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Eurozone private sector slips into contraction as services falter in May

Eurozone private sector contracted in May, with Composite PMI falling to 49.5. Services saw their sharpest drop in 16 months, while manufacturing stabilised. Business confidence hit a 19-month low, reinforcing expectations for further ECB rate cuts.

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

Google introduces new 'AI mode' function in renewed bid to revolutionise search

The tech giant is introducing a new "AI mode" that will embed chatbot capabilities into its search engine to keep up with rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

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

Red Cross President calls for reverse of trend for deteriorating humanitarian situation

International Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric spoke to Euronews at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 about intensifying global conflict, warning of declining respect for humanitarian law and rising concerns over shrinking budgets.

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

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

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

President Lincoln's blood-stained gloves sold for more than €6 million at debt-relief auction

Items worn by President Abraham Lincoln the night he was assassinated have fetched more than 6 million at an auction to pay off a 20-year-old debt incurred by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

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

Is Trump's new Golden Dome defense system realistic?

The "Golden Dome" US missile defense resembles Israel's interceptive Iron Dome system. However, the US plans go much further and seek to include threats from outer space.

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

Graduates turn city squares into open-air dance floors

Thousands of high school graduates joined the annual European quadrille tradition across Slovenia, Serbia, and Slovakia, performing the coordinated dance in public squares across the region.

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

EU is Africa's 'partner to rely on' as Trump ambushes South Africa

The EU β€œis the partner Africa can rely on”, the bloc’s top diplomat said at a summit on Wednesday β€” justhours before US president Donald Trump’s ambush of South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House.

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

Democracy is Europe's first line of defence

In an Euronews exclusive, Council of Europe Secretary General and former Swiss President Alain Berset makes the case for a new democratic pact before Europe hits a tipping point.

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

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

New report reveals more than half of European farmers prepared to protest again

A new report reveals that European farmers feel worse off now than 12 months ago, are frustrated with the EU’s lack of support and are prepared to protest again.

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

Germany, Nigeria to deepen cooperation in economy, migration

The foreign ministers of Germany and Nigeria pledged to strengthen their countries' partnership in areas such as the economy, energy, and migration.

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

German economy: When will it pick up again?

The new German government wants to revive the German economy by introducing an urgent recovery program. However, the crisis is so severe that economic experts see little chance of a rapid upturn.

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

German economy in crisis: When will it bounce back?

The new German government wants to revive the German economy by introducing an urgent recovery program. However, the crisis is so severe that economic experts see little chance of a rapid upturn.

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

Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following second tremor in a month?

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

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

AI blunder: US newspaper's summer book list recommends non-existent books

The recommended reading list contained some works of fiction. It also contained some works that were, in fact, actually fictional.

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

North Korea's Kim Jong-un furious after failed naval destroyer launch

The country's leader said the damage caused to the 5,000-tonne ship during its unveiling was the result of 'absolute carelessness' and 'irresponsibility'.

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

Merz hails 'new era' for German military at brigade launch

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius are attending a ceremony to mark the start of Germany’s first permanent foreign troop deployment since WWII.

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

Denmark hires US lobbyists, amid Greenland dispute

Denmark has hired influential K-Street lobbyists with Republican party links, as it seeks warmer relations with US president Donald Trump.

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

Two Indian women artists blazing their own trails

Mayuri Chari and Janhavi Khemka's artwork is very different. But they both have powerful artistic visions informed by personal experiences of gender, disability and family β€” and they're both making names for themselves.

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

Led By Donkeys β€” How four blokes with a ladder took on Brexit

Hatched over drinks in a London pub, and anger over the lies fuelling the UK’s exit from the EU, four friends took on Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson armed only with a ladder and some posters. Their guerilla ad campaign didn’t ultimately work β€” but it had more cut through than most mainstream media coverage.

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

Watch: Deep inside a Norwegian mountain, Nato allies train for Arctic war

Europe editor Katya Adler gains access to a secret HQ and Norwegian warships leading military exercises.

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

Canada in talks with US about joining 'Golden Dome' plan

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has had talks with US President Donald Trump about it. The defense system is designed to detect, track and potentially intercept incoming missiles.

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

Alexander Dalli: The ex-Frontex and 'factory of evil' prison chief now combating migration to Malta from Libya

Despite the Maltese ombudsman's findings of inmate abuse, elevated suicide rates, and racism during his time as prison director, the government continues to defend Alexander Dalli, now serving as Malta’s special envoy to Libya, while the European Commission remains silent.

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

Language battle over 'deportation' shines light on EU spin

The European Commission doesn't use the word "deportation" to describe kicking out failed asylum seekers and rejected migrants from the European Union. It prefers the euphemisms "forced returns" and "voluntary returns."

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

Consumer groups urge EU to press airlines over baggage fees

Sixteen consumer groups have called on the EU to take action against seven low-cost airlines over their baggage fees. The carriers include easyJet, Norwegian, Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea, Vueling and Wizz Air.

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

Trump puts South Africa’s president on the defensive over unproven β€˜genocide’ claims

The president offered videos and images to support his allegations that white farmers are being systematically targeted.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with genocide claim

In a tense encounter in front of reporters, Donald Trump stunned Cyril Ramaphosa with a video of claims of a white "genocide" in South Africa. The trip had aimed to salvage strained bilateral ties.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Netanyahu: Israel will control all Gaza by end of offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said the only way to ensure the security of his country was for it to control all of the Gaza Strip by the end of its offensive in the Palestinian territory. Follow DW for more.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU mulls options as Hungary announces Russian-style foreign agent law

Can the EU rein in the Hungarian government and discourage it once again from pushing through a "transparency law" that critics say amounts to a crackdown on activists and media?

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU eyes action over Hungary's planned Russian-style law

Can the EU rein in the Hungarian government and discourage it once again from pushing through a "transparency law" that critics say amounts to a crackdown on activists and media?

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French report warns of Islamist 'entryism' as risk to national cohesion

The report warns of the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating public bodies like schools and local government.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups tried to influence EU: Report

French authorities allege the Islamist group has gone to great lengths to push its fundamentalist agenda in France and throughout Europe.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump administration accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

The issue has roiled lawmakers in both parties.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Murder of Ukrainian ex-official in Spain raises alarm on hybrid war in EU

The murder of a former Ukrainian official in Spain, as well as new EU sanctions, have thrown a spotlight on escalating 'hybrid warfare' in Europe.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer