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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Thunderbolts*' - Florence Pugh to the MCU's rescue

The 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a step up from recent MCU offerings. But is it enough to renew faith in an ongoing saga that’s been on a downward trajectory? (And yes, that confounding asterisk in the title is explained.)

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe best region in world for press freedom but situation worsening, says RSF

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report on global press freedom on Friday. Europe remains the safest region for journalists, but the situation is deteriorating.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned?

Several lawmakers from across the political spectrum have been working to get enough support for a ban of the AfD party. The domestic intelligence agency's move to classify the AfD as extremist may add new momentum.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP

Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party campaigned on an anti-immigration platform in Runcorn and Helsby, a constituency in northwest England.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel conducts airstrike near Syrian presidential palace following Druze clashes

The strike came amid escalating clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near Damascus, which have left dozens dead.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US hopes of beating China in the humanoid robotics race may be dashed by Trump's tariffs

Elon Musk warned investors last week that China's countermeasures restricting shipments of rare earth magnets will delay Tesla's development of its Optimus humanoid robots.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How to tackle the extremist attempts to destabilise pro-European Romania

More time has passed since Romania became an EU member than from the 1989 anti-communist revolution to the moment of accession. 78 percent support EU membership and 87 percent support Nato. So why are anti-European extremist politicians performing well in the polls, asks Romanian centre-right MEP Siegfried MureΘ™an?

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

TikTokΒ fined €530 million forΒ unsecure data transfers to China

The Irish watchdog launched the probe in 2021: TikTok was already fined 345 million in 2023 for failing to protect children's privacy.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 2nd – 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 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Is France's Emmanuel Macron trying to influence who gets picked as the next pope?

The French president held a series of meetings with cardinals and other Church officials while in the Italian capital last weekend, leading the press in Italy to speculate whether he is attempting to push the conclave into picking a French candidate to be the next pontiff.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Eurozone inflation tops expectations: ECB rate cuts in jeopardy?

Eurozone inflation surged more than expected in April, as the impact of trade tariffs began to reverberate through the consumer basket, posing a fresh challenge for the ECB.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fine Gael confirms and defends refusal to back Hamas hostage release resolution

Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but Irish Fine Gael delegates declined to support it.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukrainian trio Ziferblat to share message of hope at Eurovision 2025

Ukrainian band Ziferblat have left Kyiv for Basel to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romania election: Will a right-wing extremist top the poll?

The rerun of the Romanian presidential election that was annulled last December takes place on May 4. DW takes a look at the main candidates, including frontrunner George Simion, a pro-Russian right-wing extremist.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Thrombosis: a silent danger, even in sport

Thrombosis is treacherous. Basketball superstar Victor Wembanyama had to take months off because of it. DW explains why even top athletes are not immune to the condition.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nigerian autistic teen sets world painting record

A young autistic boy in Nigeria has broken the record for the world's largest art canvas - officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His canvas aims to highlight the challenges that people like him face amid stigma and grim depictions of autism.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Thousands of Italians play Fantapapa, a fantasy football-like game to predict the next pope

Like a football team, users must choose 11 cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pontiff, as well as a "captain" β€” or their top favourite.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Shell launches multi-billion share buyback after beating expectations

Shell announced a $3.5bn (3.1bn) share repurchase for the next three months, marking the fourteenth quarter in a row that the company has bought back shares worth a minimum of $3bn (2.7bn).

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Serbia marks six months since deadly collapse at Novi Sad railway station

Six months have passed since the collapse of a concrete awning at the Novi Sad railway station in Serbia, which left 16 people dead and one seriously injured.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for gay-themed anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies in house fire

Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter whose witty writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song 'I Kissed a Girl', has died in a house fire. Her 1995 hit is widely regarded as the first song with an openly gay-theme to break into the Billboard top 20 charts.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Rust' hits theaters four years after cinematographer's on-set death

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed when actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun filled with live ammunition. Legal battles followed. Now the film is finally reaching audiences.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen

The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a "highly secret and a deeply private process".

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Tens of thousands of people took part in May Day rallies across Europe

Rallies and demonstrations were organised across multiple major European cities on Thursday to commemorate Labour Day, calling for higher pay, greater equality and the protection of workers' rights.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Woman killed in France was lovely person, says husband

Karen Carter, 65, was found with stab wounds in TrΓ©molat in the Dordogne region on Tuesday evening.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Gauff thrashes Swiatek at Madrid Open

Coco Gauff produces a stunning display to thrash four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-1 and reach the final of the Madrid Open.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump nominates Waltz to be UN ambassador

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will wear two hats and serve as national security adviser during the interim.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Nigeria state leaders demand action against Islamist attacks

Governors in northeastern Nigeria have called for measures to tackle the roots of a 16-year-long Islamic militant insurgency. A recent uptick in violence has sparked calls for action.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump taps national security adviser Waltz as UN ambassador

The decision comes weeks after the national security adviser to Donald Trump was embroiled in the Signalgate scandal.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UN official urges Israel to allow aid into Gaza, calls blockade 'collective punishment'

Israel has said the blockade and its renewed military campaign are intended to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages it still holds.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ros Atkins on... What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at what has been agreed in the much-anticipated agreement.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Weekend nuclear deal between Iran and the US postponed, says Oman's foreign minister

The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the country.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine-US investment deal as 'truly equal'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls a Ukraine-US investment deal "a truly equal and fair agreement," paving the way for the modernization of Ukraine's industries.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

2026 FIFA World Cup: First four nations book their spot

The identity of the 48 teams taking part at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are beginning to emerge, with four teams already qualifying for next year’s tournament.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Croatia's new 'graveyard law' stirs Serb minority's sentiments

MPs in Zagreb have passed a new legislation requiring the removal of gravestone inscriptions from the 1991-1995 war that citizens might find offensive. Serb minority representatives believe this solution is unilateral and tackles only one historical controversy.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Football Association to ban transgender women from women's football in England

The decision comes in response to the Supreme Court's ruling last month that the term 'woman' in equality law refers to a 'biological woman'.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews