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Commission watching for Chinese steel and electronics imports amid trade war

As reciprocal tariffs kick in, the EU is expecting goods formerly destined for the US to seek EU markets, with Chinese renewables, steel and electronics topping a list of products the Commission is keeping its eye on.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Macedonia nightclub fire death toll rises to 60 after burn victim dies

34 people are in custody over the fire last month in the eastern town of Koฤani, including an ex-finance minister and seven senior police officers.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sexist chants shouted at female referee prompt investigation

Referee Fabienne Michel was reportedly subjected to sexist abuse from the stands while officiating a football match in Germany's third division. The German Football Federation has opened an investigation.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Northern Irelandโ€™s firms fear theyโ€™ll lose millions in Trumpโ€™s trade war

A system allowing firms to claim back EU tariffs imposed on U.S. imports is โ€œnot fit for purpose,โ€ says Northern Irelandโ€™s deputy first minister.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump says tariff policies โ€˜WILL NEVER CHANGEโ€™ amid plunging stocks, Chinese response

The presidentโ€™s sweeping tariff plan has thrown markets into chaos and risks sparking a global trade war.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU, US citizens face deportation from Germany

Four citizens of the EU and the US are accused of criminal offenses during pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin โ€” but have not been convicted. Their lawyers are fighting to prevent their deportation.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UN raises alarm over civilian executions in Sudan

Sudanese rights group Emergency Lawyers says the army has executing civilians suspected of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Going round in circularity: Most Brits confused by sustainability language, survey finds

A third of consumers admitted to ignoring what brands say about sustainability because it confuses them.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Global sell-off worsens and Dow Jones tumbles as China hits back at US

China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% against the US on Wednesday, a move causing several US stocks to plunge, particularly those of firms with extensive ties to China.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Art Paris returns in full glory: Sunshine, sculpture, and a century of design in the Grand Palais

With 170 art galleries from 25 countries and nearly 1,000 artists represented, Art Paris showcases works of great diversity. The aim has remained unchanged for more than 25 years: to cultivate its difference.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The 50-year-old code that reshaped the world: Bill Gates on the 'revolution' that started Microsoft

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects on the original source code that laid the foundations of one of the world's biggest tech companies five decades ago.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Central Asia-EU summit in Samarkand marks historic regional unity

Central Asia and the EU announced a strategic partnership at the Samarkand summit, focusing on transport, energy and digital projects to boost regional cooperation.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU and China to resume talks on electric vehicle pricing deal

China and the EU have resumed talks aimed at ending Brusselsโ€™ extra tariffs on electric vehicles โ€” as part of efforts to improve EU-Sino relations as both face the economic pain of new US tariffs.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Dispute with Israeli government overshadows Buchenwald camp liberation anniversary

Israeli officials objected to a commemoration speech by philosopher Omri Boehm, grandson of a Holocaust survivor.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Modi and Yunus meet first time after Hasina's ousting

A meeting between the leaders of India and Bangladesh took place on the sidelines of a summit in Thailand. Bangladesh's Yunus posted a picture shaking hands with Indian PM Modi on social media.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

We know next to nothing about 99 per cent of the worldโ€™s insects: Hereโ€™s why thatโ€™s a problem

While we regularly hear about population declines in โ€˜charismaticโ€™ insects like bees, huge data gaps make it hard to protect the rest.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Another summer of disruption? Spainโ€™s anti-tourism protests reignite ahead of Easter break

Residents say new government measures are not enough to combat the negative effects of mass tourism.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump administration will head to London energy summit โ€ฆ and into a row

Europe and Washington will come together at a time when their leaders are radically divided on energy and climate policies.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Greek rescuers continue search for missing girl after migrant boat sank off Lesbos

The boat sank in the early hours of Thursday morning, killing seven people.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'A scary place': Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America

Philosopher Jason Stanley is among several critics of US President Donald Trump who have left Yale University, and the United States, to work and live in Canada. He equates the new leadership with "fascism."

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'A scary place' โ€” Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America

Philosopher Jason Stanley is among several critics of US President Donald Trump who have left Yale University, and the US, to work and live in Canada. He equates the new leadership with "fascism."

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US added 228,000 jobs in March despite Donald Trump's federal cuts

Although the labour market remained strong in March, an increasing number of immigrant deportations could cause labour shortages in the coming months.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As Romania gears up for presidential election rerun, who are the frontrunners?

Romanian voters will cast their ballots for the second time in six months on 4 May, with another far-right candidate, George Simion, leading opinion polls.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK police charge comic actor Russell Brand with rape

British police have charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault after an investigation that followed complaints from several women.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sri Lanka: Former 'Tamil Tigers' struggle to reintegrate

Nearly 16 years after Sri Lanka's civil war, former female fighters from the country's northern provinces still have limited opportunities.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Eggs wonโ€™t win the EU a trade war against the US

Amid escalating tariff threats, the US Department of Agriculture turned to the EU for egg imports. We crack open whether Europe can help โ€” beyond the question of whether it should.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

King Charles plays carrot recorder with London Vegetable Orchestra

King Charles played a carrot recorder with the London Vegetable Orchestra at Windsor Castle while celebrating community music leaders, joking about taking the carrot home.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hit US with maximum political, economic damage - EU ex-trade chief

The EU must hit US digital and financial services hard to stop the trade war launched by US president Donald Trump, Jean-Luc Demarty, former director-general of the Commissionโ€™s DG Trade, told Euronews.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kyrgyz deputy leader touts rising cooperation between EU and Central Asian 'tigers'

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke to Euronews about trade, energy, youth mobility and democratic resilience, urging stronger investment and joint responses to global upheavals and the challenges of the digital age.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German poll: Majority for return to nuclear energy

Some 55% of Germans favor a reversal of nuclear policy according to a marketing poll. The issue has been a point of contention between parties seeking to form a coalition government.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs?

Hourly labour costs ranged from 10.6 in Bulgaria to 55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Middle East: Israel expands Gaza City operation

The Israeli military says it has widened operations in the northern Gaza Strip, claiming it eliminated a Hamas command center. Israel also killed the commander of a Palestinian militant group in Lebanon.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Slovakia grapples with new protests over โ€˜Russian-styleโ€™ bill

Critics say the bill would discredit NGOs that receive any kind of foreign funding.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Field hospitals rise as Myanmarโ€™s health response struggles to cope

Temporary field hospitals have sprung up across Myanmar after a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay on 28 March.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews