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Brussels rejects Russian recognition of Crimea and sanctions relief included in leaked US proposal

Disagreements between Brussels and Washington continue to deepen amid growing US pressure to strike a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican begins 3 days of public mourning

The bells of St Peter’s tolled on Wednesday as Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St Peter’s Basilica, beginning three days of public mourning.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake

Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – 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: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Italy rolls out major security plan for funeral of Pope Francis

Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Classical musicians compete in Dubai for inaugural violinist title

A dozen of the world’s finest violinists are locked in a fierce bow against bow battle to become the first-ever winner of the Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Commission withdrew patent file to push for agreement, says industry chiefΒ 

In its 2025 work program, the European Commission announced it will scrap rules on Standard Essential Patents.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hackers pounce on Pope’s death with scams

Cyber firm Check Point found fake news stories and AI-generated content about the late Pope, leading users to scams.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

What is the European public's attitude towards irregular migrants' rights?

British respondents showed the least support for policies on healthcare, social welfare, labour protections and regularisation, while Italians are more positive about granting rights to irregular migrants.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Macron's office denies reports of another snap election in France

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity at home has improved dramatically in recent weeks.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Conclave: Odds remain stacked against an African pope

The death of Pope Francis has reignited fresh hopes for the first African leader to be installed at the helm of the Catholic Church in modern times. But there are reasons to believe that their time hasn't quite come yet.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU states weaken anti-corruption bill, key MEPs say

European lawmakers are complaining that member states are watering down an anti-corruption bill amid questions on whether to include EU institutions as part of its scope.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Kazakhstan’s top judge courts closer EU ties amid push for legal reforms

The Constitutional Court is one of Kazakhstan’s legal institutions supporting a modernising agenda through which the central Asian state is seeking to deepen ties with the EU, the chair of the court told Euronews on a recent visit to Strasbourg.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Boeing sees losses narrow, shares soar as jet deliveries increase

Despite Boeing’s strong performance in the first quarter of the year, concerns such as quality control and safety issues, as well as escalating global tariff tensions linger.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Legionnaires' outbreak in Berlin has tenants worried

An outbreak of the potentially deadly Legionnaires' disease in a housing estate in Berlin has raised concerns that big housing companies are too slow to react to major health crises or keeping their tenants informed.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Socialists urge EU tech chief to deliver results in blockbuster US tech probes

European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is facing growing pressure to wrap up investigations into TikTok, Meta and X.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Poland's top diplomat decries Russia's war in Ukraine: 'Don't you have enough land?'

In a wide-ranging speech to the lower house of the Polish parliament, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski crticised Russia's "fantasies of dominance".

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Swedish journalist faces 12 years in Turkish prison after β€˜insulting’ Erdoğan Β 

Joakim Medin "is a journalist who has done journalism,” his employer argues.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pope Francis' funeral fitting for a pontiff 'but not a king' as mourners say their 'final goodbye'

Vatican officials said preparations are under way for Saturday's funeral, which is expected to draw religious and political leaders from around the world, as well as thousands of Catholic faithful.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Europe’s great spa towns are shoring themselves up against the threat of climate change

Rising temperatures, flooding and drought could soon threaten the natural springs that have created Europe’s famed spa towns.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch more than €5 million at auction

Today is The Bard's 461st birthday and Sotheby's auction house has announced the sale of a set of First, Second, Third and Fourth Folios.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear

Negotiations are gathering pace but the proposals being put forward by Trump's team still have major gaps.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Ukraine updates: Trump says Zelenskyy hindering peace deal

The United Kingdom downgraded a summit of Kyiv's allies after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not attend. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is blaming Volodymyr Zelenksyy for delaying a deal. DW has more.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Volvo Group posts lower sales and declining profits as tariff uncertainty hits

The Swedish truck maker’s first-quarter earnings declined sharply due to its sales falling in all regions and in almost all segments, as increased uncertainty surrounding tariffs and their effect on global trade persists.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Some 90% of the global population will live in cities by 2080, urbanist Greg Clark says

According to global urbanist Greg Clark, 55 years from now, the world’s population will have peaked, and nearly all of it will be living in cities. But what challenges will this bring? And what are the possible solutions?

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

MEPs oppose Commission's overhaul of EU budget after 2027

Members of the European Parliament called for a budget of more than 1% of the EU's GDP and rejected the Commission's idea of single national plans under the EU's next long-term budget (2028-34).

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe's health at a crossroads: Stronger efforts needed to achieve 2030 targets

While progress has been made in reducing new HIV and tuberculosis infections, the current pace is insufficient to meet the 2030 SDG 3 targets for HIV, TB, viral hepatitis, and STIs.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

UK government to ban use of β€˜slave labour’ solar panels by new state-owned energy company

Campaigners have warned that Chinese slave labour is widespread throughout the renewables sector.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kashmir attack: a tragedy and a security 'setback' for India

At least 26 tourists were killed in India-administered Kashmir, marking a significant escalation in violence that has dented the Indian government's narrative of stability in the region.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ceasefire in Ukraine: High-level talks in London downgraded as Rubio skips meeting

The leadership in Washington is said to have been angered by Ukraine’s refusal to cede territory to Russia, as Kyiv reiterated once again that there are no peace talks before a complete ceasefire.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Freddie Mercury's sister spent Β£3million buying back brother's possessions

Kashmira Bulsara spent a fortune on the biggest auction of the Queen star's belongings.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Refugees from Myanmar facing deep food aid cuts in Thailand

Thousands of Myanmar refugees in Thailand fear they may go hungry amid a donor funding shortfall.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

South Korea deeply divided ahead of June election

Still shaken by ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law crisis, South Korea heads into a bitterly divided election on June 3.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)