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Breton urges EU to flex its muscles on trade

The market volatility caused by Trump's back and forth on tariffs shows the U.S. "is not in a strong position," the former EU commissioner tells Le Soir.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

World Expo 2025 opens in Osaka themed 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives'

This will be the second time the Japanese city of Osaka hosts the World Expo, having previously hosted Expo 1970.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Osaka welcomes future society-themed World Expo 2025

This will be the second time the Japanese city is hosting the World Expo, having previously done so in 1970.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns

At their two-day summit in Naples, the interior ministers of the EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea called for a strengthening of the European Border and Coastguard Agency and for more action to combat irregular immigration.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Multiple people injured as Russian drone attack sets off large fires in Kyiv

Ukraine's Air Force says it shot down 56 out of 88 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine overnight.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump administration’s conflicting messages to the public and the courts

Government lawyers paint a very different picture in court filings from the one Trump and his allies do on TV and social media.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'You can't make a living writing books in Poland': Royalty row erupts over bestseller's earnings

A best-selling Polish author's lawsuit against her publishing house has sparked a bitter battle over royalties with writers' questioning what the outcome could spell for their future earnings.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, injuring 4

Four people were injured in Russian strikes against Ukraine. Plus, the US special envoy for Ukraine found himself in hot water over comments where he appeared to suggest that Ukraine could be divided into zones.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

NATO chief is worried about Russian space nukes

"The development of nuclear weapons in space is a way for Russia to improve its capabilities," NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Welt am Sonntag.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space

NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Russia is considering using nuclear weapons against satellites in space, which would be a violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Palestinian families once again face displacement and uncertainty following latest Israeli orders

Palestinians could be seen walking through the streets, each carrying at least one bag, while others had carts piled with belongings. People either pulled the carts themselves or used motorbikes and donkeys.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Musk calls Trump’s looming NASA cuts β€˜troubling’

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is one of the agency’s largest contractors.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

β€˜Trust is going down’: Why Trump should fear the bond market

β€œThe market now believes that trade policy can change from minute to minute,” said Chip Hughey, a managing director of fixed income securities at Truist.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump suggests possible exceptions to US tariffs

β€œThere could be a couple of exceptions for obvious reasons, but I would say 10 percent is a floor,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Midday

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 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

NASA removes graphic novel featuring female astronaut as Trump's diversity purge continues

"First Woman" has disappeared from the NASA website, which has also been stripped of promises to put a woman and person of colour on the Moon.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From soldier to influencer: Bridging Gen Z and the German army

"The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From Soldier to Influencer: bridging Gen Z and the Bundeswehr

"The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

WHO pandemic agreement within striking distance

Still to be signed off on is contentious language governing the sharing of technology for pandemic-related products such as drugs, vaccines and therapeutics.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump rode the economy to victory. Democrats see a way to flip that on its head.

Party strategists say a relatable message on the economy could be the way out of the wilderness for Democrats.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine: What's up with Europe's largest lithium deposits

Washington and Kyiv are still negotiating their rare earths agreement. But what do Ukrainians who live near potential mines think of it all?

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

β€˜The paperwork is a nightmare’: The romance and red tape of dating as a digital nomad

Constant travel turns casual dating into an uphill battle, and making the decision to travel together causes relationship milestones to arrive at breakneck speed.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From airlines to trainers, this German NGO stops companies from greenwashing products

For three years, DUH has been taking companies to court for dubious advertising claims about climate neutrality.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Measles, beef fat, and bird flu: What Europeans say about RFK Jr’s Make America Healthy Again agenda

European health authorities agree with Donald Trump’s health secretary on some big picture issues - but not on all the details.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greece: Worry as Turks buy property and 'golden visas'

Turkish tourism and investment is booming in Greece, with ever more Turks securing property and snapping up so-called "golden visas" for the EU.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Gabon's junta chief expected to win election as polls open

Gabon is voting on Saturday in a presidential election. Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup, is widely expected to win.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

In Pictures: The week in Culture

If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (7 - 11 April 2025).

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What this week’s stock market volatility means for European investors

A gradual drip feed of investment into a diverse range of quality companies could be a smart approach, Nick Saunders writes.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

RECOMMENDED β€” Pollution levels are spiking in Nepal's Kathmandu, leaving its residents with air quality worse than any other city in the world.

Pollution levels are spiking in Nepal's Kathmandu, leaving its residents with air quality worse than any other city in the world.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality keeps pulling them apart

The chaos unleashed by Donald Trump's tariffs has fuelled speculation of an imminent rapprochement between the European Union and China. But the cold hard facts might stand in the way.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump replaces Obama portrait with one of himself

Donald Trump swapped a portrait of former US President Barack Obama that hung in the White House with one of himself.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

The Trump administration claimed that the activism of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, could harm US foreign policy despite being "lawful."

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany: No return to compulsory military service

The Bundeswehr urgently needs to recruit and that has triggered a debate on a possible return to conscription. However, the military profession is struggling to attract young people.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany plans voluntary military service

The Bundeswehr urgently needs to recruit and that has triggered a debate on a possible return to conscription. However, the military profession is struggling to attract young people.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Morning

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 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews