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US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 4 - The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, calling the move a \"confidence-building measure\".
Africa: Road to East Africa! CAF Announces Kick-Off, Final and Qualifiers Dates for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") announced the Kick-off and Final Dates for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations ("AFCON") PAMOJA 2027, that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Africa: Mamelodi Sundowns' Road to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final
[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final for the second year in a row and will face Morocco's AS FAR in the two-legged decider.
EU-US relationship expected to pull focus in Armenia
The European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital has attracted 47 leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Donald Trump's trade and defence announcements are expected to be interrogated.
When 2 million voices met one stage: How Shakira made music history in Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy.
NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday. Trump has accused
Two years of DMA: does it really work?
What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)? In 2022, the EU set out to impose strict "do’s and don’ts" on tech giants. Two years after implementation, the Commission is reviewing how successful it’s been.
Lasers, hawks and even guns haven’t solved the UK’s pigeon problem. There is a better way | Sydney Lobe
Councils spend heavily on grisly yet ineffective methods. Why won’t they consider a proven, low-cost and humane strategy? By some estimates there are almost 3 million pigeons residing in London, which has the highest pigeon population in the country. Known as “rats with wings”,
Better regulation: Charity begins at home
The Commission has issued “Better Regulation” guidelines to rethink the way new EU rules will be made. Dainius Žalimas (Laisvės partija/Lithuania), who drafted a report on the monitoring of the application of EU law, says: “Thinking about how to make better new rules is all
‘Viva’: Aina Clotet Is a 40-Year-Old Consumed by the Need to Feel Alive in Her Feature Directorial Debut (Exclusive Cannes Critics’ Week Clips)
The Catalan actress, screenwriter and director plays Nora, who dives headfirst into passionate relationships with two very different men after coming face-to-face with death.
Participants compete to lure worms from the ground at quirky UK festival
Contestants gathered in southern England for the annual “Wormcharming” competition, attempting to coax worms from the ground without digging.
China Box Office: ‘Vanishing Point’ and ‘Cold War 1994’ Lead Rebounding May Day Weekend as ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Debuts in Third
Zhonghe Qiancheng’s suspense thriller “Vanishing Point” claimed the number one position at the China box office in its opening weekend, earning RMB164.7 million ($24.2 million). Written and directed by Cheng Wei-hao and starring Zheng Kai and Liu Haocun, the story begins with
Africa: Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 - WHO
[DW] The virus usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice. It can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection.
Oscars: New rules announced - AI actors and scripts cannot win awards
The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however...
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Philippines’ Samar region, GFZ says
The quake was at a depth of 10km.
Africa: 3 Die, Others Infected in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak On Atlantic Cruise Ship
[Leadership] Three people have died following an outbreak of a rare infectious disease aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Consent, not resistance: European Parliament backs consent-based definition of rape
The European Parliament has adopted a landmark report calling on the European Commission to bring forward dedicated legislation establishing an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape. The vote marks a decisive step forward, following the setback in 2024 when a consent-based
Foo Fighters Changed the Name of Their New Album To Avoid Conflict With ‘Wicked: For Good’
The rock band recently released their 12th LP, Your Favorite Toy
Fighters, legends and beloved indie bands: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
Marina Abramović marks her upcoming 80th birthday with a new exhibition in Venice, 2000's band Broken Social Scene return, and Mortal Kombat II brings arcade fun to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week.
Amish Tripathi Gets AI Avatar as Collective Artists Network Launches Indian History Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Collective Artists Network has built an AI-powered avatar of Amish Tripathi – one of the country’s bestselling authors – to anchor a new short-form content channel covering history, mythology and philosophy, with a digital rollout beginning this month. The channel is
Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide—best known for treating diabetes and driving weight loss under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may also deliver a surprising mental health boost. In a massive study tracking nearly 100,000 people over more than a decade, researchers found that
World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what
FIFA's upcoming World Cup is set to be the most lucrative on-record, with a 'record breaking' prize pool on offer, as FIFA shrugs off other controversies.
'I had to pay £14k after my cat was run over'
People with and without pet insurance are facing large bills when their animals get sick or injured.
Three people die on cruise ship in the Atlantic from suspected hantavirus infection
Three more people on the Dutch cruise ship have fallen ill, one of them has been taken to a hospital in South Africa. The hantavirus is spread by rats and very rarely spreads from human to human.
Irish economic miracle explained: Why all that glitters isn't gold
Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction.
How is the EU breaking the 'grip' of tech giants? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The Commission's first formal review found the Digital Market Act (DMA) “fit for purpose”. While critics warn against procedural compliance issues, the Parliament asks for smoother implementation. Do you want to know how the DMA regulates online platforms? Ask the Euronews AI
Commission urges member states to rollout EU age verification app
The EU has moved to protect children from harmful and inappropriate online content. On Wednesday (29 April), the Commission adopted a recommendation urging member states to accelerate the rollout of the EU age verification app and make it available by the end of the year. The
Europe Today: Merz–Trump clash deepens over US troop pullout as European leaders meet in Armenia
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Alzheimer’s drugs may not work and could raise brain risks
Drugs designed to clear amyloid beta from the brain—once seen as a promising path to slowing Alzheimer’s—may not actually help patients in any meaningful way, according to a major review of over 20,000 participants. Even more concerning, they may increase the risk of brain
Climber found dead 800m from base of Johor mountain
The victim had climbed the mountain with his three male friends, said police.
Kimura Taichi’s ‘Fujiko’ Wins Audience Award at Far East Film Festival
“Fujiko,” the second feature from Japanese director Kimura Taichi and produced by Megumi, took the Mulberry Audience Award at the 28th Far East Film Festival. The Korean documentary “The Seoul Guardians,” directed by Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan and Cho Chul-young – a live
‘Wake-up call’: methane emissions from Australian coalmines more than double official estimates, report finds
International Energy Agency findings show government must commit to rapid cuts in emissions of greenhouse gas, climate experts say Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from
Africa: Nigeria Assumes Leadership of AU Peace and Security Council
[Premium Times] Nigeria is the only AU member state to have served continuously since its establishment in 2004.
European Parliament urges funding freeze over PA textbook hate
On 29 April, in a significant statement, the European Parliament passed resolutions which strongly condemn textbooks produced by the Palestinian Authority (PA) for the seventh consecutive year. The resolutions said that PA textbooks continue to include antisemitic content,
China’s rare defiance of US sanctions sparks showdown over banks
The move represents Beijing's most aggressive action to date in countering Washington's financial statecraft.
Africa: Joint Statement On World Press Freedom Day 2026
[African Union] H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Mr. Omar Faruk Osman, President of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), have issued the following joint statement to mark
Oil markets lower as Trump vows to help ships leave Strait of Hormuz
Oil markets were lower in early trade on Monday morning as investors monitored developments in the Middle East.
Africa: AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission Chief Explains How Africa Can Become One of World's Most Competitive Economic Blocs
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Although Africa has the resources, population, and market potential to become one of the world's most competitive economic blocs, the continent must first recognize and fully utilize its strengths, according to Elizabeth E. Onwuchekwa, Director-General of
Evolution isn’t random. Scientists find the same genes used for 120 million years
Evolution seems to follow a script more often than expected. Researchers found that distantly related butterflies and moths have reused the same pair of genes for over 120 million years to produce strikingly similar warning colors. Rather than altering the genes themselves,
Africa: Tanzania Tops Africa in Perceived Media Freedom - Report
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MAJORITY of Tanzanians believe the country's media operate freely, according to a new survey by Afrobarometer, which ranks Tanzania as the top performer in Africa on perceived press freedom.
Africa: Murky Manganese - the Ghanaians Who Will Pay the Price for EV Batteries
[Global Witness] An investigation by Global Witness has revealed that waste from a manganese mine in Ghana supplying a material critical to the latest EV technology is creating a toxic environment for local people, with its operators aware but doing little to stop it
India’s ‘City of Glass’ is under threat from Iran war
In Firozabad, glass factories that rely on imported natural gas are exposed to shortages and high prices.
West Asia’s old security order is dead and gone
West Asia is not returning to the old regional order. Too many assumptions have failed, and too many actors have discovered the limits of their power. For years, security in the region was treated as something that could be imposed: by American military presence, Israeli
Dune-esque, record-breaking solar city puts Türkiye first place in the renewables race
Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region.
Mediterranean diet may support pregnancy in women undergoing artificial insemination, study finds
A Spanish study finds that the Mediterranean diet favours a more stable and healthy environment in the micro-organisms of women with primary infertility who manage to become pregnant.
Is Malta the latest European country to grapple with overtourism?
A recent poll has found that Maltese public opinion is split on whether visitor footfall is ‘just about right’ or ‘excessive’.
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What is Mark Zuckerberg’s Biohub and can it build AI models of human cells to cure all disease?
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Biohub is investing $500 million to build AI models of human cells, as tech giants race to bring artificial intelligence into biology.