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Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France

At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU to provide €5.5 million in emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s corporate headquarters are in Washington but its journalistic base is in the Czech Republic, which has been leading the EU drive to find funds.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU to launch Israel trade review as Gaza crisis worsens

"Pressure is necessary to change the situation," top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'Huge majority' of EU states turn against trade with Israel

The EU has launched a formal review of whether Israel's human rights abuses merit trade sanctions, after 17 member states called for the move.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu

The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan

For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

'Peace is not possible': Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin talks

Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spain's parliament considers press access shakeup after spate of disruptions

Journalists have protested against the behaviour of activists who they say harass them and impede their work.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European Parliament to stage urgent debate on Hungary's 'spring clean' law

The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body's political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO's and media listed and potentially fined.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Third Trump-Putin call paves the way for trade, not sanctions

What did US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin talk about in their third call? The two have interpreted the conversation differently. But Ukraine likely wasn't the only topic.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria

The lifting of sanctions comes after an Islamist rebel group overthrew former dictator Bashar Assad in December.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery

Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Thank you for the copyright': ABBA legend warns against diluted rightsΒ in EU AI code

The planned Code of Practice on AI has been heavily criticised by both publishers and US Big Tech companies, albeit for different reasons.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region

One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU

The European Commission proposed a revision of the β€œthird safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romanian vote loser Simion claims France interfered in election

Hard-right candidate is challenging the results at Romania's constitutional court.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | May 20th – 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: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU reviews TikTok’s β€˜SkinnyTok’ content for risks to minors

The Commission’s next move could reshape tech accountability.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

UK halts Israel trade talks, summons ambassador over Gaza

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy called Israeli operations in Gaza an "affront" and suspended talks on a free trade deal. Meanwhile, the UN said Israel had allowed more aid trucks into the enclave. DW has more.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fact check: Did Chinese fighter jets deliver aid to Gaza?

Footage allegedly showing Chinese aid deliveries to Gaza has gone viral on social media platforms. But the images are false.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews

Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Putin and microplastics threaten bees’ survival

Wild pollinators face an array of hazards, a new report says.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer

The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall

Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russian drone strikes hit homes in Kherson and Sloviansk

Five people were injured and several homes damaged after Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Kherson in the early hours of Tuesday.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lowest winter rainfall in Syria for almost 70 years triggers water crisis in Damascus

Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU budget needs 'a comprehensive overhaul' to handle shocks, says IMF

EU spending rules have not kept pace with challenges facing the bloc, warned the IMF’s Europe director.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Musk to step back from political spending: β€˜I think I’ve done enough’

β€œIf I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I don’t currently see a reason,” he said.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Eurozone confidence lifts slightly in May but remains fragile

Eurozone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May, partly reversing April’s drop, but remains well below average. Sentiment is still fragile amid inflation and trade uncertainty.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU adopts new Russia sanctions amid Ukraine ceasefire push

New EU sanctions target Russia's "shadow fleet," as the bloc's foreign policy chief has called for more US pressure on Russia if Moscow doesn't agree on a ceasefire.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises

The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to 3,000 following a ruling.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Investigation reveals β€˜sprawling empire’ of 5 Dutch companies dominating Europe’s fishing industry

Environmental campaigners say that governments have allowed a few supermajors to take β€œtentacular” ownership of the seas.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Egyptian fisherman who arranged migrant boats to Europe jailed for 25 years in the UK

UK-based Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid helped smuggle nearly 3,800 people from north Africa to Italy as part of a lucrative criminal network.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews