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Europe News

Zelenskyy’s top aide: If it were up to Ukraine, war would end tomorrow

No one wants to end the war in Ukraine more than Ukrainians do, but it needs to result in just peace, the head of Ukraine’s presidential administration told Euronews in Davos after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the delegates calling on Europe to wake up.

23/01/2025

Markets

European markets gain despite Trump's signals on tariffs

US President Donald Trump delivered tariff threats to China, and the European Union, while pressurising Russia with more sanctions and import levies. The European markets, however, hit new highs as investors looked beyond his policy impact.

23/01/2025

Saudi Arabia

More than €500bn to be invested in US, Saudi crown prince says

Saudia Arabia's state run news agency reported that the country's crown prince intended to invest hundreds of billions into the US economy during US President Donald Trump's term in office.

23/01/2025

Markets

Crypto industry concerned over Trump's embrace of personal meme coins

The price of bitcoin and other digital assets has soared since Trump won the US elections. A lavish "Crypto Ball" ahead of Trump's inauguration sold tickets for thousands of dollars. Now, the mood is souring.

23/01/2025

USA

Pete Hegseth's sister-in-law alleges he was abusive to his second wife

Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in an affidavit sent to the US Senate.

23/01/2025

World News

Pentagon deploys 1,500 active duty troops to southern border

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.

23/01/2025

EuroVerify

Did Musk do a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into neo-fascists' hands?

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters.

22/01/2025

No Comment

Protest against Trump's anti-immigration policy

Supporters of immigrant rights gathered in Los Angeles to oppose President Trump's mass deportation policies and executive orders.

22/01/2025

USA

Trump threatens sanctions on Russia if war in Ukraine is not ended

In a lengthy post on his social media platform Truth Social, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose " high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin doesn't make a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

22/01/2025

Europe News

Macron and Scholz call for a united Europe amid Trump's tariff threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke in Paris of the challenge posed by US President Donald Trump.

22/01/2025

Economy

Europe must be prepared for shifting US trade policy, Lagarde warns

ECB President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to prepare for potential US trade policy shifts, warning of selective tariffs under Trump. Speaking in Davos, she stressed the need for economic reforms, defended the ECB's cautious rate cuts, and flagged energy prices as key to inflation.

22/01/2025

Afghanistan

Afghans who fled Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee scheme suspension

Afghans who fled Taliban rule are pleading with US President Donald Trump to reverse refugee programme suspension, saying it puts them in danger.

22/01/2025

Economy

Ireland's economic growth set to cool, warns bosses' lobby group

The predicted cooling is unsurprising given international trade turbulence and the boom seen in recent years, said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC).

22/01/2025

Italy

Italian students 'hang' Musk effigy in Milan amid 'Nazi salute' row

The South African-born billionaire has drawn increasing international outrage with his embrace of extremism, including an incident in which he appeared to give the Nazi salute to a crowd in Washington on Monday.

22/01/2025

Culture news

Musk ex-partner Grimes ‘happy to denounce Nazi-ism' after his salute

Musk has been criticised for making two Nazi-like gestures at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His ex-partner, the singer Grimes, has distanced herself from him, while Musk has defended himself in a typically disgraceful way.

22/01/2025

Venezuela

Venezuela will welcome back its migrants, Maduro says

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, and he plans to send his troops to help support immigration agents and restrict access to refugees and asylum seekers.

22/01/2025

Culture news

‘We will NOT be silent’: Celebs react to Trump's 'two gender' policy

The President of the United States has ruled that America will recognise only two sexes: male and female. Many were quick to point out Donald Trump doesn’t know the difference between 'sex' and 'gender', and celebrities have expressed their support for those impacted by his new executive order.

22/01/2025

USA

China hawk Rubio kicks off Trump's foreign policy with 'Quad' meeting

Trump's new secretary of state met with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan to discuss countering China's rising power.

22/01/2025

Tech News

What is the DOGE body headed by Musk and why is it already being sued?

A lawsuit has already been filed in a federal court against DOGE as Donald Trump was being sworn in.

22/01/2025

Radio Schuman

With Trump in power, Europe may buy LNG, planes, and cut car tariffs

Bernd Lange, the president of the European Parliament’s trade committee, told Euronews how Europe could negotiate with US president Donald Trump if tariffs hit on European goods.

22/01/2025