16 April 2025 | Euronews
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Climate Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster, experts warn In 2024, the warmest year on record in Europe according to the EU's Copernicus system, Swedish and Norwegian glaciers melted by an average of 1.8 metres. -
Art From skater girls to climate illusions: Meet the winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards UK photographer Zed Nelson's four-continent project, highlighting humanity's complex relationship with nature, earned him this year's coveted Photographer of the Year award. -
Health news Baby food recalled in the US over fears it contains lead. Here's everything we know Lead poisoning in children can cause developmental delays and learning difficulties over time. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo At least 50 dead after boat catches fire in northwest DRC, Congolese officials say Boat accidents are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed. -
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No Comment Trump's tariffs threaten to be a tough nut to crack in rural Germany workshop Alongside classic fare such as a variety of Santas, Scrooge and the Mad Hatter, specifically American-themed collectibles are a staple at Steinbach Volkskunst. -
No Comment Easter arrives early for animals in UK's Whipsnade Zoo Whipsnade Zoo is part of the Zoological Society of London, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. -
Tech News Google slapped with a €5.8 billion lawsuit in UK for 'overcharging' in search market A class action is demanding Google pay out £5 billion (€5.83 billion) to British companies that have been forced to buy ads on its search engine. -
Europe News US-Iran nuclear talks venue confirmed as Rome following confusion over location Iran had earlier insisted that the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington would take place in Oman. -
Europe News Digital tracking on encrypted platforms leads to drugs smuggling bust, Europol says Operation Bulut, coordinated by Europol, led to nearly 300 arrests across Europe and made extensive use of encrypted platforms to track criminals' communications. -
USA Judge says Trump administration likely acted in contempt for not turning around deportation flights If the Justice Department declines to prosecute the matter, District Judge James E. Boasberg said he will appoint another attorney to prosecute the contempt. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th – 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 Nearly 40% of Romanian voters remain undecided ahead of presidential election Romania's 4 May election re-run sees undecided voters following allegations of Russian interference. Four candidates are polling strongly. -
Europe News WTO forecasts 6% bump in Chinese exports to Europe in 2025 With the Chinese and US economies decoupling, WTO forecasts anticipate a diversion of Chinese exports to Europe. -
Culture news Lost book bound in skin of notorious murderer on display at UK museum A second copy of a book bound in the skin of a notorious 19th-century murderer is now on display at a museum in Suffolk, England. -
Europe News Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking. -
Europe News Two bodies believed to be migrants retrieved from river on Poland-Belarus border Authorities said they believe the two people found in the river are migrants who attempted to illegally cross the border. Investigators are performing an autopsy to determine their identities and cause of death. -
World News RFK Jr's appointment boosts Europe's anti-vax movements, researchers claim Most of the top-performing posts analysed were found to contain misinformation, according to social media researchers. -
Moments Travellers have been bathing at this spa town for 3,000 years. What's it like in 2025? The five-star resort and nearby natural hot springs in Saturnia have become one of Italy’s most iconic wellness destinations. -
Culture news The end of the op-ed: LA Times uses AI to counteract its own views As the LA Times unveils its AI Insights function on their opinion pieces, we look at how the feature undermines opinion journalism. -
Economy WTO: Trump's tariff policies could force global trade slide in 2025 According to the WTO, US President Donald Trump's shifting tariff policies could decline global trade by 0.2% this year. -
Economy US retail sales surge as consumers rush to beat tariff deadlines The rise in sales was largely driven by car purchases as consumers sought to get ahead of tariffs. -
Markets Nvidia leads decline in technology stocks, dragging Wall Street lower Nvidia pulled Wall Street lower on Wednesday after the tech giant said new restrictions on exports to China will chisel billions of dollars off its results. -
No Comment One killed, three injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Kherson As a result of the shelling, a sports facility, a supermarket, civilian cars and private apartment buildings were destroyed. -
wellbeing Top tips to convince your sleep-deprived teenager to ditch tech and go to bed earlier Experts recommend trying a tech-free bedtime routine and making sure teens know the consequences of poor sleep. -
Europe News Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts on dangerous products Cosmetics, toys and electrical appliances were the most common products flagged by the European rapid alert system, which recorded the highest ever level of notifications last year, with dangerous chemical content involved in roughly half of cases. -
Earth News Indigenous communities push back against Peru law change that could accelerate Amazon deforestation It is being “falsely arguing” that the amendments are necessary to comply with the EU’s new forest regulations, campaigners warn. -
Travel News Travel warning: Bringing European meat and dairy products into the UK could land you a €6,000 fine Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits. -
No Comment Snow corridor ploughed through northern Japan mountain route A snow-packed section that stretches about 37 kilometres was previously closed but traffic resumed on Tuesday for the first time in about four-and-half months. -
Business Elon Musk ‘associated’ and AI top list of biggest business risks, report finds Misusing AI and links to Tesla CEO Elon Musk could cost a lot for businesses across the world - these are the top reputation threats in 2025 for companies, according to a survey of over 100 top global leaders. -
North Korea Kim Jong-un inaugurates Pyongyang apartment blocks with daughter Kim Ju-ae The event was held on 'the Day of the Sun', the national holiday that marks the birthday of the country's founder Kim Il-sung. -
Cinema Why has Disney’s ‘Snow White’ remake been banned in Lebanon? Disney’s live-action 'Snow White' has been banned from cinemas in Lebanon... And it’s not because of the acting or the CGI dwarfs. -
Cult Dubai’s InClassica International Music Festival returns with composer Alexey Shor at centre stage The city of superlatives is a symphony of triumphs – and now classical music is in the Dubai spotlight once more. -
Europe in Motion Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications? First-time asylum applications in the EU dropped to fewer than a million last year. -
Travel News UK and Spain travel warning: Airport and hotel strikes expected to cause disruption this Easter Holidaymakers with flights from the UK and hotels in Tenerife should prepare for possible disruption. -
Israel Israeli army to remain indefinitely in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, defence minister says The Israeli military has taken control over more than half of the Strip since it renewed its military campaign following the collapse of a ceasefire with Hamas last month. -
Qatar 365 From the Qatar Open to the Qatar Masters: Qatar’s commitment to elite sports From serves on the tennis court to swings on the golf course, Qatar 365 visits international sporting events in Doha and sits down with some of the world’s highest-ranking athletes. -
Europeans' Stories European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025, this major Eastern German city wants to move away from its negative image as a stronghold of right-wing extremists. -
Modern Nomads Kazakh Opera: The timeless tradition bringing national identity to the world stage From iconic love stories to epic legends, Kazakh opera is finding a global stage. In this episode, we explore how this distinctive art form blends national identity with classical style. -
No Comment Children perform Kabuki theatre at western Japan festival The children said they practiced every day during their spring break from school and many visitors to the event applauded their compelling performance. -
Lifestyle Modesty blazes: Inside the multi-million euro industry selling 'conservative' clothes From burkinis to knee-length school skirts — modest fashion encompasses a range of styles and strong reactions. Euronews Culture deep-dives into the multi-million euro industry. -
Europe News Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin Asylum requests of migrants coming from EU candidate countries and seven other countries will be assessed in fast-track procedures. -
Europe News Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after NATO Secretary General's visit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support for Ukraine remains 'unwavering.' -
Tech News EU standards bodies flag delays to work on AI Act The work is likely to be completed in 2026, according to CEN-CENELEC. -
Germany Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany, prosecutors say The 40-year-old medic, who has been held in custody since August, is alleged to have committed the crimes between September 2021 and July 2024. -
Lifestyle More Gen Z women are saying ‘I don’t’ to this marital tradition New research into naming options in marriage reveals that only about a third of British women aged between 18 and 34 would change their last name when getting married. -
United Kingdom UK says equalities law defines women as only those born biologically female The ruling excludes transgender women from the definition under the British Equality Act, but the court emphasised that it "does not remove protection from trans people". -
USA Biden accuses Trump of causing 'so much damage' in first speech since leaving office The former US president criticised his successor over his cuts to the Social Security administration, which provides benefits to millions of Americans. -
Economy China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US Li Chenggang, a former assistant commerce minister, will replace Wang Shouwen as trade tensions heat up between Beijing and Washington. -
Culture news Has the lost ancient Macedonian capital city of Lyncus been discovered? Archaeologists believe they have discovered the birthsite of Alexander the Great’s grandmother in North Macedonia. -
Europe News 'The West as we knew it no longer exists,' von der Leyen says amid Trump tensions "Europe is still a peace project. We don't have bros or oligarchs making the rules. We don't invade our neighbours, and we don't punish them," Ursula von der Leyen said in a wide-ranging interview with the Zeit newspaper. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th – 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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Slovakia Slovakia's Fico insists on attending Moscow's 'Victory Day' parade despite EU warnings Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as "heroes" at last year's 9 May event. -
No Comment Three Injured in drone strike on Ukrainian City of Odesa A Russian drone strike injured three in Odesa, damaging civilian infrastructure. Over the past day, Russia conducted 109 airstrikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements. -
Economy ECB set to cut interest rates as insurance against trade tariffs ECB expected to cut rates by 25bp to 2.25%—its sixth straight reduction—as inflation cools and tariff risks rise. Economists see the move as insurance amid growth shocks and US-EU tensions weighing on sentiment and policy outlook. -
Health news Scientists will test modified pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for patients with organ failure The new study will attach the pig liver to up to 20 patients in a bid to give their own livers time to regenerate. -
Business Nvidia expects $5.5bn revenue hit as US curbs chip exports to China Nvidia shares have fallen more than 5% in after-hours trading after the US said the chipmaker would require a licence to sell H20 chips to China. -
Economy UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns. -
Culture news Records released into deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa Rat nests and dead rodents were discovered on Hackman's property, after the actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus. It is thought she died more than a week before her husband. -
Europe News How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump's tariffs? In addition to the pre-existing 6% US customs duty on Belgian chocolate, the sweets will be subject to a 10% tariffs like most products imported into the US. -
Europe News Survivors and doctors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured by missile strikes in the city of Sumy on Sunday. -
Business ASML misses order expectations as CEO warns of economic uncertainty ASML reported net bookings that significantly missed analysts’ expectations in the first quarter, although it maintained its guidance for 2025. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted uncertainties around the macro environment and downside risks to the company’s performance this year. -
Nature What are milky seas? 400 years of sailors’ stories are shedding light on ocean bioluminescence Scientists are one step closer to understanding bioluminescent seas thanks to a new database spanning centuries. -
Tech News Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude says it can help get work done faster by integrating Google Workspace The company's announcements on Tuesday come as Anthropic ramps up its interest in Europe. -
Culture news 'Home Alone 2' director speaks on the curse of the Trump cameo and his deportation fears Director Chris Columbus has said that Trump’s seven-second appearance in the movie has “become this curse" and that if he cuts it, he’ll "probably be sent out of the country." -
Health news Countries agree on pandemic treaty to tackle future global health threats The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises. -
Economy China’s first-quarter economic growth beats estimates as tariffs loom China’s economy grew by 5.4% in the first quarter, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Other key economic data has also topped estimates, suggesting the stimulus measures have been effective in bolstering the world’s second-largest economy. However, its economic outlook remains uncertain. -
Culture news Netflix documentary 'From Rock Star To Killer' looks back on landmark French domestic violence case The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády. -
Europe News Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? | Radio Schuman Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”. -
Business Trump launches probe into critical minerals as global trade war escalates US President Donald Trump has launched an investigation into critical minerals, signalling further tariffs in the natural resources sector. The move follows Beijing’s announcement of export restrictions on rare earths, marking an escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. -
EuroVerify Is the EU banning American credit cards? Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal. -
Economy Trump the unifier? How Europe could benefit from Trump’s policies Despite a strong likelihood of the eurozone being hit by a recession by mid-2025, a new report sheds light on how Trump’s policies could boost the bloc’s economic perspectives in the years to come. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 16th – 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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Iran Iran's supreme leader says he's not 'overly optimistic' about talks with US Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged officials “not to tie the country’s affairs” to the talks, which are set to resume for a second round on Saturday. -
World News Pacific threatened by cooperation between China, North Korea and Russia says US commander According to the South Korean military, North Korea has also deployed thousands of troops to support Russian forces in the war against Ukraine.