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Finland

Ex PM projected to win first round of Finland's presidential election

Alexander Stubb, who likely gained 27.3%, will now face runner-up Pekka Haavisto, who likely gained 25.8%, in a runoff next month.

Culture news

DJ Jyoty reveals why she cancelled her Berghain showcase set

International DJ Jyoty talks about the importance of playing politics after joining over 1,000 artists protesting against Germany's recently abandoned controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding.

Poland

Poland's president pardons opposition MPs for a second time

President Andrzej Duda said he made the decision out of concern for the health of the imprisoned politicians - and also because it's what he says Law and Justice party supporters wanted.

USA

Capitol riot: Third anniversary shines light on a divided America

Three years on from the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021, president Joe Biden warns Donald Trump is trying to stop democracy in its tracks.

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United Kingdom

Sunak says UK election won't take place until second half of 2024

Leader of the opposition Keir Starmer has hit back at the announcement, accusing the Prime Minister of 'squatting' in Downing Street.

Korea

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck on public visit

Emergency officials said Lee Jae-myung was conscious after the attack and wasn't in critical condition.

World News

'All roads lead to Rome' says Spain's right-wing Vox party leader

Vox party leader, Santiago Abascal, was speaking at the Arteju political festival in Rome, organised by Italian leader Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy party.

Poland

Poland's new PM Donald Tusk sworn in, completing transition of power

President Andrzej Duda, an ally of the previous administration, swore in the government after delaying the power transition as long as he could.

World

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan's leaders talk economics, regional tensions

Is peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan achievable? How does Kazakhstan view relations with Russia? The presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan discuss economic and geopolitical strategies in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Green News

How are climate activists responding to the Israel-Hamas war?

Various climate groups have marched in solidarity with Palestine - though some are divided on how to address the conflict.

Green News

Transition to clean energy is now ‘unstoppable’, IEA says

Fossil fuel demand could peak by the end of the decade but the world needs to get behind the clean energy transition to keep climate goals in sight.

USA

How old is too old when you're a leader?

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley calls for "lucidity" tests for US politicians over 75 years to check they remain mentally competent.

World News

Is democracy at risk of extinction?

According to a survey by Open society foundations, more than a third of 18-35 year olds favour a military regime or an authoritarian leader. How did it come to this?

Green News

Could a new ‘culture war’ threaten climate action in the UK?

As the UK looks at rolling back green commitments, there are concerns that climate issues are feeding into cultural confrontation and identity politics.

Culture news

Nile Rodgers fights right wing Swiss party's alleged use of his song

The Swiss People’s Party (SVP) released a song that has remarkable similarities with the Sister Sledge tune 'We Are Family'.

Green News

Europe faces ‘green backlash’ as cost of living crisis bites

What is ‘greenlash’? Here's how right-wing parties are using the cost of living crisis to roll back green policies.

Latvia

Rinkevics sworn in as Latvian president, first gay EU head of state

Rinkevics was the longest-serving foreign minister in the country's history.

Culture news

Controversial artist in court for posting sexts of French politician

Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky defended posting explicit images of Paris mayoral candidate Benjamin Griveaux as "artistic freedom".

Climate

Why does King Charles III have to give up his climate activism?

After 50 years of environmental activism, Charles III is having to take on political neutrality as King.

Culture news

These are TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023

TIME Magazine has announced their Top 100 Most Influential People of 2023, including Jennifer Coolidge, Doja Cat, Michael B. Jordan and Salman Rushdie.