When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.
In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Warborn (EPP) and Mullooly (Renew Europe) engage in a heated debate over the EU–Mercosur agreement, following the Parliament’s decision to refer it to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US.
Hangzhou Jiuge Biotech’s innovative membrane protein production technology creates collaboration opportunities for the European pharmaceutical industry. (Source: Hangzhou Jiuge Biotech) Amid rising R&D costs and increasing innovation challenges in the global pharmaceutical
Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution.
EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could soon be designated as a terrorist organisation in the European Union after France and Spain, the two key hold-outs, signalled a change of mind.
Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse with gangs controlling around 90% of the capital.
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Brussels signalling that the outcome surpasses several of the EU’s recent trade deals. A senior European Commission official said the agreement is “considerably better” than
The Danish EPP MEP said in an opinion article for Euronews that NATO secretary general is right to claim the EU remains dependent on the US for security, at least for now.
European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.
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The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.
Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure
The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.
Aylo, the company behind Pornhub, said it is withdrawing from the UK market because it claims the UK’s new rules on age verification do not work.
Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.
Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to
Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground.
A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries.
Europe lacks key military capabilities — especially independent command, intelligence, and digital infrastructure — most of which are still provided by the US, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
In a sweeping victory for Bonaire residents, The Hague District Court has ruled that Dutch authorities had discriminated against the island's inhabitants.
Storm Kristin killed two men in Portugal, causing injuries and over 3,000 emergency callouts. Power cuts persist, and many roads and schools are closed.
A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries.
Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security.
The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports.
The EU foreign policy chief's remarks come days after Nato's secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence.
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, says that humanity needs to regulate the use of AI, otherwise it could lead to the creation of autocratic governments that utilise the technology to suppress populations.
Hausmann warned that recent injections of dollars from oil sales do not solve structural economic problems under a “hyper-repressive” regime.
According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.
It's hard to pinpoint the start of the surge in popularity of one of Jeff Buckley's greatest songs - but the TikTok boost does coincide with the gradual release of the documentary ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’.
More than a workspace, this restoration laboratory is where Central Asia’s fragile past is uncovered and preserved through science, intuition and patience.
High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time.
With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain.
It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said.
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine hitting residential areas in the Kyiv region and Odesa, Ukrainian officials said.
The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime.
A rapid transition away from fossil fuels could help slow down the Doomsday Clock as it edges closer to midnight.
Deutsche Bank is currently the target of investigations by the Federal Criminal Police Office. Authorities are searching premises in Frankfurt and Berlin on suspicion of money laundering.
The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy.
Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis after calling for the abolishment of ICE. The assailant was arrested.
Azerbaijan is strengthening cooperation with the OECD to reinforce the country's role as a reliable European partner and expand its integration into global markets.
The companies have warned parents to stop using specific batches of formula over concerns they contain the toxin cereulide.
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From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how
Former French senator Joël Guerriau has been sentenced to four years in prison for drugging MP Sandrine Josso with ecstasy, intending to sexually assault her.
Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.