14 May 2025 | Euronews
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Botswana Spanish foreign ministry declares Botswana safest country in Africa The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa, while Sudan, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Somalia are considered the most dangerous. -
Russia Putin is not going to Istanbul to meet Zelenskyy, so who will represent Russia? Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation, the Kremlin announced late on Wednesday. -
World Fire at Spanish chemical warehouse forces evacuation and lockdown The blaze has forced 80,000 people to be confined by toxic fumes near the southern Spanish city of Seville. -
Europe News Support grows for Dutch call to review EU-Israel ties amid Gaza aid blockade French President Emmanuel Macron has said the prospect of suspending cooperation with Israel is an “open question” for the EU. -
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Europe News Commission's Pfizergate loss hailed as ‘victory for transparency’ The EU Court ruled against the Commission for failing to justify its refusal to release texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. Critics say the Commission’s actions undermine public trust and accountability, calling for greater transparency in decision-making. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 14th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Trump calls top Democrat Schumer a 'Palestinian' over Qatar aeroplane gift row Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar's offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift. -
Europe News European Parliament blocks new EU transparency rules A report meant to implement an EU body for ethical standards was voted down by the European Parliament's committee on constitutional affairs, due to opposition from the EPP and right-wing groups. -
Europe News Costa praises Montenegro's EU progress, urges focus on 2028 membership goal Montenegro's president said the country hoped to "close as many chapters as possible" ahead of the next EU intergovernmental conference hosted by the Polish presidency. -
Israel Ireland and Spain among those most hostile to the Jewish community, Israeli minister told Euronews In a new report, Israel’s government has accused several European countries of a sharp increase in cases of antisemitism. -
Europe News France vows to expel Algerian diplomats in latest tit-for-tat move This latest episode in the diplomatic tug of war between the two countries comes a month after Algeria expelled 12 French officials from the country in mid-April — a move which France reciprocated. -
Design Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy as 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d'Or trophy - consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion - that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. -
Europe News Commission unveils major plan to simplify EU’s agricultural rulebook New tweaks to EU farming rules could potentially save farmers up to €1.58 billion annually, according to Commission estimates, but continue a trend toward making the EU’s green farming architecture more flexible. -
No Comment Mount Athos monastery home to diverse Orthodox community Perched on a cliffside above the Aegean Sea, the Monastery of Simonos Petra is home to one of Orthodoxy’s most diverse monastic communities. -
Destinations Booking your 2025 holiday? You could save up to 17% on flights to these destinations this summer Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds. -
Earth News Europe ‘lagging’ behind on human rights by not recognising right to healthy environment, experts say There is now a robust legal framework to tackle serious environmental crimes, but experts say the Council of Europe missed a chance to protect human rights. -
World News Trump meets Syria’s 'young, attractive' al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and lifts sanctions on Damascus The meeting on the sidelines of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit represents a significant turn for Syria as it attempts to chart a new course after 50 years of al-Assad dynasty's rule. -
Europe News Poland fears election interference after discovery of foreign-funded advertisements It comes months after Romania's first round of presidential elections was annulled due to evidence pointing to foreign interference from Russia. -
Tech News Amazon faces late June hearing in bid to retain EU Parliament access The access badges were withdrawn in February last year at request of the Parliament’s Employment committee. -
No Comment Air raid sirens in Jerusalem as Yemen missile intercepted A missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem on Tuesday, shortly after US President Donald Trump criticised Yemen’s Houthi group in Riyadh. -
Qatar Hong Kong trade delegation visits Qatar to strengthen bilateral relations A total of 35 memoranda of understanding spanning trade, innovation and other areas were signed, hoping to advance strategic cooperation between Hong Kong and Qatar. -
Qatar 365 A tour of Qatar’s popular yearly family friendly festivals, from kites to street food Qatar 365 gets a taste of flavours in the sky and on the taste buds, with two yearly festivals that have become crowd favourites, from exciting new offerings at the Qatar International Food Festival to wacky characters at the Qatar Kite Festival. -
Europeans' Stories Screen addiction in Europe: How do we protect minors? The dangers of screen time for children and adolescents are becoming widely recognized and an increasing number of EU countries are imposing smartphone bans in schools. But are we doing enough in Europe to protect young people from screen addiction? -
Modern Nomads The Kazakh Tazy sighthound: from nomadic guardian to national icon In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet the Kazakh Tazy — a sighthound now gaining international recognition as a distinct and culturally significant breed. -
Business Global EV sales up almost 30% in April, with the US falling behind China and Europe were bright spots for the EV market in April, although sales dropped in North America, hit by Trump tariffs and uncertainty over green policies. -
Europe News Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses French President Macron of 'choosing to stand' with Hamas During a three-hour televised interview on Tuesday night, the French president criticised Israel's actions in Gaza, labelling them as "shameful". -
Europe News Sweden probes suspected spy reportedly linked to resignation of security adviser The suspect under investigation has reportedly served as a senior Swedish diplomat and been stationed at several embassies around the world. -
Europe in Motion Annual leave misery: How many employees fail to switch off on holiday? The email backlog nightmare casts a long shadow over the holidays of thousands of workers across Europe. But which are the most stressed about it? -
South Africa South Africa's President Ramaphosa says Afrikaners resettling in US are 'cowards' The Trump administration has been criticised for granting refugee status to Afrikaners, a white ethnic minority, over people fleeing war and famine. -
Europe News Defence is no longer free, Romanian interim President Ilie Bolojan tells Euronews In an Euronews Romania interview ahead of a crucial presidential election on Sunday, Ilie Bolojan warned that the scale of the hybrid threat from Russia will demand increased spending to keep his country safe. -
Markets Here’s how you can handle your finances during economic uncertainty Some ways of gaining better control of your finances include creating an emergency fund and finding areas where you can cut back. -
Europe News Chega leader André Ventura discharged from hospital The leader of Portugal's third largest party fell ill while speaking at a rally in Tavira in the Algarve. Hospital sources say he suffered an oesophageal spasm associated with a spike in blood pressure. -
Gaza At least 60 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, medical officials say Israel said it was striking Hamas infrastructure and that it had issued evacuation warnings in Jabaliya. -
wellbeing Nipping hayfever in the bud: These are the plants you should avoid if you have pollen allergies Pollen is essential to human life, but that doesn't make allergy season more bearable. This is what you should have in your garden if you suffer from hayfever. -
Culture news KAJ heats up the first Eurovision semi-final as 10 acts progress and five are sent home The first of two Eurovision semi-finals saw sauna-loving trio KAJ and Dutch balladeer Claude among the ten acts voted through to the grand final, while five countries were sent home. -
No Comment Grief and evacuations follow Israeli strike on Gaza's European Hospital The Israeli military said it carried out a strike on Tuesday targeting what it claimed was a Hamas "command and control centre" beneath a hospital in Gaza. -
Germany Germany arrests three Ukrainian nationals for plotting Russian 'sabotage' bomb attacks The three suspects plotted to carry out arson and explosive attacks on German freight transport systems, according to federal prosecutors. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 14th – 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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World News Former Uruguayan President José Mujica dies at age of 89 The Latin American country's 40th leader — known as "Pepe" — became internationally renowned because of his humble lifestyle. -
Netherlands ICC's top prosecutor faces increased pressure over sexual misconduct allegations Reports claim that Karim Khan brought forward the court's arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu after learning he was under investigation for forcing himself on a colleague. -
No Comment Ecuador's Waorani demand court action over Amazon oil projects Leaders of Ecuador’s Waorani Indigenous community gathered at Quito's Constitutional Court on Tuesday, urging recognition of territorial rights threatened by government-backed oil projects. -
Art From cowboy hats to interactive tree monsters: The best designs from Ceramic Art London Ceramic Art London, the UK’s top ceramics fair, returned for its 21st year, as artists from around the world showcased everything from miniature pots and candy-like sculptures to interactive monsters. -
Earth News Why do French men have a 26% higher carbon footprint than women? There are two key reasons Food and transport account for half of the average French person’s carbon footprint. -
Europe News Foreign-funded NGOs in Hungary that 'threaten sovereignty' targeted in draft law The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty. -
Europe News Nothing to see here! These politicians also deleted text messages From Nokia-gate to Covid times, several EU politicians failed to give the public access to crucial Whatsapp conversations. -
USA Erik and Lyle Menendez now eligible for parole after California judge reduces sentences Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, had their sentences reduced to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole. -
Business Sony records robust performance as demand for music and games increases Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony logged an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year March ended 31 March as its music and video-game offerings experienced increased demand. -
Business Microsoft slashes 6,000 jobs as it clears the way for AI investments Microsoft starts laying off thousands of workers as the company spends heavily on artificial intelligence. -
Cinema Your mission, should you choose to accept it... Mission: Impossible movies ranked from worst to best Your mission, should you choose to accept it... Ahead of the Cannes premiere of the new (and rumoured last) Mission: Impossible film, 'The Final Reckoning', we look back at the series and rank the seven adventures... And fixate on Tom Cruise's hair through the years. -
It’s soooooo fine: Finlandia Vodka and the martini revival Launching across Europe this week, Finlandia Vodka’s new campaign puts the spotlight on alternative drinking moments — no bar counters, no dress codes — just easygoing pleasure, whenever and however it comes. -
Europe News EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case The EU’s top court annulled the Commission’s decision to deny the newspaper New York Times access to messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, finding that the EU executive failed to plausibly explain why it does not possess the texts. -
Europe News EU agrees new sanctions on Russia and threatens more if Putin refuses ceasefire The new package of EU sanctions comes one day before a direct round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. -
Europe News Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin | Radio Schuman All eyes will be on Turkey this Thursday, where peace talks between Russia's and Ukraine's presidents are slated to occur. Will Putin show face? And if he doesn't, where does this leave him? -
Business Inside the European centres favoured for cross-border tax planning Euronews takes a closer look at the favoured corporate tax centres across Europe and its overseas territories. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 14th – 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 French President Macron returns to national stage with big words but few concrete announcements In a three-hour televised interview, Emmanuel Macron made his return to the national spotlight after keeping a low profile on domestic affairs since dissolving the French parliament last year. -
Markets Nvidia stock soars on US-Saudi AI deal backed by Trump, bin Salman Nvidia’s shares soared amid billions of dollars in artificial intelligence investment deals made between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the Trump administration deepens ties with the wealthy Middle Eastern nation. -
Culture news Cannes 2025 opening ceremony: Robert De Niro awarded honorary Palme d'Or The Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday for its 78th edition drawing in much of the cinema world, from Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio to renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. -
Europe News Costa calls for reforms in Bosnia to ensure EU membership progress The European Council president said the EU is committed to the European future of Bosnia, as he visited Sarajevo on Tuesday to meet with members of the tripartite presidency as part of his tour of the Balkans.