6 May 2025 | Euronews
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Germany Friedrich Merz elected as German chancellor - as it happened Euronews takes a look through the top 10 photos of the day, during which CDU leader Friedrich Merz both lost and then won enough votes to be elected as German chancellor. -
Europe News Russia launches drones strikes on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, starting fires across city Residents in the nearby Sumy region began evacuating earlier on Tuesday amid intensified Russian attacks with local authorities warning that the security situation in the city had worsened in recent days. -
Health news UNAIDS to slash workforce as funding by United States and other donors disappears UNAIDS had previously warned that unless support to its HIV efforts are restored soon, more than six million people could die in the next four years. -
Europe News Cardinals finish pre-conclave meetings in Vatican day before voting for pope starts The 133 cardinal electors will begin the process of choosing the new pope when the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday afternoon and they cast their first vote. -
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Europe News I am a Euro-realist, winner of Romanian presidential vote first round George Simion tells Euronews In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said he remains in favour of the country's membership in the EU and NATO, but that he wants a Europe of nations and not one overarching bloc. -
United Kingdom UK and India agree 'landmark' trade deal that will slash tariffs on Scotch whisky imports The announcement on Tuesday comes three years after the countries entered into discussions about a free trade agreement. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 6th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Families flee Nur Shams refugee camp as Israel plans more demolitions Mattresses strapped to car roofs, families fled the Nur Shams refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday, ahead of a planned wave of demolitions. -
The Europe Conversation US should stay committed to Europe, Croatia's PM Andrej Plenković tells Euronews In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Croatian prime minister stated that US support for Europe must remain steadfast amid political instability during the second Trump administration. -
Europe News EU sets 2027 as deadline to phase out all Russian energy, including LNG Imports of Russian oil, gas and nuclear materials must stop by 2027 at the very latest, Brussels has proposed in a new ambitious strategy. -
No Comment Massive sandstorm shrouds parts of Saudi Arabia in dust A huge sandstorm swept across Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qassim province over the weekend, engulfing the city of Al-Rass and reducing visibility to nearly zero. -
Business Ferrari starts year with racing profit but warns of tariff impact Luxury carmaker Ferrari reported a jump in its profits for the first three months of 2025, driven mostly by strong demand for personalised vehicles. -
No Comment Fires rage in Port Sudan after alleged paramilitary drone strike Thick smoke billowed over Port Sudan on Tuesday after drone attacks struck the city for a second time in three days, Sudanese military officials said. -
Europe News EU sends top officials to Washington for tariff talks A high-level meeting is under way in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday as the EU and US attempt to escape a full-blown transatlantic trade war. -
EU Decoded Will companies cut down on microplastic pollution? Microplastics are among the worst polluters for all ecosystems and can be harmful to all life. We look at how new regulations could reduce the contamination that often occurs during the transport of plastic pellets used in the manufacture of larger products. -
Sudan Sudan paramilitaries launch second wave of drone attacks on Port Sudan, officials say Military sources said the paramilitary RSF group struck the Red Sea city on Tuesday morning. -
Destinations Limestone pinnacles, cypress trees and white cliffs: 4 European beaches among the best in the world Two European beaches made the global top 10 for their stunning unspoilt nature. -
Culture news Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed an open letter demanding Israel and its national broadcaster KAN to be banned from this year’s contest, which is due to take place next week. -
Europe News Europe's human rights watchdog urges Greece to end 'pushbacks' of migrants Athens has consistently denied the pushback allegations, maintaining that its border control measures comply with international law. -
Europe in Motion Space junk: Which European country poses the highest collision risk? Experts say space junk re-entering Earth's atmosphere could jump to 15 objects a day within 10 years. -
Earth News Europeans want homegrown renewable energy over fossil fuels from Trump or Putin, poll confirms People in Europe believe their countries should prioritise investment in domestic renewable energy over imported fossil fuels. -
Europe News German far-right MEP stripped of immunity over Russian bribe charge Alternative for Germany lawmaker Petr Bystron had his immunity revoked by the European Parliament’s plenary. He described the act as “a targeted political manoeuvre”. -
Myanmar US sanctions Myanmar's ethnic Karen National Army for 'facilitating cyber scams' The KNA controls Shwe Kokko and some areas in Myawaddy, on the border with Thailand in the state of Kayin, also known as Karen state. -
Culture news Radiohead star Jonny Greenwood speaks out on cancelled shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa June concerts featuring Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israel-born Dudu Tassa have been cancelled after "credible threats". Greenwood has stated: "Intimidating venues into pulling our shows won't help achieve the peace and justice everyone in the Middle East deserves" -
Europe News Russian journalist escapes to Paris, condemns media crackdown under Putin Reporters Without Borders helped Ekaterina Barabash faced a 10-year prison sentence over social media posts. -
Silk Road Adventures Khiva’s cultural legacy: Puppetry, palaces and dance in Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road city In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we visit Khiva, Uzbekistan’s desert gem, where puppet makers, dancers and ancient palaces keep the spirit of the Silk Road alive. -
Explore Sagunto: A mediterranean crossroads of ancient fortresses, blue flag beaches and bird sanctuaries In this episode of Explore Valencia, we travel to Sagunto—a town perched between past and present on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. -
Culture news How a historian turned Assassin's Creed Black samurai outrage into meaningful conversation After facing online abuse over her work on the latest game in the popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, professor Sachi Schmidt-Hori disarmed hateful critics by creating a space for conversation. -
Europe News Hungary seeks to strip leading opposition MEP Péter Magyar's immunity again Péter Magyar told Euronews that, with the proceedings, Viktor Orbán is trying to block him from running in next year's election. -
Tech News Who will be the next pope? We asked AI chatbots and this is who they predicted will be elected Cardinals are starting the next conclave to select the next pope on Wednesday. Here’s who AI has pegged as the potential successor to Pope Francis. -
Vatican Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Catholic Church The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St Francis of Assisi. -
Europe News Romania's president appoints caretaker PM following presidential race loss fallout The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which time the interim prime minister will have only limited executive powers. -
Tech News Italy and Hungary fail to appoint fundamental rights bodies under AI Act The deadline to appoint authorities dealing with the protection of fundamental rights was November 2024. -
Travel News Where to see the white smoke: What to know about visiting Rome for the conclave Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff. -
Business DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo for €3.55 billion DoorDash, the US food delivery app, has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for £2.9 billion (€3.55 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. -
Markets German stocks drop as Merz stumbles in historic Bundestag defeat German stocks fell and bund yields rose after Friedrich Merz failed to secure a Bundestag majority, marking a historic political setback. The DAX dropped 1.5%, with industrial stocks hit amid rising uncertainty over Germany’s economy. -
Business Ford expects a €1.39bn hit from Donald Trump’s tariffs in 2025 The US-based company is one of the least affected carmakers hit by US trade tariffs, yet it pulled back its entire forecast for the year, citing uncertainty and potential supply chain disruptions. -
USA Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country The Department of Homeland Security claims payments will be issued after individuals leave the US, but immigrants' rights lawyers and advocates are sceptical. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 6th – 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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No Comment Mexico commemorates Battle of Puebla with historic reenactments Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. -
Economy Is Trump destroying the dollar - and what does it mean for the euro? Controversial policies from the Trump administration are pushing investors to flee US assets. But another currency will struggle to take the dollar’s throne. -
Yemen Yemen's international airport in Sanaa fully disabled by air strikes, Israeli military says On Sunday, the Houthis launched a missile from Yemen that struck an access road near Israel's main airport, Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion, injuring four people. -
Business UBS to pay hundreds of millions to settle Credit Suisse US tax probe UBS agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle the US tax probe into Credit Suisse after a two-year investigation. UBS said that it was "not involved in the underlying conduct and has zero tolerance for tax evasion". -
Business Mattel plans to increase prices for some toys to offset tariff costs The toy company is already ramping up its efforts to diversify production away from China in order to avoid more of an impact from tariffs. -
Europe News Why world powers are watching the papal conclave with more interest than ever The next pontiff will have to re-establish cordial and deep relations between the Church and Western countries, especially the US. -
No Comment Watch: UK royals join crowds for VE Day 80th anniversary King Charles III and senior royals appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony on Monday as part of nationwide commemorations marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. -
Economy Eurozone recovery stalls as services lose momentum despite manufacturing uptick Eurozone growth barely advanced in April as services stagnated despite a manufacturing rebound. Cooling inflation boosts hopes for an ECB rate cut, but weak demand and falling confidence cloud the outlook. -
USA US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions Critics see the move as an attempt to politicise the country's armed forces. -
Germany Bundestag elects CDU's Friedrich Merz as new German chancellor in repeat vote The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round saw him fall six votes short. -
Europe News Moscow airports briefly shut down amid second night of Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities say The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II. -
Nature Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year, most of them in national parks South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals. -
Tech News Human development has slowed but AI could save us all, new UN study finds 60 per cent of respondents said in the United Nations Development Programme they expected AI to impact their employment positively, creating opportunities in jobs that may not even exist today. -
Health news Health gaps have narrowed between rich and poor countries. But progress has stalled, officials warn Gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, and maternal health have narrowed between the wealthiest and poorest countries, but gains have slowed in recent years. -
Culture news Percival Everett, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Susie Ibarra among Pulitzer winners in the arts Acclaimed novelist Percival Everett, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and composer Susie Ibarra have won Pulitzer Prizes this year in the arts, while the Washington Post wins for coverage of Donald Trump's shooting. Here are the winners in full. -
Lifestyle Celebrating Black Dandyism: The best celebrity looks from the 2025 Met Gala Stars like Zendaya, Colman Domingo, Diana Ross and a pregnant Rihanna delivered some unforgettable looks under the theme “Tailored for You.” -
Europe News Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz | Radio Schuman Friedrich Merz is to be put up for election as Germany's Chancellor today. He has vowed to be the most pro-European chancellor in recent history. But do Germans care? -
Europe News Film industry fears being swept into EU-US tariff war Europe’s film industry is worried that hard-won legislation mandating European content quotas for streaming platforms could be put at risk amid ongoing transatlantic trade discussions, following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on movies produced outside the US. -
EuroVerify Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting Pope Francis’ death for cash Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West's support for Kyiv. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 6th – 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 Friedrich Merz sworn in as Germany's next chancellor Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor. -
Economy Average salaries across Europe: Which countries have the highest pay? Euronews takes a closer look at how average full-time adjusted salaries vary across Europe, both in nominal terms and in purchasing power standards. -
West Bank Israeli bulldozers demolish most of a West Bank Bedouin hamlet displacing dozens of Palestinians Israel informed Palestinian officials on 1 May that it planned to carry out the demolition of 106 buildings in the West Bank’s Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps, citing “military purposes”.