes in 2024 in protest of mass tourism in Tenerife. -
No Comment Smoke rises over Ukrainian city of Sumy after Russian drone strikes The attack happened a day after at least 35 people celebrating Palm Sunday were killed when Russian missiles struck the heart of the city. -
Italy 'Urban warfare': Rome derby violence leaves 24 police officers injured One arrest was made, and at least €40,000 worth of garbage dumpsters were damaged following clashes involving fans of Roma and Lazio. -
Europe News EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court' After several hours of discussions with US trade representatives, 'it's over to you', the European Commission said on Tuesday. -
Europe News Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles four major drug smuggling networks Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple jurisdictions and involved authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. -
No Comment Students block entrance to Serbia's state TV accusing it of pro-government bias University students in Serbia are behind almost daily rallies that started after a concrete canopy crashed down in November at a railway station in Novi Sad, killing 16 people. -
Germany Merz's missile for Ukraine proposal sparks support abroad and hesitation at home European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion. -
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Meet Nodirbek Abdusattorov: Uzbekistan’s chess prodigy In this new episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we follow Nodirbek Abdusattorov, a chess grandmaster who balances a demanding competitive career with university studies while aiming for new milestones. -
No Comment Thousands of faithful in Málaga turn out for annual Easter parade Associations known as cofradías or 'brotherhoods' are a strong tradition in Spain, many of which date back to the Middle Ages. -
Business Which companies will be impacted by Trump’s semiconductor tariffs? Companies such as Taiwan’s TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics may be particularly hit by upcoming US semiconductor tariffs. -
No Comment London chocolatier takes inspiration from Dubai for luxury Easter eggs One egg in particular, made with something known as 'Dubai chocolate', features a crunchy mixture of chocolate, pistachio cream and knafeh, a crispy filo dough that is better known for its use in baklava. -
Lifestyle Jean Paul Gaultier names Dutch designer Duran Lantink as permanent successor Gaultier stepped down from the runway in 2020 and had temporarily been replaced by guest designers. -
Iran Confusion surrounds US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman over Rome Iran's foreign ministry now insists negotiations will take place again in Oman, contradicting earlier reports from Italy, the Netherlands and Iraq. -
EuroVerify How much power does the ICC have to enforce arrest warrants? The International Criminal Court's remit of power is limited and strongly depends on the cooperation of member states, legal experts told Euronews. -
Singapore Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for 3 May election The ruling People's Action Party has been criticised for tight government control and a government-knows-best stance, media censorship and the use of oppressive laws against dissidents. -
Business South Korea to boost chip industry support in face of Trump's tariffs South Korea said on Tuesday it will expand its financial support package for its crucial semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won (about €22.43 million) as part of efforts to address uncertainties posed by the Trump administration’s tariff hikes. -
Europe News Romania's brown bear population higher than previously thought, new data shows According to research conducted by Romania's Forestry Research Institute, there are up to 13,000 bears living in Romania, much higher than the 8,000 previously estimated. -
Spain Spanish police arrest Russian couple linked to exotic cat smuggling ring based in Mallorca The suspects are alleged to have advertised species including pumas, white tigers and clouded leopards — for which they were charging €60,000. -
Business Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK The UK government said on Tuesday that it had bought enough raw materials to keep Britain’s last steelmaking blast furnaces operating for the “coming weeks.” -
Culture news Volunteer actors rail against Jeff Bezos private performance of 'You Me Bum Bum Train' Volunteer actors have raised concerns after interactive theatre show ‘You Me Bum Bum Train’ put on a special performance for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. -
Switzerland UN trade agency urges US to exempt poorest countries from reciprocal tariffs UN report says 28 of the 57 nations targeted by the Trump administration's now-paused tariffs each account for less than 0.1% of the US trade deficit. -
Mobility A social leasing scheme would make electric cars affordable in Europe Supporting people in acquiring clean transportation through a social leasing scheme makes sense from every perspective, Krzysztof Bolesta and Thomas Pellerin-Carlin write. -
Travel News Venice's daytripper fee returns this week, rising to €10 for last-minute bookings Venice daytrippers face steep fines if they don’t pay the fee designed to combat overtourism. -
Culture news Can we stop pretending the Katy Perry-Blue Origin space trip was anything but a crass PR stunt? “That space mission this morning? That’s end time shit." No truer word has been spoken. And just because it was the first all-female flight since 1963, doesn't make it a space trip worth celebrating. -
Europe News Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned Vehicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern city of Toulon was fired at with an automatic weapon. -
Economy German economic sentiment drops to 21-month low as tariff fears linger German and eurozone economic sentiment plunged in April to multi-year lows, as fears over US trade tariffs and rising global uncertainty weighed heavily on business expectations, particularly in export-driven sectors. -
Europe News Young men's financial insecurity helping to fuel anti-feminism in the EU, research claims Faced with the radicalisation of the discourse against women's rights, an analysis by a think tank suggests that its origin is not only cultural but also economic. -
No Comment Students arrested at University of Amsterdam pro-Palestine protest At least 5 people were arrested after students occupied a building at the University of Amsterdam, while clashes with police also took place nearby. -
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Economy Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia China is seeking to position itself as a pillar of stability as US President Donald Trump continues to spook investors with tariff plans. -
Europe News EU Council mulling court decision on sanctioning of Pumpyanskiy Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until 2022 was the head of Russia's largest pipe manufacturer TMK. He was present at Vladimir Putin's first meeting with businessmen after the start of the full-scale invasion. -
Israel 'Screw you': Netanyahu's son lashes out at Macron over plans to recognise Palestine Yair Netanyahu hit out at the French president on X as he responded to his remarks about a two-state solution. -
Economy US moves ahead with tariffs - launching pharma and chip investigations The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals. -
Culture news French President Emmanuel Macron to honour Notre-Dame de Paris restorers About 100 craftspeople and public servants who helped restore the cathedral will be honoured with the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit. -
The Europe Conversation We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir reaffirmed her commitment to free trade by rejecting counter-tariffs against the US, despite rising global trade tensions and concerns about spillover effects on Iceland’s relationship with the EU. -
Tech News Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes stand on first day of historic US antitrust trial Zuckerberg answered questions about Facebook's 2012 acquisition of popular social media app Instagram on the first day of an antitrust trial that could reverse the purchase. -
USA Trump administration to freeze €1.9bn in grants to Harvard University The move came shortly after the Ivy League institution refused to accept a sweep of demands made by the federal government. -
Health news Pfizer stops working on potential pill to treat obesity after study participant has liver injury Pfizer had intended to move the drug into late-stage testing, but called it quits after a patient in a clinical trial experienced a potentially drug-related liver injury. -
Gaza Hamas delegation heads to Qatar for indirect ceasefire talks with Israel The militant group's delegation is reportedly reviewing an Israeli proposal, but says they are against a clause calling for their disarmament. -
Tech News Most Europeans know about quantum without knowing specifically what it is, new survey finds Despite the EU putting quantum on its tech agenda, most Europeans are still oblivious as to what it is exactly, a new survey has found. -
Nature Millions of people are tuning in to watch a 24-hour livestream of moose migrating in Sweden In 2024, the production hit 9 million viewers on SVT Play, the streaming platform for Sweden's national broadcaster SVT. -
Culture news Jury selection to begin in Harvey Weinstein's retrial Seven years after allegations against him first emerged, Harvey Weinstein is back in court. But even if the retrial ends in not guilty verdicts, the disgraced movie mogul will remain behind bars at Rikers Island. -
Health news Using smartphones may protect older adults against cognitive problems like dementia as they age The new study suggests that seniors’ tech use could be as protective against dementia as exercise and higher education. -
Europe News France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks Amid mounting pressure from the trade tensions sparked by the United States, some in France are beginning to see merit in the EU-Mercosur agreement, viewing it as a strategic response to growing economic uncertainty. -
Health news EU agency flags risks to nuclear medicines from dependency on Russia and US Raw material dependency and transport bottlenecks, not just production capacity, are the key challenges facing the EU's radiopharmaceutical sector, according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). -
Markets European markets open higher on hopes of Trump tariff exemptions European markets opened higher after US President Donald Trump hinted at potential auto tariff relief, despite the push ahead with probes into pharma products and semiconductors. -
Europe News Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin? | Radio Schuman Last week Germany's conservative CDU party and its social-democrat counterpart agreed on a coalition deal, but how does it look at home and in Brussels? -
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Economy Trump considers pausing auto tariffs as world economy endures whiplash President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. -
Climate Deadly floods, storms and heatwaves: Europe suffered the 'serious impacts’ of climate change in 2024 Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages. -
Yemen At least seven killed in suspected US airstrikes on Yemen, Houthi rebels say The new US campaign of airstrikes started after the rebels threatened to begin targeting “Israeli” ships again over Israel blocking aid entering the Gaza Strip. -
World President Trump claims to have solved US inflation amid market turmoil The US president's remarks follow a global surge in stocks on Monday after he eased some of his tariffs. -
Europe News Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian Palm Sunday attack on Sumy At least 35 people were killed in the strikes which hit the centre of Sumy, a city about 30 kilometres from Ukraine's border with Russia.