On Tuesday Burkina Faso, an ally of neighbouring Niger and Mali within the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), all led by military juntas, banned the broadcast of TV5 Monde.
The developments come as the Trump administration sees a marked rise in the influence of anti-vaccine figures and movements, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, which fuelled a wave of conspiracy theories and misleading health information.
For the first time, Biennale workers went on strike on Friday over Russia's and Israel's presence at the kermesse, with twenty pavilions closed on the eve of the public opening.
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On 7 May, the Venerable Third Order of Saint Francis carried out a fifth eviction attempt against 67‑year‑old pensioner Mariano Ordaz, who had lived all his life in the same flat in Madrid’s Embajadores district. The case has sparked protests and reignited the housing debate.
In the early hours of 1 January 1986, Spain crossed a threshold that would transform its future: joining the EEC with Portugal, a step far beyond a routine diplomatic formality.
Péter Magyar called for those who occupy high office, described as remnants of the Orbán regime, to vacate their posts by the 31st of May. The order was extended to specifically include the country's President Tamás Sulyok.
"This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.
In Zawiya, home to one of the oil-rich country’s biggest refineries, rival gangs clash over the trafficking of fuel and commercial goods into neighbouring Tunisia.
Anyone can shake up the EU Parliament's agenda. But the hurdles for the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) are high: one million signatures from at least seven countries. ECI ambassador Nino Kavelashvili explains to Euronews why she is campaigning for it anyway.
Will US troops withdrawn from Germany be moved to Poland? When asked, US President Donald Trump said Warsaw favours the idea, and it is feasible.
The drought situation in Hungary is becoming increasingly worrying due to the persistent lack of rainfall. One year of the last five years' rainfall is missing. The situation is most severe in the Great Plain.
Washington insists its month-long ceasefire with Iran is continuing to hold despite renewed hostilities and the recent exchanges of fire. The US says it is awaiting Iran’s response to its latest ceasefire proposal to end the war.
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
Nearly one in three recruiters is hit by identity theft, according to new research, with Gen Zs falling victim to fake ads for job opportunities that 'feel too scarce to pass up' despite clear red flags.
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Nigel Farage has spent much of his political life being dismissed as an irritant, a protest politician, or a man whose influence was greater outside Westminster than inside it. That judgement now looks increasingly complacent. From UKIP MEP to Brexit campaigner, and from Brexit
On 9 May, the European Union celebrates Europe Day, commemorating the historic Schuman Declaration of 1950. In the aftermath of the Second World War, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed a bold plan to place Franco-German coal and steel production under a common
Newly released Pentagon footage shows unidentified aerial phenomena captured in different locations over several years, as the US government publishes declassified UFO-related files under a transparency initiative.
In Moscow, a scaled-down Victory Day parade was held under tight security, without military hardware, amid fears of possible Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian president denounced NATO in his speech.
The parade kicked off shortly after 10:00 am Moscow time with a formation of soldiers carrying the Russian flag into the square.
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
The Spanish government has authorised passengers from the MV Hondius to disembark at the port of Granadilla this weekend following an agreement with the World Health Organisation. The decision has sparked protests from local dock workers in Santa Cruz.
Between 2002 and 2020, Antarctica lost roughly 149 billion metric tonnes of ice each year, according to NASA.
A first tranche of files dating back to 1948 has been released to provide greater transparency regarding unidentified flying objects. Although the archive features unusual sightings reported by astronauts and pilots, it contains no definitive proof of alien life.
Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported meat and individual effort to keep centuries-old practices alive in Damascus.
Wellness influencers have been rebranding nicotine as a “natural” solution to improve focus and productivity - but experts warn this could lead to longer-term issues down the line.
Scientists who observed AI chatbots copying themselves and launching hacking attacks in an experiment say ‘autonomous AI self-replication is no longer hypothetical’.
After Koyo Kouoh’s untimely death in May 2025, the Cameroonian-Swiss curator’s concept for the Biennale is now being realised by her team.
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Spain's homegrown payment app is making its biggest move yet, bringing account-to-account payments to the physical till and raising the stakes for US card giants.
Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities.
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in style in Astana, with packed stands and top-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Abdurakhim Nutfulloev and Faiza Mokdar all took gold, while Kazakhstan celebrated two medals on day one.
US President announces ceasefire ahead of contentious Russia military parade. Ukraine says will implement cessation of hostilities, but only in central Moscow where the festivities are taking place Saturday.
The US Secretary of State in talks in Rome with Meloni and Tajani. The Italian minister reiterated his readiness for a mission to Hormuz after the war and Trump's no to tariffs. Rubio promised developments in negotiations with Iran and that "not being able to count" on Allies
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
