80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended
The commemoration saw a parade of veterans' associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada, Cameroon, the US and UK.
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Inside the secretive world of Zara
The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.
Nagasaki extends invitation to 'all countries' to memorial event of 1945 nuclear bombing
The United States dropped its second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on 9 August 1945, three days after the first bombing of Hiroshima, together killing more than 210,000 people.
UK and US secure trade deal with changes for auto and agricultural goods
Donald Trump and Keir Starmer emphasised the strong relationship between their two countries, bonded by shared values, culture and a common language.
Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his roots as an Augustinian priest.
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Pope Leo XIV
The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, was greeted with huge cheers from thousands gathered in St Peter's Square. "May peace be with all of you," he said from the
From white smoke to balcony speech, watch how Pope Leo XIV was unveiled as new pontiff
Robert Prevost becomes the first American to be elected pope, following a two-day conclave in Vatican City.
Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Kyiv as Moscow airspace remains blocked
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video from Kyiv city centre for the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, calling the Friday parade in Moscow a “parade of fear.”
Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, elected Pope Leo XIV?
Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up to the conclave, was not considered a frontrunner to be elected pontiff.
Crowd cheers as white smoke announces new pope at Vatican
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of the 267th pope. Crowds in St Peter’s Square cheered, as they awaited the new pope to emerge.
Exceeding expectations: Europe’s 2024/25 overachievers
As the 2024/25 football season comes to a close across Europe, three teams have surpassed pre-season predictions.
Conclave's true stars? Two seagulls steal the show on the Sistine Chapel roof
The cardinals voting inside the chapel were presumably unaware of the meme-worthy performance above their heads.
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Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz to declare state of emergency over migration
Merz said he will declare a national emergency in order to carry out more border controls and deportations. The move has been confirmed to Euronews by government officials.
Animal rights activists fear mass euthanasia of stray dogs in Türkiye after new top court ruling
Animal rights advocates have claimed that many street animals were indiscriminately killed after the passage of the law last August.
Men’s hair loss treatment linked to rare risk of suicidal thoughts, EU medicines regulator says
The medicine will remain on the shelves but will come with additional warnings about the side effects, which appear to be rare.
Bill Gates pledges to donate ‘virtually all’ his fortune to global health causes over next 20 years
The billionaire philanthropist had previously planned for his fortune to keep funding global health initiatives decades after his death.
Irish PM says Gaza is 'hell on earth'
Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the situation in Gaza ‘hell on earth’. He told The Europe Conversation that Israel is committing war crimes, and criticised the EU’s lack of response. Food and medicine have been blocked from entering the besieged area for almost 60 days.
Mistral AI models '60 times more prone' to generate child sexual exploitation content than OpenAI
Two of Mistral’s multimodal AI models gave "detailed suggestions for ways to create a script to convince a minor to meet in person for sexual activities".
Mountain hikes, canyoning and diving: Why Madeira could be your next adventure holiday destination
Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.
2025 is ‘a pivotal year for methane mitigation’ in EU thanks to world-first rules. What’s changing?
Most of the methane emissions from fossil fuels used in Europe are tied to imports, the report also finds.
Tensions soar as India and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes
Protesters gathered in Karachi on Wednesday to condemn Indian missile strikes and voice support for Pakistan’s military, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours continued to escalate.
The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said his government is "drawing a line in the sand" over the Gaza humanitarian aid blockade, which he says goes against international humanitarian law.
E-government services spectacularly ignored by EU citizens: But why is that?
Less than half of the bloc's population uses the internet to source public benefits, entitlements, laws or services. It could also be due to low digital literacy in Europe.
Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead
Israel struck southern Lebanon multiple times on Thursday, killing one person and injuring eight others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.
Algeria issues two arrest warrants for Franco-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud
The author is accused of having used the story of a survivor of a massacre during the Algerian civil war without her consent – an accusation he denies. Daoud’s publisher denounced the “violent defamatory campaigns orchestrated by certain media close to a regime whose whose
Putin welcomes Xi as ‘main guest’ for Victory Day as Russia and China boost ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's grand St George Hall, where both leaders reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership.
Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?
A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?
Europe must plan for a post-Putin Russia, Austria's Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews
Euronews reporter Sandor Zsiros discussed EU-Russia relations, energy supply, migration, and populism with Austria's new centre-right chancellor in an interview at the EPP Congress in Valencia.
Vietnam is introducing a 10-year golden visa. Here’s what we know so far
Vietnam is experiencing an economic boom, making it increasingly attractive as a destination for high-net-worth foreigners.
Wildfire smoke events contributed to around 15,000 US deaths over 15 years, new study finds
It is one of the first studies to isolate the effect of climate change on mortality, and shows how far-reaching wildfire smoke events can be.
Germany's intelligence agency suspends AfD party's 'extremist' classification
The far-right party filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation.
US companies still engaging with AI Code despite Trump, says EU official
The Code of Practice on GPAI has been delayed and subject to criticism from publishers, Big Tech companies as well as the US Mission to the EU.
Cardinals fail to elect new pope, another vote expected Thursday afternoon
On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again.
Middle East and North Africa's Catholics believe new pope will be crucial to Church's future
As cardinals meet to elect a new pontiff, Euronews spoke to senior Catholic figures from the region as they reflected on the late Pope Francis and pondered what is next for the Church.
Serbia's President Vučić visits Moscow amid EU criticism
Meanwhile, Serbian students running an ultramarathon reached Strasbourg on their way to Brussels, aiming to highlight Serbia's political situation to MEPs.
EU prepares for trade retaliation if negotiation with US fails
The European Commission presented on Thursday new countermeasures which could hit €95 billions of US products if negotiations to end the trade dispute fail. Boeing, alcohol such as Bourbon whiskey and agrifood products could be hit.
Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.
Sotheby's postpones historical Buddha gems auction after backlash from India's government
Sotheby’s in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism after backlash from India’s government, which said the jewels were the country's religious and cultural heritage.
Ukraine's parliament unanimously ratifies mineral exploitation deal with the US
By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia's invasion.
Israeli forces shut down six UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem
The schools are run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which Israel has banned from operating on its soil.
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations
A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's World War Two Victory Day celebrations.
Romanian presidential candidates spar over the war in Ukraine, in Euronews Romania’s fiery debate
The two candidates chose Euronews Romania for their decisive, three-hour debate in the crucial election race — a political thriller after a dramatic vote annulment in December and with the future of NATO’s eastern flank nation in the balance.
Bank of England cuts main interest rate as US tariffs threaten growth
The 25 basis point cut to 4.25% was widely expected by economists.
Iran denies involvement in alleged terror plot against Israel's UK embassy
Five Iranian nationals were arrested on Saturday over a suspected plan to attack 'a specific premises'.
'The league of farmers?' How PSG and Inter defied the odds
The Champions League final will not feature an English, German or Spanish side for the first time in 21 years.
Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement
Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages."
Romania’s nationalist candidate reaches out to Orban and Hungarian minority
Romania’s Hungarians voted against hard-right candidate George Simion in the first round of the presidential elections, but in a Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, Simion appears to offer them an olive branch as the decisive voting day looms.
North Korea carries out short-range missile test, says Seoul
Thursday's launch may have tested the performance of weapons Pyongyang intends to export, according to the South Korean military.
In Pictures: Final five designs shortlisted for Queen Elizabeth II national memorial
A final shortlist of designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled. The competition has been hailed as one of the most significant design initiatives in modern British history. The final design is expected to be revealed in 2026.