The Palme d'Or is one of the most coveted prizes in world cinema. Since 1998, each trophy has been made by Chopard. Few partnerships in the cultural world are as entwined as Chopard and the Cannes Film Festival, founded on a shared belief in craft and the art of cinema.
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza.
A 31-year-old man has been detained after ploughing his car into several people in Modena's city centre. The mayor said at least eight were injured, four seriously.
The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.
Follow our live coverage of the 70th Eurovision taking place in the Austrian capital, Vienna, as 25 countries compete in perhaps the most politically charged edition of the world's greatest song contest.
Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul’s lantern parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday, symbolising Buddhism’s tech-savvy modernisation.
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order.
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For days, it remained unclear whether the whale found dead off the Danish coast was Timmy. Authorities have now confirmed that the well-known humpback whale did not survive his journey through the Baltic Sea.
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
Modi's European tour includes a Sunday stop in Sweden, where he will meet Ursula von der Leyen, and will conclude in Italy on May 20 with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
A new exhibition at the Louvre in Paris pits Michelangelo and Rodin together to explore "Living Bodies" and the artistic links between the great masters who lived three and half centuries apart.
France is to open an inquiry after several NGOs filed a complaint against Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, accused of ordering the dissident journalist's murder.
A baby girl only a few weeks old was pronounced dead on arrival on the island of Lampedusa after crossing the Mediterranean from Tunisia in a small boat with her mother and sister. An investigation has been opened.
Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.
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Russian forces launched hundreds of strikes across Ukraine overnight, with direct hits by drones recorded at 15 locationsm Ukraine's Air Force said. Meanwhile, the bodies of 528 Ukrainian soldiers were returned a day after Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war.
Spain's National Police, with Italy and Europol, have arrested in Naples 12 members of a gang that robbed tourists of luxury watches in Marbella, Barcelona and Ibiza.
Citizens and residents registered with Malta’s online identity system can apply to get access to ChatGPT Plus after completing a free online course.
While filming has already begun along the French Riviera, The White Lotus' production team has yet to be seen in Cannes, making the likelihood of the iconic film festival being used as backdrop increasingly uncertain.
Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss ways to deepen their countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation," the Kremlin said.
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Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana.
The national pavilions that chime with Kouoh’s core values of nurture, intimacy and reflection are those that quietly steal this year’s spotlight.
Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement following Trump's comments that "Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan."
Five Italians died during the incident while reportedly "attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres," the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said earlier this week.
Google offers a new function for all those who want to stay up to date: From now on, you can specify which news provider should be emphasised in search queries. This way you can make Euronews your favourite source.
A growing cohort of people are shunning new technologies in favour of the outdated or obsolete. Euronews Next spoke to four collectors about escaping digital fatigue with dumb phones and iPods.
The "meticulously planned and very complex mission" eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State group's second in command globally, Trump said.
From bars to live music venues and public arenas, Eurovision Song Contest fans will be spoilt for choice when it comes to viewing options for Saturday's Grand Final.
Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades.
Drone sightings, unclear reporting chains and fragmented responsibilities are exposing a growing blind spot in the North Sea.
Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete.
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More than 28,000 participants are set to gather in Baku for the UN's World Urban Forum as UN-Habitat warns that 3 billion people lack adequate housing and slum populations could triple by 2050.
Nvidia’s market capitalisation ($5.7 trillion) has overtaken Germany’s GDP ($5.45 trillion). The combined value of the five largest US companies now exceeds the total GDP of Europe’s five largest economies.
A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
