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Eight EU countries form coalition of the willing on crisis preparedness

The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions.

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

US judge rejects claims made in teen chatbot death lawsuit that AI has free speech rights

Claims that artificial intelligence (AI) should be protected under free speech legislation were made in a lawsuit over the alleged wrongful death of a teenage boy.

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

Climate crisis must be tackled without resorting to degrowth, says MEP

Growth is essential to retaining the European way of life, said the EPP’s LΓ­dia Pereira, responding to claims that the EU must shift its thinking on sustainability.

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

Greece boosts firefighter and drone numbers to tackle growing risk of wildfires

Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the previous 45.

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

What foods should you buy now to be prepared for a possible emergency?

The recent Iberian blackout reminded citizens of the need to be prepared in the event of a crisis. When it comes to food, what should we have at home to best get through the chaos? Euronews speaks to a nutritionist to hear their thoughts.

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

Leaked Muslim Brotherhood report criticized as β€˜alarmist’ by academics and civil society

The document alleges that the Egypt-based Islamist organization is attempting to influence policymakers as part of the group's long-held goal of establishing a state governed by Islamic law.

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

The UK is rolling out a world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea. What about the rest of Europe?

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

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

OECD growth slows abruptly to 0.1% in the first three months of 2025

The overall GDP growth of the 38 countries of the OECD, providing more than 40% of the global economy, slowed down substantially in the first quarter of 2025.

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

Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales

Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days.

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

Cocoa, coffee and wheat: The EU food imports threatened by biodiversity and climate crises

Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.

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

UK seas are unusually hot – and scientists say the heatwave could just be getting started

UK waters are up to 4C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.

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

European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees β€˜violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.

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

Ethanol lobbyist helped far-right MEP write question to Commission on fuels

Jana NagyovΓ‘, of Patriots for Europe, says she did "absolutely nothing improper."

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

Israeli embassies boost security after Washington shooting

Two Israeli Embassy staff were killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered security at embassies to be boosted as leaders condemned the attack and antisemitism.

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

Huawei scandal: Belgium backtracks on MEP immunity request

Italian EU lawmaker Princi was one of five for whom Belgian authorities had requested a waiver of immunity in the case.

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

Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre

Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.

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

Julian Nagelsmann names Germany Nations League Finals squad

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has named his squad for the UEFA Nations League Final Four. While key players are missing due to injury, two have been given their first callups.

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

Meet Aqemia, the French start-up leveraging AI-backed physics tools for drug discovery

The start-up aims to use AI to drastically reduce the time and money it takes to develop new drugs.

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

Macron talks tariffs and peace with Xi Jinping

French president seeks greater access to the Chinese market and urges Beijing not to impose tariffs on Cognac makers.

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

EU anti-deforestation law spares all major exporters, including Brazil

The European Commission has published its long-awaited anti-deforestation law, but left all EU countries, as well as deforestation hotspots like Brazil and Indonesia, off the high-risk list.

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

Southeast Asia taps Germany's defense industry

As countries in Southeast Asia look beyond the US and Russia for security partners, Germany is stepping up its defense diplomacy β€” signing deals, deploying warships and joining regional forums.

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

Romania: Top court rejects appeal to annul election results

Romania's Constitutional Court confirmed Nicusor Dan's victory in the May 18 presidential election after rejecting a request by his far-right rival to annul the election results.

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

Blue Cards: Which EU country offers the highest minimum salary for non-EU workers?

Blue Cards guarantee a minimum salary even in countries where there's no minimum wage. Every year, EU countries issue tens of thousands of them.

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

The EU's Rwanda raw materials deal β€” profits before Congolese lives

The EU’s attempt to thread the diplomatic needle by denouncing Rwanda’s support for M23 while refusing to suspend the critical raw materials agreement without adequate safeguards to ensure that this agreement does not contribute to human rights abuses is revealing, write Amnesty International.

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

Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.

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

Meta's AI tool's better, but we're still watching it, says Irish watchdog

The Irish data protection authority has been engaging with Meta since March 2024, when the Big Tech company first said it would bring MetaAI to Europe.

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

Sweden to charge jihadi over Jordanian pilot burned to death

Sweden will charge a 31-year-old with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2014 execution in Syria. The case revives memories of one of the most notorious killings by the "Islamic State."

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

Who Let the Dogs Serve? Glamorous canines dress to impress at New York's "Pet Gala"

At New York’s annual Pet Gala, fashion-forward pups recreated iconic Met Gala 2025 looks from stars like Chappell Roan, Bad Bunny, Diana Ross and more.

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

Prison staff sceptical renting cells abroad will solve France's overcrowding crisis

With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries?

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

Pups pose in style at New York’s Met-inspired Pet Gala

Dressed in dazzling outfits inspired by this year’s Met Gala, dozens of dogs took centre stage at New York’s annual Pet Gala on Monday evening.

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

The EU's defence splurge β€” a gold rush for arms lobbyists

This defence spending splurge in budgets may be necessary for security, but it’s triggering a lobbying gold rush in Brussels as arms manufacturers scramble to shape how new funds get spent. The result? An uptick in lobbying that risks outpacing the rules meant to keep influence peddling in check, warns Transparency International.

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

US House passes Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill

The legislation would extend tax cuts that were enacted during Trump's first term in office. The "One Big, Beautiful Act" will now head to the Senate, where it is expected to see changes.

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

MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds

Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy.

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

Austria's Eurovision winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from contest

The Austrian winner of the 2025 song competition says he would hope to see Israel excluded from next year's contest in Vienna.

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

Fake Euronews report on alleged electoral interference in Romania spreads online

A doctored video using Euronews' logo falsely claims Romania cautioned France over interference in the recent presidential ballot. Bucharest has in fact accused Russia of meddling in the vote.

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