2025-05-28

Europe News

EU Commission attempts finance boost to keep start-ups in Europe

The EU Commission wants to address the current funding gap by setting up a private-public partnership.

28/05/2025

Qatar 365

Dazzling Designs: Jewellery in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Join Qatar 365 as the team explores Qatar’s luxury retail sector at the 21st edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition and admires the timeless craftmanship on display at Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art, where some jewellery pieces trace back centuries.

28/05/2025

The Road To Green

Trash is cash: ‘urban mining’ for strategic metals in your neighbourhood

In partnership with The European Commission

Does the future of Europe lie in your old smartphone? Europe lacks raw materials, yet it is one of the largest product markets in the world. The EU wants to reduce its dependence on imports by tapping into the circular economy.

28/05/2025

The Road To Green

Circular Economy Act: what are the European Commission's tools to get the economics right?

In partnership with The European Commission

The Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, will provide for the revision of several European instruments to make circular models more competitive on the international scene.

28/05/2025

Australia

Australian whistleblower David McBride loses appeal to reduce sentence

Ex-military officer was jailed for leaking classified documents about allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan to the media.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands

The Spanish archipelago located off Africa's western coast has for years been a main route, and a deadly one, for migrants trying to reach Europe.

28/05/2025

Lifestyle

Stars shine at French château as Louis Vuitton unveils new collection

Louis Vuitton unveiled its Cruise 2025 collection in front of a star-studded audience inside a medieval castle, blending regal silhouettes with futuristic flair.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Kallas threatens sanctions on China over cyberattack against Czechia

The cyberattack in Czechia comes amid growing speculation of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China prompted by Donald Trump's policies.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says

New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested.

28/05/2025

Economy

Germany sees a jump in unemployment as manufacturing weakness drags on

The number of unemployed people in Germany is nearing the 3 million threshold for the first time in a decade.

28/05/2025

No Comment

Brazilian nuns go viral after beatbox TV performance

Two Brazilian nuns have become an online sensation after performing a spontaneous beatbox and dance routine on a Catholic television programme.

28/05/2025

Argentina

Maradona trial judge withdraws amid TV documentary controversy

Julieta Makintach was accused of behaving "like an actress, not a judge" for taking part in a documentary about the trial of Argentinian football legend's medical team.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Severe flooding cripples Romania's historic Praid salt mine

Heavy flooding in Romania's Harghita County has caused critical conditions at the historic Praid salt mine, a major tourist attraction. Authorities are assessing the damage.

28/05/2025

Green News

German court dismisses RWE climate case but opens door to others

The Peruvian famer's climate case could pave the way for others looking to hold polluters liable for past emissions.

28/05/2025

USA

Fearing Trump ire, corporate America ditches Pride month

After many years of sponsoring traditional Pride events in the United States, some big companies are yielding to pressure from the Trump administration to ditch DEI policies.

28/05/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 28th – Midday

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

28/05/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Russia gathers 50,000 troops at Ukrainian border near Sumy

Russia is amassing thousands of troops at the border with Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, the Ukrainian president said, amid reports from the Ukrainian military that Moscow may be preparing new attacks on Kharkiv.

28/05/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

Behind the scenes on launch day for ESA's Biomass mission | Podcast

What happens on a satellite's launch day? What are the thoughts and emotions of those behind the mission? Follow along with a special Euronews Tech Talks episode from Kourou.

28/05/2025

Canada

Trump says Canada will have to pay €54bn to join 'Golden Dome' plan

The US president added that it would be free if Canada decided to become the country's 51st state.

28/05/2025

No Comment

AI Strategist defeats rivals in first-ever humanoid robot tournament

A humanoid robot named "AI Strategist" claimed victory at the first-ever Mech Combat Arena Competition held in Hangzhou, eastern China.

28/05/2025

wellbeing

Is 'brain rot' real? Brain experts weigh in on the impact of screens

Is the overconsumption of "trivial or unchallenging" content online or on social media platforms causing our brains to deteriorate?

28/05/2025

Sweden

Sweden charges man over 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot burned alive

Osama Krayem, 32, has been charged with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2015 execution by the so-called Islamic State group in Syria.

28/05/2025

Business

Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO as tariff fears rumble on

Former CEO Carlos Tavares resigned in December after the firm issued a profit warning on slumping sales in the US and Europe.

28/05/2025

Europe News

US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation

US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary General, warns the global humanitarian and development response is at serious risk.

28/05/2025

No Comment

Mother scavenges rubbish to feed children as Gaza faces famine

Sitting among crumbling ruins and swarms of flies, a mother and daughter sift through piles of rubbish, searching for scraps to feed their starving family.

28/05/2025

Business

European companies cut costs and scale back investments in China

European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as its economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices, according to an annual survey released on Wednesday.

28/05/2025

Climate

Five year climate forecast projects more record-breaking heat

Scientists warn of record heat, rising extremes, and a growing risk of surpassing key global warming thresholds by 2030.

28/05/2025

Culture news

French street artist imprisoned in Azerbaijan is freed after 14 months

Théo Clerc was submitted to “discriminatory treatment," according to French authorities, who have advised citizens against traveling to Azerbaijan because of the risk of “arbitrary detention and unfair sentencing."

28/05/2025

Gaza

UN official: At least 47 injured after crowd overruns aid hub in Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, chosen by Israel and backed by the US, lost control of an aid distribution centre as it was overrun by Palestinians.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Spanish minority language question echoes across Europe

Spain is continuing to push for greater recognition of its regional languages at EU level, but it's far from alone among countries wresting with a multilingual population where some feel less recognised.

28/05/2025