2025-05-07

Business

BMW Group profits plunge but outlook maintained despite tariff impact

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.

07/05/2025

Europe News

UK police failed to tackle risk social media poses to public order

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.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

Tech News

Merz’s government decree gives German digital ministry extensive power

The newcomer ministry will take over responsibilities that are currently located within six different departments.

07/05/2025

Europe News

Merz visits France and Poland in first overseas trip as chancellor

Merz's trips come the day after his historic defeat in the first round of voting in the German parliament, the Bundestag.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

Nature

Rare snail filmed for first time 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.

07/05/2025

Gaza

At least 59 people killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza Strip

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.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

Business

Novo Nordisk cuts forecast as weight-loss drug competition heats up

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.

07/05/2025

India

Death toll rises on both sides as India fires missiles into Pakistan

The crisis sparked by the killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir is escalating into a full-blown conflict between the two nuclear-armed states.

07/05/2025

Europe News

€150 bn defence loan plan sees Parliament threaten to sue Commission

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.

07/05/2025

Europe News

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.

07/05/2025

Europe News

Two Belgian teens found with ants given fine or prison by Kenya court

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.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

Europe News

At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on 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.

07/05/2025

Culture news

Foiled 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.

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025

Health news

The age your baby learns to walk at could already be in their genes

A combination of nature and nurture help determine when babies start walking, the new study shows.

07/05/2025

Europe News

Syria's Interim leader al-Sharaa visits Paris in first European trip

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.

07/05/2025

EuroVerify

Disinformation, 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.

07/05/2025

Culture news

American music legend accused of sexual assault and rape

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.

07/05/2025

Radio Schuman

Trump's movie tariffs throw European film industry into turmoil

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?

07/05/2025

Europe News

Cardinals attend final Vatican mass ahead of conclave to elect 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.

07/05/2025

Yemen

Trump says strikes on Yemen will stop, Oman confirms ceasefire

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.

07/05/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 7th – Morning

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

07/05/2025

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.

07/05/2025