France's Casino supermarket chain to cut 3,200 jobs following takeover
France's Casino supermarket chain is to cut between 1,300 and 3,200 jobs following its recent takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
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‘Red flag’: Bug splats on cars reveal a staggering drop in insect numbers over last 20 years
New research has discovered that the number of bugs across the United Kingdom has lessened by a concerning amount over the last two decades.
Cyprus overwhelmed as number of refugee arrivals surges
The "worst may be yet to come," authorities on the Mediterranean island have warned.
Serbia president sorry for calling Slovenians 'disgusting,' saying he meant their politicians
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic apologised on Wednesday for calling Slovenians “disgusting”, clarifying he was only referring to their politicians.
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies aged 63
The Cannes Film Festival bid farewell to "a fierce humanist, who sought light despite social violence and found hope despite the harshness of reality".
WATCH: Should the Premier League have a salary cap?
Player salaries are increasing, will the Premier League implement a salary cap?
Judge asks for investigation into Spanish PM's wife to be suspended
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said he may well step down after his wife was accused of corruption.
Police rumble gang stealing antique books across Europe
Works by Russian literary greats such as Alexander Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol were substituted with valueless counterfeits from European libraries.
Over 281 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza, UN says
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the report is “a roll call of human failings,” and that “in a world of plenty, children are starving to death".
We should not make the same mistake with autonomous driving as we did with electric vehicles
Let's propel the automotive industry into a future where autonomy is not just a possibility but a reality, Henrik Green writes.
MEPs agree to give European clean tech manufacturing a boost
New rules are designed to bring ‘clean tech sovereignty’ to the bloc in face of competition from China and the US.
Russian actress who hosted 'almost naked' party fined for calling for peace in Ukraine
Anastasia Ivleeva fell foul of a law that sanctions remarks discrediting the Russian military.
‘A good start’: Germany, Spain and France propose billionaire tax to help tackle climate crisis
Campaigners say the tax will cover around half of annual loss and damage costs from climate disasters.
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EU ship destroys Houthi rebel drone in Red Sea fired from Yemen
The unmanned aerial device was intercepted by an EU mission ship protecting merchant shipping in the area.
Record approval of farming reform raises legal, climate concerns
Faced with the roar of protesting farmers, the European Parliament has stripped down agricultural rules in record time – but some worry MEPs have been too hasty.
Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack
Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted.
German consumer confidence reaches two-year high on upbeat pay hopes
German consumers are feeling more upbeat about economic prospects, as well as expecting to be buying more next month.
Pope Francis calls climate change deniers ‘fools’ in US TV interview
The Pontiff has been outspoken on climate change over the last decade.
Anti-fascist censorship row overshadows Italy's Liberation Day celebrations
The row was ignited after anti-fascist writer Antonio Scurati's appearance on Rai's Saturday evening show was cancelled.
Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.
A new milestone in the fight against domestic violence in Kazakhstan
Protection from domestic violence is one of the most important tasks of a socially-oriented state. Such a phenomenon not only violates human rights but also impedes the development of the family and destroys social values, writes Artur Lastayev, Commissioner for Human Rights in
Mining giant BHP in €36 billion bid to takeover rival Anglo American
The world’s biggest mining group hopes to take over its troubled rival in a bid to boost copper production.
Political leaders recall highs and lows of term as curtain falls on the European Parliament
As Members of the European Parliament gathered in Strasbourg for the last plenary session before June’s elections, Euronews asked the presidents of major political groups to reflect on the highs and lows of the past five-year mandate.
Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill sails collapse overnight
The wings of the legendary cabaret in Paris's Montmartre fell off and damaged the tourist attraction's facade.
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned from landmark #MeToo trial
In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals overturned the verdict due to witnesses called by prosecutors who alleged they were assaulted by Weinstein but were not part of the trial.
Roberta Metsola appeals to voters ahead of European Elections: ‘You have a choice’
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reflects on two and half years in the hot seat, the recent migration pact and explains why voters should go to the ballot box.
Lithuania rejects claim it launched drone attack against Belarus
A Lithuanian military spokesman blasted Minsk's claims of an attempted aerial strike as "nonsense".
Advancing Governance and Rule of Law in Moldova: European Perspectives and Recommendations
The International Center for the Protection of Human Rights and Democracy (ICPHRD) will host a conference in the Moldovan capital, Chişinǎu, this June. It will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Republic of Moldova's prevailing conditions with respect to governance
'Europe is mortal,' Macron warns as he calls for more EU unity and sovereignty in landmark speech
The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said.
Prosecutors ask for halt to case against Spain PM's wife
Pedro Sánchez is deciding whether to resign after a case against his wife by an anti-corruption group.
An ‘exceptional situation’: Two of London’s escaped horses undergo operations
Officials say that two of the horses who escaped on Wednesday, now named as Vida and Quaker, have undergone operations as result of their injuries.
Chinese president to visit France, Serbia and Hungary in May
The symbolically-rich trip comes at a crucial time with Russia advancing in Ukraine and escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
Could this pink rice be the food of the future? Scientists say it’s more nutritious than normal rice
A South Korean research team has developed a new hybrid food, an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein, in a bid to develop a sustainable future option.
AstraZeneca reports bumper revenue in Q1 2024 on strong drug demand
AstraZeneca continued to see strong earnings boosted primarily by its oncology branch, as well as its respiratory and immunology segment.
Actress Rebel Wilson’s memoir published in UK with blacked out text – but mention of Royal orgies
Rebel Wilson's book, published in its entirety in the US, has been censored in the UK, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, due to a chapter on Sacha Baron Cohen.
Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.
Experts call for global genomic surveillance system to prevent the next pandemic
Real-time genomic surveillance, which uses sequencing to analyse the genetic material of pathogens, could prevent the next pandemic, a new study says.
Scientists probe causes behind mass beaching of pilot whales in Australia
Rescue efforts are underway, but at least 26 of the whales have died.
Dutch experts look at flood management in Kazakhstan
Experts in water management from the Netherlands are willing to work with their Kazakh counterparts to develop an action plan that will help prevent future floods.As a state partially located below sea level, the Netherlands has historically faced the threat of floods. For
Sérgio Godinho's 25 April: From exile in Canada to freedom in Portugal
"I learnt about the revolution from a newspaper article while I was in exile in Canada", says Sérgio Godinho, one of the loudest resistance voices of the Portuguese revolution.
Europe can't afford another austerity crisis
Europeans are calling for leadership, not cowardice. This is not the time for quick fixes and old approaches. For the EU to keep pace on the global stage and establish itself as a strong international force, backing off is not an option, Lucie Studničná writes.
EU Greens condemn EPP representatives “at far-right conference”
The European Greens' leading candidates Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout have expressed their deep concern about the participation of representatives of Ursula von der Leyen's European People's Party (EPP) at what the Greens are calling ‘a far-right conference’, the Conservative
Closed for business: The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term
The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term.
Is Civil War an anti-war film or just another action blockbuster?
How does Alex Garland's Civil War use the imagery of war on American soil to make a point?
WATCH: Hundreds of whales beached on Australian coast
Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales beached on the western Australian coast Thursday and at least 26 died before wildlife authorities could begin a rescue attempt, officials said.
Tired of waiting, online privacy advocates call to revive stalled legal reforms
An open letter to the European Commission calls for a halt to surveillance ads and Facebook-style pay-or-consent models, and to protect encrypted communication.
Deutsche Bank sees 11-year high quarterly profit, boosted by investment wing
Germany’s largest lender announces €1.45 billion net income for the first three months of the year.
AI start-up unveils avatars that convincingly show human emotions
Synthesia’s so-called expressive avatars can go from happy to frustrated.
WATCH: Improvised Ukrainian drone unit in Russia-seized Bakhmut
As soldiers wait for more ammunition and air defence support from international allies, a drone team arrives at a dugout near the eastern town of Bakhmut.