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Partygoers injured outside bar in possible terrorist attack in Germany's Bielefeld, police say

Police in Bielefeld are searching for a fugitive armed man who attacked several people in a bar with a sharp object, leaving five injured. The attack occurred early Sunday morning.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tennis: Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani triumph at Internazionali d'Italia women's doubles

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini win in the final of the doubles tournament against Russia's Veronika Kudermetova and Belgium's Elise Mertens and are confirmed as champions in Rome.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turnout down in tight Portugal election

Sunday's snap vote is being held two months after Prime Minister LuΓ­s Montenegro's government fell as a result of the so-called Spinumviva scandal.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany updates: Merz attends papal inauguration Mass

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has attended the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. Meanwhile, a new study showed workers in Germany work fewer hours than most international counterparts. DW has more.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

India: Building fire kills 17 in Hyderabad

The fire happened in a building that housed a jewelry store at gound level and residential space above. Authorities say it occurred due to a short circuit.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Javier Cercas: 'It is impossible to invent something as exotic as the Vatican'.

In an interview with Euronews, writer Javier Cercas describes Pope Francis as disruptive. Proof of this is the invitation he received from the Vatican to write a book, despite his declared secularism. Thus was born the novel 'El Loco de Dios en el fin del mundo' (God's Fool at the End of the World).

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why are environmental protesters being criminalized?

Climate and environmental protest is rising in line with increasing global temperatures. But new draconian penalties are putting people who rally against climate pollution in jail.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Romanians vote in cliffhanger presidential election as tensions continue to rise

Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians vote in a crucial and polarised presidential election. Centrist NicuΘ™or Dan faces nationalist George Simion, with diaspora turnout doubling.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass at St Peter's Square draws global leaders

The newly-elected supreme pontiff was greeted by crowds of faithful as he arrived in St Peter’s Square for his inauguration Mass, attended by world leaders and religious delegations.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Only 3.3 per cent of foreigners in Portugal can vote. Will the deportation policy have an impact?

Immigrants have little participation in political life in Portugal. A study points out that this favours populist speeches and compromises integration.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mexican navy tall ship hits Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts, killing 2 crew members

The vessel had 277 people aboard, 22 of them were injured, of whom 19 needed medical treatment.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 18th – 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 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spectacular find: Monumental images of gods discovered at Nineveh in Iraq

2,700 years ago, Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian empire. Researchers from the University of Heidelberg have made a spectacular discovery in the palace of King Assurbanipal. During excavations, they came across the first large-format depictions of two important Assyrian deities.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Portugal: Young men five times more likely to vote for the far-right than women

The author of the report, who is an analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that far-right movements have been able to take advantage of the frustration of young men under 25 over the 'loss of a stable job and financial independence', which are 'traditional markers of masculinity'.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Should I swim with wild dolphins? 6 questions that will change how your holidays impact the ocean

Knowing whether the choices you make on holiday are harming or helping the wildlife you are there to spot can be hard.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Coral gardens and volcano vents: See what scientists found in the icy depths of the Southern Ocean

The mission was so remote that often the closest humans to the vessel were on the International Space Station.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Saunas, espresso and zero points: A look back at Eurovision 2025

A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

How the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV could influence the world economy

The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church's history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII's social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Polish diaspora takes keen interest in presidential election

This year's presidential election is generating a large response from Poles. According to information made available by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, almost 500,000 people took advantage of their voting rights.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Researchers: Extremism in Germany's military remains threat

An internal survey about extremist attitudes in the German military now found that it does not have "systemic" extremism in the ranks. But some researchers are skeptical of the safeguards in place.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

International Museum Day: Discover Europe’s most eccentric museums

Witchcraft, sex machines and crabs... If you’re looking to get off the beaten track when it comes to museums, Europe has plenty of quirky alternatives. On International Museum Day, Euronews Culture selects six unique galleries that offer eccentric replacements to the traditional museum experience.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Teen girls’ screen time linked to poor sleep and depression

Teenagers in Sweden tend to use their devices for far longer than national health guidelines recommend.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Germany eyes strongest EU army by 2031

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make the Bundeswehr the "strongest conventional army in Europe." Other EU countries also have ambitious plans for their armed forces. DW takes a closer look.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany and other EU countries are bulking up militaries

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make the Bundeswehr the "strongest conventional army in Europe." Other EU countries also have ambitious plans for their armed forces. DW takes a closer look.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | May 18th – 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: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trading bots are evolving: What happens when AI cheats the market?

Algorithms have been used in trading for decades, but recent advancements could throw up new challenges for regulators.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US: 2 killed after Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Nineteen people were injured, including two critically, when the Mexican Navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

One killed in explosion at California fertility clinic that FBI called an 'act of terrorism'

A burned-out vehicle was seen in the parking lot behind the clinic after the blast, which caved in the building's roof, sprayed debris across a five-lane road and shattered windows in businesses blocks away.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Two dead in Swiss mountain avalanche

The police say that eight people were in the area on a ski tour and all but one were swept away.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one

A bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in California. One person died in the explosion.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine criticizes Russia's 'sham' delegation to Istanbul

Ukraine and Russia failed to reach a ceasefire deal in Istanbul during talks this week. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says real progress won’t happen until he sits down with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders meet briefly in Tirana as peace agreement momentum continues

The meeting signals a continuing momentum after the two South Caucasus rival neighbours announced in March that they had finalised the text of a historic peace agreement to end decades of war over the Karabakh region.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe