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US Secretary of State Rubio says Germany is a 'tyranny in disguise' after AfD verdict

The decision to label the AfD as "right-wing extremist" is straining US-German relations. The Trump administration has previously criticised the behaviour of European governments towards right-wing populist, anti-immigration parties.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Should the EU ease regulation on new generation GMOs? | Euronews Tech Talks

The deregulation of a new generation of genetically modified organisms is stirring debate across the European Union. Euronews Tech Talks dives into the discussion.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How you can catch the peak of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower from Europe

While best seen in the southern hemisphere, up to 15 meteors per hour could be seen in northern regions of the world in favourable conditions on Tuesday.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Right wing loses Australian election with Labor’s Albanese set to remain PM

The final phase of the election campaign was dominated by Trump’s trade war and the cost of living.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump’s immigration β€˜shock and awe’ is losing in the court of law

Dozens of judges across the country β€” appointed by presidents of both parties β€” have ruled against Trump’s audacious immigration policies.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Australian election: Labor's Anthony Albanese claims victory

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked Australians "for the chance to continue to serve." Surveys showed that the soaring cost of living and economic uncertainty were the top concerns among voters.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK and India wrap up latest trade talks without a deal

India’s top trade negotiator had returned to the U.K. on Friday for unscheduled negotiations in an attempt to conclude the talks.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

White House wants Rubio in powerful dual role long-term

It’s a remarkable elevation for a former 2016 primary rival who exchanged personal attacks with Trump as they battled over the Republican Party’s future.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Australian PM Anthony Albanese re-elected for a second three-year term

Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Battle for next pope is about whether Rome is still the Church’s power base

As pre-conclave lobbying intensifies, top Vatican diplomat Pietro Parolin has become a point of convergence for cardinals looking to restore Vatican's primacy.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Romania taken off US visa-free travel listΒ 

Romania’s foreign ministry said the decision was political.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

South Korea: Kim Moon Soo wins conservative nomination

The People Power Party has nominated Kim Moon Soo as its candidate for snap elections. Kim has indicated he seeks a strong alliance ahead of the June 3 vote.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | May 3rd – 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 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zelenskyy rejects Russia's 3-day ceasefire proposal, pushing for 1-month truce instead

The Ukrainian president insisted on a month-long truce, in accordance with a proposal tabled by the US.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Politicians weigh in over calls to ban AfD

The classification of the far-right party in its entirety as an extremist organization has sparked calls for an all-out ban, which some German politicians say would be a dangerous move.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

β€˜You realise there’s nothing you can’t do’: Why solo travel is the ultimate act of self-care

'When you’re solo on the road, you’re constantly being tested. But in those moments, you realise just how strong, adaptable, and resourceful you really are.'

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜Turned into mere commodities’: Inside South Africa’s illegal leopard trade

On International Leopard Day, FOUR PAWS warns how leopards are threatened by their commercialisation.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India bans imports from Pakistan over Pahalgam attack

The Indian government said the ban on Pakistani imports is "imposed in the interest of national security and public policy." Pakistan meanwhile says it has test fired a ballistic missile.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Keeping Russian control of Crimea? Crimean Tatars respond

"Crimea will remain with Russia," President Donald Trump said as he set the agenda for talks to end of the Ukraine war. But what do the indigenous inhabitants of the peninsula, the Crimean Tatars, think about this plan?

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Greece: Woman dies after device explodes in her hands

Police in Thessaloniki say the woman had been carrying an explosive device, which then detonated. A police official reportedly said the woman apparently planned to plant the device at a bank ATM.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Can Europe wean itself off US credit card firms?

Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal dominate the cashless payments landscape in the EU and the European Central Bank warns about the region's reliance on US payment giants. But what alternative does Europe have?

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Spain's attack on independent media is unprecedented in a core EU state

If successful, Spain's Pedro SΓ nchez will have gained control of the national broadcaster, the company’s largest telecoms business and media buyer and its most important print and online publication. Such control of the audiovisual landscape is unprecedented in one of Europe’s core member states.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Latest news bulletin | May 3rd – 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 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Brussels, my love? The EPP congress overshadowed by power outage and protests

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists debate the power of the European People's Party inside the European Union.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with Royal Family but King Charles won't speak to him

Harry claimed that the legal battle with his father, King Charles III, led to a cut-off in communication.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why are more private equity companies entering the travel sector?

Private equity companies are increasingly showing an interest in hotels, resorts and restaurants, in an attempt to convert them into higher-performing assets for a successful exit.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Climate change is both sinking, and lifting, South Africa

As seas rise along South Africa’s coastlines, a natural counterforce is at play, drought. New research reveals that parts of the country are slowly lifting out of the ocean due to water loss underground.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How ordinary Poles are preparing for a Russian invasion

After the election of Donald Trump, ordinary Poles fear they could be in Moscow's sights.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio criticises 'tyranny in disguise'

Germany's foreign office says history shows that right-wing extremism "needs to be stopped", after criticism from the White House.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Australians head to polls to elect new government

Surveys show the soaring cost of living and economic uncertainty are the top voter concerns. Australians are enduring one of the sharpest rises in the cost of living in recent years.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit US President Donald Trump at the Oval office on Tuesday

Carney's upcoming visit to the White House comes in the midst of ongoing trade conflicts between the two countries, along with Trump's threats to annex Canada as the 51st state of the US.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

AfD classified as extreme-right by German intelligence

The AfD came second in Germany's February elections and has a record number of seats in the new parliament.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory

The Dushanbe Grand Slam kicked off with thrilling judo action, packed stands, and historic moments. Madina Qurbonzoda, just 17, claimed bronze for Tajikistan, as stars like Buchard and Aghayev took gold. The local passion proves judo truly reigns supreme in Tajikistan.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: 1 killed after car plows into crowd in Stuttgart

One person was killed and two others were seriously injured when a car drove into a group of people in the German city of Stuttgart. Police said there was no indication the incident was deliberate or an attack.

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Britain’s battered Tories ask if they still have further to fall

As Nigel Farage surges, the question for Conservatives is a simple, yet existential, one. Could it get worse?

Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe