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Head of UK navy suspended amid misconduct probe

Admiral Ben Key was due to retire from his position this summer, after serving as the head of the Royal Navy since 2021.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Mexico sues Google over Trump's renaming of Gulf of Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government has sued Google for calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on its maps. US President Donald Trump ordered the renaming of the body of water.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump has sat for only 12 β€˜daily’ intelligence briefings since taking office

The scarcity of the President’s Daily Briefings comes as he pursues high-stakes diplomacy with America’s friends and foes.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

β€˜This is terribly inhumane’: Viral TikTok video of woman air frying blue crabs prompts outrage

Ever wonder what happens when you put live animals in an air fryer? Turns out they die horribly. But that wasn’t common knowledge for one TikTok user.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kashmir crisis sparks press crackdown in India

Amid heightened tensions over the Kashmir region, India has ordered the blocking of thousands of accounts on social media and restrictions on news portals, sparking concerns over free speech.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

FIFA chief dismisses US border policy fears in private World Cup remarks

Gianni Infantino told top football officials the White House’s insistence that fans go home after the tournament was in tune with other nations’ border policies.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

1 in 3 doctors in Europe are older than 55. Which countries are most at risk from ageing workforces?

Projections reveal that an ageing health workforce is struggling to keep pace with the EU's rapidly ageing population. This is why it's an issue.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pink Floyd at Pompeii: What are the greatest live albums of all time?

This week saw the first official release on vinyl of Pink Floyd's legendary 1971 set played in Pompeii - showing to what extent the British band were once one of the greatest live acts in the world. With so many great live albums out there, we give you our Top 10 greatest live recordings.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Arab countries hope for big US business amid Gaza war

US President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13-16. Much is at stake for the US and regional leaders seeking to boost ties while walking a tightrope over Gaza, Israel and Iran.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Poland presidential election β€”Β is Tusk's lacklustre record undermining his candidate?

Poland’s presidential election promises to be a close call, with frontrunner RafaΕ‚ Trzaskowski from Donald Tusk's Civic Platform struggling to maintain his lead against a growing challenge from Karol Nawrocki, backed by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS). But the result is crucial for the government to continue with reforms after years of PiS rule.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Booking for Eurovision in Basel? Brace for sky-high accommodation prices

According to the song contest organisers, visitors from 80 countries around the globe will be in the audience for the live event.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Brussels, my love? Merz' term in Germany started with a bang - can he recover?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panelists discuss the new coalition government in Germany, the presidential election in Romania and the aftermath of the power outage in southwestern Europe.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 10th – 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 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Are you saving smartly? Top pension advice experts want you to hear

Not sure where to start with your pension? Euronews asks experts for their top tips when it comes to building a UK retirement plan.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Slovak protesters condemn PM Robert Fico's Moscow visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin

Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the capital, Bratislava, to voice their objection to PM Fico and oppose his anti-Europe, pro-Russian policies.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three military bases inside the country

Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave β€œprovocation”.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Updates: Pakistan alleges Indian missile attack on air bases

Pakistan has accused India of firing missiles at three of its military's air bases on Saturday morning. Pakistan's air space has been closed until midday. DW has more.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon'

Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to ensure aid arrives to those in need β€œas expeditiously as possible”.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Western leaders head to Kyiv to demand Putin agrees ceasefire

Starmer, Macron, Tusk and Merz join Donald Trump's call for a 30-day Ukraine war truce.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Switzerland's president hopes 'Holy Spirit' will guide US-China tariff talks in Geneva

The Swiss government said its talks with Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were β€œconvivial and constructive” and were aimed to lay out the guidelines for a deal on the issue of customs duties to be discussed again in coming weeks.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Diver dies working on tycoon's sunken superyacht

A salvage operation is under way to recover the Bayesian which sank off the Italian coast last August.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Merz in Brussels: 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, decision lies with Moscow

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Home Heroes Shine Bright on Day 1 of Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam

A spectacular opening day in Astana saw thrilling judo and multiple medals for Team Kazakhstan. Golds went to Hui, Saaev, Ballhaus, Abdulayev, and Mokdar, with local fans creating an electric atmosphere.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Holocaust survivor Margot FriedlΓ€nder dies at 103

German-born activist and Holocaust survivor Margot FriedlΓ€nder has died at the age of 103, according to her foundation. FriedlΓ€nder moved to the United States after WWII and only returned to Germany in 2010.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Margot FriedlΓ€nder on the 'hope for a better future'

In 2023, DW spoke with one of the then-oldest living Holocaust survivors, Margot FriedlΓ€nder, who moved back to Germany in 2010 and regained her German citizenship. On May 9, 2025, FriedlΓ€nder died at the age of 103.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The late Margot FriedlΓ€nder and the hope for a better future

In 2023, DW spoke with one of the then oldest living Holocaust survivors, Margot FriedlΓ€nder, who moved back to Germany in 2010 and regained her German citizenship. FriedlΓ€nder died on May 9, 2025.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Press freedom in Greece going 'from bad to worse,' Human Rights Watch report says

HRW says the 'image internationally of a forward-thinking and modern administration' that Athens wishes to present to the world is at odds with the reality on the ground.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Two men found guilty of criminal damage in UK for felling beloved Sycamore Gap tree

Prosecutors offered no evidence of a motive for the 2023 crime other than calling it senseless vandalism.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Bulgaria's president to submit request to parliament to call eurozone referendum

Some economists claim that the country lacks an acceptable degree of economic condition to join the eurozone and it's not yet ready to adopt the single currency.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine: Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk en route to Kyiv

The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland are traveling to the Ukrainian capital for a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Saturday. DW has the latest.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

New chancellor, new hopes: Friedrich Merz debuts in Brussels

Six hours, four meetings, one message: Berlin is back on the global stage. But can the newly elected German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, deliver where the traffic-light coalition fell short?

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Macron, Tusk slam leaders attending Putin’s Victory Day parade

The two leaders were in Nancy to sign a bilateral treaty, aimed at strengthening defense ties in the wake of Russia aggression against Ukraine.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Sweden’s new national security adviser resigns within 24 hours amid Grindr photo scandal

And you thought Mike Waltz didn't last long as national security adviser.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Scientists develop AI tool to predict biological age and cancer survival using just a selfie

The tool has some limitations, but could eventually be used to help predict health outcomes, the researchers said.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Are we seeing the end of the UK's political duopoly?

Labour and the Conservatives have had a stranglehold on political power for decades β€” but as Reform UK's victory in last week's election shows, this now appears to changing.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews