29 April 2025 | Euronews
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Tech News How engineers managed to get the power back on after Spain and Portugal's mass outage Monday's unprecedented power outage left much of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark. This is how operators got electricity flowing again on after the blackout. -
USA UN agencies slash jobs, warn of impact to services amid US funding cuts, officials say The cuts to the UN agencies underscore the impact of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US back from its position as the world’s single largest aid donor. -
Europe News Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'deliberate and mindless' act, UK prosecutor says The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as it crashed to the ground. -
EU Decoded How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children? Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids. -
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Europe News EU governments discuss action on disinformation over climate policy Environment ministers discussed on Tuesday how to counter disinformation and propaganda targeting the EU's climate and environmental policies, less than 24 hours after a catastrophic power cut in Spain and Portugal gave wing to precisely the kind of fake news and spin that are causing concern. -
Ukraine Russia launches deadly drone strikes on Ukraine amid proposed ceasefire A 12-year-old girl was killed and three others injured in a Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, local officials said. -
Greenland Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes takeover of strategic Arctic island The visit by Denmark's King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Trump has neutral impact on European voting patterns, study finds Donald Trump isn't influencing voting patterns in Europe and the EU may be more disconnected from his presidency than was originally thought, according to a report by academics within the European Policy Centre. -
Europe News Is France protected from a major power outage as seen in Spain and Portugal? After an electricity blackout plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, France remained largely untouched. But how vulnerable is the country to such an event? -
Cinema LUX Audience Award finalists discuss cinema and social change The 2025 edition of the LUX Audience Award features rich themes, stylistic and linguistic diversity. Co-productions and the creative process in cinema today were among the topics debated with the five finalists. -
Travel News Spain and Portugal travel warning: Flight delays and crowded train stations as power returns Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates. -
Syria Nine killed in clashes between Druze gunmen and government forces in Syria The fighting broke out after an audio clip circulated online of a man attacking Prophet Muhammad. It was attributed to a Druze cleric, who later denied any involvement. -
Space ESA successfully launches Biomass, the satellite set to unlock the secrets of the world's forests The Biomass satellite is designed to measure carbon stocks in tropical forests, helping scientists to understand how they work and how they are changing. -
Tech News Europe's 'wake up call': What lessons can be learned from Spain and Portugal's power outage? The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the world must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040 to meet climate targets and support energy security. -
Europe in Motion Which formats do online buyers prefer the most for their books? Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have the highest shares of residents buying printed books, magazines or newspapers online. -
Health news NGOs warn of Big Pharma’s influence on EU drug reform Several major organisations are suspicious that recent lobbying efforts by pharmaceutical companies could sway the upcoming EU pharmaceutical reform talks in favour of innovation arguments at the expense of patient access. -
Europeans' Stories War 3.0: Europe’s smart defence challenge In the light of the war in Ukraine, Europe is seeking to adapt to new forms of conflict taking place far from the traditional frontlines. -
Germany After the blackout in Spain and Portugal, is Germany prepared for such an emergency? A widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal paralysed the countries' infrastructure for several hours. How well prepared is Germany to handle a similar emergency? -
Europe News Who are the Italian cardinals in the race to succeed Pope Francis? In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable. -
No Comment Cardinals meet under media spotlight ahead of conclave Cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Tuesday ahead of next week's conclave to elect a new pope, following Monday’s announcement of the schedule. -
Earth News Fact check: Did wind and solar really cause Portugal and Spain’s mass blackout? Investigations are ongoing into what went wrong with the electricity system, which impacted some 60 million people. -
EuroVerify Iberian Peninsula blackout sparks spread of false theories online With the lights now coming back on in the Iberian Peninsula, Euroverify fact-checks some of the false claims that circulated during Monday's unprecedented blackout. -
Art Child damages Mark Rothko painting estimated at €50m in Dutch museum A painting by American artist Mark Rothko, valued at up to €50 million, has been damaged by a child at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. -
Ocean Nothing goes to waste: Coastal industries are upcycling oyster shells and old fishing nets From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure. -
Cult InClassica festival in Dubai gathers global classical artists & orchestras for two weeks of concerts In this episode of Cult, we’re in Dubai at InClassica, where international orchestras and soloists gather for two weeks of classical performances and new works by composer Alexey Shor. -
Business Line Uzbekistan’s tech boom: How ICT innovation is driving economic growth In this episode of Business Line of Uzbekistan, we explore how the country's technology and ICT sectors are expanding, creating jobs, attracting investment and positioning Uzbekistan as a regional leader in innovation. -
Ocean Shell shock: Meet the French professor turning oyster waste into building material French researchers are turning discarded oyster shells into eco-friendly concrete with significantly lower CO₂ emissions. Currently being tested along the French Atlantic coast, this material could replace scarce sand and gravel while supporting marine life. -
No Comment Children among victims of new Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip At least 27 Palestinians were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to local health officials. -
Space Amazon launches first batch of internet satellites in race to rival Musk's SpaceX Monday's launch, which carried around 27 satellites from an Atlas V rocket, follows two experimental satellites launched in 2023 as part of Amazon's 'Project Kuiper' internet satellites. -
Europe News European People's Party officials elected as Valencia congress ends Annual congress of the party representing the largest cohort in the European Parliament met in Spanish city blighted by flood six months ago. -
World News Car ramming attacks on the rise: What is happening in Europe? After a car drove into a crowd in Vancouver, killing 11 people, we look at previous incidents where cars have been used as weapons in Europe. -
China At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in China's Liaoyang, officials say Industrial accidents occur frequently in China, usually due to staff ignoring safety features due to a lack of training or pressure from their superiors. -
Business Deutsche Bank posts robust results boosted by asset management Higher growth in major divisions such as private banking and investment banking also contributed significantly to Deutsche Bank’s strong performance in the first quarter. -
Art 'Embrace': Czech artist reimagines Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof with monumental installation Czech artist Klára Hosnedlová has transformed Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof with her largest exhibition to date, 'Embrace', featuring monumental tapestries, sculptures, and a soundscape inspired by her home near the Czech-Slovakian border. -
Myanmar Myanmar earthquake survivors in dire need of aid one month on, UN warns At least 3,770 people were killed by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March, with 5,106 injured and 106 still missing. -
India India closes dozens of Kashmir tourist resorts after deadly attack The decision to temporarily shut 48 holiday resorts came a week after gunmen killed 26 people, most of them Indian tourists, in the restive region. -
Europe News French justice minister wants to make prisoners pay for their time behind bars The announcement follows a series of violent attacks that targeted prisons and prison guards over a two-week period in April. -
World News Child killed in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk as villages are evacuated As Russian troops advance near the border with Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk governor issued an evacuation order for four villages in the region's east. -
Culture news Spanish archaeologists find 500-year-old medieval shipwreck in Barcelona The remains of the Spanish vessel were discovered more than five metres below sea level at the site of a former fish market and could unlock fascinating new medieval maritime secrets. -
Health news Amid major outage, health workers in Spain and Portugal adapted to provide urgent care without power Doctors and pharmacists across the region raced to keep critical medicines cold and decipher handwritten prescriptions. Then they waited. -
Europe News EU Commission seeks to bridge generation gap with 'fairness index' As part of its upcoming 2026 Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, the European Commission is developing an Index of Intergenerational Solidarity to measure how well countries are protecting the future of younger and future generations. -
No Comment Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a widespread blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill. -
Europe News Controversial Cardinal Becciu won't join conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor The cardinal, who was convicted of embezzlement in 2023 by a Vatican court of first instance, decided not to attend the proceedings after days of controversy. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Health news 50 years after the Vietnam War's end, the devastating legacy of Agent Orange remains April 30 will mark 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, but the battle with Agent Orange, a chemical used by US forces during the conflict, continues. -
Israel Israel's spy chief announces resignation following row with Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to sack Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar last month over the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack. -
Europe News Valencians physically, emotionally exhausted six months on from floods Valencians process historical outage whilst marking six months since the DANA floods that took the lives of 227 people. -
No Comment Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and ATMs. -
Culture news Rap group Kneecap apologise to families for 'kill your MP' remarks A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. The daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and the band has apologised. However, Kneecap said that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign." -
Business BP sees major downturn as gas trading and refining divisions lag BP's CEO has reassured investors that BP will be watching market volatility and will be focusing on strengthening its balance sheet to improve shareholder value in the long-run. -
Culture news Armenian Haik Kazazyan wins top prize at inaugural Classic Violin Olympus competition in Dubai From 12-to-1, Armenian violinist Haik Kazazyan has triumphed at the first-ever Classic Violin Olympus competition at Dubai’s Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, beating a world leading collection of classical music performers to win the coveted prize. -
Europe News Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. -
No Comment Hundreds mourn Khudia family killed in Kyiv missile strike The Khudia family, killed as they slept during a missile strike on Kyiv, were laid to rest on Monday as hundreds came to pay their respects. -
Cinema Everything you need to know about this year’s Cannes jury members The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase a diverse and star-studded jury led by the acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, who will preside over the selection of this year’s prestigious Palme d’Or. Here’s who will be joining her on the jury. -
Europe News Global military expenditure sees steepest year-on-year rise since end of Cold War The world's 15 largest spenders all increased their military expenditure in 2024, with growth especially rapid in Europe and the Middle East. -
Business Volvo Cars to slash costs worth billions following weaker performance Volvo Cars cited a planned inventory reduction, as well as wider global auto industry turbulence as reasons for its lagging first quarter performance. -
Europe News German consumer sentiment rises again but remains fragile as headwinds persist German consumer sentiment improves for a second month in April, driven by higher income expectations and lower savings, but remains weak amid ongoing recession fears, GfK and NIM report. -
Europe News Populists and extremists are EPP's main competitors, Manfred Weber tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, EPP President Manfred Weber warned of an authoritarian wave in Europe, pledging never to cooperate with far-right parties like France's National Rally or Germany’s AfD, whom he accused of threatening European unity and democratic values. -
Economy Spain's economy grows at slightly slower pace at the start of the year The nation is still outperforming many European peers, with consumption set to remain robust as the year continues. -
Business Novartis posts better-than-expected sales driven by medicine demand The Swiss pharma company also raised its full-year guidance, with sales expected to grow by high-single digits and core operating income set to grow by low double-digits. -
Business HSBC plans multibillion share buyback as profits slump in first quarter HSBC has announced a multibillion-dollar share buyback plan despite a decline in profits and revenue. The bank stated that economic uncertainties are weighing on business growth, expecting a low single-digit percentage direct impact on group revenue. -
EuroVerify Fact-check: Is the US blocking German plans to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine? As German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz hints at a change in policy on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, unfounded claims are circulating that the Trump administration could block the move. -
Europe News Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party | Radio Schuman Europe's most powerful political party, the European People’s Party (EPP), is holding its two-day Congress in Valencia. Members are expected to re-elect the party chair, Manfred Weber. But what explains his longevity in the EPP? -
Economy European markets rise as Trump prepares tariff reduction on auto parts The White House has confirmed President Trump’s plan to reduce tariffs on auto parts for cars made in America, just days before the exemption on 25% import levies expires. Global markets continue their week-long winning streak, with major European indices opening higher. -
USA Four children killed after car crashes through Illinois building The victims at the YNOT After School Camp are believed to range in age from four to 18, police said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Travel News Taking the train can be almost twice as fast as flying for some journeys in France In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours. -
World News First victims of Iberian blackout confirmed in Spain as fallout rumbles on A sweeping power outage left millions of people across Spain, Portugal and parts of France without power on Monday. Authorities are still unclear about what caused the incident. Follow for live updates. -
Canada Mark Carney weathers Conservative storm to lead Liberals to fourth consecutive election win The resurgence of the Canadian Liberals that began with Donald Trump's presidency appears to have returned them to power. -
Europe News Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.