The European Commission's services are sizing up tools to counter Chinese rivals, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument. But despite mounting pressure from Beijing, the issue is still in its early stages — and EU member states remain divided.
The World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook report predicts a 24% surge in energy prices this year as the Iran war delivers a historic shock to global supply chains.
The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support proposal.
Barclays' profits rose, but loan losses weighed on its first-quarter results. At the same time, oil giant BP’s earnings jumped, largely driven by an exceptional oil trading boom linked to the Iran war.
The First Lady posted that “people like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate", following a joke the talkshow host made three days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Now, her comments have
The AI system, powered by Anthropic’s Claude Opus model, had been handling a routine task when it independently chose to “fix” an issue by wiping the data - without any human approval. Whoopsy!
The UAE’s historic decision is a major blow to the alliance of oil producers, just as the global energy crisis is escalating over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but the Gulf state insists its decision “enhances the UAE’s ability to respond to evolving market needs."
Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season.
Tripadvisor releases an annual ranking of tours and experiences that impressed the site’s users.
Speaking to Euronews, Louis Arnaud says the memories of Evin Prison continue to haunt him, as he recalls a place where captives are crammed into windowless cells and where the lights never go out.
From Surkhandarya to Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent, guesthouses offer travellers a chance to experience Uzbek hospitality and everyday life along the Silk Road.
Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.
In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine.
Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated.
The day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, usually sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year.
Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.
Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports.
According to a new report by the Mayor of London's office, nearly half of the UK capital's workers could see their jobs transformed by generative AI.
A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian vessel reportedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to sanction those involved.
A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a common definition of rape across the EU, stating that any sexual act without consent should be considered rape.
The co-founder, bassist and songwriter of the British soul band Hot Chocolate, best known for hits like 'Brother Louie' and 'You Sexy Thing', has died at the age of 89.
What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for
Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history.
Max Verstappen's decision on his future will not be affected by the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase, says the Red Bull team boss.
Medicines for Europe to appeal the decision on its challenge to Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. Medicines for Europe, which represents the generic and biosimilar industry, is fighting tooth and nail to address what it considers disproportionate costs that will be imposed
The CDG Express will connect Charles de Gaulle Airport with Gare de l’Est in just 20 minutes.
A hunger strike by workers protesting months of unpaid wages and alleged rights violations entered its second week on April 27 in Ankara, Turkey.
New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in structure over time.
The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka "The Gardener," a key "El Mencho" lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence.
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US President Donald Trump claims he helped save these eight Iranian female protesters from execution, whilst social media users claim the image is AI-generated. What do we know about the women pictured?
A Dutch court authorised the seizure of the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Utrecht for non-payments resulting from the cut in renewables approved by the Spanish government in 2013.
Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. He had a loaded revolver on him at the time of his arrest, according to media reports.
In the letter, Google staff warn the technology could be used by the Pentagon in 'inhumane' ways, including mass surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons.
The West and the United Arab Emirates share not just values of prosperity and pluralism but a rich foundational history and a common cultural ancestor few understand. It is this shared heritage Iran tried but failed to damage in their relentless attacks during Epic Fury, writes
Famous Venice opera house Teatro La Fenice has fired the incoming music director Beatrice Venezi after months of protests and following “repeated and serious public statements that were offensive and harmful” to the theater.
Videos emerging on social media from Iran appear to show armed Iranian women parading with IRGC in several cities in an upsurge of nationalist and religious fervour, dubbed as a “jihad of women”, but some clips spark AI editing doubts and remain unverified.
Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness.
Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates.
Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, admitting to a judge he helped people get into a building so the Run-DMC band member Jam Master Jay could be ambushed in his recording studio in 2002.
Last week, the European Union adopted the 20th package of sanctions against Russia — the largest in terms of individual listings in two years. For the first time, the EU's anti-circumvention instrument was activated: Brussels restricted exports to Kyrgyzstan of goods proven to
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy.
From Qatari-backed PSG to fan-owned Bayern and US-financed Atlético and Arsenal, the Champions League semis double as a battle of club ownership models.
Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade passes in peacetime.
MEP Abir Al-Sahlani urges EU countries to pressure the Commission to propose an EU-wide definition of rape. On the war in Iran, the MEP says "global order is being renegotiated in real time".
European Youth Week 2026 takes place from 24 April to 1 May 2026. This year’s edition is dedicated to solidarity and fairness as we celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe. An exhibition will showcase Europeans who have made a meaningful difference in society. The
The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleads guilty. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
In the early hours of 26 April 1986, what should have been a routine test at Chernobyl nuclear power plant, quickly escalated into the world’s biggest nuclear accident. A combination of fatal flaws in the reactor’s design and human error, led to a catastrophic explosion,
The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate.
Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey.