2025-05-06

Vatican

Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the 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.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Romania 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.

06/05/2025

Tech News

Italy, 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.

06/05/2025

Travel News

What to expect if you're visiting Rome during 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.

06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025

USA

Trump administration offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to self-deport

The Department of Homeland Security claims payments will be issued after individuals leave the US, but immigrants' rights lawyers and advocates are sceptical.

06/05/2025

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06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025

Economy

Is Trump’s agenda weakening the dollar and shifting power to 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.

06/05/2025

Yemen

Yemen's main airport fully disabled by air strikes, Israel 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.

06/05/2025

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".

06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Why the world is watching the conclave more closely than ever

The next pontiff will have to re-establish cordial and deep relations between the Church and Western countries, especially the US.

06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025

Economy

Eurozone recovery stalls as services weaken despite manufacturing rise

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.

06/05/2025

USA

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to cut 20% of top military positions

Critics see the move as an attempt to politicise the country's armed forces.

06/05/2025

Germany

Germany: Bundestag elects CDU's Merz as new 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.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Ukrainian drone attacks force Moscow airport closure, Russia says

The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II.

06/05/2025

Nature

Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year

South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals.

06/05/2025

Tech News

Human development has slowed but AI could save us all, new 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.

06/05/2025

Health news

Progress has stalled on global health issues, WHO 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.

06/05/2025

Culture news

Pulitzer Prize 2025: Who are this year's winners?

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.

06/05/2025

Lifestyle

All of 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.”

06/05/2025

Radio Schuman

Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz

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?

06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025

EuroVerify

Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting pope’s death

Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West's support for Kyiv.

06/05/2025

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Latest news bulletin | May 6th – Morning

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06/05/2025

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.

06/05/2025