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Europe News EU to review trade and cooperation with Israel over Gaza offensive A majority of the European Union's foreign ministers backed a Dutch proposal to review the bloc's ties with Israel over its actions in Gaza. -
Europe News EU to provide €5.5 million in emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s corporate headquarters are in Washington but its journalistic base is in the Czech Republic, which has been leading the EU drive to find funds. -
Europe News 'Peace is not possible': Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin talks Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year. -
Europe News Spain's parliament considers press access shakeup after spate of disruptions Journalists have protested against the behaviour of activists who they say harass them and impede their work. -
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Europe News European Parliament to stage urgent debate on Hungary's 'spring clean' law The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body's political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO's and media listed and potentially fined. -
Europe News EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap. -
Tech News 'Thank you for the copyright': ABBA legend warns against diluted rights in EU AI code The planned Code of Practice on AI has been heavily criticised by both publishers and US Big Tech companies, albeit for different reasons. -
Europe News Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU The European Commission proposed a revision of the “third safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership. -
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World News Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks. -
Europe News EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing. -
No Comment Russian drone strikes hit homes in Kherson and Sloviansk Five people were injured and several homes damaged after Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Kherson in the early hours of Tuesday. -
Syria Lowest winter rainfall in Syria for almost 70 years triggers water crisis in Damascus Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption. -
Economy EU budget needs 'a comprehensive overhaul' to handle shocks, says IMF EU spending rules have not kept pace with challenges facing the bloc, warned the IMF’s Europe director. -
Economy Eurozone confidence lifts slightly in May but remains fragile Eurozone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May, partly reversing April’s drop, but remains well below average. Sentiment is still fragile amid inflation and trade uncertainty. -
Europe News UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements. -
Earth News Investigation reveals ‘sprawling empire’ of 5 Dutch companies dominating Europe’s fishing industry Environmental campaigners say that governments have allowed a few supermajors to take “tentacular” ownership of the seas. -
United Kingdom Egyptian fisherman who arranged migrant boats to Europe jailed for 25 years in the UK UK-based Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid helped smuggle nearly 3,800 people from north Africa to Italy as part of a lucrative criminal network. -
EU Decoded Can the EU do enough to attract scientists to work in its countries? Europe is home to more than two million researchers and the bloc wants to attract many more, especially after restrictions imposed by the US government on the scientific community. Will the "Choose Europe" initiative be enough to make the EU a world leader in science? -
No Comment Cambodians remember Khmer Rouge victims 50 years on Cambodia held a powerful memorial on Tuesday to mark 50 years since the Khmer Rouge began a brutal regime that left around 1.7 million people dead. -
Nature This vanishing whale species may be reproducing too slowly to avoid extinction Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11. -
Destinations Riga, Gdansk, Podgorica: Head to Eastern Europe for the best city break bargains this summer The report found that prices have fallen in half the cities surveyed. -
Israel Israel to allow dozens of aid trucks into Gaza each day, government says The Israeli government enabled UN aid trucks to enter the Strip on Tuesday amid international pressure over a blockade that has been in place since March. -
Europe News EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia. -
Japan Members of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate arrested for operating office too close to library During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency. -
Europe in Motion Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods? EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues. -
Culture news World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for iconic 'Napalm Girl' Vietnam War image The haunting image, seen around the world and hailed as a defining symbol of the Vietnam War’s horrors, is once again under scrutiny as questions resurface about who actually took the photograph. -
East-West Connect Kazakhstan ramps up SME support to attract European investment and fuel economic growth Kazakhstan is stepping up support for small and medium-sized businesses. With more financing, reforms, and trade incentives, the goal is to grow its SME base and attract more European investment. -
Silk Road Adventures Bukhara’s water legacy: ancient desert engineering meets modern climate resilience In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore how Bukhara’s ancient water systems still shape life today, as a city in the desert adapts to the challenges of climate change. -
Europe News EU budget chief soothes farmers fears over funding changes The EU Budget Commissioner reassured farmers that no decision has been made yet regarding the structure of the next long-term EU budget, acknowledging their concerns about threatening agricultural funding. -
Germany Politically motivated crimes in Germany reach record high Germany's Interior Ministry has proposed a series of measures to combat politically motivated crimes, which it says have increased by 40% in the last year. -
No Comment Supporters rally with haka as Māori MPs face sanctions A protest haka by Māori Party MPs in New Zealand’s parliament has sparked deep political division and could lead to record suspensions. -
Cambodia Cambodia commemorates victims of Khmer Rouge genocide on its 50th anniversary Hundreds of Cambodians marked the Day of Remembrance by attending a ceremony honouring victims of the Khmer Rouge at one of the "killing fields". -
Economy UK faces higher fruit and vegetable prices for non-EU goods Exotic fruits such as pineapples, avocados and mangoes could become more expensive for UK shoppers, along with more common items such as tomatoes. -
Travel News Spain orders removal of more than 65,000 Airbnb tourist rentals it says violate regulations Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages. -
World News Salvadoran lawyer and Bukele critic Ruth López arrested Rights group have condemned the move and have expressed concern that the attorney's whereabouts are still not known. -
Germany German police arrest suspect in Bielefeld stabbing attack that injured five people According to witnesses, the perpetrator attacked his victims indiscriminately with what they called a bladed object. -
Art Suitcases, stories, and a spiralling staircase: A look inside Rotterdam's new migration museum Highlights of the museum include a life-sized NYC bus filled with fabric characters, thousands of donated suitcases, and a sweeping view from a 30-metre-high spiralling staircase. -
Business Farmers set to see lower trading costs from closer EU-UK ties The EU and the UK remain each other’s most important trading partners for agri-food products, despite frictions linked to Brexit. A reduction of red tape could help farmers and other traders on both sides of the Channel, although businesses are waiting for details. -
Art Artist Stefano Cagol's SOS Torch display illuminates Day of Light celebration in Tyrol A spellbinding light show remains talk of the Italian town of Bressanone (Brixen) in South Tyrol. Renowned artist Stefano Cagol ignited series of SOS torches to symbolise a UNESCO global appeal about the future relationship between robots and humans. -
Germany Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. -
Tech News Commission to offer mid-cap companies data protection relief in simplification plan SMEs can expect an exemption from some obligations of the EU’s landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as part of the European Commission’s simplification efforts. -
United Kingdom Third man charged over fires at homes linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Police have charged 34-year-old Ukrainian national Petro Pochynok with arson with intent to endanger life over the series of fires in London. -
Markets Blacklisted in the US, Chinese battery giant raises billions in Hong Kong trading debut Tesla supplier CATL completed the world’s largest listing of 2025 to date, with its shares surging more than 12% on the first day of trading. -
Health news WHO chief says budget plea is 'extremely modest' compared to 'costs of war' or tobacco advertising The UN health agency is asking for the equivalent of €3.7 billion for the next two years to fill a funding shortfall. -
Culture news Why are Star Wars fans and SAG-AFTRA angry about Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader? As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA union has made it clear that using AI to resurrect voices without clear agreements digitally is a no-go. -
Sudan Sudan's army chief appoints first prime minister since war's start Kamil al-Taib Idris will be responsible for forming the country’s transitional government, two years after the country's civil war began in 2023. -
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Turkey Turkey issues arrest warrants for 22 in Istanbul municipality corruption probe Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for 22 people, targeting Istanbul's Metropolitan Municipality over alleged corruption. Mayor İmamoğlu denies wrongdoing. -
No Comment First aid trucks enter Gaza as allies warn Israel of sanctions Aid trucks were seen on Tuesday at the Kerem Shalom crossing, as Israel allowed limited humanitarian supplies into Gaza after months of total blockade. -
Europe News Hungary approves bill to withdraw from International Criminal Court Hungary's parliament approved a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's criticisms of the court's impartiality. -
Russia Russia releases Greek-owned oil tanker after brief detention near Estonia The Liberian-flagged Green Admire was seized on Sunday in Russian waters after leaving a port in Estonia. -
Cinema Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere of 'Highest 2 Lowest' For his first time on the Croisette, legendary actor Denzel Washington was treated to a surprise honorary Palme d'Or. He stars in Spike Lee's new joint 'Highest 2 Lowest'. -
USA Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, confirmed as US ambassador to France The US Senate backed Kushner in a 51-45 vote, despite past convictions for charges including tax evasions that were later pardoned by Donald Trump. -
Hungary Uzbekistan and Hungary agreed to form an enhanced strategic partnership The two countries have also signed an extradiction agreement, and Hungary will participate in the construction of nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan. The Uzbek president met with Viktor Orban in Budapest. -
Earth News India's steel industry expansion plans threaten national and global emissions goals, report finds Steel production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, responsible for nearly 9 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. -
No Comment Hundreds flee Jabaliya as Israel escalates ground offensive in northern Gaza Families flee the densely populated Jabaliya area after Israel launched what it described as “extensive” new ground operations in northern Gaza. -
Economy Taiwan president says US tariff issues are 'frictions between friends' The US has recently imposed tariffs of 32% against Taiwan, as part of sweeping duties against all US trading partners. -
Health news Countries sign off on global pandemic treaty at annual WHO meeting in Geneva The agreement will be legally binding, but it won’t enter into force right away. -
Culture news Why is Donald Trump calling for ‘major investigation’ into Bruce Springsteen? Another day, another bizarre and headline-hogging outburst from the US president... This time, he's calling for a "major investigation" into musicians who supported Kamala Harris - and has started a childish back and forth between him and Bruce Springsteen. Here's everything you need to know. -
World News US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in voluntary deportation The flight marks the beginning of the start of 'Project Homecoming', an initiative encouraging migrants in the US to return to their countries voluntarily. -
Israel UK, France and Canada threaten action as Israel vows to take over Gaza Several of Israel's key allies promised to take concrete action should Israel not halt its offensive and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. -
Europe News Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression | Radio Schuman With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. But, can it move swiftly enough? -
EuroVerify Fake Turkish government advert urges Indian tourists to ignore boycott The false announcement comes amid a real call to boycott among Indians to boycott Turkey, following tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. -
Economy China cuts key lending rates to record lows to counter the impact of US tariffs China’s central bank has cut its key lending rates to record lows to bolster the economy and cushion the impact of escalating trade tensions with the United States. The move follows a sweeping stimulus package announced earlier this month. -
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Business Schneider Electric on why grid digitisation is key to the EU's energy resilience As the first-ever EU-UK summit takes place this week, investing in grid modernisation is among one of the many topics that Schneider Electric would like addressed as it has become more important than ever for the EU to boost its energy profile and protect itself against outages. -
Europe News Trump can use 'influence' to fully lift Gaza aid blockade, UNRWA chief tells Euronews Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews that Trump has the diplomatic leverage to "change the situation" in Gaza, adding he fears the territory may stop being a "land for Palestinians to live in" if Israel continues its offensive.