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What is Europe doing about deepfake porn? Not enough

Thousands of women worldwide are victims of such attacks on their physical and psychological integrity.These attacks leave an indelible mark in the form of trauma, depression, or fear. Yet as of today, most EU countries lack clear criminal provisions addressing such deepfakes.

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

Fact check: Trump's โ€œevidence videosโ€ do not show โ€œgenocideโ€

Fake news in the White House: the footage Trump wants to use to prove the โ€œmass murder of white farmers in South Africaโ€ is outdated. The white crosses on the roadside are from a demonstration in 2020.

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

โ€˜Surprisingly good Marchโ€™ helps German GDP exceed expectations

The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.

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

Can tourism be reimagined? New Saudi-led platform wants to future-proof global travel

Tourism is expected to contribute nearly 11 trillion โ€“ about 10 per cent of GDP โ€“ to the global economy this year.

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

French minister dials back suggestion to get rid of cash to fight drug dealing

Gรฉrald Darmanin said the government lacked the "political means" to take such drastic action.

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

Porn-driven OnlyFans could sell for billions despite โ€˜filth factorโ€™

The profitable 18+ internet content subscription service is reportedly in talks to sell. However, the price tag could be impacted by its porn-driven content.

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

Global operation takes down 'dangerous' malware network

In a global anti-malware crackdown, authorities from several countries took down more than 300 servers and issued international arrest warrants for 20 suspects.

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

Affordable Acer smart ring, Asus split keyboard and MSI Claw A8: Our top tech finds from Computex

The tech fair in Taiwan did not disappoint. Euronews Nextโ€™s Pascale Davies, who was on the ground in Taipei this week, takes us through her top finds.

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

We know what Russia is doing and how it does it, EU intelligence centre chief tells Euronews

In an interview with SOL newspaper and Euronews, the head of European intelligence explained that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the way we think about and use intelligence services and argues that the EU can do more in this area โ€” and that the 27 member states are ready to do so.

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

Forecasters predict another above average Atlantic hurricane season for 2025

A normal season has 14 named storms, seven of which strengthen to hurricanes and three power up further to major hurricanes.

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

Latest news bulletin | May 23rd โ€“ Midday

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

Russia is offering Ukrainian POWs to โ€˜switch sides and occupy Europe togetherโ€™

Ukraine has submitted a list of POWs to Russia for a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. Many Ukrainian soldiers have now spent over three years in Russian captivity, where they are often being tortured, abused and offered to "join Russian forces to then occupy Europe."

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

France grapples withย surgingย tropical diseases amid spread of tiger mosquitoes

The insects can spread the virus from biting infected people.

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

Ugandan activist freed by Tanzania, 'indications of torture'

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned earlier this week that foreign activists would not be allowed to interfere in the country's affairs.

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

Why Europeโ€™s farmers are losing faith in the future

Drawing from farmersโ€™ own perspectives, we uncover the state of European farming today, asking what, if anything, has changed since early 2024 and the opportunities and challenges Europe is yet to address.

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

Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention's rethink on migration

In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, nine leaders have called for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes with a defiant new film

After decades of state censorship and imprisonment, the Iranian director premieres a powerful cinematic reckoning with "It Was Just an Accident."

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

Russian military hackers 'Fancy Bear' target Western aid supply chains to Ukraine, NSA report says

The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks.

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

Israeli strikes force mass displacement as Gaza death toll rises

Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive, with strikes hitting a hospital and forcing thousands more to flee.

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

Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington

Elias Rodriguez, 31, was charged with killing Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside an event in Washington on Wednesday. He cited his support for Palestine as the motive.

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

EU, US to discuss tariff offers on Friday

EU stands by its approach in the talks with Washington, Commission spokesperson says.

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

Germany holds high-level talks with India, China

Chancellor Merz spoke with China's Xi for the first time since taking office to discuss the war in Ukraine and trade. Meanwhile, Germany's top diplomat met his Indian counterpart to discuss EU-India trade.

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

U2's Bono speaks out against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli 'far-right fundamentalists'

Bono spoke out against Hamas and called for Israel to be "released from Benjamin Netanyahu" in plea to "stop war" during the Ivor Novello Awards in London. His comments mark the first time the human rights activist has spoken out in public against the Israeli prime minister.

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

Tashkent hosts GSMA M360 as Eurasiaโ€™s digital economy grows

The capital of Uzbekistan hosted the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2025 summit for the first time, bringing together regional policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry innovators to explore the future of mobile connectivity and digital transformation in Eurasia.

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

Lack of funding threatens women-led peace initiatives, UN warns

Policymakers, civil society leaders, and international organisations met in the Belgian capital on Wednesday to reflect on the progress made by the Women, Peace, and Security agenda since its implementation 25 years ago and which challenges still need to be overcome.

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

Japan's Prime Minister urges Trump to choose investment over tariffs

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday that he held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to hold โ€œproductive" discussions at an upcoming tariff talks between the two sides.

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

Sรฉjournรฉ canvasses governments on patents after dropped proposal

The European Commission has until August to decide whether to scrap the dossier.

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

Expensive electricity and bankruptcies: Does Germany need to go back to nuclear power?

Germany's new minister of economy wants more natural gas power stations and electricity subsidies. But is that enough to boost the economy?

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

Mendi Mengjiqi โ€” Making music to build countries with

Most national anthems have a martial theme, to put it mildly. Thatโ€™s not the ethos of Mendi Mengjiqi, who composed the anthem for Kosovo, when it declared independence in 2008.

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

Insect-based pet food, the latest byproduct of EU bureaucracy

Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin โ€” with the environment paying the price.

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

Europe must learn the art of โ€˜unpoweringโ€™ Russia

The EU is far from powerless โ€” it is simply under-leveraged.

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

At least 107 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as aid continues to trickle in

Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans.

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

9 EU countries ask European court to ease expulsion of foreign criminals

Document spearheaded by Italy and Denmark also calls for an end to the exploitation of migrants by hostile states.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Furious Macron dressed down ministers after botched leak of Muslim Brotherhood report

The tirade was a clear warning to Justice Minister Gรฉrald Darmanin and Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump's treatment of Ramaphosa disappoints South Africans

US President Donald Trump ambushed his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, with unfounded allegations of a "white genocide." Ramaphosa's calm demeanor and measured responses drew praise.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)