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Popemobile to become mobile clinic for Gaza's children

Pope Francis has donated one of his popemobiles to assist with healthcare for Gaza's children. It was among the pontiff's last wishes.

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

How speaking multiple languages changes your brain

Learning new languages physically changes your brain and increases your cognitive abilities. But what really happens in the brain, and does speaking many languages really make you smarter?

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

More than 10,000 passengers hit by delays following sabotage and technical issues on Spain's AVE line

Many passengers arrived at their destinations in the early hours of the morning, with high numbers travelling during the bank holiday weekend.

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

Security past and future, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones

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

Nationalist Simion wins first round of Romanian election rerun

Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference.

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

Yes, you can still visit Barcelona. Here’s how to do it more responsibly

Groups across Europe are calling for a day of anti-tourism protests in June, foreshadowing another summer of unrest.

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

Kidnappers target crypto entrepreneur's father for ransom in France

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

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

Israeli cabinet approves plan to seize all of Gaza Strip, reports claim

Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in mid-March, Israel has taken control of further territory in the Strip, which now amounts to roughly 50% of Gaza.

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

China: May holiday tourist boats capsize, killing 10

A tourist boat tragedy in southwestern China has claimed the lives of 10 people, with dozens more hospitalized. A sudden storm caused several vessels to capsize, with dozens of people rescued amid treacherous conditions.

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

How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

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

Does Trump have the authority to impose 100% movie tariffs?

Donald Trump has said he will target films made outside of the US as part of his ongoing tariff war. He posted that Hollywood and other areas are "being devastated" due to "a concerted effort by other Nations," which constitutes a "National Security threat."

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

Trump says he wants to reopen and expand infamous Alcatraz prison

The notorious jail on a hard-to-reach island off San Francisco has been closed for more than 60 years.

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

Star Wars fans flock to Santiago to celebrate 'May the Fourth'

The Force was strong in Santiago on Sunday as fans gathered to celebrate Star Wars Day, the annual tribute to the legendary film series.

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

Germany updates: Conservative-led coalition signs agreement

The CDU, CSU and SPD have signed their coalition agreement. Meanwhile, the conservative CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag has elected Jens Spahn as its new leader. Follow DW for more.

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

Discounts, jobs and better services: Can community engagement create real support for renewables?

Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isn’t easy.

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

Meet the MEP who wants to bring Canada into the European Union

Almost half of Canadians want to join the European Union and one German MEP is doing his best to make it possible. For him, geography is relative.

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

We are looking for 2,500 new members to ensure EUobserver's next 25 years

Today, we kick off an anniversary campaign to convince new supporting members to join EUobserver's mission of providing the information citizens need to safeguard EU democracy.

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

Middle East updates: Israel hits Yemen port city of Hodeida

The Israeli military says it was targeting Houthi rebels after they launched a missile that hit the Ben-Gurion airport near Tel Aviv. Israel has also approved plans to expand attacks on the Gaza Strip. DW has more.

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

Peru: 13 abducted people found dead in gold mine

Authorities said the victims were security guards and miners. The region the mine is located in is under a state of emergency due to ongoing instability.

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

€50bn trade offer to Trump, Moscow parade, and EU budget in focus This WEEK

The EU is set to unveil a fresh trade offer to the US this week, while the bloc's foreign affairs ministers will gather for an informal meeting in Warsaw. The EU Commission will unveil its roadmap to end fossil-fuel imports from Russia, while MEPs will meet in Strasbourg β€” all against the backdrop of World War II commemorations and ongoing fears over the war in Ukraine.

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

Russian spies attended Brexit event in Parliament

Bulgarians Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov and Katrin Ivanova attended an event in the Palace of Westminster, the BBC finds.

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

EU 'safe countries' asylum concepts being expanded to limit rights

Concepts on asylum are being tweaked to make it more difficult for people to get international protection.

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

EU rolling out anti-war tariffs on Russian fertiliser

The EU is rolling out punitive tariffs against Russian fertiliser, using a trade bill which bypasses Hungary's foreign policy veto.

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

How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024

Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed.

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

Romania election: Hard-right George Simion wins 1st round

Official electoral data shows Romania's hard-right nationalist leader, George Simion, won the most votes. A runoff with Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan is set to take place on May 18.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nationalist Simion ahead in Romanian election rerun

Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Recovery operation underway in Sicily to recover UK-flagged superyacht which sank last year

UK tech magnate Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and five others were killed in the tragic 'Bayesian' luxury yacht sinking on 19 August 2024.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner … who’s banned from Ukraine

The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni β€” and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18's critical second round.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Freedom Flotilla in talks with Malta to repair Gaza aid ship

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said it would like the vessel to be repaired on the island before continuing on to its original destination: Gaza. The group has blamed Israel for the drone attack on the ship.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Judo: Golden Finishes and Heavyweight Heroes in Dushanbe

The final day of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw thrilling ippons, home glory for Rakhimov, and breakout golds for Hajiyev, Reid, Kostoev, and Jia. Tajikistan closed the event with power, pride, and passion on the tatami.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Simion's Romanian presidential election win sets stage for runoff thriller

AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania's presidential election, with 40.1% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. He will now have to face an independent pro-Western candidate, NicuΘ™or Dan β€” another surprise choice β€” in the second round in two weeks' time.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Romanian election results: Trump fan George Simion wins first round

The far-right chief qualifies for the presidential runoff, in which he will face centrist Bucharest Mayor NicuΘ™or Dan.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How Bayern Munich won back the Bundesliga

Germany's perennial football champions have added a 33rd Bundesliga title after letting it slip last season. But what were the key moments and who were the crucial figures in the win?

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Vatican conclave will elect successor to Pope Francis

The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope. What will that mean for the election of his successor?

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Several Iranian men arrested in England over alleged attack plot

Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, according to UK police.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews