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US announces Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of aid package
Zelenskyy said at least seven Patriot systems are needed to protect Ukrainian cities.
Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.
Antony Blinken meets China's President Xi as US and China spar over issues
Recent months have seen more frequent talks between the two sides, despite growing disparities.
Ocean protection and solar balconies: Positive environmental stories from 2024
Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet.
State of the Union: End of the mandate, enlargement and revolution
The 9th legislature of the European Parliament has come to an end. We recap the scandals that marred the mandate, but also preview the debate around the 20th anniversary of the EU's biggest enlargement.
Is the European Parliament under threat from espionage?
Fears are mounting that the EU's democracy could be under threat from espionage.
Latest news bulletin | April 26th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses
President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth.
Vomiting bug infects 800 at German spring festival
They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last weekend.
Tate sexual assault trial to go ahead in Romania
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.
Pro-Palestinian students occupy Paris university campus
Scores of protesters on Friday occupied the central campus building of Sciences Po and dozens of others blocked its entrance.
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
British man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch Ukrainian-linked business
20-year-old Dylan Earle was allegedly involved in the planning of an arson attack on a Ukrainian-linked commercial property in March.
Worst wine harvest in 62 years blamed on ‘extreme’ weather and climate change
A new report shows where has wine production dried up the most in Europe.
Heathrow strikes: Hundreds of airport workers set to walk out in April and May
Many staff members at the UK’s busiest airport will strike over changes unions say are unfair - here’s when and why it’s happening.
Watch: UN urged investigate 'crimes committed' by Israel in Gaza
Gaza's civil defence team members have recovered almost 400 bodies buried inside the grounds of the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.
Two men charged in UK with spying for China granted bail after London court appearance
The pair were accused of providing information to Beijing that could be “prejudicial to the safety or interests” of the UK between late 2021 and February 2023.
Watch: Student protests over Israel Hamas war grip several US states
Student protests on US college campuses have been growing after last week's arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University in New York.
‘Tank of the future’: German and French defence ministers sign billion euro arms project
France's defence minister received his German counterpart on Friday to ink a deal between the two countries to build a next-generation battle tank.
Did climate change make Dubai’s deadly flooding worse? Scientists think it’s very likely
A new study says it's likely a warmer world made downpours in Dubai earlier this month heavier.
Glasgow is planning to pilot a free public transport scheme - but there’s a rocky road ahead
The pilot scheme would initially be tested out on 1,000 Glaswegians - but it’s far from coming to fruition as funding has yet to be allocated.
'No to tickets, yes to services and housing': Venetians protest €5 tourist entry fee
The fee was introduced yesterday for daytime visitors to tackle overtourism in the city.
ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament
MEPs waved through a raft of energy and environment files in Strasbourg this week during the last European Parliament plenary session before elections in June.
Pocket watch and violin case of ill-fated Titanic players to go on auction
An upcoming auction will put items from the ill-fated single voyage of the RMS Titanic under the hammer.
It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership
By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write.
In Baguette We Trust: Award for the best baguette in Paris announced
French baker Xavier Netry, from the Utopie bakery, has won the annual Best Baguette competition in Paris. He shares his secrets to his stellar French tasty treasure.
What does the possible TikTok ban mean for US-China relations?
The US passed a new law forcing parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok. What does that mean for US-China relations?
Anarchy in the UK: Exhibition showcases rare works of late Sex Pistols artist Jamie Reid
Titled 'Jamie Reid, A Lifetime of Radical Gestures', the exhibition showcases rare limited edition prints from the 90s to present day and never-before-seen imagery, including Reid's final masterpiece.
TotalEnergies sees first quarter earnings drop on lower gas prices
Declining natural gas revenues dampened the company’s performance in the first quarter of 2024, with earnings down 22%, however its resilient oil business helped cap losses.
Thailand's Positive Strides: Political Reform and Democratic Progress
Thailand has long been admired for its economic resilience and political determination. In recent years, the nation has undergone significant reformations, marked by a commitment to democratic principles and the pursuit of human rights. Today, as we reflect on the current
Two UK men charged with helping Russian intelligence
It comes after a Ukraine-linked business in London was targeted in a suspected arson attack.
German study pavilion wins EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture 2024
The German project outshined 39 other finalists from across Europe, including a mystical garden near Lund, Sweden, a vertical school in Madrid, Spain and a floating university in Berlin.
Study finds RSV treatment Beyfortus prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France
French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody Beyfortus.
Ukraine's air defence plea falls short in S Europe
Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only provide missiles.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Challengers' - Game, set, match to Zendaya & Co.
Love all. In all senses of the term?
Commissioner calls for Team Europe approach to labour migration
At its April plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) discussed the Talent Mobility Package. This initiative comprises a series of new measures designed to make the Union more attractive to talent from outside the EU, and to facilitate mobility within
Is the EU about to take a step backwards in evidence-based policymaking?
Uncertainty and ‘polycrisis’ call for more use of foresight methods, not less. Being guided by the wealth of evidence available is the best way for the EU to set an agenda for a secure, prosperous, and sustainable future, Elizabeth Dirth and Jonas Gissel Mikkelsen write.
US expected to provide €5.5 billion to fund weapons for Ukraine
The package will include a wide array of munitions for air defence, including for the highly-sought Patriot missiles.
After scandal-stained term, measures to clean up the European Parliament’s act watered down
As a mandate riddled with allegations of corruption, undue influence and misconduct among EU lawmakers draws to an end, the European Parliament has tried to push through reforms designed to bring the next chamber in line.
Fashion website Shein now faces stricter rules under EU platform law
The retailer has four months to comply with the tough requirements of the Digital Services Act, the European Commission said today.
50 years after Portugal's dictatorship, the far-right is seducing the country's youth
Portugal’s far-right Chega party made historic gains in the country’s national elections held in early March. Taking 18% of the vote, the party sought to seduce Portugal’s youth, in a year which marks 50 years since Portugal overthrew its dictatorship.
Markets rebound: Easing geopolitical tension and strong earnings bring recovery
European stock markets have bounced back after a three-week losing streak, bolstered by eased geopolitical tensions and robust corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Wall Street is also set for a positive week, with performance influenced by the outcomes of major tech company results.
Eminem announces his next album... and his last?
The real slim shady is back with a new album, but is it the end for the iconic rapper?
Climate Revolution in European Forestry: World First Carbon Reserve Parks in Estonia
Estonian sustainability startup Green Deal, part of the Skovest Network, has initiated a forestry revolution by developing a new methodology for more effective carbon sequestration. This innovative approach enhances the potential of forests to capture carbon, contributing to
Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura reigns supreme with three top awards
Aya Nakamura has cemented her status as the French queen of hip-hop at Les Flammes. The awards were created by Yard and Booska-P, in partnership with Spotify, in response to the longstanding neglect of rap and R&B genres at France's Victoires awards.
Aviation Leaders Convened for the EUROCAE Symposium, Marking a Return to its Birthplace in Lucerne
EUROCAE held its 2024 Symposium on 24 and 25 April in Lucerne, Switzerland, at the prestigious KKL (Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern). This significant event drew the participation of 200 esteemed professionals, including specialised experts and industry leaders from across
Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation
Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
'No confidence': Scottish coalition government collapses in battle over climate targets
A three-year coalition between the SNP and Scottish Green Party has broken down after emissions targets were dropped.
Jane Austen’s House Museum enlists the public’s help to transcribe her brother’s memoir
Could Jane Austen’s brother Francis shed some new light on the beloved author’s life? The Jane Austen’s House museum hopes so – but first it needs help deciphering his handwriting.