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World News
Ukraine 'will respond in kind' Zelenskyy says ahead of Moscow parade
Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will respond in kind” to Russian attacks.
The Ring
How to avoid a trade war with China? MEPs debate on The Ring
Is a trade war with China looming? In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Sakis Arnaoutoglou (S&D) and Nicolás de la Parte (EPP) discuss what could be one of the most consequential topics on the EU's political agenda.
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Europe News
Commission wants to eradicate poverty in the EU by 2050
“We want to eradicate poverty in the EU in 25 years,” European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews in an interview. However, the anti-poverty strategy lacks a dedicated budget and relies mainly on recommendations rather than binding legislation.
Mobility
Europe's first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia
A Croatian company has begun testing what it says is Europe’s first robotaxi service on the streets of Zagreb. Backed by Uber and powered by Chinese firm Pony.ai, the self-driving cars are currently operating in a limited rollout with a human operator still present.
Europe News
Divisions in Brussels as EU negotiators face crunch talks on US trade
MEPs and EU countries are facing growing pressure just hours before key talks on implementing the EU–US trade deal. However, officials warn that the Parliament’s demands may be too ambitious to secure an agreement this evening.
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Cape Verde: three evacuated from MV Hondius over suspected hantavirus
Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals.
Business
Lufthansa hits record revenue as Iran war fuel costs eat into profits
The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.
Residences
Luxurious Villa San Michele hotel reopens above Florence
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.
Culture news
Studio Ghibli win Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for Communication
Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values.
Iran
Fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills 11 and injures dozens
Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported.
