2025-04-23

Health news

Europe is falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, says ECDC

Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows.

23/04/2025

Economy

Markets rebound as Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially'

Global stock markets experienced a relief rally after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that high tariffs were not sustainable, raising hopes for a de-escalation in the US–China trade war. President Trump confirmed the stance and signalled that tariffs on China would be cut.

23/04/2025

Tech News

These AI-powered glasses can help blind people navigate unaided

The developers say current devices are a barrier to blind people using them, and they wanted to create a system where the user is indistinguishable from fully sighted people.

23/04/2025

Design

Multi-million Frank Lloyd Wright lamp to be auctioned

The lamp could be the most expensive ever sold from the legendary designer.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Is it the end for family reunification in Europe? | Radio Schuman

More and more EU countries are tightening their policies on family reunification, a fundamental right for refugees. Why do countries want to end it, and what does this mean for people fleeing to the EU?

23/04/2025

Europe News

Winners and losers: The long game of US-EU trade conflicts

The current trade war between the US and the EU is nothing new. Five major disputes have pitted the two economic powers against one another. So how did they turn out?

23/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Morning

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

Europe News

Critical raw materials set be be a key lever in global trade war

As global trade tensions intensify, the increasing demand for elements from the lesser known corners of the periodic table is making them an increasingly important piece on the new geopolitical chess board.

23/04/2025

Business

Tesla earnings decline as anti-Elon Musk sentiment hampers sales

Tesla’s first-quarter automotive revenue dropped 20% year-on-year due to reduced deliveries affected by anti-Musk sentiment, factory retooling, and seasonal factors. The company also faces supply chain and cost challenges linked to the US–China trade war.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Cardinal Parolin leads rosary for Pope Francis at St Mary Major

The papal basilica is where the late pontiff will be buried after his funeral on Saturday.

23/04/2025

Italy

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Macron, a complex relationship

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis' funeral set at Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major

Last November, Pope Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls late Pope Francis a key religious leader

The Ukrainian President confirmed that his country would be officially represented at the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.

23/04/2025