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Germany's family-friendly museums

Some cultural institutions have special offerings for parents with babies and toddlers. That's long overdue, many say.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Wild market swings: Stocks volatile on Wall Street as tariff woes hit

Wild swings dominated Wall Street's trading session on Monday with the market catapulting from an early drop that had dragged it 20% below its record to a sudden rise, only to revert to losses as worries remain about whether President Donald Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Critically endangered Galapagos tortoises become first time parents at nearly 100 years old

Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that these hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises in the future.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watches & Wonders 2025: how the industry is adapting to growing demand from young collectors

At Watches & Wonders 2025 in Geneva, the fine watchmaking industry focuses on engaging young collectors. Brands showcase innovation in design, materials, and marketing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre

"It's going to be epic," previously said Little Simz. Oh, she wasn't kidding...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mallorca: Spanish island braces for busy tourist season

Locals on Mallorca are growing fed up with the island's mass tourism. They say they are being priced out of the housing market and want to see change.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What are the risks of health tourism? Why MEPs are calling for better protection of patients abroad

MEPs are warning of the risks of medical treatments abroad and called for better implementation of cross-border healthcare rules, to enable EU citizens to access medical treatment within the bloc.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What we know about the killings of 15 Palestinian first responders by Israeli forces

Video evidence shared by the Palestinian Red Crescent contradicts Israel's earlier claim the emergency vehicles were proceeding 'suspiciously' and without emergency lights.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Who’s getting hit by Trump's tariffs? Breaking down β€˜Liberation Day’

Trump’s β€˜Liberation Day’ tariffs dropped last week β€” here’s how they were determined, what they mean, and what’s next.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dutch ministers ramp up controls on weapons exports to Israel

"This is desirable given the security situation in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and the broader region," say trade and foreign ministers.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Blocking tech giants' AI tools - no downside for EU consumers, claims civil society

Online platforms complain about failing to launch products in the EU due to strict rules.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs

β€œEurope is always ready for a good deal,”says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Videos of foot-and-mouth burial site in Hungary alarm local residents

Hungary last week reported its first outbreak of the disease in more than five decades, and at least 3,500 cattle have been affected in its northwest.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Three migrants acquitted over fire at Greece's Moria refugee camp

The huge fire at the overcrowded camp left some 13,000 people without shelter on the island of Lesbos and sparked a humanitarian crisis.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival

Orange Blossom Carnival is in full swing in the Turkish city of Adana, filling the streets with colour, music and the scent of blooming orange trees.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Aral Sea crisis: Uzbekistan launches Aral Culture Summit to boost development in the region

At the 2025 Samarkand Climate Forum, Karakalpakstan introduced the Aral Culture Summit to spotlight recovery, history, and future development beyond the environmental crisis of the Aral Sea.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU reports surge in human trafficking as female victims outnumber male

Although sexual exploitation was the predominant form of exploitation in 2023, there was a jump in the number of registered victims trafficked for forced labour or services.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Some easy wins for the planned 'digital euro'

Europe should now consider implementing a digital euro that is accessible to the global community and has little-to-no holding limit. The question is whether European politicians will have the courage to do this β€” and transform the digital euro into a genuine geopolitical instrument.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

China’s DeepSeek finds a way to help AI get better at answering questions. Here’s how it works

DeepSeek and China’s Tsinghua University say they have found a way that could make AI models more intelligent and efficient.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The EPP takes firmer line on migration in policy pitch

The largest group in the European Parliament has adopted a new position paper, endorsing suspension of the right to asylum and questioning family reunification.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Penguins targeted by Trump tariffs now have a (viral) social media account

Since Donald Trump has slapped a 10 per cent tariff on an Australian territory with no human inhabitants - only penguins and seals - a new viral resistance has been gaining traction online...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine updates: Kyiv wants to 'align' with US over minerals

Ukraine is sending a major delegation to Washington this week in an effort to get a mineral deal back on track. DW has the latest.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Federal judge scolds US government for Maryland father's 'wholly lawless' deportation to El Salvador

The Trump administration admitted last week that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's deportation was due to an 'administrative error'.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Wall Street sinks into bear market as Trump tariffs spark global rout

Wall Street eyes bear market territory as Trump’s tariffs triggered a global selloff. The S&P 500 is projected to drop over 20% from February highs, fuelling recession fears among experts.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates

Beijing matched the 34% tariff rate and imposed countermeasures, including export restrictions on rare earth minerals and suspensions of select US agricultural imports.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Serbia's mass 'moral' protest is Vučić’s Achilles heel, ex-minister says

The Serbian students and teachers have moral credibility, which explains the huge mobilisation, explains ex-justice minister BoΕΎo PreleviΔ‡. Now he calls for a temporary technocratic government of experts to replace Aleksandar VučiΔ‡ β€”as happened in 2000, after the fall of Slobodan MiloΕ‘eviΔ‡.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Russian court reduces jail sentence of US soldier Gordon Black as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Week ahead: Investors brace for a major trade war as China retaliates

The week’s focus will be on any tariff updates from the Trump administration and retaliatory measures from other economies. Additionally, US and Chinese inflation data, as well as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s rate decision, will be in the spotlight for financial markets.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Efforts to clear earthquake debris continue in Myanmar's capital

Days after the earthquake in Myanmar, rescue teams continue clearing debris in the capital, Naypyitaw, while damaged infrastructure delays recovery efforts across the country.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Germany is fueling Namibia's green hydrogen revolution

For the first time, green hydrogen is being produced in Namibia, largely due to German investment. The southern African country has ambitious plans for an industry that's still in its early stages.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules

The average property price fell by an average of 1,575 (1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Second child dies in US measles outbreak as new cases continue to soar

The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is EU Parliament using a 'bullshit generator' AI for archive access?

The parliament wants to provide digital access to its archive. The access should be swift and the responses should be correct β€” 100 percent of the time. Generative AI systems, however, are bullshit generators. When you want facts, you do not ask generative AI. So why did the parliament choose a gossiper when it needed an information retrieval tool?

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Germany: Schools closed over extremist right threats

Classrooms in the western German city of Duisburg have been closed after extremist threats linked to several schools. Officials said the measure was precautionary.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US: Second child dies of measles in Texas, hundreds sick

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now encouraging people to vaccinate against measles as nearly 500 people in Texas have contracted the highly contagious virus.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)