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Latest news bulletin | April 8th – 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 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy

The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Libya cracks down on aid groups accused of helping migrants settle in the country

The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?

The European Commission's proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial products a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Your brain looks like this when you look at abstract art

Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Unlocking the mystery of David Lynch’s enigmatic epitaph

David Lynch’s grave marker bears his full name, David Keith Lynch, his dates 1946 - 2025, and three words. Here's what they mean.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will Trump's tariffs face more lawsuits as conservative opposition mounts?

Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump's tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany wary of claims Russian influence behind attacks

German security officials say they are examining possible indications of foreign influence in a series of attacks.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Ed Sheeran delights Persians by confirming Farsi version of new hit 'Azizam'

As Ed Sheeran announces a Farsi version of his latest hit 'Azizam', we take a look at some other times pop stars explored new markets by releasing their music in another language.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Musk and Navarro square off amid tariff turmoil

The spat is an unusual public fight from top White House advisers.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Which country is winning the race to be the world’s AI leader?

A new report has found that the AI race is β€œtighter than ever” with the United States and China ceding ground.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Samsung ups earnings guidance as chip sales soar on tariff concerns

Although Samsung reported a boost in chip sales in its latest earnings report, falling prices and late shipments continue to hit the company.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Italian rail operator reveals €1bn investment to tackle Eurostar monopoly

Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine captures Chinese men fighting for Russia, says Zelenskyy

Two Chinese nationals were caught fighting on Moscow's side amid its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hypersonic weapons are fast becoming 'critical technology' for Europe's defence. How do they work?

Anglo-American researchers have completed tests on a propulsion system that should power a cutting-edge hypersonic missile before the end of the decade. What about Europe?

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border

The incident on Tuesday afternoon in the eastern section of the Demilitarised Zone may well have been accidental, according to South Korean media reports.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US Defense Secretary fires top military envoy to NATO

Secretary Hegeseth said that there were doubts about Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield's "ability to lead." She is one of several top-ranking female military officials to get the axe in recent weeks.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

London's National Gallery offers first-ever overnight stay to celebrate its 200th anniversary

For the first time ever, the National Gallery is offering one lucky person an overnight stay among some of the most iconic paintings in history.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey arrests 38 customs officers in graft probe at Europe's busiest land border

Arrest warrants were also issued for 350 people suspected of paying bribes.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine captures 2 Chinese soldiers fighting for Putin, Zelenskyy says

Kyiv summons Chinese envoy to demand an explanation.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Macron says humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'critical' as he pushes for new ceasefire

The French President called the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip 'absolutely essential' and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Big Tech probes non-negotiable in US trade talks, Brussels warns

Investigations into Big Tech and value-added tax will not be up for negotiation during trade talks with the United States, the European Commission has said.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers distributed near Le Pen rally

Observers say the flyers could violate France’s hate speech laws, which ban public incitement to discrimination or violence.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'What it means to be a human': Short-but-punchy books dominate International Booker Prize shortlist

First-time nominee female writers dominate the International Booker Prize shortlist 2025.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Von der Leyen discusses trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage

Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meet Zen, the border collie teaching rescue dogs as climate change compounds avalanche risks

When things go wrong, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch violin virtuoso Gil Shaham live at InClassica Festival 2025

Join us for a night of Mozart, Mendelssohn and Shor with one of the world’s finest violinists Gil Shaham for InClassica International Music Festival.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

S&P 500 rises 3.4% as some relief washes through financial markets

Stocks are rising on Wall Street and around the world to recover some of the historic losses since last week when President Donald Trump announced sharp increases in taxes on goods imported to the US.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany suspects Russian cyber attack on research group

German intelligence services have said they are investigating a suspected Russian cyberattack against a Berlin-based research network.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service

To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump tariffs hit Africa's exports hard

US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on African exports are triggering economic fallout across the continent.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Attacks on journalists double in Germany, report says

A new report has revealed how many citizens see the media as an enemy. In the past year, attacks on journalists and media houses in Germany have increased dramatically.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The cost of cocoa: Swiss chocolatiers respond to Trump's US tariffs at annual chocolate fair

At an annual chocolate fair in Versoix, Switzerland, local chocolatiers voiced concern over the new 31% US tariffs, but most say the impact will be minimal as their focus remains on the domestic market.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will Iran face a 'snapback' of all UN sanctions?

The parties to the 2015 nuclear deal effectively have only a few more months to trigger a snapback of all UN sanctions on Iran.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What are the biggest-selling vinyl releases of 2025 (so far) and the last decade?

How many to do own / celebrate on a daily basis / wish were higher in the rankings?

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews