Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov will head Gaza peace board, Netanyahu says
Mladenov is a former Bulgarian defence and foreign minister who served as the UN envoy to Iraq before being appointed as the UN Middle East peace envoy from 2015-2020.
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Mass protests erupt in Iran's capital after exiled prince's call, internet shut off nationwide
The Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO says that 45 demonstrators have been killed by Iranian security forces since the protests began in late December.
Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback for Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday on X that Paris will oppose the Mercosur trade deal in a crucial vote in Brussels on Friday. If a qualified majority of member states back the agreement, as expected, it would mark a major setback for the French leader.
Syrian authorities urge civilians to leave Aleppo as clashes with Kurdish forces continue
The leadership in Damascus signed a deal with the SDF in March for it to merge with the Syrian army by the end of 2025 but there have been disagreements over how that would happen.
'A Prisoner's Diary': Unions clash with Nicolas Sarkozy at Lyon book signing
The former French President was in Lyon on Thursday to sign his latest book at a Fnac shop. On the sidelines of his visit, the CGT trade union, which is critical of management's political choices, organised a rally outside the store.
US could run Venezuela and tap into its oil reserves for years, Trump says in interview
US special forces snatched president Maduro and his wife in a lightning raid on Saturday and whisked them to New York to face trial on drug and weapons charges.
David Bowie’s widow Iman and daughter Lexi lead tributes on music icon’s would-be 79th birthday
Today marks David Bowie's would-be 79th birthday, as well as the 10-year anniversary of the release of his final studio album 'Blackstar'. The music icon's widow Iman and daughter Lexi have posted their tributes online.
Angry protests erupt in Minneapolis after ICE agent fatally shoots woman driver
Dozens of protesters gathered early Thursday outside of a federal building on the edge of Minneapolis that is serving as a major base for the immigration crackdown.
Trump acquiring Greenland is just a fantasy — it simply cannot be bought
Greenland is not for sale. But the episode is a reminder that the rules of the game are being tested. And that complacency about those rules would be the costliest mistake of all, Professor Aurélien Colson writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Belgium open to housing foreign prisoners in other countries, minister says
Belgium’s Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt is looking at “every possible solution” to increase the number of irregular migrants returned from Belgium, including renting prison space abroad to house foreign prisoners.
Ukraine-US security agreement is ‘essentially ready’ for Trump’s approval, Zelenskyy said
As the Ukrainian president said that the Ukraine-US security guarantees are now ready for US President Donald Trump’s approval, Moscow rejected the idea of European peacekeepers deployed to Ukraine, threatening the allies' troops as a “legitimate target” for Russia.
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'Appalling' and 'nonsense': Republicans push back against Trump’s Greenland plans
Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Greenland faces opposition not just in Europe, but in the US – even in Trump’s own Republican Party.
Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling guerillas, Bogotá says
Washington and Bogotá have enjoyed security cooperation for decades but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January.
Belgium urges EU to use aid as bargaining chip to increase migrant returns
Belgium's Migration Minister told Euronews that the country supports plans to make development aid and visa policies conditional on countries taking back migrants returned to them.
Outsourcing: These are the EU countries moving the most jobs abroad
Moving jobs abroad saves money but also means losing tens of thousands of domestic positions. Which countries have the highest imbalance?
Two teenage boys held as Dutch police probe alleged 'snowball beating' death
According to local media outlet Rijnmond, police believe youths were throwing snowballs at passing cars which led to a physical altercation with the 60-year-old victim.
Robots wow crowds at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.
Ferries, airports and trains: Travel chaos looms as UK and France brace for Storm Goretti
Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations coming into effect this evening.
French researcher freed from Russia in prisoner exchange
French researcher Laurent Vinatier was freed by Moscow in exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin.
Spain's Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensation
The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately.
Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds
Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.
Spanish government and bishops agree on plan to compensate sexual abuse victims
Only a handful of countries have had government-initiated or parliamentary inquiries into sexual abuse by the clergy, although some independent groups have carried out their own investigations.
Russian attacks leave 1 million people in Ukraine without electricity and water
As Ukraine continues to negotiate a deal which could put an end to Russia’s ongoing war, Moscow has kept attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and heating in the middle of winter.
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
Your Gmail inbox is getting an AI-powered update. Google announced new AI features to help users write emails, summarise information, and create to-do lists.
Global cooperation has shifted to favour smaller ally groups, says WEF
Large-scale, global cooperation is weakening as trade, finance, and tech links shift toward smaller, interest-based groups of countries, says the World Economic Forum.
Italy sees rare double dip in both unemployment and available jobs
The latest statistical surveys show both the number of workers and the number of unemployed decreasing, while the number of those who have stopped seeking out employment is also rising sharply.
Macron accuses US of 'gradually turning away' from allies in speech to French ambassadors
Trump took a potshot at the French leader in an address on Wednesday in which he recounted how he had coerced France into agreeing to triple its drug prices.
'Profoundly damaging': EU leaders condemn Trump's withdrawal from UN climate treaty
The Trump administration's decision to pull out of international environmental structures has drawn sharp criticism from both sides of the Atlantic.
Danish soldiers would shoot back if invaded, government confirms
Danish soldiers must open fire even without orders if US troops were to try and capture Greenland by force, according to a 1952 directive that Denmark's Defence Ministry confirmed remains in place, domestic media reported.
Defence shares jump after Venezuela fallout and US talk on Greenland
The sector rallied in Europe, the US, and parts of Asia, with investors betting tensions will keep military spending elevated and order books fuller for longer.
Morocco fossil find leads to new understanding of human history and movement
The timing and location of our species’ emergence remain unclear for lack of evidence but a new discovery in Morocco brings us closer to filling the knowledge gap.
Kazakhstan bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amid local support and activist concerns
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev signed a law banning LGBTQ+ propaganda, amid local support, but also sparking activists' criticism for its vague language and potential consequences.
Gold in Iran: From a safe haven to a bastion of political protest
Gold holds such a central place among Iranians as a traditional asset that its recent price spike has been felt by large segments of society, even more so than fluctuations in the Tehran Stock Exchange.
Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.
'A big storm is coming' triggering major upheaval, Iranian analyst tells Euronews
In March 2025, Ahmad Naghibzadeh told Euronews that much of what he foresaw for 2025 would come to pass. Now, he predicts a "big storm coming" Tehran's way.
Trump's Greenland threats put EU-US trade deal in jeopardy, says senior MEP
The European Parliament’s trade chief told Euronews that the US's stated aim of buying or annexing the Danish territory is changing the assessment of the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, with some MEPs suggesting it should be frozen.
People regain weight within two years of coming off obesity drugs, new study finds
People who use weight-loss drugs can rapidly regain weight after stopping treatment, according to a new study
Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland
European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.
Fact check: Does the European Parliament have an MEP ‘blacklist’?
Virginie Joron, MEP for Patriots for Europe has called out what she qualified as "false claims" alleging that she was placed on a blacklist by the European Parliament. So, is there any weight to this assertion?
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OpenAI launches dedicated ChatGPT Health feature with medical record integrations
OpenAI says the feature, designed with physicians, aims to help people understand patterns in their health and prepare for medical conversations - not replace doctors.
Mount Etna tour guides protest new restrictions on visiting Europe’s most active volcano
Above certain altitudes, it is a legal requirement to go up the volcano with a qualified guide.
‘We are not a product’: Greenlanders voice concern over US takeover plans
Residents in Greenland have expressed their concerns after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of Denmark.
Critics decry Trump pulling US out of UN climate treaty as 'a new low'
Experts say withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a "strategic blunder" for the US.
Google and chatbot start-up Character.AI to settle lawsuits over teen suicides
The settlements are among the first in a series of lawsuits accusing AI companies of negligence in the wrongful deaths of teenagers.
US plans to 'dictate' Venezuelan oil sales amid further tanker seizures
Washington announced its control over Venezuela's oil sales after capturing two tankers transporting sanctioned crude and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur free trade deal
French farmers drove about 100 tractors into the French capital, protesting Brussels' trade deal with five South American nations. The protesters bypassed police barriers to reach landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
Peruvian shamans’ first 2026 prediction comes true with Nicolás Maduro's fall
While Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world, it was foretold just days earlier in Peru...
Trump withdraws US from UN climate treaty and 65 other global bodies
President Trump signed an executive order suspending US participation in 66 UN agencies and international organisations, including the UN climate treaty, marking a major retreat from global cooperation.