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Lebanon

Najib Mikati asks Iran to broker Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has appeared to encourage Tehran to convince Hezbollah, which it supports, to agree to a deal that could require the militant group to withdraw from the Israel-Lebanon border.

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Scholz-Putin phone call risks opening 'Pandora's box'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that his phone call to the Russian president will only serve to make Vladimir Putin feel less isolated.

Europe News

Desperate ride-hailing app drivers disrupt traffic in Brussels

At least 200 drivers employed by ride-hailing platforms including Uber are demanding lower commissions, higher pay rates, and unified rules for taxis and so-called street cabs in Belgium.

Tech News

Web Summit: Organisers hope Lisbon remains event's 'forever' home

As Europe's largest annual tech event draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon's capacity to host Web Summit beyond 2028.

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Europe News

Protesters rally against right-wing Vox party's conference in Madrid

About 1,000 demonstrators voiced concern about the rise of ultra conservative ideology in Europe, as right-wing leaders and politicians from countries including Argentina, France, Italy, and Hungary, took part in the Europa Viva 24 conference in Madrid, organised by Spain's conservative Vox party.

Israel

Israeli minister Gantz says he will quit if his plan is not adopted

Centrist member of Israel's three-member war cabinet, Benny Ganz, threatened to resign if the government does not adopt his six-point plan for the Gaza operation by 8 June.

Europe News

Olaf Scholz assures state of Saarland of government's 'solidarity'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz toured flooded regions in the southwest, where rivers have burst their banks and caused flash floods and landslides after heavy rainfall.

Europe News

Pope Francis encourages forgiveness and love in visit to Verona

The pope also spoke of the ''genius of Shakespeare'' the playwright who set his famous Romeo and Juliet play in Verona.

Afghanistan

Heavy seasonal rain triggers flooding in Afghanistan, at least 68 dead

At least 50 people have been reported dead in the hard-hit western province of Ghor, according to local authorities after unusually heavy seasonal rain.

USA

US Coast Guard allows some barges and tugs to pass through the channel

The owner and manager of the container ship that crashed into a supporting column one week ago are taking legal action to limit liability.

Switzerland

Forced labour profits rise 37 percent in past decade: ILO report

The International Labour Organization's latest report has revealed the dramatic increase in profits made through forced labour and the number of people being exploited.

Notes From The Usa

Portland is a hive of individuality, creativity and sustainability

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance explores Oregan's capital, Portland, a city renowned for its sustainability efforts, and its unique take on art, food, and live music.

Slovakia

Slovakian border towns note drop in migrant crossings from Hungary

Three weeks after Slovakia's new government cancelled snap border controls with Hungary, residents and officials have noted a sharp drop in undocumented migrants crossing into border towns. Euronews reporter Adam Magyar reports on the factors contributing to the decline.

USA

Tributes are flowing for Rosalynn Carter who died on Sunday

Fiercely loyal and compassionate as well as politically astute, Rosalynn Carter prided herself on being an activist first lady while no one doubted her behind-the-scenes influence.

Netherlands

New Social Contract's Pieter Omtzigt vying for Dutch Prime Minister

New Social Contract (NSC) leader Pieter Omtzigt is offering Dutch voters an alternative at the polls. The veteran politician launched his party in August. He told Euronews reporter, Fernande van Tets, he is surprised by the sudden growth of the party.

Israel

Israeli sources say a deal to free Hamas-held hostages is close

Israeli government sources have told Euronews a deal to release people kidnapped by Hamas militants in Israel on 7 October is almost completed. Our correspondent Shona Murray said it is also understood the White House is pressuring Israel to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Finland

Finland's Russian community angry over border closures

Helsinki's decision to close four of the country's nine border crossings with Russia to stem the flow of undocumented migrants and refugees into Finland is impacting residents with relatives in Russia. At a protest in the capital, people raised concerns about a new 'Iron Curtain'.

Ukraine

Journalists expose Russia's erosion of Ukrainian culture and identity

The European Broadcasting Union Investigative Journalism Network says Moscow has been systematically eradicating Ukrainian identity in illegally annexed eastern territories. Its report said ''breaking or ignoring Russia's rules can make it hard to survive''.

Israel

An SMS from Hamas: Israeli man reveals fate of kidnapped relatives

Israeli national Gil Dickmann is leading a group whose family members are being held hostage by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The group is demanding the UN secures their release. He explained to Euronews correspondent, Shona Murray, how he learned the fate of his murdered aunt.

Spain

Protesters clash with police after Socialist Party deal confirmed

Opponents of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's pact to form a coalition government with the pro-independence Catalan party have protested again outside the Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid. Tension boiled over at the demonstration resulting in several arrests.

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