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Real Madrid's Rรผdiger punished for throwing ice at referee

German football defender Antonio Rรผdiger has been handed a six match ban after throwing ice at a referee. He was sent off alongside two Real Madrid teammates, with the club at war with officials.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Sycamore Gap: Two men charged with felling beloved tree go on trial in northern England

The tree was far from Britainโ€™s biggest or oldest, but when it was mysteriously felled in 2023, it caused disbelief and heartbreak for many across the country.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Most charges dropped in far-right Sylt video probe

Almost a year after the scandal over racist chants in a bar on the northern German island of Sylt, only one person has been charged.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Daughter of murdered UK MP asks rappers Kneecap for apology

A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Policeโ€™s counter-terror unit. Now, the daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and demanded an apology.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Diets rich in ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of early death, new study warns

Experts said more research is needed to determine whether ultra-processed foods directly raise the risk of premature death โ€“ or if they are simply a โ€œbystanderโ€ with other factors to blame.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

50 years after Vietnam war, millions still battle chemical weapons impact

Today, around 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | April 28th โ€“ 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: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mediobanca launches bid for Banca Generali as M&A flurry intensifies

The offer comes as Mediobanca itself is fighting off a hostile takeover bid from smaller rival MPS.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francisโ€™ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the cityโ€™s main attractions.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

NATO must show strength, but only US can halt Putin, Duda says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Polish President Andrzej Duda stressed that deterrence, not fear, is NATO's best defence strategy.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor will gather on 7 May, Vatican says

The late pontiff was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peterโ€™s Square that drew world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Canadians head to the polls in election dominated by Trump's trade war

Liberal leader Mark Carney has made the threat posed by the US president a core part of his campaign.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kim Kardashian set to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery that left her terrified

A gang of elderly robbers, millions worth of stolen jewellery, and one of the most famous women on the planet - nearly a decade after Kim Kardashianโ€™s Paris heist made global headlines, the case is finally going to trial.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Canada's election set to define relationship with Trump's US

US tariffs and Donald Trump's "51st state" antagonism have shaken up Canada's election. Here's what to know ahead of the vote.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Conclave': Pope's election turned into political thriller

More than 100 cardinals will join a Vatican conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor. The subject of an Oscar-winning film and best-selling book, papal elections are now a pop-culture sensation.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Houthi rebels say US strike killed dozens in migrant center

Graphic footage aired by Houthi-controlled media showed what appeared to be bodies and others wounded at the site.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Syrian man on trial for alleged war crimes in France

For the first time, a member of Jaysh al-Islam, a coalition of Syrian rebel groups, is standing trial in France. The case is one of many in Europe as Syrians have sought justice for war crimes committed in Syria.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German finger wrestlers battle for championship glory

Dislocated digits are not uncommon in the traditional sport of Fingerhakeln, popular in southern Germany.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

All eyes on Berlin, Valencia and Rio de Janeiro This WEEK

Germany prepares for a conservative-led government with Friedrich Merz as chancellor, while the EPP congress in Valencia could face a backlash over the deadly floods response last October. BRICS, climate talks, and the Kallas plan to support Ukraine are also on the agenda this week.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Ukraine updates: Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in May

Russia has proposed a three-day ceasefire in May to coincide with celebrations for the end of the Second World War. North Korea said its soldiers reclaim territory under Ukrainian control in the Russian region of Kursk.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

SIPRI report: New record in global military spending

Global military spending reached a new high in 2024. Germany, too, spent significantly more on defense.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time, several media report

Moscow and Pyongyang until now had responded vaguely to the South Korean and Western claims of the troop deployment.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trumpโ€™s team brushes off economic concerns ahead of 100-day mark

Facing troubling polling, the White House insists tariffs and trade talks will pay off for Americans.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Russian foreign minister proves elusive in discussing potential peace deal

โ€œWe are really polite people, and, unlike some others, we never discuss in public what is being discussed in negotiations.โ€

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

180 British Jews joined groups marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp in Germany.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Greenland's PM Nielsen says the US has 'not been respectful' towards the territory

Greenlandโ€™s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that Greenland can never be bought like a piece of property. Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of US President Donald Trump's stated interest in taking control of the strategic territory.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Funeral diplomacy: Trump makes nice on Ukraine, but no EU talks

A Trump-Zelenskyy tรชte-ร -tรชte, a von der Leyen brush-by, and a Trump faux pas marked Pope Francis' funeral in Rome on Saturday.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

From The Last of Us to the women of Pompeii: Donโ€™t miss this weekโ€™s biggest cultural moments.

This week in culture: a devastating blow in The Last of Us, and a compelling new look at womenโ€™s lives in ancient Pompeii. Here's what deserves your attention.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Suspect in killing of general claims he was paid by Ukraine, Russia says

The suspect, Ignat Kuzin, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges and said he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greenland PM says island not a 'piece of property' for sale

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen visited Denmark for the first time since being elected, in a bid to strengthen ties. President Donald Trump has spoken of the US' desire to annex Greenland.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nigel Farage wants to be โ€˜like Barack Obamaโ€™ as he eyes PM job ahead of local elections

Obama formally removed around 3 million noncitizens from the United States while president.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Israeli strikes hit Beirut for the third time since November ceasefire

Israeli jets have bombed Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday. This marks the third Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was reached in November.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | April 27th โ€“ 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: April 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must "stand together" with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trumpโ€™s Russia-Ukraine war approach risks European alliances, says top Senate Democrat

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer decried President Donald Trumpโ€™s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war on Sunday, saying that the U.S. is risking its European alliances and making the country look โ€œweakโ€ against foreign adversaries. The Trump administration has been ramping up pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent weeks [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe