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Tajikistan's president calls for global effort to preserve glaciers as melting accelerates

Tajikistan, home to the majority of Central Asia's glaciers, is urging global action as climate change accelerates glacier melt. At a high-level international conference in Dushanbe, President Emomali Rahmon proposed launching a major glacier study.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98

Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

World Boxing introduces mandatory sex tests for all fighters

The Olympic boxing federation said sex testing is aimed at competitive fairness and safety. The announcement focused directly on Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

China's latest spacecraft aims to bring 'groundbreaking' samples back from asteroid near Mars

The Tianwen-2 probe, which was launched on Thursday, represents a "significant step in China’s new journey of interplanetary exploration".

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Georgia arrests second opposition figure in days as ruling party faces more protests

Nightly protests across the country began on 28 November, when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted the country's EU integration process.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China to resume seafood imports from Japan suspended after Fukushima wastewater discharge

China blocked imports of Japanese seafood because it said the release of the treated and diluted but still slightly radioactive wastewater would endanger the fishing industry and coastal communities in eastern China.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Shangri-La Dialogue: Macron seeks new EU-Asia alliance

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for unity in the face of China-Russian desires to create "spheres of coercion." He delivered his plea at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How to watch the Polish presidential election like a pro

The decisive vote will have a dramatic impact far beyond the country.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Between chaos and democracy: Libya at crossroads again

Recent violence in western Libya brought back the specter of renewed civil war. But observers say the fighting and ensuing protests may also offer a renewed chance to break the country's political gridlock.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US court battle over Trump tariffs brings no reprieve for EU

The EU could almost have been saved by the bell, at least in part, by a US court ruling suspending many of President Trump's tariffs. But it's more likely to heighten confusion than usher in a breakthrough, experts warn.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany to review Israel weapons exports, foreign minister says

Johann Wadephul signals a potential policy shift as Berlin reassesses arms shipments to Israel over humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Police bust major drug trafficking ring in Portugal, seizing cash and weapons

The crackdown began with an arrest in Γ‰vora and escalated with 29 coordinated search warrants executed across the region, including the SantarΓ©m District.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Swiss villages on high alert after glacier collapse and landslide buries Blatten

Focus has now shifted to the safety of those living near the Lonza River, which the regional government warns could flood as a result of dammed water flows caused by debris.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Macron on 'crusade against Jewish state,' Israel says following criticism of Gaza war

During a three-hour televised interview earlier in May, Macron said Europe should consider sanctioning Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are thought to be now facing starvation.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How does Switzerland predict landslides?

Switzerland is a success story in predicting landslides β€” but more must be done to help the rest of the world prepare for these deadly, unpredictable disasters.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At least 11 Sudanese migrants killed in car crash in Libyan desert, authorities say

Libya has become a main transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East and hoping to reach Europe, with people traffickers exploiting more than a decade of instability.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Presidential runoff in Poland: Why every vote matters

Rafal Trzaskowski or Karol Nawrocki? To many Polish voters, the question isn't about who they want, but who they don't want to see in office.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for nearly 1 million immigrants

The administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge in Boston blocked the administration’s push to end the protection programme.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sudan: Several killed in RSF strike on hospital

The paramilitary group's drone attack on a hospital in the city of El-Obeid resulted in 6 people killed. According to the UN, the conflict in Sudan has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Music experiment at French zoo aims to improve animal behaviour

At BranfΓ©rΓ© Zoo, music is being used in a behavioural study to see if it helps animals socialise or reduces aggression. Sessions last seven minutes.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russian cargo ship captain pleads not guilty in deadly North Sea tanker collision

Vladimir Motin appeared via video link at London’s Central Criminal Court, where he denied responsibility for the presumed death of Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From volcanic winemaking to lemon-scented hikes: Travel to these winning Italian villages

These culture-rich villages can make a great addition to your next Italy trip itinerary.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria

In Austria - the home of the IAEA - the public rejected nuclear power in a referendum in the 1970s leaving a gigantic power plant that cost 1 billion euro to build to become the biggest training hub in Europe to study nuclear power.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Macron to China: Keep North Korea out of Ukraine war or risk NATO coming to Asia

French president delivers veiled warning to Beijing during speech in Singapore.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall expresses solidarity with LGBTQ+ community

In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resilience says "anyone who wants to join in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Hungary should do so."

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia and North Korea are violating UN sanctions in Ukraine, Western allies report says

The findings follow Russia’s 2024 veto of continued UN monitoring and include images of North Korean arms found in Ukraine.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The Netflix supremacy: What were the most-streamed shows of 2024-2025?

According to new figures, Netflix takes the crown when it comes to ruling the small screen...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

So-called Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian forces since fall of al-Assad

The extremist group, which once controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq, has opposed the new authority in Damascus led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once the head of al-Qaeda's Syria branch.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France saw record night train passengers in 2024, but can it keep up with booming demand?

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kremlin grins as Trump’s envoy signals no eastward NATO expansion

Vladimir Putin's got a fair point, Keith Kellogg indicates.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Middle East: UN labels Gaza 'the hungriest place on Earth'

The UN's humanitarian office warned that 100% of Gaza was at risk of famine. Meanwhile France's Macron says a tougher collective stance on Israel may be needed if the situation on the ground doesn't change. Follow DW.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Spain wants to ban people from flushing wet wipes and make manufacturers pay for the clean up

Wet wipes and balloons are among the 10 most common single-use plastic items found littering European beaches.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Western funding cuts set to push African development bank towards Gulf

The election of Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah to succeed Akinwumi Adesina as president of the African Development Bank is likely to see the bank shift its focus to the Gulf states β€” as it seeks to replace lost capital from the United States and Europe.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

These are the European countries with the shortest and longest working week

The average across the EU is 36 hours. How does your country compare?

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews