21 May 2025 | Euronews
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Taiwan Taiwan says China using cash to bring poor nations on side regarding island's status Chinese economic pressure has reduced the number of Taiwan's formal diplomatic allies to just 12, mainly small island nations in the South Pacific and Caribbean. -
USA US accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump to potentially use as Air Force One The plane Qatar has offered Trump is estimated to be worth around $400 million (€352 million) which Trump called a "great gesture." -
Europe News Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear deal talks to take place on Friday in Rome, Oman says The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic. -
Thailand Thailand vows tighter controls of cannabis as smuggling cases among tourists soar Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, which has boosted the country's tourism industry and spawned thousands of shops. -
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Europe News Lobbying scandal related to Huawei: What we know so far Belgian Prosecutors are investigating a corruption case involving the European Parliament and the Chinese tech company -
Europe News Industry sceptical on new EU single market strategy Business sector gives cautious welcome to new Commission proposals to strengthen trade between member states on internal market. -
Europe News European Parliament weighs immunity for 4 MEPs over Huawei probe Prosecutors want to investigate two members from the centre-right EPP, one from the Socialists and one from the centrist Renew group. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach people in Gaza in first general audience at Vatican International pressure is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a widened offensive it has launched in the Strip. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 21st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Uzbekistan Termez Dialogue: In search of a new paradigm for Central and South Asian relations Strengthening connectivity will create a true win-win scenario. Most importantly, it will provide a powerful impetus for building a unified regional space, laying the foundation for lasting peace, sustainable development, and long-term stability across the region, Dr Eldor Aripov writes. -
Europe News Surviving Azovstal: Ukrainian soldiers recall Mariupol siege three years on In May 2022, over 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to surrender from the Azovstal steel plant, Ukraine’s last stronghold during the siege of Mariupol. Euronews spoke to the Ukrainian soldiers who defended the encircled city for 86 days and then fought for their lives in Russian prisons. -
Netherlands Dutch citizens advised to keep emergency cash on hand amid growing cyber threats People should keep €70 per adult and €30 per child in cash in case electronic payments systems go down, said the Netherlands' central bank. -
Earth News Urban wilding and climate resilience: How Breda became the EU’s first National Park City Breda joins just three other cities globally in achieving the status. -
Earth News Why climate models miss the mark on Arctic warming – and how scientists are improving their accuracy Researchers have also warned that even limiting global warming to 1.5°C won’t save our polar ice sheets. -
No Comment Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza; newborn and toddler among dead Palestinians in Deir al-Balah held funeral prayers on Wednesday for victims of an Israeli airstrike, including a seven-day-old baby and a two-year-old toddler. -
Culture news House Of Kong: Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with immersive exhibition and concert series “Somewhere between order and chaos...” Celebrated British virtual band Gorillaz are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with four special live dates and a new immersive exhibition in London, titled House Of Kong. -
Moments ‘Transformative journey’: The Salt Path inspires walkers to tackle England’s epic coastal route The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea. -
Europe News Kallas demands probe after IDF fires 'warning shots' near foreign diplomats in West Bank The Israeli military said in a statement that while the visit had been approved, the delegation “deviated from the approved route” and Israeli soldiers fired warning shots into the air to distance them from the area. -
Uzbekistan Central Asian countries push for regional development at Termez Dialogue The Termez Dialogue in Uzbekistan aims to create a permanent platform for Central and South Asian cooperation, emphasising connectivity and economic integration. -
Europe News Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the country via Belarus. -
Travel News Travelling with pets post-Brexit: New UK-EU deal could make journeys easier Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork. -
Business How Saudi Arabia is building closer investment ties with Europe and the US Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe. -
Europe in Motion Which European countries are the most and least progressive when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights? A new ranking shows how European countries are progressing when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with the UK and Hungary seeing the biggest drops. -
No Comment Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian action in Gaza in first audience The pontiff urged immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to its people’s "heartbreaking" suffering during his first general audience in St Peter’s Square. -
Health news West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time as climate change linked to spread The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures. -
World News Poland intervenes after Russian 'shadow fleet' ship detected near Baltic Sea cable A Russian "shadow fleet" ship performed suspicious manoeuvres near the cable connecting Poland and Sweden, Poland's PM Donald Tusk said. -
The Exchange The shift towards digital-only banking and cloud operations for a tech-driven future Industry digital banking leaders discuss the transformative impact of digital wallets and fintech on banking, highlighting innovation, consumer needs, and emerging trends shaping the future of finance. -
Europeans' Stories Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo I'm travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants to reduce emissions. -
Modern Nomads Kazakhstan’s musical revival: how musical theatre is finding its global voice Kazakhstan’s musical theatre is rising again. Rooted in tradition and reimagined for today, the genre is connecting generations — and taking local stories to new audiences at home and abroad. -
Europe News EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament. -
Climate More tornadoes and fewer meterologists make for a dangerous mix that is worrying US weather experts The Storm Prediction Center had tallied 883 local tornado reports this year as of Monday - 35 per cent higher than average for this time of year. -
Europe News EU standards on food are 'not up for negotiation', EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Maroš Šefčovič has called for a fair and balanced deal with the United States amid a framework of tariff negotiations. -
Health news Scientists believe blood and urine markers may reveal how much ultra-processed food we eat Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are linked to a host of health problems. It may now be easy to detect how much of these foods a person eats from their blood and urine. -
Pakistan Five killed and 38 injured after suicide bombing strikes school bus in Pakistan Officials have warned that the death toll from the attack in the southwestern province of Balochistan could rise. -
Spain Five guilty of racist abuse of footballer Vinicius in landmark ruling in Spain The case involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr is the first in Spain to classify racist abuse in a football stadium as a hate crime, according to LaLiga. -
Europe News Six soldiers killed and over 10 injured in Russian strike on Sumy, Ukraine says At least six Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and more than 10 others injured in Russian strike on a training camp in Sumy. The unit commander has been suspended while an official inquiry is being conducted. -
Economy UK inflation jumps to highest in over a year on rising energy bills Inflation in the UK rose to its highest level in over a year in April, driven by a wave of higher household bills, including energy and water, according to official figures released on Wednesday. -
Culture news Eddie Vedder and Neil Young speak out in support of Bruce Springsteen amid Trump attacks Musicians are coming to the defence of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, both of whom Donald Trump has criticised and threatened. “Part of free speech is open discussion. Part of democracy is healthy public discourse. The name-calling is so beneath us,” said Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. -
World Former aide to Ukraine's pro-Russian ex-President Yanukovych shot dead outside school in Madrid Andriy Portnov, a former adviser to Ukraine's pro-Russian former President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead outside an elite American school in Madrid. -
No Comment Moose makes surprise visit to Vilnius city centre Residents of Vilnius were startled on Tuesday morning when a moose unexpectedly wandered into the city, roaming through several neighbourhoods of Lithuania's capital before reaching its centre. -
Romania Hungarian minority plays key role in Nicușor Dan's Romanian presidential win High voter turnout, especially among young people and women, helped Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan win Romania's presidential runoff, defeating the hard-right George Simion. -
Mexico Two close aides of Mexico City mayor shot dead in daylight attack Clara Brugada’s personal secretary Ximena Guzmán and her adviser José Muñoz were killed on Tuesday morning, in what experts believe was an organised crime hit. -
No Comment Farmers rally in Brussels over agricultural funding concerns European farmers rallied in Brussels to protest against proposed EU reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the merging of multiple budgetary funds. -
Germany Germany arrests five teenagers over alleged right-wing extremist plot and attacks The suspects — aged 14 to 18 — are believed to have been members of a right-wing extremist organisation that calls itself "The Last Wave of Defence". -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 21st – 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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Markets Oil prices rise on reports of Israel potentially attacking Iran Any attack by Israel against Iran could significantly impact US-Iran nuclear talks, while also escalating already heated tensions in the wider Middle East region. -
Economy Japan shipments to US decline as trade tariffs slow export growth The world's fourth-largest economy is one of the hardest hit by the US administration's elevated trade tariffs on cars, resulting in Japanese exports slowing in April. -
USA Trump announces 'Golden Dome' missile defence system plan The US president has said the initiative will cost $175 billion (€154bn) and could be completed by 2029. Experts have expressed scepticism about both claims. -
Health news Europe's teenagers are less likely to try drugs and drink alcohol but more likely to vape The new analysis tracked nearly 114,000 teenagers across 37 countries in Europe. -
Israel Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review trade and cooperation deal Israeli foreign ministry has denounced the European Union's move to review a pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza. -
Culture news US actor George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies aged 76 His warm, beer-loving character became one of TV’s most iconic and enduring figures, and earned the actor six Emmy nominations throughout his 11 years on the show. -
No Comment Flood rescue efforts continue in New South Wales after widespread rainfall Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of New South Wales in Australia, leaving thousands still stranded. -
Europe News Everything you need to know about SAFE, the EU’s €150bn defence instrument European Council President Antonio Costa said the adoption by ambassadors is "an important step toward a stronger Europe". -
My Wildest Prediction US voters will soon vote via smartphones, businessman Andrew Yang says Mobile voting could broaden access to politics and profoundly change the US bipartisan system, according to Andrew Yang. -
World News Hungarian government to push through controversial 'Transparency Act' According to the Foreign Minister, MEPs should be more concerned about foreign interference in Hungarian domestic politics. -
No Comment Cows airlifted as Swiss village evacuated over rockslide fears Dozens of cows have been airlifted from an Alpine village in southern Switzerland as geologists warn of an imminent rockslide. -
Culture news Gérard Depardieu facing trial in Rome after allegedly hitting photographer Italian photographer Rino Barillari - known as “the king of paparazzi” - accuses the disgraced French actor of injuring him last May. -
Culture news 'Heart Lamp': Indian author Banu Mushtaq makes history by winning International Booker Prize It is the first time that the award has been given to a collection of short stories. "Heart Lamp" is the first book written in the Kannada language to win the prestigious prize. -
Europe News Three dead and two missing after floods ravage French Riviera Severe thunderstorms and flooding have caused deaths and destruction in the Var region of southeastern France. -
Europe News Why Europe should be worried about the ongoing drought | Radio Schuman People across Europe are revelling in the current summery weather conditions. However, record low levels of rainfall in recent months foreshadow a worrying future for the continent. -
Food and Drink International Tea Day: Seven unique tea traditions from around the world In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Did France ask Telegram founder Durov to silence Romanian conservatives? Paris has categorically rejected the allegations made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who has provided no evidence to back up his allegations. -
Earth News World lost a record-shattering amount of forest in 2024, fuelled by climate change-driven wildfires Brazil, set to host the COP30 climate conference later this year, lost the largest area of tropical forest in 2024. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 21st – 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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Business Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he will spend 'a lot less' on future political campaigns Tesla CEO Elon Musk has pledged to be less involved in politics and assured investors he would remain at the helm of the company for the next five years. His remarks triggered a brief intraday rebound in Tesla shares. -
Europe News Belgium requests European Parliament to lift immunity of MEPs in alleged corruption case Belgian authorities have requested the European Parliament to revoke the immunity of five MEPs in a corruption probe linked to Huawei, involving alleged money laundering and active corruption. -
World News UN says aid hasn't reached Palestinians yet despite entering Gaza The UN have described the new Israeli security process to get aid cleared into warehouses for distribution as ‘long, complex, complicated and dangerous’.