2025-04-17

Europe News

ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his country would quit the court, claiming on local radio that the ICC was 'no longer an impartial court, not a court of law, but a political court.'

17/04/2025

Europe News

French court green lights Ukrainian gas firm's compensation claim

Ukraine’s state gas company hails a milestone in its campaign to enforce a compensation ruling over seized assets in Crimea.

17/04/2025

Europe News

At least four dead in cable car accident in southern Italy

The accident occurred just a week after the cable car Castellammare di Stabia, popular for its views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, reopened for the season.

17/04/2025

Tech News

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly in US ruling

A federal judge in the US ruled that Google holds a monopoly in selling ad technology and ad exchanges that it illegally exploited to make profit.

17/04/2025

Space

Scientists find 'strongest sign' yet of possible life on other planet

The research, led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, detected evidence of compounds in the exoplanet's atmosphere that on Earth are only produced by living organisms.

17/04/2025

Football Now

The Basque Country's influence on Spanish football

In partnership with Media City

With its unique culture and regional pride, the Basque Country holds an important place in the history of Spanish football.

17/04/2025

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Robot waiter steals the show at Havana restaurant

Despite Cuba's power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.

17/04/2025

Iran

Iran–US nuclear talks at 'crucial stage', says IAEA

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Thursday that talks between the US and Iran about the country's nuclear programme are at 'a very crucial' stage.

17/04/2025

Culture news

Photographer Fatima Hassona killed ahead of Cannes documentary debut

The Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassona, killed along with ten family members in an Israeli air strike on her home in northern Gaza, is the star of a documentary due to be screened at the Cannes film festival next month.

17/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Evening

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

17/04/2025

Europe News

Customs duties: Race against time in Europe to export to the US

Some European companies are rushing to export their products across the Atlantic for fear of additional surcharges. We report from the port of Antwerp in Belgium.

17/04/2025

The Europe Conversation

'We are against any form of hatred, no matter what manifestation it takes,' Al-Issa says

Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, in an interview with Euronews, discusses a wide range of religious and political issues of shared concern between Europe and the Islamic world.

17/04/2025

Myanmar

Myanmar frees almost 4,900 prisoners, including 22 political detainees

Myanmar has been under military rule since February 2021, when its army ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government.

17/04/2025

Europe in Motion

How is polarisation reshaping young Europeans' conversations?

Politicians, social media, and traditional media are seen as the central forces that are fracturing society.

17/04/2025

Tech News

Trump White House jeopardises EU-US data deal: German ministry

The Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework has already been challenged before the EU’s highest court.

17/04/2025

Culture news

The perfect Easter playlist: Hidden stories behind ‘Jesus’ songs

Once you're chocolated out this Easter, how about kicking back with some tunes featuring the word ‘Jesus’ in their titles? Especially because these lyrics often hide meanings that may surprise you...

17/04/2025

Culture news

Jean-Claude Van Damme asks Putin for ambassadorial job in strange clip

In a video posted online by a pro-Russian journalist, Jean-Claude Van Damme has told Vladimir Putin he wants to come to Russia as an "ambassador of peace."

17/04/2025

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Soldiers carry Christ statue in Maundy Thursday parade through Málaga

Before beginning Transfer of the Christ of Mena from the Church of Santo Domingo to his Brotherhood House on the shoulders of a squad of 13 legionary soldiers, a tribute was paid to the fallen and a small mass was held.

17/04/2025

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Montenegro beach deal with UAE firm triggers public backlash

Protests in Montenegro against a UAE firm beach deal highlight sovereignty and environmental fears. President Jakov Milatović insists investments respect local laws.

17/04/2025

Economy

ECB's Lagarde: Trade tariffs are a negative shock for the eurozone

Lagarde said the ECB’s rate cut reflected confidence in disinflation and rising growth risks from tariffs, which are set to weigh on demand. The bank dropped its “restrictive” stance and stressed a data-driven, flexible approach.

17/04/2025

Eco-Innovation

Scientists might have found a way to generate electricity from rain

Researchers have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs.

17/04/2025

Europe News

Russia’s top court removes Taliban’s terrorist designation

Russian officials have recently emphasised the need to engage with the Taliban to "help stabilise" Afghanistan.

17/04/2025

Tech News

Is OpenAI about to launch a social media platform? Here’s what we know

The platform would be based on ChatGPT’s image-generation feature, which caused a trend in reproducing Studio Ghibli alikes, reports citing company insiders say.

17/04/2025

Ukraine

Return of forcefully deported children is non-negotiable, Kyiv says

Kyiv insists all Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia should be returned home "unconditionally" as it reiterated its "red lines" for any possible deal to put an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

17/04/2025

Travel News

Would you spend €8 million to live on a cruise ship?

Crescent Seas’ high-dollar, high-seas residences are the latest development in luxury cruises.

17/04/2025

Green News

Could this Dutch skating race be lost to climate change?

In the 20th century, the Elfstedentocht could be expected to take place every four to five years.

17/04/2025

Culture Series

Meet the photographer capturing the lives of Belfast’s divided youth

Binder's project, which won the 2025 Sony World Photography Award for Documentary, explores how the Troubles continues to shape a new generation in Belfast.

17/04/2025

Business

Hermès leaves wealthy clients to pay for cost of Trump tariffs

The luxury company, based in France, announced that it would be hiking prices in the US to offset the impact of US President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs against the EU.

17/04/2025

Vatican

The faithful start off Easter celebrations around the world

Thousands of people gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica to witness the Easter week mass on Holy Thursday.

17/04/2025

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People in Spain welcome in Easter with traditional drumming

On the afternoon of Holy Wednesday, the tamborada of Hellín begins, in which thousands of drummers of all ages march through the streets of the town beating their drums and thundering out ancestral rhythms.

17/04/2025