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Netflix series 'Adolescence': Teen masculinity in crisis

The popular Netflix series "Adolescence" is causing a stir in the UK and beyond. It explores bullying, misogyny, gender-based violence and the effect of toxic masculinity influencers on today's youth.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Industry Commissioner

After the European Commission abruptly withdrew its proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), several MEPs demand explanations. A discussion with Industry Commissioner Sรฉjournรฉ is planned for the end of April.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dead hedgehogs reveal PCB pollution still haunts the environment decades after ban

Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Commission denies singling out NGOs in green funding row

After right-wing parties in the European Parliament narrowly lost a symbolic vote on blocking funding for non-profit groups through the LIFE Programme, the European Commission issued a detailed statement that has done little to reassure critics who see the affair as an attack on civil society.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe braces for Trumpโ€™s tariffs: What could the economic damage be?

Trumpโ€™s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least 85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Sinti and Roma children suffer discrimination

A study on antiziganism in Germany's education sector shows that Sinti and Roma experience hostility from teachers and other children.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Eurostar rivals given โ€˜green signalโ€™ for cross-Channel trains: What could it mean for passengers?

Breaking Eurostarโ€™s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Young Sicilian woman killed in broad daylight by stalker

A 27-year-old man has confessed to the murder of university student Sara Campanella but has not said why.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Shoring up Ukraine and EU's defence

Faced with the potential disengagement of the United States from European defence and Russia's drastic conditions for a truth, let alone peace with Ukraine, the European Union is under pressure.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Poppyโ€™s debut: Baby pygmy hippo makes her first appearance at Virginia Zoo

With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, Poppyโ€™s birth is a valuable boost to the species' population.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Musk backlash hurts demand

Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Muskโ€™s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Which EU countries have the most job vacancies?

The year 2024 saw a slowdown in the COVID-19 recovery on EU job vacancies following the 2023 trend.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Is Zimbabwe's political crisis likely to escalate?

Tensions inside Zimbabweโ€™s ruling party have the potential to destabilize the southern African country. Analysts warn civil war could follow if party infighting is not resolved.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK ETA travel permit: British dual nationals flag issues with application system

Confusion has arisen for UK citizens who donโ€™t have a British passport because theirs is expired, lost, or they were never issued with one.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU must be 'firm but smart' against Trump's 'big mistake' on tariffs, says Antรณnio Costa

A trade war between the European Union and the United States will "affect everyone," Antรณnio Costa has warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lise Klaveness: 'Football is in a critical time'

In an exclusive interview with DW, Lise Klaveness talks about boycotting World Cups and playing Israel. The Norwegian is outspoken on political issues and has just become one of European football's powerbrokers.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's pick for ambassador to NATO

The US commitment to the military alliance has long been in doubt given Donald Trumpโ€™s sharp criticism of European allies and his apparent eagerness to foster ties with Vladimir Putin.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it?

More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. If just one piece collides with a spacecraft, it can disrupt critical navigation systems. The European Space Agency is calling for urgent action.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany sees rise in sexual violence and youth offenses

The number of violent crimes in Germany increased in 2024 with a sharp increase in rapes and sexual assaults. A surge in the number of child offenders was also noted, and crimes by foreigners were also up.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Democracy for sale? Why the EU must break with Serbia's Vuฤiฤ‡

If the EU stands for democracy rather than just for lithium, it must take a new position in Serbia soon. In the wake of student-led mass protests, support for president Vuฤiฤ‡ is no longer support for stability if it ever was, writes political analyst Luke Bacigalupo from Belgrade.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Netanyahu says Israel establishing new security corridor bisecting Gaza Strip

Last month, the Israeli military retook control of the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza in two in the north, as part of the 19 January ceasefire deal.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ancestral flames, sheephead feasts and knucklebones game โ€”this is how nomads ring in Nauryz

Digital nomads and travellers welcome spring on the Kazakh steppe in Nauryz - where ancestral flames, sheephead feasts and knucklebones games kick off a 10-day nomad festival.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Space science camps and astrophotography: How Qatar is shooting for the stars

From space science to astrophotography, Qatar 365 went stargazing with NASA experts and astronomy enthusiasts for a rare look at the marvels of the universe and how Qatar is nurturing the next generation of scientists.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher and Brad Pitt teaming up for โ€˜Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' sequel

A โ€˜derivativeโ€™ of Quentin Tarantinoโ€™s original, rather than a sequel, will be produced by Netflix, and continues Pittโ€™s Oscar-winning story as Cliff Booth. Here's everything you need to know.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia launches massive attack on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, injuring eight

Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine kill one person in the Zaporizhzhia region and injure eight in Kharkiv.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Archaeologists unearth 3,200-year-old tomb linked to ancient Egypt's military elite

Among the key finds inside the tomb are a gold ring inscribed with Ramesses IIIโ€™s name, bronze arrowheads, and an ivory box.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Myanmar's military junta declares temporary ceasefire to facilitate quake relief

The statement from the military's high command follows a series of unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Scientists discover first new class of antibiotics that could fight off drug-resistant bacteria

Lariocidin was efficient against strains of E. coli, including drug-resistant ones, according to the new study.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax evasion trial opens in Spain

Spanish prosecutors accuse the successful Italian coach of defrauding the state of 1 million in 2014 and 2015. He maintains his innocence.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Council of Europe to send mission to Turkey amid โ€˜democratic backslidingโ€™

The Council of Europe's Congress held an urgent debate after Erdogan arrested his main opposition leader, Istanbulโ€™s Mayor Ekrem ฤฐmamoฤŸlu

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump-backed conservative news channelโ€™s share price soars over 2,200%

Newsmax has seen increased popularity during US president Donald Trumpโ€™s second term, with the election of other right-wing politicians also boosting its success.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Franceโ€™s Crรฉdit Agricole gains ECB nod to raise stake in Banco BPM

The green light comes as Italian bank UniCredit prepares to launch a buyout offer for Banco BPM, which could be complicated by CAโ€™s stake.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Global shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffs

Global shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors waited to see what US President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Man rescued from Myanmar hotel rubble five days after earthquake

Five days after the devastating earthquake killed over 2,700 people in Myanmar, a rescue team pulled a survivor from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Naypyidaw.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As Trump hits EU with tariffs, how can Brussels retaliate?

As Donald Trump has imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs on trading partners worldwide, the EU will be hit with a 20% levy on all of its goods exported to the US. What countermeasures can Brussels take?

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)