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EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs

Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US updates: Hegseth restricts Pentagon reporting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has introduced new rules limiting reporters' access to the Pentagon. The move comes after a number of embarrassing leaks during his tenure.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Culture catch-up: The Mission: Impossible special - Is 'The Final Reckoning' Tom Cruise's best yet?

In this week’s Cultural catch-up, we dive into the high-octane world of Mission: Impossible - breaking down the franchise’s legacy, where 'The Final Reckoning' lands in the rankings, and what’s next for Tom Cruise.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Enhanced Games world record claim: What does it mean?

An event dubbed "Olympics on Drugs" and backed by the Trump family has moved a step closer to reality. The Enhanced Games claim one of its doped athletes has already broken a world record and now has a venue and date.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why Japan's Gen Z is 'quiet quitting' work

It is a far cry from their parents' generation, but 20-something Japanese are happy to sacrifice a career and better pay for an improved work-life balance.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Walk this epic pilgrimage route around Rome to visit its seven most magnificent churches

For a particularly meaningful way to visit Rome’s major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the footsteps of a 16th-century saint.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 24th – Morning

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 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

"Brussels, my love?" Surrender summit or Reset Summit?

An EU–UK summit took place in London this week marking a significant step in post-Brexit relations.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Energy bills across Europe: What share of the cost is made up of tax?

European countries apply different tax policies to consumer energy prices. This leads to significant differences in the share of energy taxes and VAT in electricity and gas bills.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Grandpa Robbers' found guilty in Kardashian robbery by Paris court

The gang of thieves broke into Kardashian's luxury Paris apartment in 2016 and stole millions of dollars' worth of jewellery from her.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russian drone, missile attack injures several β€” Kyiv mayor

Vitali Klitschko said Kyiv was "under a combined enemy attack." At least eight people were wounded in the "massive" attack, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital added.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Eight of Kim Kardashian's robbers found guilty in Paris court

Eight people have been convicted in connection with the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian. The robbers stole jewelry to the tune of $10 million in the heist, with the US celebrity fearing for her life.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident - and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer

On Ukraine peace talks, the Kremlin has played for time through deflections and side-steps, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Justice Department reaches tentative non-prosecution deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes

Boeing can avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision drew criticism from crash victims' families.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris

The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Seventeen injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and is understood to have acted alone with no "political motive", German police say.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats

EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU tells Hungary to scrap its anti-NGO bill or face court

"The Commission has great concerns with this draft. If adopted as it is, it would constitute a serious breach of EU principles and law. ... We will not hesitate to take the necessary action if this draft is adopted", a commission spokesperson emailed.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Leader of neo-Nazi death cult extradited to US for plot to poison Jewish children

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 21-year-old originally from Georgia, was arraigned on Friday before a federal judge in Brooklyn on multiple felonies, including soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran-US nuclear talks made some 'but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia declares DW journalist a 'foreign agent'

The Russian Justice Ministry has added DW's Alexander Smirnov to a list of people it deems to be "foreign agents."

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US updates: Wall Street slides after Trump tariff threats

Wall Street has tumbled after Donald Trump proposed steep new tariffs on the EU and Apple. The tariff warnings have rattled markets and raised fresh concerns about trade instability. Follow DW for the latest.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US sanctions on Sudan to hurt civilians more than army

The US sanctions Sudan over its use of chemical weapons during the war, shining a spotlight on the extent of war-time atrocities. Meanwhile, the country has named a new prime minister.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Woman arrested after 18 people injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station

A 39-year-old German woman was arrested after a knife attack at the main railway station in the German city of Hamburg, which injured eighteen people, police have said.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

12 people injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station, German police say

Hamburg's fire service said that six people sustained life-threatening injuries, while another three were seriously injured and three had slight injuries.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Several injured in attack at Hamburg train station

Seventeen people sustained severe injuries in the attack at Hamburg's main station, according to reports. A female suspect has been arrested.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Middle East: UN chief says Israel allowing only 'teaspoon' of Gaza aid

UN head Antonio Guterres says the amount of aid Israel is letting into Gaza falls far short of what is needed. Meanwhile, talks between US and Iranian negotiators have ended with only limited progress.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At least seven Sudanese migrants found dead after being stranded in Libyan desert

Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, and often trying to reach Europe.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch officer of ship that crashed into garden fell asleep, police say

Police say the ship's watch officer admitted to being asleep during the incident in Norway.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Budget airline Ryanair denies claims it will soon offer 'cheaper standing seats'

A series of recurring viral posts has falsely claimed that Ryanair and other low budget airlines will soon use 'standing' saddle seats, though the airline has denied this.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard foreign student enrollment

A judge has blocked the White House's bid to halt Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students after the school sued the Trump administration. Harvard called the revocation a "blatant violation" of the US Constitution.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brazilian documentary photographer SebastiΓ£o Salgado dies aged 81

His 'Terra' institute released the information about the death of the photographer best known for his award-winning images of nature and humanity.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

DR Congo's parliament votes to lift immunity of former President Joseph Kabila

Current leader Felix Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of helping the M23 rebels in the war-torn east of the country, allegations Kabila denies.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Evening

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 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews