Brussels’ Manneken Pis goes sporty
Brussels’ iconic Manneken Pis statue received a makeover in honour of the annual World Fair Play Day. Celebrated on 19 May, the event shines a spotlight on "fair play'' in the world of sport.
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Member's Only: The secret of Florentino Pérez's Real Madrid power base
Money talks. Especially at Real Madrid. If you can't personally guarantee €187 million and boast 20 years of club membership, there's no way to take over the club, which has allowed its president Florentino Pérez to rule for nearly two decades.
Viral posts falsely claim Eurovision winner was secretly bought
Posts claiming that the infamous pan-European music competition was rigged gained significant traction online, amidst wider scrutiny about the contest's voting rules and promotional campaigns.
‘Ukraine is paying the highest price to return home to European values,' Oleksandra Matviichuk says
The Ukrainian human rights defender and European Order of Merit laureate said that after three centuries in Russia's shadow, Ukraine is now "back in Europe.”
EU’s fertiliser rescue plan aims to prevent another farm uprising
With fertiliser prices soaring due to the volatility of global markets, the European Commission is attempting to calm struggling farmers ahead of key political talks on the European Union's agricultural budget for the next seven years.
Maldives cave diving tragedy: Search continues for missing Italian divers
Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island.
NGOs challenge UK-US medicines pricing deal
Two UK NGOs, Just Treatment and Global Justice Now, are preparing the first steps towards a possible judicial review against the UK government over legislation implementing the UK-US pharmaceuticals pricing agreement struck to avoid the threat of ‘Section 301’ unfair trade
Aqua, dance-pop band behind hit song ‘Barbie Girl’, announces breakup
The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and became a huge hit on several continents when it was released in 1997.
Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea
Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.
Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime
Holidaymakers from more than 90 countries could soon face shorter visa-free stays in Thailand, as officials move to curb crimes involving foreign nationals despite tourism remaining vital to the country’s economy.
PlayStation Plus price hikes spark backlash from gamers as Sony raises subscription
Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus memberships in several markets. The decision has prompted criticism from players who argue that subscription gaming is becoming increasingly expensive.
Iranian TV teaches viewers to shoot as IRGC ramps up child recruitment
Iranian state TV has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at Trump, Netanyahu and the UAE flag, as the IRGC formally recruits children as young as 12 for checkpoints.
'A perfect storm for our industry and our jobs,' foresees MEP if EU-US trade deal not completed
European People Party MEP Željana Zovko warned that US “ideological fights” and EU “complex process procedures” could inhibit an EU-US deal from being reached at tonight’s high stakes talks in Strasbourg. Zovko also admitted she is “not so confident this morning”.
Iranian director Jafar Panahi faces new trial in Iran for 'propaganda against the state'
Iranian director Jafar Panahi is set to face trial in Iran once more, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” He was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban in absentia last year.
German serial killer 'Man in Black' on trial for murder of 10-year-old French boy in 2004
Martin Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, was jailed for life in 2012 after he confessed to killing three boys aged 13, eight and nine between 1992 and 2001.
Dutch groups launch equal air travel tax campaign over flight cost fears
Netherlands-based travel firms are urging the Dutch government to rethink steep aviation tax rises they say could price ordinary families out of holidays and push travellers to airports across the border.
Tehran mass wedding turns military vehicles into bridal cars
Tehran stages a mass wedding where brides and grooms ride in decorated military vehicles, mixing celebration, symbolism and state messaging.
High risks, pitfalls and snubs: EU envoy for Russia talks faces job from hell
Whoever is appointed the European envoy for direct talks with Russia might come to regret it, as the task is laden with dangers that risk backfiring.
Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning
Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring?
HKTCM and IAM Reinforce Hong Kong Presence with Office Reopening Amid Rising Demand Cross-Border Wealth Structuring
Reopening reflects renewed confidence in Hong Kong’s role in supportingcross-border wealth planning, fiduciary structuring, and long-term assetpreservation through trust structures. Strategic partner of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited (HKFA) , Hong Kong Trust Capital
Denmark's Queen Margrethe out of hospital after heart procedure, royal palace says
Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.
Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
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Malaysia seeks €216m compensation from Norwegian firm over scrapped missile deal
Delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as launcher components was revoked that had been destined for Malaysia's littoral combat ship programme under the terms of a 2018 deal.
Hungary's Magyar seeks EU funds deal 'next week' in Brussels
Péter Magyar said he hopes to reach an agreement with the European Commission next week to unlock €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen under the previous government of Viktor Orbán, as an August deadline nears.
AI bidding wars: The talent making a fortune as Big Tech firms fight it out
As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes.
Finnish divers recover bodies of two Italians from underwater cave in Maldives
Maldives government spokesman Ahmed Shaam had earlier said that the three Finnish divers would retrieve the bodies, which were lying at a depth of around 60 metres.
Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for alleged influence peddling, court says
This is the first time that a former Spanish prime minister has been placed under formal investigation since the country returned to democracy following the death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.
Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO ‘deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic’
Congolese authorities say at least 131 deaths and 500 cases have been recorded in Congo Ebola outbreak.
Could Central Asia help Europe address labour shortage concerns?
European labour shortages and legal migration systems were central topics at the Tashkent International Migration Forum, where officials came together for discussions and solutions.
Elon Musk loses OpenAI court case after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Musk left OpenAI’s board in 2018 after clashing with Altman. A year earlier, he reportedly made a failed bid to get more control over the company.
Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC online accounts across 19 countries
Europol announced a major digital crackdown that led to the removal of thousands of online accounts linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the suspension of the group's primary X account in the EU.
Money, love and murder: Mango founder's son arrested for alleged killing of his father
The arrest comes after more than a year of investigations into the death of the textile magnate, which was initially thought to be accidental after he fell off a cliff while walking with his son in the Salnitre caves in Barcelona's Collbató.
Swatch fans left frustrated as stores stay closed amid watch frenzy
Dozens of shoppers gathered outside a Swatch store in Lyon hoping to buy a sought-after watch released with Audemars Piguet, only to find the shop closed following disturbances and stock shortages.
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 potential host cities: What to do in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas
From the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe to the Bulgarian Riviera, here’s where the 71st edition might be held.
Protest erupts at Venezuela’s Central University after prisoner deaths
Students clash with police at Venezuela's Central University after Carmen Navas dies, renewing anger over her son's death in state custody.
As the EU moves to simplify cross-border rail travel, which countries' passengers travel the most?
Rail travel in the EU hit record highs in 2024, but railway networks remain uneven across the bloc. Which countries are leading Europe's rail revival?
Fast-moving wildfire spreads through Southern California hills
A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, Ventura County, has forced evacuations and damaged homes as it spreads across more than 180 acres in California.
Weather in Spain expected to hit 38C as heatwaves start earlier than ever
Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country.
Ukraine is our 'number one priority' - top EU military chief tells Euronews
Speaking on Europe Today on Euronews, the EU's top military general Seán Clancy says Ukraine remains the EU’s “number one priority” as war continues to reshape Europe’s defence strategy.
Carbon price paid in Third Countries
On 28 August 2025, the European Commission launched three Calls for Evidence (CfEs) to support the preparation of the implementing acts for the definitive phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This specific consultation aimed at gathering stakeholders' input
Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit
Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?
Clashes erupt in Bolivia amid economic crisis
Bolivia faces growing protests, roadblocks and clashes with police amid shortages, inflation and economic unrest.
Spain, Italy or France? Which countries in Europe attract the most tourists?
The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing where hundreds of millions of travellers are spending their holidays across the continent.
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
Married At First Sight UK: Women allege they were raped during filming of popular reality show
British broadcaster Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married At First Sight UK - one of its flagship reality shows - after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the filming of the series.
Watch: Brussels vs Washington—inside the high-stakes battle over the EU-US trade deal
Tonight, European lawmakers and diplomats will meet in Strasbourg, desperately trying to prevent an all-out transatlantic trade war. The clock is ticking down to an unforgiving 4 July deadline set by Donald Trump. How did Europe end up in this mess?
Commission announces measures to better protect migrant workers and fight illegal employment
The Commission has adopted two new reports on the Employers Sanctions Directive and the Seasonal Workers Directive, assessing efforts to ensure fair working conditions for third-country nationals, prevent migrant exploitation and tackle illegal employment. As set out in the
US to screen for Ebola at airports as European medics deploy to region
The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.
Oil prices slip as Trump calls off planned military strike on Iran
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran.