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Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate?

Only 16% of all Commission meetings were with NGOs, following the EPP's political efforts to prevent NGOs from using EU grant money to influence policymaking.

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

Venus Lander re-entry: Why the Soviet-era probe is a special kind of space debris

Space debris re-enters Earth every day. Most of it burns up in the atmosphere. But Russia's 1972 failed Venera mission probe Cosmos 482 is different.

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

This week in Culture: The best of the Met Gala and the one filmmaker to look out for at Cannes 2025

On this week’s cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme d’Or winner, who is set to premiere her new film 'Alpha' at Cannes.

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

Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Putin, with legal limitations

The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.

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

North Korea confirms Kim Jong-un-supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes

South Korea condemned the launches as 'a clear act of provocation' and linked them to North Korea's suspected weapons exports to Russia.

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

Why the EU is essential β€” and why TΓΌrkiye belongs in the bloc

In an Euroviews exclusive, the leader of TΓΌrkiye's Republican People’s Party (CHP) Γ–zgΓΌr Γ–zel shares his call for renewed solidarity, shared values, and democratic partnership.

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

Von der Leyen: I won’t meet Trump in US until we can have β€˜concrete’ trade talks

"If I go to the White House, I want to have a package we can discuss," the European Commission president said.

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

Ukraine arrests two over alleged Hungarian spy plot

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

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

Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel: 'We are a community'

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian.

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

EU and Ukraine launch special tribunal to prosecute Putin’s war crimes

The move comes as the U.S. and Western allies threaten further sanctions against Russia if it does not accept a ceasefire.

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

Trump allies criticise newly elected Pope Leo XIV over previous social media posts

Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, appears to have reposted articles critical of Donald Trump and JD Vance on X.

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

β€˜Major loss’: Trump administration to axe database tracking cost of climate-fuelled extreme weather

For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.

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

Pope Leo XIV's election met with surprise, warmth and applause in St Peter's Square

Euronews was in St Peter's Square along with 150,000 people who flocked to greet the first-ever pope to hail from the US.

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

Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff

Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

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

Starmer wins Trump deal race

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy preview how the day will play out in British politics. Overnight, reports emerged of a UK-US trade announcement being hours away. Sam and Anne discuss the significance of this political win for Sir Keir Starmer β€œat a time he needs it most”. The pair discuss what detail […]

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

Russia holds Victory Day parade in Moscow amid its war in Ukraine

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so.

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

Merz to Trump: Give us β€˜zero’ tariffs

German chancellor says as a first step existing levies should be lowered.

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

Xi in Moscow: China's role in Russia's economic survival

China made a deal to buy Russian oil and gas after Europe cut supplies during the Ukraine war. As China takes a major hit from Trump's tariffs, Beijing's ties with the Kremlin increasingly intertwine.

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

β€˜Glengarry Glen Ross’ and Fifty Shades of Grey’ director James Foley dies aged 71

The filmmaker, best known for directing 'Who's That Girl' with Madonna, the cult classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross', two 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels and several TV episodes including Twin Peaks and House Of Cards, has died after a "years-long struggle" with brain cancer.

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

Are we witnessing the end of US exceptionalism β€” and the beginning of European renaissance?

Say hello to the multipolar world in which China is rapidly becoming a pole of economic and military power. Meanwhile, the old continent is struggling to speak with one voice and remain relevant, Philippe Gijsels writes.

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

Russia marks 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat with Moscow military parade

Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat with a military parade on Red Square, attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders.

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

Cricket: IPL suspended amid India-Pakistan tensions

The Indian Premier League, one of sport's richest competitions, has been suspended while the Pakistan Super League has moved. Cricket is significant for both nations, but what does the conflict mean for the sport?

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

Cricket: IPL and PSL resume after India-Pakistan tensions

The Indian Premier League, one of sport's richest competitions, and the Pakistan Super League were suspended for over a week. Cricket is significant for both nations, but what does the conflict mean for the sport?

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

Cricket: IPL and PSL to resume after India-Pakistan tensions

The Indian Premier League, one of sport's richest competitions, and the Pakistan Super League were suspended for over a week. Cricket is significant for both nations, but what does the conflict mean for the sport?

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

India and Pakistan trade heavy fire in Kashmir as tensions escalate

Intense artillery and gunfire exchanges have erupted along the Line of Control in the wake of an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

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

James Bond franchise has 'nothing to worry about' when it comes to tariffs, Trump says

Donald Trump even attempted an impression of late actor Sean Connery while discussing the impact of US tariffs on the UK film industry following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal.

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

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – 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 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine security service exposes suspected Hungarian military intelligence spy network

The Ukrainian Security Service announced that it had uncovered a suspected Hungarian military intelligence network aimed at obtaining confidential information on Ukraine’s defence and military capabilities.

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

Trump's US to resettle white South Africans 'within days'

The White House plans to resettle white South Africans in the US starting next week, according to a US media report. Trump, who accuses Pretoria of racism against Afrikaners, has said he will offer them refugee status.

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

Denmark summons US diplomat over reports of increased intelligence gathering in Greenland

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the information in the report was β€œvery worrying", adding that "friends" shouldn't spy on each other.

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

Chicago and Chiclayo celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost, who was elected as the 267th pontiff, grew up in Chicago but lived for years in Peru, where he was the Bishop of the northern Chiclayo diocese.

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

Commerzbank reports profit surge as it fends off UniCredit bid

The German lender reported its β€˜best quarterly result since the first quarter of 2011’ as it attempts to fend off Unicredit’s takeover efforts.

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

India-Pakistan: New blasts trigger blackout in Jammu

Blasts and sirens were heard in the city of Jammu, in Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian military was responding to drone attacks, sources told media outlets.

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

Germany's socialist Left Party is flying high

Shortly after the new government has taken office, the smallest opposition party in the Bundestag is taking stock of its recent success at a party conference in Chemnitz. Its motto is "We are the hope."

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

Why Albania's election is a critical test for EU membership

Albania will elect a new parliament on Sunday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a historic fourth consecutive term. The election will also be a key test for the country's EU integration.

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