The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these proposed measures, Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click and view
US military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade a naval blockade, amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
DUBAI, April 20 - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the U.S., but added that vigilance and distrust in interactions with Washington were an \"undeniable necessity\", according to the
Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families.
The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary elections, Rumen Radev, won't be "openly anti-EU", analyst Martin Vladimirov tells Europe Today. But he caveats that this is "a major win for the Kremlin and a culmination of a long strategy of Russia to solidify its influence in the
Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations in Pakistan before the cease-fire expires on Tuesday, as the U.S. has maintained a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and seized an Iranian vessel, while both countries have exchanged military threats
No one has been convicted since the attack, which killed 279 people.
Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as more European countries are turning their backs on the controversial rapper amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
Should kids be on social media? When are teens old enough to safely navigate the online world?
This April, the European Commission awarded its Sovereign Cloud call for tender through which the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (Union entities) can procure sovereign cloud services for up to EUR 180 million over a period of six years. The tender was launched
Kurt Russell and Kristin Scott Thomas will be the recipients of Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Crystal Nymph Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the film and TV industry. Both awards will be presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco during the event’s 65th
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The transit through the major sea route was in accordance with international law.
A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana.
A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps.
The EU has launched a multi-million-euro initiative aimed at “improving the quality” of news gathering at EU level. The European Commission says the proposal seeks to support independent audiovisual and digital pan-European reporting on EU affairs by European media outlets. The
After two centuries of failed attempts, scientists have finally grown dolomite in the lab, cracking a long-standing geological puzzle. They discovered that the mineral’s growth stalls because of tiny defects—but in nature, those flaws get washed away over time. By mimicking
Ziggy Stardust illuminates London's Lightroom, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd returns with a new, even grittier series, and Foo Fighters release their 12th album. Here's what to look out for this week.
The 39th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer fills the sky with giant creations and hosts the World Kite Cup, drawing huge international crowds.
A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.
The conflict in 2025 between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan was their worst in decades.
The Iran war has delivered a profound and systemic shock to the Gulf, fundamentally challenging two assumptions that have underpinned regional stability for the better part of a century. For decades, the Gulf’s economic model thrived on a perception of stability, reinforced by
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new age-verification app to strengthen online child protection. 90 per cent of EU citizens back increased action. How has Europe addressed minors’ online safety so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
More than 27,000 women in Europe die from cervical cancer each year. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for this disease and for at least five other cancers that affect both women and men. HPV vaccination is among the most effective tools available, yet its full
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The suspect was handcuffed as he was brought in by police officers to a court complex.
JAKARTA, April 20 - Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission strongly criticised the military on Monday as it investigated the killing of 12 civilians last week during an operation against rebels in Papua province.
MOSCOW, April 20 - A major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, just hours after a blaze was doused in the wake of a similar attack on April 16.
As we head towards carbon-neutral aviation in 2050, the sustainable aviation fuel industry is set to boom. We spoke to a key innovator to learn more.
Europe stayed out of the recent confrontation between the United States and Iran. Yet the European Union remains a major stakeholder, for a simple and important reason: energy. Europe depends significantly on oil and gas produced in, or transported through, the Gulf region,
Oil prices climbed more than 5% while European markets fell on Monday morning as a stand-off between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.
“Heat is like a death sentence.” The line, spoken by a Kuwait-based meteorologist in Jacqueline Zünd’s “Heat,” anchors a film that examines global warming not through explanation but through what the Swiss filmmaker describes as “a sensory experience.” Premiering in the main
A debt charity believes the town's seasonal job market is in part to blame.
When US President Donald Trump said, “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight,” he hardly knew the profundity of his words. Iran, formerly Persia, has a history that goes back at least 7,000 years, and has a long list of great contributions to the world. Among these
Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
A new immersive exhibition, 'David Bowie: You’re Not Alone', is opening in London, inviting fans to step inside the world of the “Starman” himself.
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, April 19 (Horn Diplomat) -- The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday welcomed the upcoming official visit of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to the Kingdom of Eswatini, describing it as a significant diplomatic step and his first visit to
Eleven years after its inauguration, the exhibition 'Forests Underwater' by Takashi Amano' is closing at Lisbon's Oceanarium. This marks the end of an era for visitors and staff alike, who leave behind thousands of hours of work underwater that kept the Japanese artist's vision
Fears of a ‘coal comeback’ triggered by the Iran war energy crisis are not supported by the data.
As politicians rush to impose blanket social media bans on minors, recent Council of Europe recommendations urge a smarter approach. They stress that online safety measures must protect children without sacrificing their freedom of expression or cutting off essential digital
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From Swiss medical clinics to Mediterranean wellness resorts, these are the top longevity retreats in Europe where you can reset body and mind.
Bringing incineration into the EU’s carbon market could finally push Europe up the waste hierarchy - not back to landfill, writes Janek Vahk. As the EU considers bringing waste incineration into its Emissions Trading System (ETS), a familiar warning has resurfaced: put a price
Projected population changes across Europe vary significantly, with the EU population set to fall by 53 million by 2100. Experts point to the role of immigration in explaining differences between countries. By 2100, one in three Europeans will be over 65.
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The local horror-thriller “Salmokji : Whispering Water” retained its position at the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 17–19. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film earned $3.3 million from
US strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean have so far killed a minimum of 181 people. Critics have slammed the Trump administration over the strikes, saying they constitute a violation of international law.