30 May 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Poland's presidential candidates Trzaskowski and Nawrocki hold their final campaign rallies Polls will open on Sunday in a presidential election that will have major consequences for the future of the Polish government. Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and national conservative historian Karol Nawrocki are running neck and neck, according to opinion polls. -
Earth News Tajikistan's president calls for global effort to preserve glaciers as melting accelerates Tajikistan, home to the majority of Central Asia's glaciers, is urging global action as climate change accelerates glacier melt. At a high-level international conference in Dushanbe, President Emomali Rahmon proposed launching a major glacier study. -
Space China's latest spacecraft aims to bring 'groundbreaking' samples back from asteroid near Mars The Tianwen-2 probe, which was launched on Thursday, represents a "significant step in China’s new journey of interplanetary exploration". -
Europe News Georgia arrests second opposition figure in days as ruling party faces more protests Nightly protests across the country began on 28 November, when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted the country's EU integration process. -
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Japan China to resume seafood imports from Japan suspended after Fukushima wastewater discharge China blocked imports of Japanese seafood because it said the release of the treated and diluted but still slightly radioactive wastewater would endanger the fishing industry and coastal communities in eastern China. -
Portugal Police bust major drug trafficking ring in Portugal, seizing cash and weapons The crackdown began with an arrest in Évora and escalated with 29 coordinated search warrants executed across the region, including the Santarém District. -
Europe News Swiss villages on high alert after glacier collapse and landslide buries Blatten Focus has now shifted to the safety of those living near the Lonza River, which the regional government warns could flood as a result of dammed water flows caused by debris. -
France Macron on 'crusade against Jewish state,' Israel says following criticism of Gaza war During a three-hour televised interview earlier in May, Macron said Europe should consider sanctioning Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are thought to be now facing starvation. -
Libya At least 11 Sudanese migrants killed in car crash in Libyan desert, authorities say Libya has become a main transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East and hoping to reach Europe, with people traffickers exploiting more than a decade of instability. -
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USA US Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for nearly 1 million immigrants The administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge in Boston blocked the administration’s push to end the protection programme. -
No Comment Music experiment at French zoo aims to improve animal behaviour At Branféré Zoo, music is being used in a behavioural study to see if it helps animals socialise or reduces aggression. Sessions last seven minutes. -
Europe News Russian cargo ship captain pleads not guilty in deadly North Sea tanker collision Vladimir Motin appeared via video link at London’s Central Criminal Court, where he denied responsibility for the presumed death of Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia. -
Destinations From volcanic winemaking to lemon-scented hikes: Travel to these winning Italian villages These culture-rich villages can make a great addition to your next Italy trip itinerary. -
Europe News Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria In Austria - the home of the IAEA - the public rejected nuclear power in a referendum in the 1970s leaving a gigantic power plant that cost 1 billion euro to build to become the biggest training hub in Europe to study nuclear power. -
Art Fahrelnissa Zeid's one-painting exhibition opened at Istanbul Airport With its exhibition "Solo: Encountering Fahrelnissa Zeid," İGA Istanbul Airport focuses on a 1960 work by Zeid, one of the pioneers of Turkish painting. -
Europe News EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall expresses solidarity with LGBTQ+ community In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resilience says "anyone who wants to join in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Hungary should do so." -
Russia Russia and North Korea are violating UN sanctions in Ukraine, Western allies report says The findings follow Russia’s 2024 veto of continued UN monitoring and include images of North Korean arms found in Ukraine. -
Culture news The Netflix supremacy: What were the most-streamed shows of 2024-2025? According to new figures, Netflix takes the crown when it comes to ruling the small screen... -
Syria So-called Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian forces since fall of al-Assad The extremist group, which once controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq, has opposed the new authority in Damascus led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once the head of al-Qaeda's Syria branch. -
Travel News France saw record night train passengers in 2024, but can it keep up with booming demand? While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand. -
Earth News Spain wants to ban people from flushing wet wipes and make manufacturers pay for the clean up Wet wipes and balloons are among the 10 most common single-use plastic items found littering European beaches. -
Europe in Motion These are the European countries with the shortest and longest working week The average across the EU is 36 hours. How does your country compare? -
No Comment Replica of Columbus’ flagship docks in central London Clad in timber and topped with soaring sails, a full-size replica of Christopher Columbus’ 15th-century flagship has moored at St Katharine Docks in London. -
Serbia Russia accuses Serbia of arming Ukraine and 'stabbing Moscow in the back' After Russia claimed Serbia was supplying ammunition to Ukraine, Belgrade denied all the allegations, with President Aleksandar Vučić stating that he was willing to investigate the claims in conjunction with Moscow. -
Healthcare Patients with mysterious rare diseases get a second chance at diagnosis with data-sharing project Many rare disease patients do not receive a formal genetic diagnosis, but a European data-sharing project aimed to give them a second chance. -
Europe News Warsaw and Washington: A gamechanging relationship in Sunday's presidential runoff? Both of the candidates in Sunday's runoff have said they will seek the best possible relationship with the Trump administration while in office, particularly in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Phoenician Scheme' - Wes Anderson's shallow caper Despite the stellar efforts of Mia Threapleton, 'The Phoenician Scheme' fails to impress and ends up a frustratingly shallow spectacle. -
Energy Frontiers COP29 President on climate finance, accountability and the road ahead to COP30 in Brazil As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, we speak to COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev about climate finance, political divisions, and how to turn promises into progress. -
Business Volkswagen in direct talks with US government regarding tariff deal German carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW are also reportedly trying to negotiate tariffs directly with the US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick. -
No Comment Tel Aviv protests demand return of Gaza hostages and end to war Anti-government protests erupted in Tel Aviv on Thursday night, with demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and a halt to the war. -
Economy Eurozone disinflation on track as price pressures ease in Germany, Italy and Spain Inflation eased across major eurozone economies in May, with Germany holding at 2.1%, Spain falling to 1.9% and Italy to 1.7%, reinforcing expectations of cooling price pressures ahead of next week’s euro area data. -
Culture news Vienna beams Strauss' iconic Blue Danube waltz into space to mark composer's 200th birthday To mark the 200th birthday of Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, the country is sending his iconic waltz, The Blue Danube, into space - decades after it was left off the Voyager Golden Record. -
Earth News Four billion people endured extra month of extreme heat last year due to climate change, experts say Human-induced climate change at least doubled extreme heat days in 195 countries last year. -
Europe News Deals worth €7bn signed during Meloni's visits to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan The Italian prime minister travelled to Kazakhstan's capital of Astana after first visiting Samarkand in Uzbekistan. -
Europe News French court to rule on suspects in Pierre Noizat crypto kidnapping attempts Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday. -
Europe News Destruction across Kharkiv region after wave of Russian attacks, Ukraine says At least 11 people were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the nearby region overnight. Kyiv says it repelled a total of 173 assaults across the front line. -
Europe News Luís Montenegro reappointed as Portugal's prime minister, rules out immediate reforms Montenegro has rejected far-right Chega's call for constitutional reform and said his minority government would prioritise reforms to the economy, public services, and health system. -
No Comment Homes and crops damaged as floods spread across Romania Strong winds and torrential rain over the two days have triggered severe flooding across Romania, displacing hundreds and damaging homes, crops and infrastructure. -
Gaza New US ceasefire proposal for Gaza falls short of key demands, Hamas says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel “backed and supported” the new proposal. -
Tech News US tech giants ask European Commission for 'simplest possible' AI code The voluntary set of rules governing AI has been delayed but is expected to come out before August, according to the European Commission. -
Culture news Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court The British comedian and actor denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. -
Europe News France to implement smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 30th – 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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Health news New AI test could identify which patients could benefit from promising prostate cancer drug The test could help direct prostate cancer patients to the best treatment option for them, researchers behind the findings said. -
Europe News New France-Singapore deal is a 'tangible roadmap' for defence and tech partnership, Macron says Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation. -
United Kingdom Andrew and Tristan Tate to face rape and trafficking charges in the UK, lawyer says Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the Tate brothers to the UK once their ongoing proceedings have concluded, according to British prosecutors. -
No Comment Brazil’s life-like doll trend sparks viral craze and debate Hyperrealistic reborn dolls are gaining attention in Brazil, where emotional videos of people caring for them like real babies have gone viral online. -
Business Inflation in Spain falls to 1.9% in May in line with ECB targets Inflation falls to 1.9% in May but core inflation remains above 2%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches its lowest value since last October. -
Culture news Culture catch-up: Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or win and the politics of Iranian cinema In this week’s cultural review, we focus on Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film 'It Was Just an Accident' won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, despite being previously imprisoned and censored for his art. -
No Comment Kathmandu rally marks 72 years since first Everest summit A rally wound through the streets of Kathmandu on Thursday, marking 72 years since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first stood atop Everest and drawing attention to growing concerns over safety and overcrowding. -
Earth News Swiss glacier collapse highlights growing global danger as ice melt accelerates with climate change Scientists say greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal have already locked in enough global warming to doom many of the world's glaciers. -
Art Elusive street artist Banksy reveals new artwork – in France? Geoguessers have speculated that the street art may be Marseille, in the south of France. Fans of the elusive artist are also scratching their heads over the meaning of this new piece. -
Markets European stocks rise as Trump tariffs are temporarily reinstated European markets were higher on Friday after an appeals court agreed to pause a trade court ruling that had blocked the enforcement of US President Donald Trump's sweeping trade levies. -
Gaza Israeli PM Netanyahu accepts US' latest Gaza ceasefire proposal as Hamas says it is considering it It comes after Middle East envoy Witkoff said earlier this week that he was optimistic about brokering an agreement to end more than 19 months of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 30th – 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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Europe News Several areas hit by flooding in Romania after two days of heavy rain The Praid Salt mine is not only of economic importance to Romania, it is also a major tourism magnet, attracting approximately half-a-million tourists annually. -
Syria US ambassador's residence in Syria reopens as Washington looks to mend ties with Damascus Washington has yet to formally reopen its embassy in Syria, which closed in 2012 after protests the government of strongman President Bashar al-Assad was met with brutal crackdown, kickstarting the country’s civil war.