1 May 2025 | Euronews
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World News UN official urges Israel to allow aid into Gaza, calls blockade 'collective punishment' Israel has said the blockade and its renewed military campaign are intended to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages it still holds. -
Iran Weekend nuclear deal between Iran and the US postponed, says Oman's foreign minister The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the country. -
Football Now 2026 FIFA World Cup: First four nations book their spot The identity of the 48 teams taking part at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are beginning to emerge, with four teams already qualifying for next year’s tournament. -
Europe News Croatia's new 'graveyard law' stirs Serb minority's sentiments MPs in Zagreb have passed a new legislation requiring the removal of gravestone inscriptions from the 1991-1995 war that citizens might find offensive. Serb minority representatives believe this solution is unilateral and tackles only one historical controversy. -
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United Kingdom Football Association to ban transgender women from women's football in England The decision comes in response to the Supreme Court's ruling last month that the term 'woman' in equality law refers to a 'biological woman'. -
The Europe Conversation Frontex chief Hans Leijtens vows to change organisation’s culture within three years Executive Director of Frontex says he wishes Greece would comply with its international obligations when it comes to ensuring the safety of vulnerable refugees and migrants making their way to Europe often on non-seaworthy vessels. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World Global CEO pay has increased 56 times more than worker wages since 2019 The findings are part of a study in which Oxfam surveyed 2,000 companies across 35 countries, in which CEOs earned more than $1 million (€885,000) in 2024. -
Europe News Almost 500 staff protest against UN budget cuts as US scales back humanitarian funds The Geneva rally comes two days after several UN aid agencies said they would have to slash jobs because of funding cuts, warning the reductions will severely affect aid programmes worldwide. -
Business Cristiano Ronaldo’s media company to fire journalists in cost-cutting move The Portuguese Journalists’ Union organised a demonstration in Lisbon on Thursday in solidarity with Medialivre staff. -
Tech News How long could it take a hacker to crack one of your passwords in 2025? An eight-character-long password made of numbers can be cracked instantly, according to the IT firm Hive Systems. -
USA Former national security advisor Mike Waltz nominated as UN Ambassador, Trump says Waltz created the group chat on the Signal messaging app to which a journalist from The Atlantic was inadvertently added where officials shared plans about imminent military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. -
Culture Series A portrait of solidarity: Raúl Belinchón’s stunning images of mud-covered volunteers in Spain After fatal floods swept through Spain in 2024, photographer Raúl Belinchón captured powerful portraits of mud-soaked volunteers, a series that later won acclaim at the Sony World Photography Awards. -
Europe in Motion Safety at work: Which EU countries have the most workplace deaths and injuries? As Labour Day is celebrated, Eurostat figures show that accidents at work decreased by 5% between 2017 and 2022. However, more than a third of European countries no longer meet the standard of one labour inspector per 10,000 workers. -
Culture news Gruffalo set to return next year with first book in more than 20 years British writer Julia Donaldson and German illustrator Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood... -
Earth News Europe’s top 10 most polluting airlines revealed in new report calling for carbon market review Expanding the scope of key legislation would not only curb plane emissions, but could generate billions for the green transition, new analysis shows. -
Travel News 'Help us prevent that next disaster': Hawaii to hike hotel tax to help it cope with climate change The state's governor has long said the 10 million visitors who come to Hawaii each year should help the state's 1.4 million residents protect the environment. -
Europe News Notable Ukrainian activist injured in apparent assassination attempt, suspect detained Ukrainian activist Serhii Sternenko has been injured in an attack, he said in a post on Telegram. Ukraine's Security Service said the attack was an attempted assassination involving a firearm. -
Europe News Belgian-led NATO group patrols Baltic Sea near Estonia amid sabotage fears Belgian and Dutch forces conduct surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO mission to monitor Russia and to protect undersea cables amid Baltic tensions. -
Culture news Sex, sugar and sabotage: 'Carême’ introduces world’s first celebrity chef in raunchy period drama A new lavish French period drama has hit Apple TV - Carême follows Antonin Carême - the world’s first celebrity chef - as he whisks, spies, and seduces his way through Napoleonic Paris. -
Philippines Trump's tariffs overshadow marches across Asia as world marks Labour Day While workers in Asia also marched for better pay and conditions, the US president's new tariff regime and the effect it will have on jobs overshadowed rallies in several countries. -
World News Sixteen EU countries to trigger clause increasing defence spending The 27-member bloc is allowing member states to spend up to 1.5% of their GDP on defence over the next four years without the usual budgetary limits. -
Europe News China lifts sanctions imposed on five lawmakers in 2021, EU Parliament says China's decision to remove the sanctions comes as a rapprochement is under way between the EU and China, since US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Beijing in early April. -
Culture news Artists support Kneecap as UK counterterror police confirm investigation London’s Metropolitan Police force has issued a statement saying that further investigation is needed regarding two controversial videos. Politicians are putting pressure on festivals to axe Kneecap from their line-ups, while an open letter has been signed by various artists to support the trio. -
No Comment Footage shows aftermath of Russian strikes on Odesa and Sumy At least two people have been killed and 15 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said. -
wellbeing Dr Google doesn't have all the answers. Here's how to use the web wisely for medical help Doctors say Internet searches for medical information should be undertaken with caution. Here's guidance on what to look out for when you do turn to Google. -
Economy How tariffs and other uncertainties are weighing on Middle East economies Countries across the Middle East and North Africa face significant challenges to economic growth as the region faces economic uncertainty due to tariff measures, lower-than-recent oil prices and cuts to financial aid, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. -
Ukraine At least two dead and 15 injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa The missile and drone attack on five regions of Ukraine came right after Kyiv and Washington signed a deal on rare earth minerals. -
No Comment Three bears spotted playing on children's swing in Connecticut Three bears were caught frolicking around a children’s play area in Wolcott, Connecticut. -
Health news King Charles III says his cancer journey revealed the 'best of humanity' The British monarch, who announced he had cancer last year and is still undergoing treatment, was reflecting on his diagnosis at a charity event. -
Business Visa wants to give artificial intelligence 'agents' your credit card Visa is collaborating with AI firms like Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI so that consumers will be able to outsource spending to AI agents. -
Cinema 'Aldeas - A New Story': Martin Scorsese producing new documentary made with Pope Francis Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff's work with cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death. -
Economy UK house prices slow in April as market digests stamp duty changes While housing prices are expected to be softer in the near future, buying activity is likely to pick up pace as summer progresses, with expectations of further BoE rate cuts also estimated to support this trend. -
South Korea South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns amid reports of expected presidential bid The career bureaucrat said he was stepping down to take on a 'heavier responsibility'. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st – 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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Lifestyle World’s oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died on Wednesday 30 April in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of 116 years and 326 days. Ethel Caterham from the United Kingdom is now the oldest person in the world. -
Europe News European countries send firefighting aircraft to Israel in effort to extinguish massive wildfire The fire which began on Wednesday has injured at least 22 and prompted a national emergency. -
Ecotech This Indian city is using smartwatches to track the impact of increasingly deadly extreme heat Cities like Ahmedabad have always had hot summers, but now they're nearing the threshold beyond which exposure for more than a few hours can be fatal. -
No Comment Gaza charity kitchens near collapse as aid blockade continues Charity kitchens in central Gaza are struggling to meet soaring demand as food supplies dwindle under Israel’s continued blockade. -
Pakistan India is planning imminent military strike, Pakistan claims The intelligence warning comes a week after tensions between the neighbours rose following an attack that killed 26 people in India-administered Kashmir. -
No Comment Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem Several countries are dispatching firefighting aircraft to Israel, where crews are battling a major wildfire for a second consecutive day. -
North Korea Kim Jong-un returns to North Korea's first-ever destroyer for missile launch test Experts say Pyongyang's first-ever long-endurance warship, named Choe Hyon, was likely built with Russian assistance. -
Europe News Seven Irish EPP congress delegates refuse to call for Hamas hostage release Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but seven delegates declined to support it. -
Europe News US citizen faces extradition from Greece for alleged role in online child exploitation ring A suspect identified as Leonidas Varagiannis, 21, was arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly leading an online child exploitation group known as "764 Inferno". He denies the charges and opposes extradition to the US. -
Economy Personal income tax rates in Europe: Where do workers pay the highest and lowest taxes? Personal income tax rates vary significantly across Europe, with Nordic countries paying the highest and Eastern European countries the lowest. Euronews takes a closer look at the key factors that influence how much individuals pay in tax. -
Business Microsoft and Meta beat estimates as AI outpaces Trump's tariff woes Microsoft and Meta both exceeded market expectations in their March quarter earnings, lifting shares in extended trading. The results suggest robust demand for artificial intelligence is helping offset the negative impact of tariff-driven economic uncertainty. -
Healthcare Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy could help serious liver condition that has no cure-all treatment There are currently no drugs approved in the European Union to treat the liver condition known as MASH, but a new trial of semaglutide has shown “exciting” results. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st – 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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Europe News Finland to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day Students have displayed mixed receptions to the new rule, with some welcoming it, agreeing with the government that phones can often become a distraction in class, while others believe the new measure displays a lack of trust in pupils. -
Gaza At least 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza The United Nations warn that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza could get exponentially worse as it expects to distribute its final batch of supplies and critical aid to Gaza’s population, exhausted by a weeks-long blanket blockade. -
Europe News Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in local elections in the UK Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024. -
Europe News Ukraine signs minerals pact with US as State Department praises 'deal-maker' Trump A previous agreement was nearly signed before being derailed after a tense Oval Office shouting match involving US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.