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Leaked: Ukraine and US intend to finalise mineral exploitation deal by end of April
Ukraine and the United States signed a 'memorandum of intent' on Thursday seen by Euronews laying the groundwork to finalise the mineral deal. Key negotiations are expected in Washington between 21-26 April.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile vs Trump administrationβs cuts to HIV/AIDS relief
βWithout prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent,β said Elton John in a statement for the new joint-venture.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Why economists believe the ECB will keep on cutting interest rates
Economists predict that the ECB will continue its rate-cutting cycle as global trade tensions rise and eurozone growth slows. Markets expect up to 75 basis points of easing by September, pushing the deposit rate down to 1.5%.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and US ink memorandum on rare earths
This is a precursor to a full minerals deal and clarifies U.S. support for a "free, sovereign, and secure Ukraine."
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Trump suggests he could remove US Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
βIf I want him out, heβll be out of there real fast, believe me," Trump said in the Oval Office to reporters on Thursday.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Myanmar parties ready to extend quake truce β Malaysia PM
Myanmar's military rulers and representatives of the country's opposition seem ready to extend a ceasefire, Malaysia's prime minister says. Fighting in the strife-riven nation was put on hold after a deadly earthquake.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Hungary confirms fifth foot-and-mouth outbreak as virus persists
Hungary and Slovakia are battling outbreaks of the highly contagious livestock disease.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made in days
After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:How βdangerousβ chemicalsβ detected in products in the EU could be impacting your health
A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted βforever chemicalsβ were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has found.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:People who microdose psychedelics say it boosts their mental health. Scientists arenβt so sure
Small studies on how microdosing affects peopleβs mental wellbeing have uncovered a powerful placebo effect.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's deserters returning to the front
Ukrainian deserters were given until early March to rejoin their units without penalty. DW spoke with several about why they left, and why they're now returned.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:United in diversity, divided by holidays: How Easter breaks across the EU
If youβre planning your spring getaway - or just nursing holiday envy - remember: when it comes to Easter in Europe, no two calendars are quite the same.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:How to protect your financial assets against Trump's tariffs
Deutsche Bank's Chief Investment Officer and chief strategist from private bank Merck Finck gives advice on how to protect assets against market volatility sparked by Trump's tariffs.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:LVMH CEO criticises Brussels bureaucrats as US-EU tensions simmer
French businessman Bernard Arnault warned trade tensions with the US would wreak havoc on European businesses β criticising Brussels' negotiation skills.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:French rape victim GisΓ¨le Pelicotβs book to be adapted by HBO?
Pelicot won international acclaim last year for her courage during the trial of her former husband, Dominique Pelicot. Her upcoming memoir "A Hymn to Life" will be published next year and reports indicate that HBO will adapt the book.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:US strikes Yemen fuel port as Hamas rejects 'partial' truce
The US airstike on Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen is one of the deadliest since the bombing started. Meanwhile, Hamas rejected Israeli terms for a "partial" ceasefire in Gaza and called for a comprehensive agreement instead.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Raising a unified European army: myth or reality?
Some European leaders have recently renewed calls for the creation of a European armyβan idea that has long stalled on the continent. But is it time to revive it? Not for now, and likely not in the longer term either, several EU officials told Euronews.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Netflix profit jumps as price hikes and subscription growth beat expectations
Netflixβs first quarter earnings again topped analystsβ expectations, thanks to its price hikes across the board and higher-than-expected subscription growth. The company appears to be sheltered from the global trade routs, with the stock significantly outperforming peers this year.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Venice doubles entry fee for last-minute day-trippers
Venice has reintroduced an entry charge for day travellers. Those planning a last-minute trip will need to pay twice the amount compared to 2024.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?
A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in regions of strategic value to the Kremlin, particularly Eastern Europe.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Trump administration announces fees on Chinese-built vessels at US ports
The Trump administration announced new fees on Chinese-built vessels on Thursday, stating that the move aims to "begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the US supply chain, and send a demand signal for US-built ships."
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:How Trumpβs tariffs are dampening hopes of a luxury sector revival
The global luxury sector, which has been facing slowing demand and an eroding customer base in the last several months, could be further hit by the escalating trade war between China and the US.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Battleground: Big Tech β Where US tariffs and EU trade collide
The EU has a 90-day breathing space to negotiate while a blanket 10% US tariff rate continues to apply. The bloc is hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst - with targeting of US Big Tech among its options. How feasibly could Europe smite the tech it relies on?
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Crisis-proofing Europe: Why Brussels must rethink corporate restructuring
If the EU wants to build an economy that is sustainable, inclusive, and adaptable, it must treat restructuring as an essential policy tool β not a stigma, and not an afterthought.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:French program for US scientists draws flood of applicants
France's Aix-Marseille University offered a program for scientists "threatened in their research" in America. Europe is sensing an opportunity to attract talent as the Trump administration cuts funding to colleges.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Lithuania aims to deter Russia by upgrading βcriticalβ road and anti-border defenses
The project aims to make it easier to move troops and equipment between Poland and the Baltic countries.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
The US president separately said he is confident of making "a very good deal" with China.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Luigi M. faces federal charges in killing of healthcare CEO
Luigi M. faces federal charges for killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, including one that makes him eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Could JD Vance meet the most famous Catholic of them all?
The US vice-president will meet Italy's prime minister but an audience at the Vatican could also happen, the BBC learns.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Colombia suspends ceasefire with former FARC dissident group
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sought to end conflict with armed groups in the country since taking office in 2022. But the suspension of a ceasefire agreement with former FARC dissidents makes peace tricky.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC dissident group
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sought to end conflict with armed groups since taking office in 2022. But the suspension of a ceasefire agreement with FARC dissidents makes achieving that vision a tricky one.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Meloni-Trump meeting, US president will come to Rome: possible meeting with EU institutions
Answering journalists' questions in the Oval Office, the two leaders showed agreement on the main issues on the table: tariffs, defence spending, migration and the war in Ukraine
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:US: 2 killed in shooting at Florida State University
The suspect who opened fire on the Florida University campus has been identified as the 20-year-old son of a local sheriff's deputy. He had access to his mother's weapons in the attack, according to police.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Ministers meet EU, US officials in Paris
Senior Ukrainian officials were in Paris to meet with delegations from the US and Europe to discuss a truce in the war in Ukraine, after at least six people were killed in Russian air strikes overnight. DW has more.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:After US talks, is Europe back in the game on Ukraine?
France heralded positive momentum after talks that brought together US, Ukraine and European officials in Paris. Further meetings could help Ukraine's European allies shape the course of peace negotiations with Russia.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: