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Colourful parade opens Cheung Chau’s Bun Festival

Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island burst into celebration on Monday as the annual Bun Festival got underway with a vibrant parade through its narrow streets.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU set to propose 2027 Russian-gas exit plan β€” as experts warn of glut

The European Commission will on Tuesday unveil the β€˜RePower EU roadmap’ β€” a strategy to phase out all Russian fossil-fuel imports.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments as Berkshire Hathaway boss

While his knack for snapping up stocks struggling with market conditions and scandals made him billions, Buffett was still relatively slow to invest in tech companies.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will the Federal Reserve ignore Trump and keep rates stable this week?

While the US Federal Reserve is still under significant pressure from the Trump administration to slash interest rates, some experts believe that rate cuts may not come for another few months at least.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 5th – 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 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Libya and the EU: How many times can we do the same thing and expect a different result?Β 

Nowhere have the shortcomings of Europe’s approach on migration been clearer than in Libya, which earlier this year expelled international aid agencies, amid a government clampdown on migration which has involved a surge of violence.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Tech could threaten the secrecy of the conclave. This is what the Vatican is doing to stop leaks

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the secretive papal vote.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New India-to-Europe 'spice route' gains traction amid global tensions

Hampered by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project is gaining momentum with the return of US President Donald Trump to office and the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Green Day receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame with a heartfelt speech from Ryan Reynolds

The members of Green Day were honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with actor Ryan Reynolds delivering a humorous and heartfelt tribute to the rock band.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜We are less protected’ due to AI, says Cambridge Analytica whistleblower on protecting our data

In an interview with Euronews Next, Brittany Kaiser unpacks her advocacy for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) in government.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Severe storms lash southern Poland, causing widespread damage

Violent storms swept across southern Poland on Sunday, bringing heavy hail, strong winds and flash flooding.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Belgian Paul Van Hoeydonck, first artist on the moon, dies aged 99

Belgian artist Paul Van Hoeydonck has died aged 99. For decades he had the honour of being the first and only person to have a work of art on the moon.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Popemobile to become mobile clinic for Gaza's children

Pope Francis has donated one of his popemobiles to assist with healthcare for Gaza's children. It was among the pontiff's last wishes.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How speaking multiple languages changes your brain

Learning new languages physically changes your brain and increases your cognitive abilities. But what really happens in the brain, and does speaking many languages really make you smarter?

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

More than 10,000 passengers hit by delays following sabotage and technical issues on Spain's AVE line

Many passengers arrived at their destinations in the early hours of the morning, with high numbers travelling during the bank holiday weekend.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Security past and future, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nationalist Simion wins first round of Romanian election rerun

Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Yes, you can still visit Barcelona. Here’s how to do it more responsibly

Groups across Europe are calling for a day of anti-tourism protests in June, foreshadowing another summer of unrest.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kidnappers target crypto entrepreneur's father for ransom in France

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli cabinet approves plan to seize all of Gaza Strip, reports claim

Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in mid-March, Israel has taken control of further territory in the Strip, which now amounts to roughly 50% of Gaza.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China: May holiday tourist boats capsize, killing 10

A tourist boat tragedy in southwestern China has claimed the lives of 10 people, with dozens more hospitalized. A sudden storm caused several vessels to capsize, with dozens of people rescued amid treacherous conditions.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Does Trump have the authority to impose 100% movie tariffs?

Donald Trump has said he will target films made outside of the US as part of his ongoing tariff war. He posted that Hollywood and other areas are "being devastated" due to "a concerted effort by other Nations," which constitutes a "National Security threat."

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says he wants to reopen and expand infamous Alcatraz prison

The notorious jail on a hard-to-reach island off San Francisco has been closed for more than 60 years.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Star Wars fans flock to Santiago to celebrate 'May the Fourth'

The Force was strong in Santiago on Sunday as fans gathered to celebrate Star Wars Day, the annual tribute to the legendary film series.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Conservative-led coalition signs agreement

The CDU, CSU and SPD have signed their coalition agreement. Meanwhile, the conservative CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag has elected Jens Spahn as its new leader. Follow DW for more.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Discounts, jobs and better services: Can community engagement create real support for renewables?

Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isn’t easy.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meet the MEP who wants to bring Canada into the European Union

Almost half of Canadians want to join the European Union and one German MEP is doing his best to make it possible. For him, geography is relative.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

We are looking for 2,500 new members to ensure EUobserver's next 25 years

Today, we kick off an anniversary campaign to convince new supporting members to join EUobserver's mission of providing the information citizens need to safeguard EU democracy.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Middle East updates: Israel hits Yemen port city of Hodeida

The Israeli military says it was targeting Houthi rebels after they launched a missile that hit the Ben-Gurion airport near Tel Aviv. Israel has also approved plans to expand attacks on the Gaza Strip. DW has more.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Peru: 13 abducted people found dead in gold mine

Authorities said the victims were security guards and miners. The region the mine is located in is under a state of emergency due to ongoing instability.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

€50bn trade offer to Trump, Moscow parade, and EU budget in focus This WEEK

The EU is set to unveil a fresh trade offer to the US this week, while the bloc's foreign affairs ministers will gather for an informal meeting in Warsaw. The EU Commission will unveil its roadmap to end fossil-fuel imports from Russia, while MEPs will meet in Strasbourg β€” all against the backdrop of World War II commemorations and ongoing fears over the war in Ukraine.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Russian spies attended Brexit event in Parliament

Bulgarians Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov and Katrin Ivanova attended an event in the Palace of Westminster, the BBC finds.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU 'safe countries' asylum concepts being expanded to limit rights

Concepts on asylum are being tweaked to make it more difficult for people to get international protection.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU rolling out anti-war tariffs on Russian fertiliser

The EU is rolling out punitive tariffs against Russian fertiliser, using a trade bill which bypasses Hungary's foreign policy veto.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer