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Dutch architecture studios design a church-turned-pool, where you can walk on water

This bold new design transforms a historic Dutch church into a swimming pool, where you can β€œwalk on water” and lifeguards sit in the former pulpit.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Robots lose against humans in half-marathon

Beijing held a half-marathon where humanoid robots competed against humans. Organizers called the race a show of technological prowess and said they did not expect the robots to win β€” and they didn't.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The silence between von der Leyen and Trump looms large over trade talks

Despite the European Commission holding exclusive competence on trade policy, Donald Trump has not spoken with its president, Ursula von der Leyen, since he returned to the White House.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Should Africa be worried about earthquakes?

Myanmar's deadly earthquake has raised alarms beyond Southeast Asia. In Africa, fault lines stretching across the continent pose serious risks, yet preparedness remains low.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

"Brussels, my love?" Young & anxious - Europe's silent crisis

In this edition, we zoom in on the challenges facing young people in Europe today with our high-level panel including the EU Commissioner for youth and culture Glenn Micallef

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | April 19th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Labour costs across Europe: Where are they highest and lowest?

Euronews takes a closer look at the significant differences in labour costs across the EU and the factors driving them.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi handed over control of the ISS in change of command ceremony

A change of command ceremony was held on the International Space Station as Russian cosmonaut Aleksey Ovchinin handed over the keys to the ISS to Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Congo boat fire: Death toll rises to 148, reports say

The catastrophe unfolded when a fire started while a person was cooking on board the boat that was carrying some 500 passengers. People jumped overboard without knowing how to swim, officials said.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Christians take part in Good Friday processions to mark Christ's crucifixion

Many traditions include self-flagellation or even re-enacting the crucifixion to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Almost 200 students, journalists on trial over Istanbul protests

A trial of almost 200 people, including journalists, arrested during anti-government protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu launched on Friday.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

Trump's comments came hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US could abandon talks.

Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump says US will 'pass on Ukraine' if talks don't progress soon

Washington mulls backing out of ceasefire efforts as Trump shares that negotiations between warring Russia and Ukraine are β€œcoming to a head”.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat

As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US: Trump says will 'pass' on Ukraine talks if too difficult

US President Donald Trump said the clock was ticking on closing a Ukraine peace deal. Plus, a US senator who flew to meet the man wrongly deported to El Salvador provided more details about their meeting. DW has more.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

IMF praises Nigeria's reforms, warns poverty still high

The IMF lauded economic reforms pushed by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, such as ending fuel subsidies, but noted that not "all Nigerians" have seen the benefits amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump says US could walk away from Russia-Ukraine war deal

The president also refused to commit to continued support for Ukraine’s military if that came to pass.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Deadly storm hits north Italy, Switzerland, French Alps

Heavy rains have left people dead in Italy, with Switzerland and France facing disruptions due to snowstorms as travelers take trips for the Easter holiday.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Romanian regulators urge adherence to rules covering lamb slaughter at Easter

As Romania celebrates Easter, live lamb markets have opened across many communities. Although the number of slaughterhouses has declined, dozens remain across Romania. However, the EU has clear legislation when it comes to the slaughter of animals.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US strikes on Yemeni port kill 74 in deadliest attack under Trump, Houthi rebels say

The strike on Ras Isa, located in Yemen's western Hodeida province, represents a major escalation in a campaign that began on 15 March.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Rochlitz supermarket stabbing leaves 2 injured

The motive for the attack, which occurred in the eastern state of Saxony, was not immediately clear. The suspect had been banned from the supermarket before the attack took place.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia wounds over 100 with new cluster supersonic missile on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

The attack marks the third consecutive week Moscow has used ballistic missiles against civilian areas.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

From 'Sinners' and The Last of Us to David Hockney in Paris: This week's unmissable culture catch-up

From blockbuster art shows in Paris to Easter playlists, post-apocalyptic TV and Ryan Coogler’s latest vampire flick 'Sinners' - here’s what not to miss in culture this week.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Debunking the conspiracy theories claiming Katy Perry’s space trip was a hoax

A "Hollywood stunt" or just a damn costly and tone deaf 11-minute photo op? Conspiracy theories are everywhere online about the Blue Origin space tourism flight which happened earlier this week. Here's everything you need to know.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tuberculosis: An ancient killer we can't seem to defeat

We've been able to cure tuberculosis for decades. So why does the disease still kill more than 1 million people every year?

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The β€˜future will belong to journalists,’ says AI that wrote an entire Italian newspaper for a month

Using artificial intelligence in the newsroom is like having a new collaborator who’s quick, irreverent, and very ironic, according to the editor of an Italian daily newspaper.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pakistan: Islamist mob beat Ahmadi man to death in Karachi

Police have confirmed that a man was killed by a group of hardline Islamists. The Ahmadiyya, a religious minority group in Pakistan, have been facing increasing violence in recent years.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Journalism in the age of deepfakes: Insights from the Central Asian Media Forum

How can media houses deliver trustworthy news in the age of fake news and deepfakes? Government and industry experts gathered at the Central Asian Media Forum in Astana to discuss how AI is changing the media sphere.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Deutsche Bahn wants billions to modernize railways

Germany's next ruling coalition is eyeing huge investments in the country's aging infrastructure. Deutsche Bahn, the country's notoriously unreliable rail operator, says it needs 150 billion to improve the rail network.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump visa crackdown shakes Indian students

Revoked visas, deportations and political uncertainty are forcing Indian students to reconsider studying in the US.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran seeks support from Russia ahead of next round of nuclear deal talks with US

The 2015 nuclear deal collapsed with Trump's unilateral withdrawal in 2018, while Iran abandoned all limits on its nuclear activities and enriches uranium to up to 60% purity, near the weapons-grade levels of 90%.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Footage shows Gaza school wreckage following Israeli strike

Video from Gaza captures wreckage at a school shelter after an Israeli air strike, while Israel’s military faces internal dissent after nearly 1,000 air force veterans called for an end to the war.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons

Beijing continues to dismiss claims it has any direct involvement in the war, despite years of allegations to the contrary.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Leaked: US won’t block Ukraine’s EU path in mineral deal talks

The US and Ukraine signed a β€˜memorandum of intent’ on Thursday to set the groundwork for the signing of a mineral exploitation deal.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews