2025-04-17

Health news

Experimental daily pill shows promising results in aiding weight loss

Other weight loss drugs must be injected, meaning the new pill from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly could become patients’ top choice if it is approved.

17/04/2025

Russia

Putin praises Musk's Mars plans, compares billionaire to Soviet icon

The Russian president made the comments speaking to students at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

17/04/2025

EuroVerify

Are online claims about the WHO's pandemic treaty true?

While conspiracy theories and fake news about the WHO are commonplace online, the pandemic treaty has given them a new opportunity to resurface.

17/04/2025

Economy

ECB cuts rates again as Trump tariffs weigh on economic outlook

The European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25% on Thursday as threats to growth outweigh inflationary concerns.

17/04/2025

Travel News

New Madrid-Lisbon high-speed train to be operational by 2030

Portugal is also planning a new airport near Lisbon to improve connections to the city.

17/04/2025

Nutrition

Spain's schools ordered to ban fatty foods from menus to curb obesity

The rules come amid concerns that children from lower-income families are struggling to eat well, creating health disparities.

17/04/2025

Chad

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next for Europe in the Sahel.

17/04/2025

Tech News

Quantum mechanics discovery may make electronics more efficient

Spintronics researchers discovered a new mechanism to generate strong spin currents that could bring us a step closer to low-power, high-performance memory and processors.

17/04/2025

France

US officials meet with European leaders in Paris for talks on Ukraine

European leaders are meeting Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as a delegation from Kyiv.

17/04/2025

Ukraine

Russian airstrike in Dnipro kills 3 and injures 30, including children

Deadly Russian attacks against Ukrainian cities have escalated in recent weeks despite calls by US President Donald Trump for a ceasefire.

17/04/2025

Nutrition

How to slow down and eat more mindfully at dinner

Experts tend to focus on which foods can improve your health, but the speed at which you devour your dinner matters too.

17/04/2025

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Volunteers help frogs cross road in Russia to reach spawning sites

The work begins in mid-April and continues for around two months, with more than 700 volunteers taking part every year.

17/04/2025

Economy

Egypt's Suez Canal revenue fell sharply in 2024 on regional tensions

Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued to significantly impact commercial shipping through the Suez Canal.

17/04/2025

Space

Star Wars-like planet may be orbiting two failed stars, scientists say

Scientists believe that there's a planet like the desert planet Tatooine from 'Star Wars' that orbits a pair of failed stars.

17/04/2025

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Millions tune in to Sweden's moose migration slow TV hit

The livestream's remote cameras capture dozens of moose as they swim across the Ångerman River, some 300 kilometres northwest of Stockholm, in the annual spring migration toward summer grazing pastures.

17/04/2025

Europe News

EU countries decry Hungary's Pride ban as Brussels mulls legal action

Hungary is facing the ire of its fellow member states after the country's parliament approved a law that prohibits the Pride parade.

17/04/2025

Business

TSMC: Profit jump and steady outlook cools investor concerns

Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s net income was up by 60% in the first quarter, boosted by strong AI demand.

17/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Midday

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

Turkey

Hundreds detained in Turkey's biggest ever drugs raid in Ankara

The crackdown began early on Thursday morning and 525 suspected drug dealers were arrested. This operation comes after six months of planning and surveillance.

17/04/2025

Business

The end of cheap clothes? Temu and Shein give tariff price warning

The fast fashion brands, known for selling particularly cheap clothes, cosmetics and accessories, are contending with the 145% tariff Trump slapped on most products made in China.

17/04/2025

Europe News

Romanian troops simulate urban warfare to boost military readiness

Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas.

17/04/2025

Culture news

What ties Spain's Holy Week celebrations to America's KKK?

Although the origin of the Spanish Holy Week is medieval, at the end of the 19th century white supremacists in the United States began to wear costumes very similar to those of the Nazarenes. Popular historian and TV presenter David Botello tells Euronews about the reasons why.

17/04/2025

Cambodia

China's Xi visits Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties and trade

The Chinese president concluded his Southeast Asian tour in Cambodia, meeting top officials to strengthen ties and discuss trade amid US tariff concerns.

17/04/2025

Tech News

Everything you need to know about Meta’s ‘monopoly’ trial

If the case brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is successful, Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

17/04/2025

Gaza

Daily life in Gaza worsens as Palestinians go over a month without aid

After the recent ceasefire in Gaza took effect, Euronews followed the journey of 22-year-old Mohammed as he finally returned to his home in the north of the Strip. Two months later, he says there’s nothing left.

17/04/2025

Culture news

Cause of death for Buffy actress Michelle Trachtenberg revealed

NYC medical examiner has said the 39-year-old actress died as a result of complications from diabetes.

17/04/2025

Cinema

French cinema finally examines slavery and its colonial chapters

For years, French cinema has ignored stories that dealt with France’s colonial history, but something is now changing.

17/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump.

17/04/2025

Economy

Fed’s Powell warns tariffs may upset inflation-growth balance

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern over achieving the central bank’s dual mandate as tariffs are likely to drive inflation higher while weakening economic growth. His comments added further pressure on US stock markets and the US dollar on Wednesday.

17/04/2025

Art

The Garden of Pythia: Greek oracles, art and artificial intelligence

Greece's Delphi oracle is the inspiration behind an immersive art installation by data artist Charles Sandison that's aimed at encouraging a deeper understanding of history and a greater appreciation of the possibilities of AI. Apostolos Staikos visited the site to find out more.

17/04/2025