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Trump suggests India offered to drop tariffs to zero on US goods

The US President's words were not immediately acknowledged by New Delhi.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds

Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Israeli airstrike on Jabaliya home in Gaza captured on camera

An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in Jabaliya, northern Gaza, on Thursday, sending residents fleeing as thick smoke billowed into the sky.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, but remain far above EU levels

An estimated 80,000 people in the US died from drug overdoses in 2024.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Harvard Law School's Magna Carta 'copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be priceless genuine

A manuscript once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ''one of the world's most valuable documents'', according to two UK academics. It remained tucked away in Harvard Law School library for years, its true identity and value unknown until now.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs

Transport unions blocked roads and rallied across Peru on Wednesday, demanding stronger government action to curb rising armed robberies targeting drivers and union members.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis, hospital says

The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok beauty salon livestream

Prosecutors in Jalisco state say 23-year-old Valeria MΓ‘rquez's death is being investigated as a potential femicide.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Antonio Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments during Western Balkans tour

During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Bruce Springsteen slams Trump in three powerful speeches at EU tour kick-off in Manchester

Bruce Springsteen kicked off his EU tour last night and did not spare his thoughts regarding Donald Trump: β€œIn my country they’re taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. (...) Raise your voices against authoritarianism."

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target

After meeting with his US counterpart at a gathering of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey, Germany's foreign minister said Berlin is willing to "follow" US President's Trump's demand for increased defense spending.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kosovo: Children with hearing impairments struggle at school

Children with hearing impairments in Kosovo fall behind at school due to a lack of resources and institutional support. Some parents refuse to teach them sign language, fearing it will hinder speech development.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Can nature help with recovery from injury?

A lush forest or a spectacular landscape might be easy on the eye, but can the natural world really help to ease pain?

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Harvard Magna Carta 'copy' is original, experts say

Two British researchers say a version of the Magna Carta held by Harvard University is not a copy as previously thought. The medieval document is seen as a precursor to constitutions and legal systems across the world.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Green dreams: The cost of EU’s hydrogen gamble in Namibia

In this new investigation, EUobserver unveils how Namibia’s Hyphen hydrogen project, heavily backed by the EU, promises green energy and economic growth, but threatens irreversible damage to a unique biodiversity hotspot. Critics warn so-called 'green' hydrogen could come at the expense of biodiversity and neocolonial exploitation.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

What does the end of the PKK mean for Turkey?

The Kurdish Worker's Party, or PKK, has agreed to stop fighting the Turkish state. What does it mean for PKK members, for Turkish politics and even neighboring countries?

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

An elusive peace: Charting ceasefire attempts in Ukraine

There have been many attempts to broker a lasting peace in Ukraine, all of which have ended within weeks or even days. DW's summary charts a history of recent failures in the conflict.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Mexico: Beauty influencer shot dead while live on TikTok

Valeria Marquez was seen responding to someone off screen, while still live on TikTok, before she was shot twice. The violent crime has shocked Mexico.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder

Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says

Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Pope Leo XIV meets Jannik Sinner at the Vatican and receives a racket of the tennis number one

The Pontiff received Jannik Sinner in private audience who gave him his racket. The Pope's passion for tennis is well known.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal during parliamentary hearing

French Prime Minister FranΓ§ois Bayrou faced a high-stakes parliamentary hearing on Wednesday evening, testifying under oath about what he knew or didn't know regarding decades of alleged abuse at a Catholic school in southwestern France.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope

There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Spanish foreign ministry declares Botswana safest country in Africa

The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa, while Sudan, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Somalia are considered the most dangerous.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Putin is not going to Istanbul to meet Zelenskyy, so who will represent Russia?

Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation, the Kremlin announced late on Wednesday.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French PM digs in heels during hearing on child abuse scandal

FranΓ§ois Bayrou survived the five-hour grilling without any major slip-ups, but the affair isn't going away.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Fire at Spanish chemical warehouse forces evacuation and lockdown

The blaze has forced 80,000 people to be confined by toxic fumes near the southern Spanish city of Seville.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel doesn’t have a plane to offer Trump. So how does it maintain influence?

The dynamics are shifting in the Middle East under a U.S. president who sees the world through a financial lens.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Venezuela: Toddler reunited with mother deported by Trump administration

A two-year-old child that was left in the US when her parents were deported by President Donald Trump's administration has been reunited with her mother.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US: Toddler reunited with deported mother in Venezuela

A two-year-old child that was left in the US when her parents were deported by President Donald Trump's administration has been reunited with her mother.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany aims to have 'strongest' military in Europe β€” Merz

Germany's newly elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for Berlin to transform its Bundeswehr into the "strongest conventional army in Europe" in his first major speech to parliament.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What is the Palestinian Nakba and why is it so relevant?

With the ongoing war in Gaza and Israeli plans to forcibly displace more Palestinians, many feel reminded of the Nakba, which Palestinians commemorate every year on May 15. What is it exactly?

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US: Trump announces Boeing secured major Qatar Airways order

The US president made the announcement on the second stop of his Gulf tour. Earlier, he held a surprise meeting with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Follow DW for more.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Support grows for Dutch call to review EU-Israel ties amid Gaza aid blockade

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the prospect of suspending cooperation with Israel is an β€œopen question” for the EU.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pfizergate verdict delivers blow to European Commission

A ruling by the EU's top court over undisclosed vaccine deal messages has cast a shadow over Ursula von der Leyen's presidency and the European Commission's commitment to transparency.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)