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Gaza charity kitchens near collapse as aid blockade continues

Charity kitchens in central Gaza are struggling to meet soaring demand as food supplies dwindle under Israel’s continued blockade.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India is planning imminent military strike, Pakistan claims

The intelligence warning comes a week after tensions between the neighbours rose following an attack that killed 26 people in India-administered Kashmir.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem

Several countries are dispatching firefighting aircraft to Israel, where crews are battling a major wildfire for a second consecutive day.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kim Jong-un returns to North Korea's first-ever destroyer for missile launch test

Experts say Pyongyang's first-ever long-endurance warship, named Choe Hyon, was likely built with Russian assistance.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is Bayer seeking legal impunityΒ in US over glyphosate?

With Bayer’s CEO Bill Anderson personally attending Donald Trump's inauguration, the German agri-giant Bayer seems to be cosying up to the new administration. Now a draft of the new US Farm Bill contains a section, reportedly β€œdrafted with the aid of Bayer”, that would prevent state and local authorities from setting their own standards on pesticide safety warnings.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Seven Irish EPP congress delegates refuse to call for Hamas hostage release

Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but seven delegates declined to support it.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns

Local media report Han is expected to launch a campaign for the presidency. Meanwhile, the country's top court overturned a non-guilty verdict for Lee Jae-myung, potentially ruining his chances to run for president.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US citizen faces extradition from Greece for alleged role in online child exploitation ring

A suspect identified as Leonidas Varagiannis, 21, was arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly leading an online child exploitation group known as "764 Inferno". He denies the charges and opposes extradition to the US.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Personal income tax rates in Europe: Where do workers pay the highest and lowest taxes?

Personal income tax rates vary significantly across Europe, with Nordic countries paying the highest and Eastern European countries the lowest. Euronews takes a closer look at the key factors that influence how much individuals pay in tax.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kenyan police say politician's killing appears 'targeted'

Police say the killing of Charles Ong'ondo Were, a member of parliament, in Nairobi on Wednesday evening appears both "targeted and premeditated."

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

China lifts sanctions on MEPs in EU 'charm offensive'

Observers view China's easing of sanctions on MEPs as an effort to woo the EU amid the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump's tariffs. But it’s unlikely that a frozen investment deal will be revived.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pahalgam attackers must be 'brought to justice,' India says

India's top diplomat spoke to US Secretary of State Rubio. Meanwhile Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire on the border for the seventh night in a row, India has said.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

South Korea's ex-president Yoon indicted for abuse of power

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol is to be additionally charged with abuse of authority. He is already being tried for insurrection over his failed bid to impose martial law.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Romania is resitting the democracy test

Just months after Romania's Constitutional Court barred the controversial "TikTok candidate" Călin Georgescu from the presidential race, the country prepares to return to the polls amid rising tensions, legal confusion, and deep political polarisation, plus a far-right surge on the horizon.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Microsoft and Meta beat estimates as AI outpaces Trump's tariff woes

Microsoft and Meta both exceeded market expectations in their March quarter earnings, lifting shares in extended trading. The results suggest robust demand for artificial intelligence is helping offset the negative impact of tariff-driven economic uncertainty.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

NGOs push for UN to take control of aid policy after huge EU and US cuts

Amid huge cuts to development aid budgets in the Europe and United States, NGOs are pushing for the United Nations to take over responsibility for aid policy from the Paris-based OECD β€” ahead of a major aid summit next month in Madrid.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy could help serious liver condition that has no cure-all treatment

There are currently no drugs approved in the European Union to treat the liver condition known as MASH, but a new trial of semaglutide has shown β€œexciting” results.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | May 1st – 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 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜Inviting a recession’: Kamala Harris assails Trump over economy, democracy in return to stage

Harris delivered her most direct rebuke of Trump’s second term during a speech to hundreds of Democratic donors in San Francisco.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How will Carney take on Trump?

One hundred days into Donald Trump’s second presidency and he’s already swung another election. How will Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, emboldened by his victory at the polls, take on Trump? Host Anne McElvoy talks to Ralph Goodale, who has been at the centre of Canadian politics for several decades and now holds one of […]

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Britain’s shrinking fraud watchdog

Political forces β€” from Trump's deprioritization of bribery to Britain's dash for growth β€” mean the Serious Fraud Office is in a fight for relevance.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

The White House has been pushing for the agreement as a prerequisite for further military assistance.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UK local elections 2025: How to watch like a pro

Swot up on the local votes that could have massive ramifications in Westminster β€” and deal a boost to right-wing populist Nigel Farage.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump’s trade policy offers the EU an unexpected opportunity β€” if it can grab it

Europe has the chance to become one of the leaders of a free, responsible and democratic world. But it needs to take its fate in its own hands.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US, Ukraine sign 'investment' deal for natural resources

Few details are known about the agreement to form a "reconstruction investment" fund. However, Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has said Kyiv will retain full ownership of Ukrainian mineral resources.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Finland to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day

Students have displayed mixed receptions to the new rule, with some welcoming it, agreeing with the government that phones can often become a distraction in class, while others believe the new measure displays a lack of trust in pupils.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza

The United Nations warn that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza could get exponentially worse as it expects to distribute its final batch of supplies and critical aid to Gaza’s population, exhausted by a weeks-long blanket blockade.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development

The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in local elections in the UK

Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal

The White House had long been pushing for the deal as a prerequisite to further security assistance.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Kenya: Lawmaker shot dead in Nairobi

Charles Ong'ondo Were, a member of the ODM party was attacked by two people on a motorcycle, reports in the country said.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine signs historic rare earth minerals deal with Washington

The US and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by US President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and financial assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US and Ukraine sign agreement creating investment fund

Kyiv and Washington have signed a deal to develop mineral resources after months of negotiations.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine updates: Washington, Kyiv sign economic deal

Ukraine and the United States have signed a long-awaited "reconstruction investment" agreement allowing US access to Ukrainian natural resources, the US Treasury Department has announced. DW has more.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense

Germany is the only one of Europe's big five economies to take up the EU executives offer.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe