Man detained for plotting attack on Dutch princesses with axe to appear in court
It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect's name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations.
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Kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital after a century away
Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand's national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century.
US Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France-UK proposal, FM says
France says a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will complement, not compete with, its own UK-backed mission as standoff with Iran in the vital waterway roils on.
8,000-year-old wheat imprint in Georgia reshapes origins of bread wheat, scientists say
A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops.
World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps
Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe.
Climate change and pollution are increasing stroke risk, new research finds
Climate change and air pollution may be linked to stroke risk, the World Stroke Organization says.
UK jury convicts Kuwaiti national over attempt to attack Israeli embassy in London
The conviction comes the day after Britain's security services raised the terrorism threat level to "severe", the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is "highly likely in the next six months."
King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute
King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.
Tuscany, flames out of control on Monte Faeta: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated
Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions.
Direct Prague to Copenhagen train returns after more than a decade
A new direct rail link from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin and Hamburg, is bringing back an easy, no-fly way to travel between some of Europe’s most popular cities – just in time for summer travel.
Contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect
The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Turkish police fire tear gas and arrest almost 400 people at May Day rallies
Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were "likely to carry out attacks."
UAE’s OPEC exit signals strategic shift as Gulf unity faces new test over oil policy
The UAE's exit from OPEC signals a strategic shift, raising questions about Gulf coordination and the organisation's future.
World Cup travel demand rises, but not all host cities will get the economic win
While the tourism picture points to an increase in activity in the run-up to this summer's tournament, research suggests the broader impact may be far more limited.
Japanese man arrested after wife's remains found in zoo incinerator, officials say
The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources.
‘Fenian’: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap return with much more than provocation
Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive.
'This animal has given us a sense of identity’: Iconic kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital
The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050.
Fertiliser crisis caused by Iran war sparks global food security fears
The Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe "fertiliser squeeze" as soaring energy costs and export disruptions push farmers' affordability to a four-year low.
ALTDeer enters the global stage with P2B listing and long-term Web3 vision
The Web3 mining ecosystem is becoming increasingly crowded, but few projects attempt to differentiate themselves through long-term infrastructure rather than short-term hype. ALTDeer is positioning itself firmly in that minority, announcing its official listing on P2B Exchange,
How Russia’s imperial view of the Caucasus still shapes its policy today
Russia’s contemporary policy in the Caucasus is often described through the language of security, peacekeeping and regional stability. Yet its deeper roots lie in an older imperial habit: treating the region as a strategic frontier to be managed, reorganized and kept within
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza showcase war experiences through outdoor exhibition
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes.
Zelenskyy in Gabala: Azerbaijan’s autonomy and the limits of Moscow’s regional reach
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Azerbaijan placed Kyiv’s wartime diplomacy inside a wider regional shift, in which Baku is acting with increasing independence and Moscow’s assumed authority in the South Caucasus is becoming harder to sustain. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to
Workers' health isn't the only thing at risk of job strain — the economy is too, study finds
As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences.
Dutch football league passport dispute could force replay of 133 matches
An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario.
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Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys
From the highlights of Al Andalus to truffle tours from Rome to Nizza Monferrato, these routes will take you back to the golden age of travel.
Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI lawyer on third day of trial over ChatGPT maker
Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of asking misleading questions designed to trick him and the jury, as the high-stakes trial against ChatGPT maker entered the third day.
Podcast | Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers?
Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions.
‘A united region’: Central Asian nations meet to protect the Caspian Sea and biodiversity
Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.
Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete
Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".
‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director’s Oscar lost after being confiscated at US airport
The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York.
Man charged with attempted murder over stabbings of Jewish men in London
The suspect, identified as Essa Suleiman, faces three counts of attempted murder following Wednesday’s stabbings of two Jewish men, as well as another incident earlier elsewhere in London.
5 million cataract surgeries performed in 2023
Cataract surgery, which involves the extraction of the lens from the eye, was performed just over 5.0 million times in the EU in 2023. This corresponds to a rate of 1,118.0 surgeries per 100.000 people. Luxembourg recorded the highest rate, with 1,627.3 cataract surgeries per
Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup prison sentence
Lawmakers defied President Lula da Silva’s veto and moved to adopt a bill that would dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his loss in the October 2022 presidential elections.
Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
A former frontman for Spandau Ballet has been found guilty of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Commission approves close to €72 million Hungarian state aid measure to support new tyre manufacturing line
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €71.6 million (HUF 28 billion) Hungarian measure in favour of Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. The measure will support Hankook in setting up a truck and bus radial tyre factory in the Central Transdanubia
After Orbán's defeat, the EU faces tough questions about Ukraine's accession
The imminent departure of Viktor Orbán is forcing EU leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about Ukraine's accession process that the Hungarian veto had, until now, kept unanswered.
First direct flight from the US in seven years lands in Venezuela
A Miami-Caracas flight reopens the direct route between the US and Venezuela after years of suspension due to political tensions and air restrictions.
Football helping to combat 'domestic violence'
Sport is doing its bit to help combat that seemingly never-ending plague of “domestic abuse”. Approximately 31% of women in the EU (around 50 million) have experienced physical or sexual violence in adulthood, with 18% experiencing partner violence. Data indicates 30% have
Crowds gather in central London after Banksy confirms new statue
Crowds gathered in central London after Banksy confirmed he was behind a newly installed statue in Waterloo Place.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mother Mary' – The Devil Wears Red
Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week...
Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy and Spain over Iran war row
Trump suggested his administration was also looking into reducing its presence in Spain and Italy over clashes with their leaders on the war in Iran. The comments come just one day after the US president made a similar proposal in Germany.
Youth Dialogue in Barcelona: Young voices help shape the EU’s next steps on housing
On Monday 20 April, Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen met with a group of young people for a Youth Dialogue on housing in Barcelona: a great opportunity for him to hear at first-hand how today’s housing pressures are reshaping study choices, careers, health and
Seven in ten business owners say unpaid work is expected in their industry, survey finds
Many self-employed professionals report regularly working unpaid hours each week as pitching, revisions and admin tasks increase, according to a new survey. Unpaid work is becoming an accepted part of self-employed life across many industries, according to new research from The
New debate over Pluto: Is the dwarf set to become a planet again?
Almost 20 years after the debate appeared to be settled, Pluto is back in the spotlight.
How coffee might help your body fight the effects of ageing
Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline.
‘I feel sorry for people who have to deal with volatile gas prices. Our heat pump protects us’
The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment?
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From an alpine paradise to hidden creeks: Four of Europe’s national parks you can reach by train
Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access.
Europe moves to break Visa and Mastercard's grip — but not everyone agrees
The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.