2025-05-19

Israel

Israel recovers archive belonging to spy hanged in Syria in 1965

Eli Cohen, who was born in Egypt, is one of Israeli most famous ever operatives. He is widely credited with helping Israel to prepare for the Six-Day War.

19/05/2025

Cinema

What is Dogma 25 - the new cinematic movement unveiled in Cannes?

Three decades after the first and hugely influential Dogma wave, five filmmakers are initiating a new cinematic movement: DOGMA 25. It is a defiant response to current events and a marked opposition to the internet.

19/05/2025

Nature

One of Earth’s rarest trees threatened by climate change and goats

Known for their mushroom-shaped canopies and the blood-red sap that courses through their wood, the trees once stood in great numbers.

19/05/2025

Japan

Japan's farm minister apologises after free rice remark sparks outrage

Farm Minister Taku Etō has apologised after claiming he "never had to buy rice" thanks to gifts from supporters, sparking public anger amid surging food prices.

19/05/2025

Cambodia

Three killed in lightning strike a Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple site

Authorities have released no information about the strike, but an official on Monday confirmed that the three people killed were all Cambodian nationals.

19/05/2025

Health news

Joe Biden has prostate cancer. Here's what to know about the disease

Doctors say aggressive prostate cancer, like the former US president's, can be treated but not cured. Here's everything you need to know about it.

19/05/2025

Business

Guinness maker Diageo braces for a €133 million US tariff hit

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company also announced a $500 million savings plan.

19/05/2025

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‘Parade of the Galaxies’ brings Star Wars fans to Santiago streets

Hundreds of Star Wars fans gathered in Santiago on Saturday for the second “Parade of the Galaxies,” celebrating the iconic saga with elaborate costumes and performances.

19/05/2025

Argentina

Javier Milei's party wins big in Buenos Aires election upset

In a boost for the party ahead of October's midterms, the Argentinian president's spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, secured 30.1% of the vote.

19/05/2025

Business

Qatar Airways posts record €1.98 billion profit in latest earnings

The holding company that owns Qatar Airways reported on Monday it earned a $2.15 billion (€1.98bn) profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic.

19/05/2025

Egypt

Shifting sands: USAID funding cuts sees the Middle East look elsewhere

As USAID moves its regional bureau to Cairo, Euronews asks how the Trump administration’s gutting of humanitarian — but not military — assistance to Egypt and Jordan could affect the region’s stability, and open it up to other powers.

19/05/2025

Economy

China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales

China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump's trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast.

19/05/2025

Europe News

EU and UK reach fishing and defence deals hours before first summit

Talks between the two sides went down to the wire as the EU stuck to its stance that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed and Prime Minister Starmer faces political headwinds at home.

19/05/2025

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Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Midday

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

19/05/2025

Travel News

Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport for second day

Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely.

19/05/2025

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Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact

Hundreds gathered in Tenerife on Sunday to protest against the effects of mass tourism, calling for more sustainable practices in Spain’s Canary Islands.

19/05/2025

Pakistan

Car bomb in Pakistan's Balochistan leaves four dead and 20 injured

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack in Balochistan province. However, suspicion is likely to fall on separatist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army, which has carried out a number of attacks in recent months.

19/05/2025

EuroVerify

False claims that Burkina Faso detained French spy go viral online

Anti-Western disinformation is rampant in Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel, with analysts and governments claiming pro-Russian campaigns are undermining stability.

19/05/2025

Business

Top 2024 net earnings in Europe: Where do people make the most money?

In 2024, Northern and Western European countries recorded the highest average net earnings. The gap narrows when adjusted for purchasing power standards, but it remains significant.

19/05/2025

Europe News

The EU and Africa, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief of EU news Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

19/05/2025

Business

Ryanair faces turbulence as airfares decline while costs increase

The airline experienced a 7% drop in average fares for the past financial year, while operating costs such as staff expenses rose.

19/05/2025

France

One dead and scores rescued after migrant boat sinks off French coast

More than 60 people were rescued after the "overloaded" vessel collapsed, authorities said on Monday.

19/05/2025

Culture news

Fact check: Is Kevin Spacey really being honoured at Cannes?

Kevin Spacey is about to touch down on the Croisette to receive a lifetime achievement award on Tuesday. But before you cry out that Cannes Film Festival has lost its marbles, bear in mind that this is more of a Cannes-concurrent promotional stunt than anything else. Here's what you need to know.

19/05/2025

Health news

Pandemic treaty, budget cuts to top agenda at major WHO meeting

The annual meeting sets priorities for the next year in global health leadership.

19/05/2025

No Comment

Moments the Mexican navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck New York’s Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, breaking all three of its masts and killing two sailors.

19/05/2025

Europe News

Polish presidential vote: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki advance to runoff

Two main candidates have progressed to the second round of the Polish presidential election, with Trzaskowski at 31.2% and Nawrocki at 29.7% of the vote.

19/05/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

The 'New Nordic' movement is explored in Oslo, green thumbs gather for RHS' Chelsea Flower Show, and 'Mission: Impossible' returns for a Final Reckoning! Here are this week's cultural highlights.

19/05/2025

Culture news

In pictures: Austria welcomes JJ back home after Eurovision win

Austrian fans have enthusiastically welcomed JJ back home at Vienna airport after the artist won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the popera song ‘Wasted Love’.

19/05/2025

Markets

Sell-offs resume on Wall Street as Moody’s downgrades US credit rating

Moody’s downgraded US credit ratings on Friday, triggering a broad selloff in US assets, including stocks, the dollar, and government bonds. The risk-off sentiment is likely to ripple through European markets on Monday.

19/05/2025

Radio Schuman

Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood?

The first official EU-UK talks since Brexit are set to take place in London today. How momentous is this meeting, and can the two parties recalibrate relations?

19/05/2025