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Erdogan's main rival in Turkey makes first court appearance since arrest

The mayor of Istanbul has been imprisoned on corruption and terrorism charges, prompting mass protests.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Ukraine allies pledge €21 billion in new military support

The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), consisting of 51 nations and partners, led by Germany and UK, met on Friday in NATO headquarters in Brussels on Friday.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

A conspiracy undone: Is Banksy a woman?

Ever shrouded in mystery, the identity of Banksy, the world's most famous street artists, claims to have been uncovered by one man on a mission...

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spanish couple killed in helicopter crash were corporate aristocracy

The power couple both worked for Siemens, which said it was "deeply saddened" by their deaths.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU Trade Commissioner to travel to the US on Monday for trade talks

EU Trade Commissioner Maroő Šefčovič will travel to the US on Monday for high-level meetings with counterparts, the Commission confirmed on Friday.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war-wounded veterans at rehab centre

The Duke of Sussex said the facility, which opened to care for war-wounded Ukrainains, was β€œabsolutely mind-blowing”.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Xi calls for fair global governance during meeting with Spain's SΓ‘nchez

Tariffs announced last week and than paused by US President Donald Trump could push the European Union to pursue more trade with China, the world's third-largest consumer market after the US and the EU.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Commission starts consultation on revision of cybersecurity rules

The revision of the Cybersecurity Act will revise the mandate of ENISA and include cybersecurity certification schemes.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump tariffs: Will trade war hasten US, China decoupling?

As tit-for-tat tariffs escalate between Washington and Beijing, the cracks between the world's two biggest economies are growing deeper.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU wheels in 'forever chemicals' ban for children's toys

The EU has agreed on new rules to tighten safety rules for toys including a ban on damaging chemicals that the body cannot break down. They include substances that can disrupt growth hormones and that harm fertility.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Australian opposition leader’s home targeted in alleged bomb plot

A 16-year-old teen, arrested last year, has been ordered to stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court on charges of planning a terrorist act involving explosives and a drone.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU trade boss heads to Washington amid tariff pause

European Commission reiterates zero-for-zero tariff offer following Trump's stunning U-turn on import duties.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How Apple is airlifting tonnes of iPhones to avoid Trump's tariffs

The tech giant reportedly ordered cargo flights to transport 600 tonnes of iPhones from India to the US to avoid tariffs at the end of March.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US fires Greenland military base chief for 'undermining' Vance

The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers' ability to lead.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Indigenous march in Brasilia calls for land rights and climate action

Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brazil’s capital on Thursday, calling for stronger protection of their ancestral lands as a crucial step in tackling the global climate crisis.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US-China tariff hikes affect Polish container terminal sale

Donald Trump's push to curb China's sway in the Panama Canal led to talk of a US firm buying stakes in ports from a Chinese firm, including a container terminal in Poland. With tariffs escalating, will the sale go ahead?

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump wants iPhones to be made in the US. It's unlikely Apple will leave China despite his tariffs

Donald Trump is hoping Apple will return to the US to make its flagship products. Even with tariffs in place, there's little incentive for the tech giant to leave China.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ex-ballerina Ksenia Karelina returns to US after prisoner exchange with Russia

A former ballet dancer, the dual Russian-US national was among a growing number of Americans arrested in Russia as tensions between Moscow and Washington soared over the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Australian woman gave birth to stranger's baby after 'human error' at fertility clinic

The baby was born in 2024, but the mix-up was only discovered in February this year.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | April 11th – Midday

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 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Simple new blood test could help identify Parkinson’s patients at early stages of disease

The study is the latest to look for blood biomarkers that could serve as early warning signs of Parkinson’s.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Coal: What's the big deal?

Coal has fueled industrialization β€” and climate change. Some countries are well into phasing it out, but US President Donald Trump wants to boost production. Here's why this is not a good idea.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Record Store Day 2025: What releases should you be looking out for?

Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day releases for 2025.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Xi wants EU-China tag team to resist Trump’s trade onslaught

Chinese leader met Spanish PM Pedro SΓ‘nchez, who also promoted closer ties with Beijing.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Helicopter wreckage pulled from Hudson River after fatal crash in NY

A sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people on board, including three children.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Susan Sontag and the US under Trump

Donald Trump's culture war has only just begun. What would American icon, Susan Sontag, have said about this? The thinker, who died in 2004, always intervened in political debates with a sharp tongue.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany's new government makes sport a top priority

For the first time, a minister of state is to be specifically responsible for sport in Germany's new government. What difference will this really make?

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump tariffs on hold β€” except China: What happens next?

Stock markets remain turbulent as rising tariffs on Chinese and US exports wipe out bilateral trade. How could the trade war now play out?

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump tariffs drive China, EU to diversify trade

Faced with steep US tariffs, China and the EU are racing to find new trade partners. But with crowded global markets, is Europe again at risk of becoming the world's dumping ground for cheap goods?

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Josephine Baker: Dancer, activist and spy against the Nazis

In the 50 years since Josephine Baker's death, her unique artistry and life-long civil rights struggle has continued to inspire generations.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Buchenwald: A warning against the dangers of extremism

Buchenwald, one of the largest Nazi concentration camps on German soil, was liberated 80 years ago on April 11, 1945. What role can remembrance of the Holocaust play amid the current resurgence of far-right extremism?

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How will US President Trump and Russia's Putin shape Germany foreign policy?

Germany's Social Democrats and Conservatives are eager to form a coalition amid the global economic and political uncertainty.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

NATO's annual 'Sea Shield' military drill in the Black Sea concludes after 12 gruelling days

The Romanian Navy deployed its forces to the full in the Black Sea, with dozens of ships, patrol planes, helicopters, and thousands of military personnel taking part in the large naval exercise.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US: Helicopter crashes in New York's Hudson River, killing 6

Three adults and three children died when the helicopter broke apart mid-air and crashed into the waterway between Manhattan and New Jersey. Mayor Eric Adams said a family of Spanish tourists were killed.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Woman jailed over $51 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was released by Moscow in return for the freeing of Russian-German Arthur Petrov.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe