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Europe News European Parliament: Turkey's accession on hold, no progress since 2018 Turkey's EU accession process remains frozen due to democratic backsliding, despite the Mediterranean country's strategic importance and cooperation on migration, MEPs said in their latest report. -
Europe News I would like Ukraine to enter the EU, Romanian presidential hopeful Nicușor Dan tells Euronews Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan told Euronews and Euronews Romania he is prepared to mount a strong challenge against nationalist candidate George Simion in Romania's presidential vote runoff, advocating for a pro-European direction. -
Culture news Disney announces its first theme park in the United Arab Emirates A brand new Disney theme park is coming, and it's the first to be built in the Middle East. -
Europe News Disrupting the Victory Day parade: Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected. -
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Culture news Emojis as social hand grenades: Mind the generation gap warns expert What seems friendly to one person can come off as offensive or confusing to another — especially across age groups. -
Europe News EU Commission prepares for no-deal scenario on Ukraine trade scheme The EU executive is now considering contingency plans in case a new agreement with Ukraine isn't finalised before the current tariff-free scheme expires in less than a month. -
Europe News Signs of EU-China reset intensify as Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for Victory Day Brussels and Beijing appear to be moving closer to a rapprochement under the shadow of Donald Trump's disruptive policies. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 7th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Vatican Next pope must be able to lead Church through difficult time, Cardinal Re says pre-conclave Giovanni Battista Re, 91, made the comment during pre-conclave mass on Wednesday in St Peter's Basilica. -
No Comment EU Parliament marks WWII anniversary with warning that peace remains fragile The European Parliament commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Strasbourg on Wednesday, with tributes led by lawmakers and veterans alike. -
Climate 83 per cent of 5-year-olds will be exposed to ‘unprecedented’ extreme heat in their lifetime Dangerous heat is deadly for children, warns the charity which has plotted the impact of different climate scenarios throughout their lifetimes. -
Europe News Greece and Egypt reaffirm plans for 1,000-kilometre undersea power cable The project, estimated to cost around €4 billion, is expected to become operational within five years under an ambitious timeline set by both governments. -
No Comment Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France and Poland to reinforce European unity on Ukraine and trade. -
Culture news Behind the memeification of the conclave and the viral ‘Tagle core’ Hold onto your miters - this conclave is getting the meme treatment online, and Gen Z seem to have picked their favourite: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle... But some traditionalists aren't happy. -
No Comment Tourists roam Alcatraz ruins as Trump floats prison comeback US President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Alcatraz Island return to its former role as a high-security prison, more than 60 years after it closed. -
Travel News Canary Islands are experiencing ‘record-breaking’ tourist numbers despite resident protests On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park. -
Europe News Serbian students demand snap parliamentary elections after months of protests The student movement in Serbia, which has been protesting for months against Aleksandar Vučić's government, has now made early parliamentary elections one of their demands. -
Work Spain moves forward with a proposed law to shorten the working week to 37.5 hours The bill to reduce the current workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours for over 12 million people will now be put to the Spanish parliament for approval. -
Culture news Europe faces comedy crisis as final season of Parlement airs TV series Parlement follows young parliamentary assistant Samy and his comedy capers working in the European Parliament post-Brexit. Ahead of its final season, co-writer Maxime Calligero shares his take on the sharp, warm humour that made the show an award winning cross-cultural hit. -
Tech News European Commission sues five countries for not applying digital platform rules Czechia, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal and Spain did not give their national watchdogs enough powers to enforce the Digital Services Act. -
Europeans' Stories Where are the nurses? Aging Europe faces a serious shortage of health workforce The European health workforce faces a severe crisis. Rapidly aging EU countries have an estimated shortage of some 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives. Lack of nurses is especially significant. Our reporter Julián López Gómez travelled to Bulgaria, one of the countries most affected. -
Voices from Central Asia Meet Temirlan Zhunussov, one of the new generation of pilots shaping Kazakhstan’s aviation future In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet Temirlan Zhunussov, a First Officer at Air Astana, whose passion for flying took off long before he ever set foot on a plane. -
Europe in Motion 'Tip of the iceberg': Why is gender-based violence going under-reported in the EU? Despite EU countries differing on gender-based data collection, changes to create a common standard are taking place in 2027. -
Vatican No pope elected on first day of conclave as black smoke appears above Vatican Cardinals from around the world have entered the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the closed-door process of electing the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis' passing on 21 April. Follow Euronews' live blog for the latest updates. -
Europe News Merz-Macron meeting: Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council' The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's new chancellor heads to Poland. -
Slovakia Slovakia's prime minister rejects EU plan to halt Russian gas imports by end of 2027 Robert Fico is not alone in voicing his discontent. Hungary, the other member state with close ties to Moscow, also hit out at the plan. -
USA Biden calls Trump's Russia approach 'appeasement' in first post-presidency interview In his first interview since the end of his presidency, Biden warned that the Trump administration is eroding the world's trust in the US. -
Economy US imports hit record high as businesses seek to avoid tariffs The surge in US imports was mainly driven by consumer goods such as pharmaceuticals, as businesses attempt to stockpile in order to avoid further tariffs. -
Europe News European Commission sues Hungary for releasing thousands of migrant smugglers from prison Hungary earlier released at least 2000 foreign people smugglers from prison, ordering them to leave the country. The European Commission thinks it's a violation of European law. -
Business WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy in a bid to cut its debt The publicly traded wellness company, which has been struggling to keep its business afloat, announced plans to file for bankruptcy as part of a reorganisation plan with a group of its lenders. -
Business BMW Group profits plunge but outlook maintained despite tariff pressures The German carmaker reported earnings below the previous year’s level but confirmed its financial targets for this year, and said it expects some of the US trade tariff increases to be temporary. -
Europe News Report: UK police failed to tackle risk social media poses to public order following child murders The review published on Wednesday found that the UK's police forces are largely under-resourced and ill-equipped to effectively respond to the risk posed by online content. -
Economy Merz's stumble jeopardises hopes of rebooting sluggish German economy Friedrich Merz's failure to secure the title of chancellor in the first round of voting has created doubt over the future effectiveness of his government. -
Tech News Merz’s government decree gives German digital ministry extensive powers The newcomer ministry will take over responsibilities that are currently located within six different departments. -
Europe News Merz presents united European front in first overseas trip as German chancellor Merz's trips come the day after his historic defeat in the first round of voting in the German parliament, the Bundestag. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 7th – 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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Nature Rare snail that can ‘slurp up earthworms like noodles’ caught on camera laying an egg from its neck Rangers who have been caring for the species for nearly 20 years say they have never seen this behaviour before… -
Gaza At least 59 people killed in strikes across Gaza as Israel prepares to ramp up offensive The new bloodshed comes days after Israel approved a plan to intensify military operations in the Palestinian enclave, which would include seizing Gaza and holding on to captured territories. -
Culture news Is Trump already softening his plans for 100% movie tariffs? “I’m not looking to hurt the industry," says Trump. "So we’re going to meet with the industry. I want to make sure they’re happy with it because we’re all about jobs.” In the meantime, confusion reigns and actor Jon Voight seems to have some responsibility for this newest set of damaging tariffs. -
USA US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries. -
No Comment Missile strikes by India kill 19 in Pakistan-controlled territory India launched missile strikes on multiple targets in Pakistan-controlled territory early Wednesday, killing at least 19 people, including a child, in a sharp escalation of regional tensions. -
Business Novo Nordisk cuts guidance as weight-loss drug market competition grows Novo Nordisk shares jumped following stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, despite the company lowering its growth outlook for 2025 amid intensifying competition in the weight-loss drug markets. -
India Death toll rises on both sides as India fires missiles into Pakistan in 'act of war' The crisis sparked by the killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir is escalating into a full-blown conflict between the two nuclear-armed states. -
Europe News Metsola threatens to sue Commission over plan to bypass MEPs to set up €150 bn defence loan plan With SAFE, the Commission plans to raise up to €150 billion on the market to then loan the money to member states for defence investments. -
Europe News 'Historic mistake': Von der Leyen rules out return to Russian fuels after the war "Dependency on Russia is not only bad for our security, but also for our economy," Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament. -
Europe News Two Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or year in prison The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were destined for European and Asian markets, in an emerging trend of trafficking lesser-known wildlife species. -
Economy China launches measures to boost economy while planning US trade talks At the moment, US tariffs against China are up to 145%, whereas China has imposed levies of up to 125% on imports from the US. -
No Comment Ukraine and Russia exchange 410 prisoners in major wartime swap Ukraine and Russia exchanged 205 prisoners each on Tuesday in one of the largest swaps since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. -
Europe News At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II. -
Culture news Foiled Brazilian terrorist plot against Lady Gaga gets sinister 'satanist' twist Brazilian authorities have shared new details, reporting that a suspect had been planning to execute a “satanist ritual by killing a child or baby”, as the suspect reportedly believes Lady Gaga is a Satanist. -
My Wildest Prediction AI isn't a threat, says former Netflix HR chief Patty McCord Although many people fear the impact AI could have on society and jobs, Patty McCord is enthusiastic about the AI revolution and shares her thoughts on how it could enhance human creativity. -
Health news Scientists think genetics could explain how old babies are when they start walking A combination of nature and nurture help determine when babies start walking, the new study shows. -
Europe News Syria's interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa visits Paris in first official trip to Europe The visit comes amid renewed bloodshed, coming a week after clashes between forces loyal to al-Sharaa and fighters from the minority Druze community that left nearly 100 people dead. -
EuroVerify Disinformation and conspiracy theories circulate as papal conclave begins Cardinals gather Wednesday in Rome’s Sistine Chapel to elect the successor of Pope Francis. Euroverify debunks false theories about the secretive conclave. -
Culture news Music legend Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault and rape by former housekeepers The Motown legend has been accused by four of his former employees of sexual assault and rape, which the women say took place between 2007 and 2024. -
Europe News Trump's movie tariffs throw European film industry into turmoil | Radio Schuman US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on non-US films. Is the EU movie industry the latest political pawn in the EU-US trade war? -
Europe News Cardinals attend final mass in the Vatican ahead of the conclave to elect new pope 133 cardinals from 70 countries will be isolated from the outside world, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. -
Yemen Trump says air strikes on Yemen will stop as Oman confirms ceasefire with Houthis The Houthi rebels began targeting ships in the Red Sea they believed had links to Israel shortly after the war in Gaza started in October 2023, in strikes they said were in solidarity with the Palestinians. -
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Economy Europe’s top tax breaks for the rich – see how countries compare A number of countries, eager for investment and tax revenue, are hoping to become magnets for the wealthy. -
World News India fires missiles into Pakistan killing eight in what Islamabad calls 'act of war' India launches 'Operation Sindoor' striking several areas across Pakistan in retaliation to last month's attack on Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir. -
World News Canada 'won't be for sale ever' Carney tells Trump in first White House meeting A meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States is not usually considered a high-stakes showdown, but there was little ordinary about this encounter after Trump spent months musing about annexing Canada and turning it into the 51st state.