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Judge halts shutdown of Voice of America

The judge is ordering the Trump administration to immediately restore all employees and contractors to their news programs.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

President Zelenskyy honours late Pope Francis as a leading global religious figure

The Ukrainian President confirmed that his country would be officially represented at the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s trade war will have β€˜profound impact’ on UK economy, says Reeves

The U.K. chancellor is in Washington this week for talks with finance ministers including U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 20 tourists killed as gunmen open fire in India-controlled Kashmir, police say

Kashmir has seen a spate of targeted killings of Hindus, including immigrant workers from Indian states, after New Delhi ended the region’s semi-autonomous status in 2019.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine ready to negotiate with Russia β€” if it agrees to ceasefire first

The change of tone came the day before Ukrainian officials were to meet U.S. representatives in London to discuss a ceasefire plan, with Putin also reportedly open to a deal.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US: State Department to eliminate over 100 bureaus, offices

The Trump administration's "America First" mandate will see the State Department reduce its staff by 15%. The Office of Global Women's Issues is one of those expected to be cut.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

With Milei 500 days in office, are Argentinians better off?

Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei has now been in office for 500 days, and his radical pro-market agenda continues to draw global attention. But is it working?

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

With Milei 500 days in office, are Argentines better off?

Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, has now been in office for 500 days, and his radical pro-market agenda continues to draw global attention. But is it working?

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Dutch intelligence reports Russian cyber attack

The Dutch Military Intelligence agency has warned about growing attacks from Russia in an effort to destabilize society. The intelligence report also cited threats from China amid its support for Moscow.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Vance and Modi hail positive US-India trade talks amid Trump tariff threat

The US is India's main trading partner and their bilateral trade stood at 113bln in 2024, with a 39.9bln surplus in favour of New Delhi.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Senate Republican wants to hold hearings on a 9/11 conspiracy theory

Sen. Ron Johnson could use his gavel of a far-reaching committee to probe the 2001 attacks.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Man arrested after β€˜offensive letters’ containing excrement sent to UK MPs

A 65-year-old man was arrested on April 9 on suspicion of a public order offense and racially aggravated harassment.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

IMF: Trump tariffs slow down global economic growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted higher inflation and "significantly" slower global economic growth due to the tariffs. It also indicated zero growth for the German economy in 2025.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Croatia remembers tens of thousands of victims of WWII-era concentration camp

Official Croatian data show that more than 83,000 people were killed in the Jasenovac camp while Serbs say the numbers were much higher, possibly in the hundreds of thousands.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Large explosions at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow

Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Veteran Vatican reporter David Willey reflects on changed Church

Former BBC Rome correspondent David Willey reflexts on how the Vatican has transformed, as well as what its future holds

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Hermès to open new French factory as rival LVMH threatens Trump-inspired US move

The Birkin bag-maker doesn't seem as put off by the threat of U.S. tariffs as its chief rival does.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | April 22nd – 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 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tourists killed by gunmen in Indian-administered Kashmir

Gunmen opened fire at a holiday resort near Pahalgam, killing more than 20 people. India and Pakistan both claim the entire Kashmir region, leading to a decades-long conflict which has killed thousands.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Search underway after suspected shark attack on Israeli coast

Israeli police continued their search on Tuesday for a swimmer feared to have been attacked by a shark off the Mediterranean coast near Hadera.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Eurozone consumer confidence falls to 18-month lows as tariffs bite

Eurozone consumer confidence hits 18-month low as US tariffs bite. IMF cuts global growth forecasts while Lagarde urges policy flexibility

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why fossil fuels are like renting a home - and solar panel imports soon pay for themselves

Ahead of the IEA’s summit on energy security this week, analysts are emphasising the benefits of solar and wind.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

IMF slashes global growth outlook, US worst hit by tariffs

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its global growth forecast, warning that Donald Trump’s sweeping US tariffs are β€œresetting” the foundations of the global economic system and dragging the world economy into a new era of uncertainty.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Pope Francis is dead: What happens next?

Few things are as carefully choreographed in the Catholic Church as the period between two popes. The time of the "empty chair," as the interregnum is referred to, consists of three stages.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Spain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025

The Spanish Prime Minister confirmed an additional 10.4 billion investment in defence and security to bring the country's spending from 1.28% of GDP in 2024 to the 2% NATO target agreed in 2014.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Decoded: Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals?

The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU casts doubt on any Russian-proposed ceasefire

The EU continues to cast doubt on any proposed Russian ceasefire as Ukraine accuses Moscow of breaching the Easter truce announced by president Vladimir Putin.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Detained US university student misses son's birth after release plea rejected

Mahmoud Khalil, 30, has been held in detention since early March over his involvement in last year's pro-Palestinian campus protests.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gold price hits record high: What’s behind the precious metal’s rally?

Gold prices have surged almost 31% so far this year already, driven by rising safe haven demand and an increasingly volatile global economy.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The art of Pope Francis: What was the Catholic spiritual leader’s cultural legacy?

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ethics.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Swiss pharma giant Roche pledges to invest €47 billion in the US

The investment plans include new R&D sites in four US states and creating more than 12,000 jobs, according to the Swiss pharmaceutical company.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Christian Palestinians mourn Pope Francis, an outspoken voice for peace in Gaza

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people huddled inside were coping with the devastating war.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Argentines pay tribute to Pope Francis in his hometown of Buenos Aires

Mourners gathered in Pope Francis' hometown to pay tribute to the Argentine-born pontiff, who was known for his dedication to the poor.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

These tracking holidays offer β€˜total immersion’ into the world of Europe’s wolves

Organisers say these wildlife experiences benefit wolf conservation by teaching about peaceful coexistence and habitat preservation.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, as strikes continue

Moscow launched strikes across Ukrainian cities hours after Putin said he was considering a pause on civilian targets.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe