2025-05-21

Taiwan

Taiwan claims China is using cash to win over developing nations

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.

21/05/2025

USA

US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use

The plane Qatar has offered Trump is estimated to be worth around $400 million (€352 million) which Trump called a "great gesture."

21/05/2025

Europe News

Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks to take place 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.

21/05/2025

Thailand

Thailand vows to tighten control of cannabis as smuggling cases 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.

21/05/2025

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

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach those in need in Gaza

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.

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025

Uzbekistan

Euroviews. Termez Dialogue seeks new model 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.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Ukraine's Azovstal 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.

21/05/2025

Netherlands

Dutch citizens advised to keep cash on hand in case of emergency

People should keep €70 per adult and €30 per child in cash in case electronic payments systems go down, said the Netherlands' central bank.

21/05/2025

Green News

Urban wilding in action: Breda becomes EU's first National Park City

Breda joins just three other cities globally in achieving the status.

21/05/2025

Green News

Could Arctic clouds explain why climate models keep failing?

Researchers have also warned that even limiting global warming to 1.5°C won’t save our polar ice sheets.

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025

Culture news

Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with new immersive exhibition

“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.

21/05/2025

Experiences

How to walk the stunning filming locations of The Salt Path

The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Kallas asks for probe after IDF fires near foreign diplomats in Jenin

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.

21/05/2025

Uzbekistan

Central Asian nations 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.

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025

Travel News

It could soon be easier for UK travellers to bring pets into the EU

Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork.

21/05/2025

Business

How Saudi Arabia is building investment ties with the US and Europe

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.

21/05/2025

Europe in Motion

LGBTQ+ rights: These are the most and least progressive EU countries

A new ranking shows how European countries are progressing when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with the UK and Hungary seeing the biggest drops.

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025

Health news

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in the UK for the first time

The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures.

21/05/2025

World News

Poland acts after Russian 'shadow fleet' ship seen near undersea cable

A Russian "shadow fleet" ship performed suspicious manoeuvres near the cable connecting Poland and Sweden, Poland's PM Donald Tusk said.

21/05/2025

The Exchange

The shift towards digital-only banking and cloud operations for a tech-driven future

In partnership with Media City

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.

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan’s musicals bring national stories to the modern stage

In partnership with MDQ

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.

21/05/2025

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.

21/05/2025