2025-05-23

Europe News

Neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US for plot to kill Jewish children

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 21-year-old originally from Georgia, was arraigned on Friday before a federal judge in Brooklyn on multiple felonies, including soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence.

23/05/2025

Europe News

Iran-US nuclear talks didn’t make 'conclusive progress,' Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.

23/05/2025

Europe News

Woman arrested after 18 people injured in knife attack in Hamburg

A 39-year-old German woman was arrested after a knife attack at the main railway station in the German city of Hamburg, which injured eighteen people, police have said.

23/05/2025

Libya

At least seven Sudanese migrants found dead deep in Libyan desert

Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, and often trying to reach Europe.

23/05/2025

Business

Ryanair denies claims flights will soon offer 'cheaper standing seats'

A series of recurring viral posts has falsely claimed that Ryanair and other low budget airlines will soon use 'standing' saddle seats, though the airline has denied this.

23/05/2025

Culture news

Photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado dies aged 81

His 'Terra' institute released the information about the death of the photographer best known for his award-winning images of nature and humanity.

23/05/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo votes to lift immunity of former President Joseph Kabila

Current leader Felix Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of helping the M23 rebels in the war-torn east of the country, allegations Kabila denies.

23/05/2025

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23/05/2025

Europe News

Kallas backs North Macedonia's EU membership bid despite ongoing stall

The EU foreign policy chief expressed strong support for North Macedonia's EU integration on Friday, praising its progress and urging continued reforms amid geopolitical tensions.

23/05/2025

Travel News

Airbnb rolls out anti-party tech to prevent summer disruptions

Spain recently removed 65,000 Airbnb listings amid mounting backlash against the platform.

23/05/2025

USA

Trump administration blocked from barring foreign enrolment at Harvard

Harvard said the US government's action came in retaliation for defying its political demands.

23/05/2025

Europe News

EU's €2 handling charge for cheap imports to snare Chinese products

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe.

23/05/2025

The Europe Conversation

'I hope the British public see how practical it is,' EU Trade Commissioner says about EU-UK deal

In an interview with Euronews, Maros Šefčovič says a very important step has been taken towards a new chapter in bilateral relations.

23/05/2025

Ukraine

First part of Ukraine-Russia POW exchange completed, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each during face-to-face talks in Istanbul on 16 May. The first part of the largest POW exchange since Russia started its war against Ukraine took place on Friday.

23/05/2025

Tech News

Commission to review ride-sharing rules across the EU

Rules for Uber, Bolt, Cabify, Heetch and other ride-hailing services could be unified at EU level - but the Commission warns this may still take some time.

23/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Do Europeans think World War III is imminent?

As geopolitical stability continues to be undermined, the prospect of another global conflict haunts many Europeans.

23/05/2025

Green News

Penguin guano could be slowing climate change in Antarctica

Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region.

23/05/2025

Health news

Bird flu cases spreading faster and with greater impacts - report

Avian influenza is no longer just an animal health issue, with rising mammal cases and severe ecosystem, trade, and food security impacts as outbreaks become more widespread and impact a broader range of species, a new report shows.

23/05/2025

Europe News

Norwegian man wakes to find cargo ship in his garden

Shipping company NCL said in a statement it was aware of the incident and was cooperating with the police investigation.

23/05/2025

Tech News

What we know about Trump's plans for a 'Golden Dome' defence system

US President Donald Trump announced the Iron Dome-like missile defence project this week. Euronews Next takes a look at what we know so far about it.

23/05/2025

Europe News

Family of Dubai prisoner Ryan Cornelius turns to EU for help

Heather Cornelius, whose husband is detained in Dubai, has met with MEPs and the European External Action Service in Brussels.

23/05/2025

Economy

EU urges 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs

The EU's Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic said the bloc is committed to securing a trade deal that "works for both" and that is based on "respect, not threats" after US President Trump threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union.

23/05/2025

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Barking up the family tree in Argentina as birth rates fall

In Buenos Aires, dogs are increasingly treated as full-fledged family members, sometimes even replacing children.

23/05/2025

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Ethnosport Festival opens in Istanbul with focus on family

The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival has opened at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, bringing together traditional sports and cultural activities from a wide range of countries.

23/05/2025

Turkey

Turkey issues dozens of warrants over alleged links to 2016 coup

Officials say the individuals were identified through phone records and allege that FETÖ continues to pose a major threat to the state.

23/05/2025

Israel

Israel's PM Netanyahu accuses Macron and Starmer of siding with Hamas

Earlier this week, the three leaders issued a joint statement condemning what they said was Israel's "egregious" military actions in Gaza and warning that they would take "concrete actions" if Netanyahu didn’t change course.

23/05/2025

Sudan

US to impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons

The Trump administration accuses the military-led Sudanese government of using the prohibited weapons during its civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

23/05/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'

Has the Mission: Impossible series finally run out of steam? It would appear so.

23/05/2025

Tech News

Mainstream political groups propose overhaul of far-right tech report

Amendments proposed set out a range of topics to consider in a bid to achieve EU tech sovereignty.

23/05/2025

Economy

‘Surprisingly good March’ helps German GDP exceed expectations

The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.

23/05/2025