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Who is Johann Wadephul, Germany's new foreign minister?

Conservative lawmaker Johann Wadephul heads Germany's foreign office. Some difficult tasks lie ahead.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US-UK tariffs agreement: What you need to know

After shaking up the global economy with sky-high tariffs, the Trump administration has struck a preliminary deal with Britain to smooth trade ties with one of its closest allies. DW unpacks what it all means.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

From humble French fishing family to top OpenAI exec: What we know about Fidji Simo

The rising star from the south of France was the first in her family of fishermen to graduate university, talked her way into a job at eBay, and is now joining OpenAI.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From sauna anthems to space dogs: Here are Euronews Culture's favourite Eurovision 2025 entries

From milkshake men and sauna anthems, to a reimagining of Laika the Soviet space dog’s tragic tale, these are our favourite tracks from the acts competing to win Eurovision 2025.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

When art meets activism: A powerful collage for press freedom in Paris

Young volunteers and artists displayed a united front to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of expression as they highlighted the challenges of modern journalism to mark World Press Freedom Day.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US-backed group issues proposal to take over Gaza aid distribution from UN, reports claim

Aid workers have criticised the plans, saying the proposal can't meet the needs of Gaza's large population and would forcibly displace large numbers of Palestinians by forcing them to move nearer aid hubs.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen departure

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed what may have been the worst kept secret in the Bundesliga. The man who led the club to their greatest success is leaving at the end of the season, Real Madrid may await.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Three things we learned from Putin's Red Square parade

BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Xi meets Putin as China, Russia strive for new world order

China's leader is in Russia for celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Both Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin want to challenge US dominance in global affairs and reshape the world order.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kazakhstan marks 30 years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan

In this episode of Focus, we attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan β€” a key institution that has united the country’s diverse ethnic communities.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kazakhstan to regain legendary Soviet space launch site, 'Gagarin's start'

The transfer of "Gagarin's Start", the launchpad for the world's first spaceflight, will be finalised by June.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pope Leo XIV calls Church 'a beacon to illuminate dark nights' in first Mass

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Friedrich Merz rules out permanent joint debt at EU level in his visit to Brussels

"We cannot go into never-ending spirals of debt," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during his first official visit to Brussels.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France's Beauval Zoo welcomes first golden snub-nosed monkeys from China

For the first time, three golden snub-nosed monkeys from China have been introduced to France's Beauval Zoo, marking a milestone in conservation efforts.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Three months before deadline, EU countries not ready for AI oversight

A delay in appointing the oversight bodies will mean uncertainty for businesses that have to start complying with the rules.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Murder inside a French mosque: not an outlier, the inevitable result of Islamophobia

The killing of Aboubakar Cisse in cold blood inside a French mosque is not an outlier. It is the result of policies and discourses that have actively furthered the dangerous securitisation of racialised people and in this particular instance Muslim and Black communities, writes Emmanuel Achiri from the European Network Against Racism.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate?

Only 16% of all Commission meetings were with NGOs, following the EPP's political efforts to prevent NGOs from using EU grant money to influence policymaking.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Venus Lander re-entry: Why the Soviet-era probe is a special kind of space debris

Space debris re-enters Earth every day. Most of it burns up in the atmosphere. But Russia's 1972 failed Venera mission probe Cosmos 482 is different.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

This week in Culture: The best of the Met Gala and the one filmmaker to look out for at Cannes 2025

On this week’s cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme d’Or winner, who is set to premiere her new film 'Alpha' at Cannes.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Putin, with legal limitations

The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Korea confirms Kim Jong-un-supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes

South Korea condemned the launches as 'a clear act of provocation' and linked them to North Korea's suspected weapons exports to Russia.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why the EU is essential β€” and why TΓΌrkiye belongs in the bloc

In an Euroviews exclusive, the leader of TΓΌrkiye's Republican People’s Party (CHP) Γ–zgΓΌr Γ–zel shares his call for renewed solidarity, shared values, and democratic partnership.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Von der Leyen: I won’t meet Trump in US until we can have β€˜concrete’ trade talks

"If I go to the White House, I want to have a package we can discuss," the European Commission president said.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine arrests two over alleged Hungarian spy plot

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel: 'We are a community'

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU and Ukraine launch special tribunal to prosecute Putin’s war crimes

The move comes as the U.S. and Western allies threaten further sanctions against Russia if it does not accept a ceasefire.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump allies criticise newly elected Pope Leo XIV over previous social media posts

Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, appears to have reposted articles critical of Donald Trump and JD Vance on X.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜Major loss’: Trump administration to axe database tracking cost of climate-fuelled extreme weather

For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pope Leo XIV's election met with surprise, warmth and applause in St Peter's Square

Euronews was in St Peter's Square along with 150,000 people who flocked to greet the first-ever pope to hail from the US.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff

Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Starmer wins Trump deal race

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy preview how the day will play out in British politics. Overnight, reports emerged of a UK-US trade announcement being hours away. Sam and Anne discuss the significance of this political win for Sir Keir Starmer β€œat a time he needs it most”. The pair discuss what detail […]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Russia holds Victory Day parade in Moscow amid its war in Ukraine

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Merz to Trump: Give us β€˜zero’ tariffs

German chancellor says as a first step existing levies should be lowered.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Xi in Moscow: China's role in Russia's economic survival

China made a deal to buy Russian oil and gas after Europe cut supplies during the Ukraine war. As China takes a major hit from Trump's tariffs, Beijing's ties with the Kremlin increasingly intertwine.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

β€˜Glengarry Glen Ross’ and Fifty Shades of Grey’ director James Foley dies aged 71

The filmmaker, best known for directing 'Who's That Girl' with Madonna, the cult classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross', two 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels and several TV episodes including Twin Peaks and House Of Cards, has died after a "years-long struggle" with brain cancer.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews