2025-04-23

Earth News

NGOs take Spain to court over ignoring illegal fishing in Africa

NGOs claim Spanish authorities are turning a blind eye to their fleets' activities in Senegal and Guinea Bissau.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Traces of 'forever chemical' found in European wines

PFAS are called 'forever chemicals' because they don't naturally break down in the environment.

23/04/2025

Jordan

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood, accusing it of destabilising country

Jordan is a close Western ally that has long been seen as a bastion of stability in the often volatile Middle East.

23/04/2025

India

Protests erupt in India's capital after fatal Kashmir shooting

While senior ministers and Indian officials have not yet provided details of the attack a large section of Indian media blamed Pakistan without citing evidence.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Emmanuel Macron visits Madagascar, faces disputes over colonialism

Macron met with Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina and the two leaders signed a range of agreements covering energy, agriculture and education.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy slams Trump's claim he won't cede land to Russia for peace

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump lashed out at Zelenskyy, saying the Ukrainian leader is prolonging the 'killing field' after he pushed back on ceding Crimea to Russia as part of a potential peace plan.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in two weeks

The two men had entered Kenya on a tourist visa and were staying in a guest house in the western town of Naivasha. Their lawyer said that her clients did not know what they were doing was illegal.

23/04/2025

Health news

EU holds firm on pharma reform proposal despite industry pressure

The European Commission has no plans to withdraw or revise its proposed overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules, despite mounting pressure from the pharmaceutical industry concerned about potential tariffs and the sector’s competitiveness.

23/04/2025

Culture news

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens

Weinstein's retrial is playing out at a different cultural moment than the first, which happened during the height of the #MeToo movement.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Brussels rejects Russian recognition of Crimea and sanctions relief

Disagreements between Brussels and Washington continue to deepen amid growing US pressure to strike a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine.

23/04/2025

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Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican begins 3 days of public mourning

The bells of St Peter’s tolled on Wednesday as Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St Peter’s Basilica, beginning three days of public mourning.

23/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Evening

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

23/04/2025

Italy

Italy rolls out major security plan for funeral of Pope Francis

Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

23/04/2025

Cult

Fiddle me this: Classical violinists play for prestigious world crown

A dozen of the world’s finest violinists are locked in a fierce bow against bow battle to become the first-ever winner of the Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai.

23/04/2025

Tech News

EU Commission withdrew patent file to push for agreement

In its 2025 work program, the European Commission announced it will scrap rules on Standard Essential Patents.

23/04/2025

Europe in Motion

What is the public attitude towards irregular migrants' rights?

British respondents showed the least support for policies on healthcare, social welfare, labour protections and regularisation, while Italians are more positive about granting rights to irregular migrants.

23/04/2025

France

Macron's office denies reports of another snap election in France

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity at home has improved dramatically in recent weeks.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Kazakhstan’s top judge courts closer EU ties amid push for legal reforms

The Constitutional Court is one of Kazakhstan’s legal institutions supporting a modernising agenda through which the central Asian state is seeking to deepen ties with the EU, the chair of the court told Euronews on a recent visit to Strasbourg.

23/04/2025

Business

Boeing sees losses narrow, shares soar as jet deliveries increase

Despite Boeing’s strong performance in the first quarter of the year, concerns such as quality control and safety issues, as well as escalating global tariff tensions linger.

23/04/2025

Poland

Poland condemns Russia's war in Ukraine: 'Don't you have enough land?'

In a wide-ranging speech to the lower house of the Polish parliament, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski crticised Russia's "fantasies of dominance".

23/04/2025

Vatican

Pope Francis' toned down funeral fitting for pontiff 'but not a king'

Vatican officials said preparations are under way for Saturday's funeral, which is expected to draw religious and political leaders from around the world, as well as thousands of Catholic faithful.

23/04/2025

Culture news

In pictures: Pope Francis and his love for 'the beautiful game'

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.

23/04/2025

Destinations

Europe’s great spa towns are being threatened by climate change

Rising temperatures, flooding and drought could soon threaten the natural springs that have created Europe’s famed spa towns.

23/04/2025

Culture news

Set of first edition Shakespeare plays to sell at auction next month

Today is The Bard's 461st birthday and Sotheby's auction house has announced the sale of a set of First, Second, Third and Fourth Folios.

23/04/2025

Business

Volvo Group posts lower sales and profits as tariff uncertainty hits

The Swedish truck maker’s first-quarter earnings declined sharply due to its sales falling in all regions and in almost all segments, as increased uncertainty surrounding tariffs and their effect on global trade persists.

23/04/2025

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Israeli airstrike on Gaza school shelter kills 23, including children

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City killed 23 people early Wednesday, according to local health officials.

23/04/2025

My Wildest Prediction

By 2080, 90% of global population will live in cities, says urbanist

According to global urbanist Greg Clark, 55 years from now, the world’s population will have peaked, and nearly all of it will be living in cities. But what challenges will this bring? And what are the possible solutions?

23/04/2025

Europe News

MEPs oppose Commission's overhaul of EU budget after 2027

Members of the European Parliament called for a budget of more than 1% of the EU's GDP and rejected the Commission's idea of single national plans under the EU's next long-term budget (2028-34).

23/04/2025

Earth News

UK government to ban Chinese ‘slave-trade’ solar panels

Campaigners have warned that Chinese slave labour is widespread throughout the renewables sector.

23/04/2025

Europe News

US-Ukraine peace talks in London downgraded as Rubio skips meeting

The leadership in Washington is said to have been angered by Ukraine’s refusal to cede territory to Russia, as Kyiv reiterated once again that there are no peace talks before a complete ceasefire.

23/04/2025