2025-04-30

Europe News

Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with the US, officials in Kyiv say

US President Donald Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine's rare earth materials as a condition for continued US support in the war, describing it as reimbursement for the billions of dollars in aid Washington has given to Kyiv.

30/04/2025

Israel

Wildfire forces closure of highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Help was on the way from across the region, including aircraft from Italy, Croatia and North Macedonia, Israeli officials said.

30/04/2025

Europe News

Who are the frontrunners to be the next pope one week before conclave?

The conclave to elect the new pope begins on 7 May, and while there are no official candidates for the post, these are the cardinals considered to be leading the race.

30/04/2025

Europe News

Shooting sprees 'not over yet' in Sweden, prime minister says

“It is not over yet,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson reacts to the series of shooting sprees in his country in an interview with Euronews on the sidelines of the EPP congress in Valencia.

30/04/2025

Europe News

The EU’s biggest political party met in Valencia – what we learned

As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways.

30/04/2025

Health news

EU Commission slams first US step towards pharmaceutical tariffs

The EU executive has condemned a US probe into pharmaceutical tariffs, warning that proposed duties could disrupt transatlantic trade.

30/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 30th – Evening

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

30/04/2025

Europe News

EU competition chief on DMA: 'We're not here to make enemies'

The European Commission imposed fines on digital giants Apple and Meta last week, and concluded two cases against them under its digital regulations.

30/04/2025

Health news

Higher cigarette taxes could save 281,000 children’s lives in a year

The analysis shows children from the poorest families would benefit the most from higher cigarette tax rates in lower-income countries.

30/04/2025

Belgium

One injured in Brussels shooting as city grapples with gang violence

Authorities in Belgium's capital recorded 11 gun attacks in the first six weeks of this year alone, with two people killed and four injured.

30/04/2025

Culture news

Trump ousts Biden-era Holocaust Council members including Doug Emhoff

Emhoff has condemned the move by Trump as a dangerous politicisation of Holocaust remembrance.

30/04/2025

Europe News

ICE detains Irish green card holder over decades-old conviction

Cliona Ward, a 54-year-old Irish woman living in the US for over four decades, was detained by ICE due to a supposedly expunged 20-year-old conviction.

30/04/2025

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Millions take part in national earthquake drill across Mexico

Millions of residents in Mexico City and 10 other states evacuated buildings on Tuesday during a nationwide earthquake drill.

30/04/2025

Europe News

EU-UK defence pact could be main deliverable of upcoming London summit

Talks between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership are ongoing with EU ambassadors scheduled to discuss a first draft put together by the Commission's External Action Service next week.

30/04/2025

Germany

Germany's new government vows tougher border controls

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.

30/04/2025

Kazakhstan

Who will dominate Central Asia's transport routes?

With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region.

30/04/2025

Europe in Motion

The EU country where children of migrants outnumbered local newborns

The rate of newborns in the EU is plunging, but children of migrants are an exception.

30/04/2025

Ecotech

Solar has a ‘cybersecurity challenge’. Here’s what experts suggest

A new report maps solar systems’ cybersecurity weaknesses and how we can protect them.

30/04/2025

Moments

Spain and Portugal travel disruption: Am I entitled to compensation?

Thousands of travellers were left stranded, with some spending the night on airport floors.

30/04/2025

Europeans' Stories

Is the EU properly prepared to fight foot-and-mouth disease?

Following cases in Germany earlier this year and Hungary a few weeks ago, Slovakia is currently facing a significant outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Is the European Union properly prepared to fight this extremely contagious virus that is terrorising some livestock farms?

30/04/2025

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Druze protesters block roads in Galilee over deadly Syria clashes

Druze demonstrators blocked roads in northern Israel on Wednesday in response to violent clashes between Druze groups and armed factions in Jaramana, a city near Damascus in Syria.

30/04/2025

Europe News

Spanish power cut highlights fundamental weakness in EU power grid

While the precise sequence of events that led to the catastrophic power outages across the Iberian peninsula has yet to be established, the events have highlighted the urgency of bolstering Europe’s power grid.

30/04/2025

Europe News

Bad polling for Trump – but evangelical Christians stick with him

In the United States, evangelical Christians are among Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters. 100 days into Trump’s second term and despite the president’s tanking poll numbers, they continue to side with him.

30/04/2025

Europe News

Report: Late Ukrainian journalist's organs removed in Russia captivity

The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who underwent torture and died in Russian captivity, was missing some internal organs, according to an investigation by the Forbidden Stories journalism network.

30/04/2025

Culture news

London Zoo has found 230 mystery film reels: Can you help unlock them?

ZSL has uncovered 230 mystery film reels - some nearly 80 years old - and needs public help to digitise them before they degrade for good. The footage could reveal forgotten moments in wildlife history, but time is running out.

30/04/2025

Cult

Immersive teamLab Phenomena opens in Abu Dhabi’s cultural district

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

In this episode of Cult, we explore teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a vast immersive art space where digital works respond to the environment and visitor movement in real time.

30/04/2025

Qatar 365

Need for Speed: International Motorsports in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Join Qatar 365 as they buckle up for some flying laps on the track and high-speed thrills on the water. The team goes behind the scenes at the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, the E1, and hits the circuit at the pinnacle of long-distance racing, the FIA World Endurance Championship

30/04/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakh cuisine: Nomad tradition meets modern cuisine

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore Kazakh cuisine—how ancient dairy-based traditions evolved into hearty meat dishes and modern fusion meals shaped by history, customs and innovation.

30/04/2025

The Road To Green

Can we balance industry growth and a healthy environment?

In partnership with The European Commission

Since 2007, European industry has reduced its emissions of harmful pollutants into the air and water by between 40% and 75%, according to data from the European Environment Agency. The EU now wants to go further towards a clean and competitive industry.

30/04/2025

The Road To Green

Coal or cool? Poland's energy sector in industrial transition mode

In partnership with The European Commission

Poland's energy sector has significantly reduced emissions of harmful pollutants in recent years. But after the revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, the country is still heavily relying on combustion plants.

30/04/2025