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Ukraine: Zelenskyy-Putin talks should be 'next step' β Kyiv
Brief talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul with lower-level delegations. This was the first time the two countries held direct negotiations since the first weeks of Russia's invasion. More on DW.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:
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Chad: Ex-PM Masra arrested over deadly clashes
Succes Masra has been detained over the alleged incitement of protests that have resulted in the deaths of dozens. The former prime minister has been an outspoken opponent of President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine agree on 1,000-prisoner exchange β but no ceasefire
First direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years made little substantive progress toward peace.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without ceasefire, but future meetings agreed 'in principle'
The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs
The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Macron takes centre stage in Romaniaβs election showdown
As Romania's election campaign closes, George Simion accused Emmanuel Macron of interference, while Nicusor Dan received Macron's support in a warm conversation.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:MEPs protest Hungaryβs Budapest Pride ban
A cross-party group of MEPs plans to join Budapest Pride despite Hungaryβs ban. Organisers and lawmakers urge the European Commission to take legal action, warning of broader risks to civil liberties across the EU.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What time is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?
Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 16th β 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 16, 2025 | Source:Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda
Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:In world-first, baby with rare genetic disorder treated with personalised gene-editing therapy
The child will need to be monitored throughout his life, but researchers said the treatmentβs success indicates that other patients could someday benefit from the approach.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Germany: Dozens injured at Berlin pro-Palestinian protest
Multiple injuries were reported at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin commemorating the Nakba and criticizing Israel on Thursday. Police and politicians have condemned the violence.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends
ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Fact check: 'Hey Grok, is this true?' How trustworthy is AI factchecking?
The use of AI chatbots for fact-checking is increasing. However, Grok's unsolicited claims about "white genocide" show that the responses of Grok, ChatGPT, Meta AI & Co. are not always reliable.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Upset stomach stops Portugal far-right candidateβs campaigning
Esophageal spasms are keeping AndrΓ© Ventura off the campaign trail.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βLeave them where they belongβ: Bruges implores tourists to stop stealing cobblestones
As well as damaging a valuable part of the cityβs heritage, the stolen stones have created safety issues.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:From AI to NFTs: The first-ever Digital Art Awards celebrates pioneering artists
From Maja PetriΔβs data-driven light sculptures to Deekayβs emotionally charged hand-drawn loops, the Digital Art Awards spotlighted cutting-edge creativity across code, AI, and immersive tech.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Romanians to choose between George Simion and NicuΘor Dan in presidential vote runoff
Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European NicuΘor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Weird AI-generated babies greet European leaders at Albanian summit
Italy's Giorgia Meloni thanked the organizers for "making me feel very young again."
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws?
African countries are stepping up efforts to hold global tech giants like Meta accountable for data privacy violations. Could this mark a turning point in the continent's digital sovereignty?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:EU takes 'wait and see' approach on Hungary's latest assault on civil society
The European Commission is eyeing a new draft Hungarian law against civil society but won't comment until it's passed.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Geopolitics and sex mark Europe's 'insane' song contest
Israeli war propaganda will vie for attention with sex and glitter in Saturday's "kind of insane" Eurovision song contest finals in Switzerland.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Best live albums, 'Partir un jour' and Tony Todd's final bow: This weekβs culture catch-up
In this weekβs culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on 'Partir Un Jour' - the opening film at Cannes - and bid farewell to Tony Todd in the latest Final Destination movie.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:EU Commission still lacking lead scientific advisor on AI despite dozens of applications
The advisor should lead the scientific approach on General-Purpose AI within the AI unit of the European Commission.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:How will the Indus water treaty freeze affect South Asia?
India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire β but New Delhi says the 64-year-old Indus Waters Treaty remains "in abeyance." What does that mean for water-sharing in the region and beyond?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Have Trump and Netanyahu fallen out over Gaza?
Donald Trump's Gulf visit was closely watched in Israel, but overshadowed by speculations in Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump are no longer on the same page.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Eurovision: Here are the contest's strongest geopolitical alliances throughout the years
The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Families grieve at hospital after deadly Gaza blast
An Israeli strike in northern Gazaβs Jabaliya has killed 13 people, according to Gazaβs Civil Defence, hitting a site that included a mosque and a health clinic.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Commissioner Hansen presents plan to cut farming bureaucracy in EU
European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen presented his simplification plan to help farmers during a meeting organised by Euronews.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate
Amid a refugee resettlement freeze, 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, welcomed by Trump officials, sparking debates over discrimination and refugee policies.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa a βgeopolitical priority,β but EU-AU talks aim low
The draft agenda suggesting that no new policy offers will be on the table.Diplomats have briefed that they are not expecting any major announcements and that the meeting will be used primarily to take stock and prepare for an EU-AU leadersβsummit later this year.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:French crypto entrepreneurs promised extra security after violent kidnapping attempts
There have been at least three attempts to abduct crypto sector leaders or their family members since the start of the year in France.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Kremlin says Trump-Putin contact βextremely importantβ for Ukraine peace effort
Comments follow Trump announcement that he is ready to meet with Putin βas soon as we can set it up.β
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:At least 93 dead in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes, hospitals say
The widespread strikes across northern Gaza come as the US president finishes his visit to Gulf states, but not Israel.
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