2025-04-24

wellbeing

In Belgium, being in nature is becoming an antidote to stressful times

Belgians are discovering that a forest carpeted in bluebells could be the ideal tonic for some people's mental health and well-being.

24/04/2025

France

French prime minister shocked by daughter's school abuse revelation

François Bayrou denies knowing about abuse allegations at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram during his time as education minister in the 1990s.

24/04/2025

Vatican

Pope Francis' final act of mercy: €200,000 donation to juvenile prison

The official responsible for charity and prison pastoral care in Rome has described how the pontiff gave a massive sum from his personal account.

24/04/2025

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San Lorenzo fans honour Pope Francis with memorial mass

Fans of Argentine football club San Lorenzo gathered at a chapel in Buenos Aires to honour the memory of Pope Francis, a lifelong supporter of the team.

24/04/2025

Cinema

Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak cast in new Hunger Games prequel

A new chapter begins in Panem: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping casts Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak in the long-awaited Haymitch prequel.

24/04/2025

Culture news

Meet the designer who dressed Pope Francis throughout his papacy

Filippo Sorcinelli, who has been working with the Supreme Pontiff's Office for Liturgical Celebrations for twenty years, has dressed Pope Francis since the beginning of his pontificate, always striving to respect his desire for simplicity and spiritual beauty.

24/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Midday

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

24/04/2025

Culture news

Countryside conflict on film: Rural community fights UK mining giant

The film, on general release across Portugal from this Friday, gives voice to a northern mountainous regional rural community that's fighting the lithium extraction project led by British mining company, Savannah Resources.

24/04/2025

Business

Are EV sales boosting Europe’s car market despite global uncertainty?

Three of the four largest markets in the EU, including Germany, recorded robust double-digit growth in the EV sector.

24/04/2025

Business

How China’s EV makers are navigating new paths to global expansion

Chinese EVs are particularly popular in European markets due to their affordability, sleek designs and sophisticated features.

24/04/2025

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Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv kills nine, injures dozens

A wave of Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv overnight, leaving nine dead and 63 injured, including six children, according to Ukrainian officials.

24/04/2025

Economy

Germany's business morale hits 9-month high but trade clouds loom

Germany’s business morale rose to a 9-month high in April, yet sector confidence remains split. Manufacturing lags on trade fears, while construction and services gain.

24/04/2025

India

Modi pledges to hunt Kashmir attackers 'to the ends of the Earth'

The Indian prime minister has upped the ante in an already tense atmosphere after 26 people were killed in a shooting in Kashmir.

24/04/2025

Tech News

Most Europeans do not trust firms rolling out tech like AI - new poll

A new study shared exclusively with Euronews Next shows that the French, German, British, Italian, and Spanish public do not feel positive about frontier technologies such as AI.

24/04/2025

South Korea

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in indicted on bribery charges

Moon's indictment adds him to a long list of South Korean leaders who have faced trials or scandals at the close of their terms or after leaving office.

24/04/2025

Business

From tanks to banks: Thales profits from Europe’s defence spending

Thales’ sales in the first quarter were supported by increased European defence spending. However, new orders lagged mainly due to a very high comparison base, especially for defence.

24/04/2025

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Cypriot performer balances 416 glasses on head for Guinness record win

Cyprus has earned a new entry in the Guinness Book of World Records after Dinos Kkantis balanced 416 drinking glasses on his head while dancing in traditional costume.

24/04/2025

Green News

Oil and gas giants caused €25 trillion in climate damage, study says

Experts believe the research could help bolster climate laws and make polluters pay for their role in global warming.

24/04/2025

Europe News

'I miss the pope': Faithful and tourists in Rome mourn Pope Francis

Pope Francis' death has changed the plans of many people visiting the Italian capital, with thousands flocking to St Peter's Square in the Vatican to pay their respects.

24/04/2025

Europe News

Ukraine will have to give way on some issues, Polish president says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Polish President Andrzej Duda said that only the United States has the power to stop Russia. He believes peace will require compromises on both sides, including from Ukraine.

24/04/2025

Mobility

Tesla's brand is damaged in Europe. These EV makers are cashing in

Many have pointed to Elon Musk's embrace of far-right politics as a reason for Tesla's downturn. It's become an opportunity for these rival automakers.

24/04/2025

Economy

US Treasury Secretary says IMF and World Bank need reform

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the institutions “serve critical roles in the international system. And the Trump administration is eager to work with them — so long as they can stay true to their missions.”

24/04/2025

EuroVerify

No, the ICJ hasn't declared Israel an 'illegal state'

The false claims have been shared repeatedly over the past few months.

24/04/2025

Culture news

Bizarre medieval burial site in Cardiff sparks new mysteries

A medieval cemetery discovered in Wales is continuing to baffle archaeologists, revealing a community of women buried with signs of wealth, including a mysterious outcast thrown into a ditch.

24/04/2025

Markets

Wall Street rally falters as Trump sends mixed tariff signals

The rebound in the US stock markets ran out of steam after a two-day rally as the Trump administration sent mixed messages regarding its tariff plans on other countries, particularly China.

24/04/2025

Radio Schuman

The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws | Radio Schuman

The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact the digital future?

24/04/2025

Ukraine

Nine dead and dozens hurt in Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said six children were among the injured.

24/04/2025

Tech News

From TikTok to AI: What the EU now calls a security threat

From TikTok to AI agents, burner phones to banned apps: rising global tensions are forcing EU officials to rethink which tech tools are safe to use - and which could hand secrets to foreign powers.

24/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Morning

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

24/04/2025

Economy

Slower growth looms over Eastern Europe as reform urgency rises

Slower growth looms over Eastern Europe and Central Asia as inflation, weak external demand, and structural inertia take hold. The World Bank urges bold reforms to unlock productivity and avoid the middle-income trap.

24/04/2025