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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

Trump 'doesn't know' if people in US entitled to due process

In a televised interview, US President Donald Trump said he didn't know whether people in the country are entitled to due process before the law. Trump also ruled out running for a third term in office.

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

Latest news bulletin | May 4th – 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 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As Israel blocks aid, 'reality in Gaza is indescribable'

The situation in the Gaza Strip has once again reached the breaking point, aid agencies warn. Life revolves around finding supplies, which have dwindled by the day ever since Israel cut off aid deliveries in March.

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

Trump still would like to add Canada and Greenland but says attack on Canada β€˜highly unlikely’

β€œI don’t see it with Canada. I just don’t see it, I have to be honest with you,” Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker.

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

First elections held in Lebanon since Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Local elections are being held in the country for the first time in almost a decade. The 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah will be decisive.

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

Nicaragua leaves UNESCO after exiled newspaper wins award

The country quit after the UN cultural body acknowledged the exiled Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa for its work. National authorities say La Prensa promoted US "interventions."

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

Russian hacker group attacks Romanian government websites on election day

The websites were restored, said the National Cybersecurity Directorate.

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

Kidnapped father of French crypto-millionaire rescued

The man in his 50s reportedly had a finger missing when police found him in a house south of Paris.

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

UK is β€˜compliant servant of communist China,’ Trump’s trade adviser says

β€œIf the Chinese vampire can’t suck the American blood, it’s going to suck the U.K. blood and the EU blood," Peter Navarro tells the Telegraph.

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

Russia launches over 160 drones on Ukraine in overnight attack injuring at least 11 people

Russia launched an attack with 165 drones over Ukraine from Saturday into Sunday, according to Ukraine's armed forces.

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

Texas town home to SpaceX renamed 'Starbase'

Residents in the Texan town voted in favor of turning Elon Musk's Starbase into a city. The move separates the town from Cameron Country, which previously rejected plans to build more housing for SpaceX employees.

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

French police rescue kidnapped father of crypto millionaire

French police mounted a nighttime raid to free a man held hostage for ransom, the prosecutor's office said. The man's son is a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur, similar to other recent abduction cases.

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

Brazil police foil bomb plot on Lady Gaga concert in Rio

More than 2.1 million people attended a free concert held by Laga Gaga at Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana Beach. Two suspects were arrested in raids carried out across four different states.

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

Trump wants the credit, but not the blame, for US economy

β€œI think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because he’s done a terrible job,” Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker.

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

From Yemen, Houthis strike Israel's Ben Gurion Airport

A missile struck the grounds of Israel's main international airport, injuring a number of people and causing flights to be halted temporarily. Israel has vowed severe consequences.

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

Moscow has means to bring Ukraine war to β€˜logical conclusion,’ Putin says

Russian president says he hopes nuclear weapons "will not be required" in the Ukraine conflict.

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

Netanyahu promises revenge after Houthi missile strikes near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport

Israeli forces said a missile fired from Yemen hit an area inside Ben Gurion airport. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack.

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