What we know so far about apparent Israeli attack on Iran
Despite calls for moderation from G7 leaders, it appears that Iran and Israel have shifted from a proxy war to direct confrontation.
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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse in New York
A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place on Friday.
Russian missiles kill eight as Ukraine claims they shot down bomber
Ukraine's air force reported shooting down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials countered that the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction post-combat mission.
Heading to Malmö for Eurovision? Here's your essential guide to Sweden’s alternative city
Here’s where you should eat, drink and explore in Malmö, Eurovision’s 2024 host city.
State of the Union: Issues feeding anti-democratic anger
This edition of State of the Union focusses on three issues feeding citizens' anger with the establishment in the EU and beyond: possible nepotism in the EU Commission, infringement of free speech and Georgia's controversial "foreign agent" bill
Why EU policy on tobacco control is not working
65% of smokers in the European Union believe that EU decision makers do not consider the impact to smokers when deciding rules and regulations on tobacco and nicotine-containing products. What’s more, 66% of general population adults across Europe agree that organisations like
Nature has become an official Spotify artist to raise money for conservation
Nature as an official artist will mean singers, songwriters and bands who use these sounds can choose to add it as a featured artist.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Civil War' - Alex Garland's jaw-droppingly tense thriller
2024's most controversial film is here - and it demands a theatrical experience.
‘We need to eliminate references to it online’: Barcelona bus route taken off maps to deter tourists
The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Familia church.
EU reaction to Israel’s missile strike on Iran comes with warning on Gaza
EU High Representative Josep Borrell has responded to Israel’s reported missile strike on Iran by saying it only confirms the need to avoid further escalation “because the fundamental thing is to stop the war in Gaza, not extend it to other countries”. He was speaking at the G7
What's going to be different with the halving of Bitcoin this time?
Bitcoin prices usually rise for several months following a halving event. However, this time, the market expects the halving to be different.
Is air pollution sapping your child’s concentration? New study links NO2 exposure to attention span
Boys may be impacted by traffic fumes for longer as their brains mature more slowly, the Spanish researchers say.
Holy souls on display at 2024 Venice Biennale
Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for shocking crowds with his tongue-in-cheek installations and bombastic structures, but he has painted something a little more down-to-earth for one of the art world's most anticipated events, the 2024 Venice Biennale: a pair of
Meta, TikTok, X invited to stress-test DSA election guidelines
Companies will work through possible scenarios such as a disinformation campaign that aims to undermine the EU vote.
Watch: Russian missiles hit the Dnipro region in Ukraine
The Dnipro region of Ukraine was hit by Russian missile strikes claiming the lives of eight people including a 14-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy, while also injuring 28 others, and damaging properties, according to local officials.
Foreign, national, indigenous: Venice Biennale 2024 grapples with geographic and personal identities
At the heart of several national pavilion exhibitions is the complex and often controversial concept of nationality and belonging.
Man detained after police operation at Iranian consulate in Paris
Police said they detained a man behaving suspiciously outside the Iranian embassy in Paris on Friday.
Meta teases Llama 3 as 'the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use'
Meta teases Llama 3 as 'the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use' and announced that they'll be integrated into assistant features in Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Shipping firms plead for UN help amid escalating Middle East conflict
The world's shipping industry has called on the United Nations to provide military protection for vessels operating in the Middle East after the latest seizure of a container ship by Iran, although much commercial traffic between Asia and Europe has already been re-routed
Scholz’s visit to China: Balancing distance and diplomacy
The German leader wrapped up a three-day visit to China this week, and trade was high on the agenda. Can the EU afford to be protectionist - and is cooperation on the cards?
Watchdog urges caution on reducing Russian LNG imports to the bloc
Drop in domestic production and long-term contracts highlights the importance of keeping Russian gas, EU energy agency warns.
‘We can’t put a fence around Amsterdam’: Dutch capital bans new hotels to curb mass tourism
The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists.
Barcelona is banking on a floating desalination plant to fight drought in northeastern Spain
Local authorities say it is a more economical and environmentally sustainable solution than shipping in water.
EU sanctions extremist Israeli settlers over violence in the West Bank
The European Union has moved to sanction a handful of Israeli settlers responsible for attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, following months of deliberations.
Watch: India heads to the polls
India kicked off its general election on Friday, involving a massive electorate of nearly 970 million eligible voters across seven phases.
Britain's PM announces plans to crackdown on 'sick note culture'
Rishi Sunak wants to strip family doctors of their power to sign people off work as part of a plan to tackle what he calls the UK "sick note" culture. His comments have sparked anger among unions and health charities.
Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate
Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest.
No nuclear sites damaged after Israel launched retaliatory strikes
No nuclear sites were damaged after Israel allegedly launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Dozens injured on Capri ferry in Naples
The island is hosting the G7 foreign ministers meeting, but it's not yet known if those injured had been involved in the gathering
High noon for French haute gastronomy: France seeks foreign help to inspire its young chefs
After centuries of being respected as the modern birthplace of gastronomy and the apex of cooking, France plans to send chefs abroad to improve their cuisine culture to improve traditional fare served up at home.
'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU accession dream, warns Michel
The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign influence" law proposed by the Georgian government, which critics say will be exploited to silence independent voices.
Organisers of the Olympic Games unveil strategy on how to use AI in sports
"We are determined to exploit the vast potential of AI in a responsible way," the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said in London.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department': Euronews Culture's verdict
Taylor Swift’s 11th album has dropped - and Euronews Culture’s resident Swiftie shares his verdict.
Workers' slice of the GDP pie: How do income shares compare across Europe?
Analysis reveals huge disparities in labour income share in GDP among European countries. Falling shares are likely to raise income inequality.
Rushed CAP changes are not about farmers, but agro-industry profits at the expense of society
The rushed and quirky bureaucratic manoeuvre of reopening the Common Agricultural Policy runs counter to the interests of farmers, consumers, and our environment, and only serves to deliver profits for the big agri players promoting it, Natacha Cingotti writes.
Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave
World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.
Exclusive: Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will bring 'end' to escalation
The president of the European Council hopes Friday's apparent Israeli retaliation will be the last in the recent escalation with Iran and believes the next "hours and days" will be critical.
Could oil price surge derail the ECB's plans for a rate cut in June?
Latest developments in the Middle East raise concerns about a potential broader conflict and its global economic ramifications. Key worries for Europe include whether escalating energy prices might influence the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision-making regarding a planned
Not quite free movement offered to UK for students and young workers
The European Commission is proposing to negotiate a deal with the United Kingdom to allow EU citizens aged between 18 and 30 to live, work and study in the UK for up to four years. Young British citizens would be allowed to move to an EU member state on the same basis. It’s an
'Pulp Fiction' cast reunite at TCM Classic Film Festival to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary
Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Travolta reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of cult classic 'Pulp Fiction' at the TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday evening.
Two detained in Poland suspected of Navalny ally attack in Lithuania
Two suspects were detained in Poland on Friday on suspicion of having attacked Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov in Lithuania last month.
Car sales in Europe decline: Is the future of electric vehicles at stake?
In March, car sales in the EU registered a decline with consumer behaviour trends shifting.
‘An excess of tourism’: Lake Como to introduce daytripper fee to curb visitor numbers
This Italian lakeside city wants to impose a daily visitor fee.
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Three arrested over attack on Navalny ally
Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.
The ECHR’s climate decision is a warning to governments the world over
A brave group of 2,000 women proved — collectively — that the right to a healthy environment had been violated by Switzerland’s failure to take effective action to restrain global warming, Sian Sutherland writes.
Mike Pence: US will continue to support Ukraine
Providing military support to Ukraine has the support of majorities of the political parties as well as the American people, the former US vice president said in an interview with Euronews.
France requests legal opinion on cyber certificate, postponing deal
An agreement could come in the next expert meetings in May or June.
Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber - Moscow denies it
Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia claims the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to malfunction.
Netflix reports strong subscriber gains as earnings beat forecasts
The world’s largest video streamer, Netflix, beat market expectations in its first-quarter earnings. However, the robust results failed to lift its share price due to weaker-than-expected guidance.