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Ukrainian drone attacks force Moscow airport closure, Russia says

The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II.

06/05/2025

Health news

Progress has stalled on global health issues, WHO officials warn

Gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, and maternal health have narrowed between the wealthiest and poorest countries, but gains have slowed in recent years.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz

Friedrich Merz is to be put up for election as Germany's Chancellor today. He has vowed to be the most pro-European chancellor in recent history. But do Germans care?

06/05/2025

Europe News

Film industry fears being swept into EU-US tariff war

Europe’s film industry is worried that hard-won legislation mandating European content quotas for streaming platforms could be put at risk amid ongoing transatlantic trade discussions, following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on movies produced outside the US.

06/05/2025

EuroVerify

Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting pope’s death

Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West's support for Kyiv.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Friedrich Merz sworn in as Germany's next chancellor

Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.

06/05/2025

Economy

Average salaries across Europe: Which countries have the highest pay?

Euronews takes a closer look at how average full-time adjusted salaries vary across Europe, both in nominal terms and in purchasing power standards.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis donates popemobile to serve as mobile clinic in Gaza

The donation, which Pope Francis made before his death, was announced on the same day that Israel approved plans to seize the entire Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time.

05/05/2025

Europe News

Cyprus, Israel seek to establish electricity linkup via undersea cable

The shared commitment for an electricity cable link was affirmed on Sunday when Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a daylong visit to Israel and Ramallah in the West Bank.

05/05/2025

Europe News

Ukraine to receive 3 million shells from allies, says Zelenskyy

During his visit to the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian president also said training schools for F-16 fighter jet pilots outside Ukraine are being discussed.

05/05/2025

Tech News

Denmark to canvass member states on EU cloud plan, telecom rules

Both policy files are set to be presented by the European Commission by the end of this year.

05/05/2025

Romania

Romanian PM resigns amid ruling coalition's post-election fallout

Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu stepped down after Crin Antonescu failed to reach the presidential election runoff, further fracturing the ruling coalition amid political turmoil.

05/05/2025

No Comment

Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony

A national ceremony in the Netherlands marking 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation was briefly disrupted on Monday by pro-Palestinian protesters.

05/05/2025

Europe News

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD leaders sign coalition agreement in Berlin

CDU party leader Friedrich Merz, set to be sworn in as Germany's new chancellor, pledged that the three parties would "vigorously get to work."

05/05/2025

Europe News

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

05/05/2025

Business

Audi records strong performance boosted by electric vehicle sales

Although Audi experienced higher electric vehicle demand in the first quarter, a weaker market outlook and volatile geopolitical environment continues to weigh on the company.

05/05/2025

Europe News

Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

London began four days of pageantry on Monday, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. British, NATO and Ukrainian troops marched together, where King Charles took the salute.

05/05/2025

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Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal

Germany’s centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD have formally signed a coalition agreement, clearing the way for Friedrich Merz to become the country’s next chancellor.

05/05/2025

Europe News

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Dutch defence minister’s speech

Five people were arrested as protesters disrupted the Liberation Day event in Wageningen, according to the police.

05/05/2025

Health news

Is your heart ageing faster than you are?

The researchers said the tool could be used to counsel patients at risk of heart diseases.

05/05/2025

Europe News

Where do the main contenders for new pope stand on key global issues?

It remains unclear whether the conclave will result in a leader aligned with Pope Francis' more progressive stance or a conservative who will take the church in a new direction.

05/05/2025

Europe News

'Choose Europe,' von der Leyen tells US scientists threatened by Trump

In implicit criticism against Donald Trump's policies, Ursula von der Leyen said attacking free and open science was a "gigantic miscalculation".

05/05/2025

Art

Wandering through memory: Do Ho Suh’s fabric homes at Tate Modern

A new exhibition at London's Tate Modern invites visitors to wander through full-scale, translucent fabric reconstructions of Do Ho Suh's former homes, exploring memory, identity, and the spaces we carry with us.

05/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Measles in the EU: Which countries are most affected?

March 2024 was the month with the highest recorded cases of measles between 2020 and 2025. Romania is the most affected EU country.

05/05/2025

Germany

Germany's AfD files lawsuit over 'right-wing extremist' designation

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution last week designated the AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, meaning authorities can step up their surveillance of the party.

05/05/2025

Tech News

How tech is being used to preserve the secrecy of the conclave

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the secretive papal vote.

05/05/2025