No Comment Israeli-American soldier freed by Hamas after 19 months in captivity Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, held by Hamas for over 19 months, was released in a goodwill gesture that may pave the way for a new ceasefire with Israel. 13/05/2025
Europe News 'It's extremely encouraging,' Eurogroup president says on US-China trade rollback Eurogroup President and Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe welcomed the move of the United States and China agreeing to drastically roll back tariffs for 90 days. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, he called it a promising development for EU–US relations. 13/05/2025
Culture news Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set The case is widely seen as a key post- #MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct. 13/05/2025
Europe News Man arrested over fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's house Police are investigating whether the 21-year-old may be connected to three fires in London in recent days. 13/05/2025
Europe News Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported. 13/05/2025
Europe News Germany bans biggest 'Reichsbürger' group and arrests four leaders German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the so-called "Königreich Deutschland" (Kingdom of Germany) group had created a "counter-state". 13/05/2025
Culture news Cannes Film Festival officially says 'non merci' to nudity It's a 'non merci' from Cannes to any flesh on the red carpet (or any other area of the festival). The new policy has sparked attention, as sheer and "nude dresses" are a current red carpet staple... 13/05/2025
Health news What we know about the surge of hepatitis A in the Czech Republic The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024. 13/05/2025
Europe News Polish far-right MEPs uncomfortable in Sovereign Nations group The three Polish members of Europe of Sovereign Nations are unhappy with the group’s stance on Russia. But they will not leave it (for now). 13/05/2025
Europe News Trump needs prison space - can Europe help him out? As the European Union scrambles to find bargaining chips for future trade talks with the Trump administration, there is something Brussels could offer to catch the US president’s attention: prison space. 13/05/2025
Radio Schuman 338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock? Brussels has been without a regional government for almost one year. How is this impacting locals, and expats? Will there be another election to break the deadlock? 13/05/2025
Art 'Istanbul Encyclopaedia': New Netflix drama explores generational ties Now streaming on Netflix, Turkish director Selman Nacar's 'Istanbul Encyclopedia' series has won high praise since its release and it's also revived interest in the unfinished work of a peculiar Turkish historian Reşad Ekrem Koçu. 13/05/2025
Business US and Saudi Arabia seek closer ties as Trump heads to Riyadh The Saudi-US Investment Forum starts on Tuesday in Riyadh with the US President set to attend, along with CEOs and other government leaders. 13/05/2025
Markets Investors wary as Trump says China removing non-tariff trade barriers Trump stated that China had agreed to remove non-tariff trade barriers, likely referring to the country’s rare earth export controls imposed on the US in April. The market rally appears to be pausing, as investors await further details of the US-China trade agreement. 13/05/2025
Economy EBRD cuts regional economic outlook as geopolitical tensions linger Recent US tariffs and worldwide economic tensions are likely to contribute to subdued economic growth in several key European economies and regions. 13/05/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/05/2025
Europe News Too few women in peacebuilding can lead to blind-spots: NATO official Women represented only 16% of negotiators in active peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations in 2022. 13/05/2025
Europe News French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide The end-of-life bill is back in the legislative process after it was interrupted by French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of parliament last year. 13/05/2025
Culture news Trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins in New York Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a five count indictment that could land him at least 15 years and up to life in prison if convicted on all charges. 13/05/2025
Europe News Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their final destination – Brussels. 13/05/2025