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Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi?

Lamine Yamal has already achieved more than Lionel Messi at the same age, will the 17-year-old build a legacy to rival the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner?

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

New wine in old bottles? EU pushing old trade deals on Africa before summit

The European Commission is trying to "diversify" the bloc’s trade partnerships, in the wake of Trump's tariffs.In the case of Africa, that means a new push to encourage countries to ratify economic partnership agreements with the EU β€” many of which have been on the table for several decades.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

How to survive a Slapp for EU media

Incoming EU laws are helping to shield media from abusive lawsuits, but in the meantime EUobserver gives its top tips on how to survive a Slapp.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Russia says all airports in Moscow shut after drone attack

Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret

Cardinals are set to gather later this week to take part in a highly guarded vote for a new pope.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Hegseth orders 20% cut in number of top Pentagon officers

There are only 44 four-star generals or flag officers in the US military, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also ordered reductions among the senior officers below them.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump defends viral image of himself as Pope: β€˜Catholics loved it’

Trump told reporters he didn’t see the image until Sunday night.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Greece launches state app to limit children's screen time

The app "Kids Wallet," developed by the Greek government, allows parents to monitor their children's online activities. The parents are also asked to verify the children's age when they are using the internet.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pope Francis donates popemobile to serve as mobile health unit for children in Gaza

The donation, which Pope Francis made before his death, was announced on the same day that Israel approved plans to seize the entire Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romania in chaos as prime minister resigns

The hard right cruised to victory in Sunday's presidential election first round, sparking the stunning announcement from socialist PM Marcel Ciolacu.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How George Simion became a right-wing β€˜messiah’ for Romanians abroad

TikTok and ultranationalism propels hard-right chief to cult status among Romania's diaspora.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Centrist NicuΘ™or Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff

Mayor of Bucharest has a daunting deficit to bridge with hard-right opponent.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Cambodian court finds opposition MP guilty of incitement, bars him from political office

The US Embassy, which has been critical of Cambodia's human rights record, had an observer at the hearing but did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump’s movie tariff threat puzzles Europe

As U.S. productions flock overseas, Trump wants to target foreign moviemakers, opening a new front in the transatlantic trade war.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Bodies of Belgian mother and son found in south Jordan after weekend flash flooding

Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Protests erupt in Israel after government announces plans to seize all of Gaza Strip

Police had to disperse hundreds of demonstrators outside Israel's parliament on Monday. They're demanding a deal with Hamas to secure the release of the hostages still being held in Gaza.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cyprus and Israel seek swift electricity link via undersea cable but Turkey objects

The shared commitment for an electricity cable link was affirmed on Sunday when Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a daylong visit to Israel and Ramallah in the West Bank.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cable thefts leave thousands stranded on Spanish trains

Copper thieves halt services from Madrid to the southern region of Andalusia.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Jury selection starts in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

US prosecutors claim Combs used violence and intimidation to coerce his victims into sexual acts. If convicted, the US hip-hop mogul could spend life in prison.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is awaiting three million artillery shells from allies

During his visit to the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian president also said training schools for F-16 fighter jet pilots outside Ukraine are being discussed.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romanian prime minister resigns as Simion eyes presidency

Pro-EU PM Marcel Ciolacu said his ruling coalition had "no legitimacy" after populist George Simion secured the most votes in the first round of the presidential election in Romania.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Watch: The Argentinian vet providing a floating lifeline for pet parents

Pet owners on Tigre Island in Argentina had to travel to the city for animal care.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mexican mayor arrested as part of cartel training site probe

Bones, shoes and clothes were discovered in March at the Izaguirre Ranch, which is located in Mexico's western Jalisco province.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UN top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case against UAE over support to RSF

Sudan had requested urgent measures to halt violence against the Masalit ethnic group but the UAE rejected the case as legally unfounded and politically motivated.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sinner doping ban deal 'best choice in bad moment'

Jannik Sinner says it was "good news" for him personally not to miss any Grand Slam tournaments during his three-month doping ban.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Latest news bulletin | May 5th – 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 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Right of Reply: Vazil Hudak

A right of reply from Vazil Hudak, former vice president of the European Investment Bank.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Denmark to canvass member states on EU cloud plan, telecom rules during presidencyΒ 

Both policy files are set to be presented by the European Commission by the end of this year.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romanian prime minister resigns amid ruling coalition's post-presidential election fallout

Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu stepped down after Crin Antonescu failed to reach the presidential election runoff, further fracturing the ruling coalition amid political turmoil.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony

A national ceremony in the Netherlands marking 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation was briefly disrupted on Monday by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD leaders sign coalition agreement for new government

CDU party leader Friedrich Merz, set to be sworn in as Germany's new chancellor, pledged that the three parties would "vigorously get to work."

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Audi records strong performance boosted by electric vehicle sales

Although Audi experienced higher electric vehicle demand in the first quarter, a weaker market outlook and volatile geopolitical environment continues to weigh on the company.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

London began four days of pageantry on Monday, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. British, NATO and Ukrainian troops marched together, where King Charles took the salute.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought

Dry conditions are spreading to virtually every area of the continent.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe