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UK economy contracts sharply in April: Will the BoE respond?
UK GDP shrank 0.3% in April, the sharpest drop since October 2023, led by declines in services and manufacturing. Labour market data weakened, fuelling speculation of a Bank of England rate cut in August as recession fears grow.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:
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Follow the 77 Russia oil tankers to join EU blacklist
Most of the 77 oil tankers being added to the EU's blacklist are currently in the Eastern Mediterranean or Middle East β for those who want to track Russian oil-smuggling in real time.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:President Trump says heβll set unilateral tariff rates within weeks
The president said that he would set country-specific rates in less than two weeks β after reaching a tariff deal with China.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:Northern India and Pakistan scorched by relentless heatwave
Blistering heat has swept across northern India and Pakistan as temperatures soared past 45C (113F), triggering health warnings and power outages. Light rain is expected to bring relief on Thursday evening.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:Akinola Davies Jr. on representing Nigerian cinema at Cannes with 'My Father's Shadow'
Euronews Culture sat down with filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. to discuss Nollywood, his debut filmβs Cannes selection, his passion for shooting on film, the role of women in Nigerian society, and more.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:Around 1.5m Syrians refugees expected to return this year, says UN refugee agency
A projected 1.5 million Syrian refugees are likely to return home before the end of the year, says the UN refugee agency. Most are likely to returning from neighbouring host states: Turkey, followed by Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:South Korea: Can new president end 'revenge politics'?
Each of the previous six South Korean presidents has faced criminal investigations during or after leaving office. President Lee had promised to break that streak, but has launched his own probe into his predecessor.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:Fact Check: Fake news surrounding the Los Angeles protests
Old clips and false claims are spreading online amid LA's immigration raid clashes. DW investigated a selection of viral ones.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts in bid to ease tensions with North
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung ordered the discontinuation of the loudspeakers to "promote peace on the Korean Peninsula." In return, Pyongyang appears to have stopped its loudspeakers near the border.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy: βRussia is simply lying to Trumpβ
"It's all in his hands," the Ukrainian president said, referring to his American counterpart.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Brazil rules social media platforms liable for users' posts
The Supreme Court decision could pave the way for the companies to face potential fines for not removing posts in Brazil.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Israel recovers bodies of two hostages, says Netanyahu
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the body of Yair Yaakov and that of another hostage had been retrieved from Gaza.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Trump to review US participation in AUKUS deal
The three-nation partnership aims to protect against China in the Pacific.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar
Talks on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the EU.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Trump is trying to kill the US climate effort. It was already in trouble.
Court rulings and the two Trump administrations have repeatedly derailed regulatorsβ attempts to forestall rising temperatures, while scientistsβ warnings grow more dire.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:US: Donald Trump makes broad use of presidential powers
President Donald Trump has deployed the military against protesters in Los Angeles and ignored federal court orders β moves that have prompted concern about the condition of democratic institutions in the United States.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:VivaTech: Mental health innovations take centre stage at Europe's largest tech fair
With nearly 14,000 start-ups, and artificial intelligence stealing the spotlight, this yearβs tech fair puts a surprising focus on mental health
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Seven reality checks on Britainβs sunshine spending review
Rachel Reeves, Britain's finance minister, laid out four years of government spending with a smile. Will it last?
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Trump βlikelyβ to push back July tariff deadline, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers the administration is looking to βroll the date forwardβ to allow more time for trade negotiations with other countries.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam
Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Europe's EV sales rebound, but consumer doubts remain
After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries and costs threaten to slow the charge.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Electric car sales rebound in Europe, with a catch
After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries and costs threaten to slow the charge.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:New York jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial
The Oscar-winning producer maintains that he never sexually assaulted or raped anyone. His lawyers portrayed his accusers as opportunists who accepted his advances because they wanted help with their careers in Hollywood.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:South Africa winter storm leaves over 40 dead
Four school children were among the dead, as heavy rainfall and bitterly cold conditions persist across the country. The storm has also affected the power and water supply in the Eastern Cape.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Harvey Weinstein found guilty in retrial of #MeToo case
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one charge and acquitted of another charge. The jury was unable to reach a verdict for a third charge.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Just good neighbors? What nations helping Syria really want
Aid, money, political cover β Syria's neighbors are providing a lot to the war-torn country. But the likes of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the US are obviously not just helping Syria because they're benevolent and kind.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs latest trade βdealβ with China underscores key U.S. disadvantage
After two days of talks in London, China and the U.S. announced the outlines of an agreement to honor a deal they agreed to last month in Geneva.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Northern Ireland leaders urge end to anti-Romanian riots
Police and political leaders have denounced "racist thuggery" after violent riots in Northern Ireland. Attacks on the Romanian community follow the arrest of two teenagers over the attempted rape of a young girl.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson dies at 82
Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative force behind The Beach Boys, has died. After creating a string of surf-pop classics, Wilson helped reshape US pop with lush musical arrangements and groundbreaking studio innovation.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Myanmar on 'path to self-destruction' if violence doesnβt end, UN envoy says
A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Bomb attack plans found at Austria gunman's home
Police say they also found a non-functional pipe bomb and a "farewell letter" during a search.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Brian Wilson, co-founder of iconic 1960s band the Beach Boys, dies at the age of 82
Wilson's family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts on Wednesday.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Ukraine collects 1,212 bodies in latest swap with Russia
Russia receives 27 soldiers' bodies as the warring sides continue their large-scale prisoner swap deal.
Published on: June 11, 2025 | Source:Rescue operation launched after eight migrants die off coast of Djibouti, IOM says
Thousands of migrants from African, Middle Eastern and South Asian countries seeking a better life in Europe attempt irregular migration every year.
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