The European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital has attracted 47 leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Donald Trump's trade and defence announcements are expected to be interrogated.
Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy.
What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)? In 2022, the EU set out to impose strict "do’s and don’ts" on tech giants. Two years after implementation, the Commission is reviewing how successful it’s been.
The Commission has issued “Better Regulation” guidelines to rethink the way new EU rules will be made. Dainius Žalimas (Laisvės partija/Lithuania), who drafted a report on the monitoring of the application of EU law, says: “Thinking about how to make better new rules is all
Contestants gathered in southern England for the annual “Wormcharming” competition, attempting to coax worms from the ground without digging.
The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however...
The European Parliament has adopted a landmark report calling on the European Commission to bring forward dedicated legislation establishing an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape. The vote marks a decisive step forward, following the setback in 2024 when a consent-based
Marina Abramović marks her upcoming 80th birthday with a new exhibition in Venice, 2000's band Broken Social Scene return, and Mortal Kombat II brings arcade fun to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week.
Three more people on the Dutch cruise ship have fallen ill, one of them has been taken to a hospital in South Africa. The hantavirus is spread by rats and very rarely spreads from human to human.
Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction.
The Commission's first formal review found the Digital Market Act (DMA) “fit for purpose”. While critics warn against procedural compliance issues, the Parliament asks for smoother implementation. Do you want to know how the DMA regulates online platforms? Ask the Euronews AI
The EU has moved to protect children from harmful and inappropriate online content. On Wednesday (29 April), the Commission adopted a recommendation urging member states to accelerate the rollout of the EU age verification app and make it available by the end of the year. The
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On 29 April, in a significant statement, the European Parliament passed resolutions which strongly condemn textbooks produced by the Palestinian Authority (PA) for the seventh consecutive year. The resolutions said that PA textbooks continue to include antisemitic content,
Oil markets were lower in early trade on Monday morning as investors monitored developments in the Middle East.
Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region.
A Spanish study finds that the Mediterranean diet favours a more stable and healthy environment in the micro-organisms of women with primary infertility who manage to become pregnant.
A recent poll has found that Maltese public opinion is split on whether visitor footfall is ‘just about right’ or ‘excessive’.
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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Biohub is investing $500 million to build AI models of human cells, as tech giants race to bring artificial intelligence into biology.
With the latest figures showing the job vacancy rate in the euro area increased to 2.2% in the latter stages of 2025, and approximately 2.5 million job vacancies across the EU, it’s clear that European employers are suffering a significant labour market crunch. Some of the
“Let's compete at shelf but let's collaborate in the supply chain,” the CEO of Tony’s Chocolonely told Euronews.
The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia.
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.
World leaders from nearly 50 countries, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, are meeting in Yerevan, Armenia for the 8th European Political Community summit.
On a special one-day event in Basel, visitors entered the Cézanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler for free if they arrived in swimwear. They could also experience the series The Bathers up close.
A massive Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become a popular attraction at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, drawing visitors and social media attention.
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 ended with a thrilling final day for the heavyweights. Mansur Lorsanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Fuchun Huang, Asya Tavano and Jakub Sordyl all struck gold as Tajikistan signed off another memorable edition in style.
Kazakhstan is embarking on one of the most ambitious migration reforms in its post-independence history, positioning itself as a magnet for global talent, investors and innovators in an increasingly competitive international landscape. Under a presidential decree signed by
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
The French interior minister has vowed to clamp down harder on illegal rave gatherings after tens of thousands attended an authorised event this weekend.
Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday that it had carried out the death execution of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a man arrested during 2022 protest movement, launched after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in Iran's morality police custody.
Trump did not warn allies prior to his abrupt announcement of the withdrawal of 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany. The sudden move came amid an ongoing feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, sparked by his criticism of the US' war in Iran, and Washington's strategy.
The Iranian diaspora is preparing for a massive mobilization in Paris on 20 June, which will mark the 45th anniversary of the start of the nationwide resistance against the clerical regime and is recognized as the Day of Martyrs and Political Prisoners in Iran. The rally, in
Latin pop queen Shakira kicks off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she takes the stage over an hour late.
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties.
Kyiv says Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least 10 people and injured more than 76 others across the country over the last 24 hours.
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The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
