2025-04-28

India

India signs deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets for navy

The contract follows a 2016 order for 36 Rafales worth nearly €8 billion — the most lucrative agreement ever secured by France’s military aviation industry.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire for 9 May WWII 'Victory Day'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” for Victory Day, which is marked on 9 May, according to the Kremlin.

28/04/2025

Europe News

French police detain 25 suspects in prison attacks investigation

Fifteen attacks on French prisons occurred over a two-week period in April.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.

28/04/2025

Europe News

ICJ begins hearings on Israel's humanitarian aid obligations

As the humanitarian aid system in Gaza faces collapse, the court has scheduled a week of hearings in response to a request from the UN General Assembly.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage

A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. This is what we know.

28/04/2025

Earth News

Two men charged with felling Sycamore Gap tree go on trial in UK

The tree was far from Britain’s biggest or oldest, but when it was mysteriously felled in 2023, it caused disbelief and heartbreak for many across the country.

28/04/2025

Culture news

Daughter of murdered UK MP asks rappers Kneecap for apology

A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. Now, the daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and demanded an apology.

28/04/2025

Nutrition

Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of early death

Experts said more research is needed to determine whether ultra-processed foods directly raise the risk of premature death – or if they are simply a “bystander” with other factors to blame.

28/04/2025

World News

50 years on, millions in Vietnam battle war's chemical weapons legacy

Today, around 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange.

28/04/2025

Lifestyle

Ankara's 'Modern Republic Capital Heritage' has been accepted onto the UNESCO Tentative List

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that Ankara has been accepted into the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as an example of modern urbanisation and planned urbanisation.

28/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 28th – Midday

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

28/04/2025

Egypt

Mohamed Salah’s hometown celebrates as Liverpool clinches league title

Euronews travelled to Mohamed Salah’s birthplace to watch Liverpool win a record-equalling 20th Premier League title with those who grew up with the "Egyptian King".

28/04/2025

Business

Mediobanca launches bid for Banca Generali as M&A flurry intensifies

The offer comes as Mediobanca itself is fighting off a hostile takeover bid from smaller rival MPS.

28/04/2025

The Europe Conversation

NATO must show strength, but only US can halt Putin, Duda says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Polish President Andrzej Duda stressed that deterrence, not fear, is NATO's best defence strategy.

28/04/2025

Vatican

Conclave to elect new pope will gather on 7 May, Vatican says

The late pontiff was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners.

28/04/2025

Canada

Canadians head to the polls in election dominated by Trump's trade war

Liberal leader Mark Carney has made the threat posed by the US president a core part of his campaign.

28/04/2025

Culture news

Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris armed robbery trial

A gang of elderly robbers, millions worth of stolen jewellery, and one of the most famous women on the planet - nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian’s Paris heist made global headlines, the case is finally going to trial.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Digital Markets Act under discussion, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones

28/04/2025

No Comment

Thousands celebrate International Dance Day in Mexico City

Mexico City’s streets became a stage on Sunday as thousands of dancers and music lovers gathered to celebrate International Dance Day.

28/04/2025

USA

Trump claims Zelenskyy could be ready to give up Crimea to Russia

The US president blames his Democratic predecessors for Russia's illegal occupation of the Ukrainian territory, which he dismisses as a "giveaway".

28/04/2025

Economy

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to repay Syria’s debts to the World Bank

The payment of Syria's outstanding loans could help the country regain World Bank support and financing, which has been stalled for more than 14 years now.

28/04/2025

Economy

Week ahead: Eurozone inflation, Apple and Meta earnings in focus

It is set to be a busy week for financial markets, with key economic data, including the eurozone’s flash inflation figures for April and the US non-farm payrolls, due for release. Additionally, big tech earnings, particularly Apple’s quarterly results, will be closely watched.

28/04/2025

Culture news

UK counter-terror police investigating two Kneecap videos

In a video of the Irish group from 2023, one member is alleged to have said: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." This follows another video from last year that allegedly shows a Kneecap member shouting: "Up Hamas, up Hezbollah".

28/04/2025

Markets

Gold’s record rally stalls on hopes of easing global trade tensions

Gold retreated sharply from an all-time high in the past week as risk-aversion sentiment abated following Trump’s softened tone on China tariffs. While the price drop may continue in the near term, analysts expect gold to extend its long-term rally due to ongoing uncertainties.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Frontex chief says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding

Euronews spoke with Frontex director Hans Leijten, discussing calls for the agency to suspend its mission with Greece. Is this on the cards, and what are the risks of such a move?

28/04/2025

Partner content

‘’Innovation is key – to European growth and encouraging more balanced diets’’, says Andrew McMillin

Partner content presented by Unesda

We caught up with Andrew McMillin, the new President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, to talk about the sector’s key priorities in this new EU legislative term. Andrew is President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company.

28/04/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

London's Tate Modern explores the concept of home, Catalunya hosts its biggest cheese market, and Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' rumbles on to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week.

28/04/2025

Travel News

AI, luxury travel and innovation top the agenda at ATM 2025

The annual tourism trade show returns to Dubai after a record-setting 2024 event, which saw 46,000 people attend.

28/04/2025

EuroVerify

No, Poland isn't importing 'fake asylum seekers'

Social media users and even Polish politicians have falsely claimed that a video shows a large group of migrants being secretly brought into Kraków at night.

28/04/2025