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Teenage girl killed in French school stabbing attack

French President Emmanuel Macron praised the "courage" of the teachers who restrained the attacker.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Protesters in Slovakia rally against legislation they say could harm NGOs' work

The rallies in Bratislava and five other cities are part of a wave of protests that was fuelled by Prime Minister Robert Fico's trip to Moscow in December for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fact check: Fake videos falsely linked to Turkey earthquake

Numerous videos purporting to show the moment Istanbul was struck by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake are circulating online. However, many of them are fake. A DW fact check.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK edges towards youth visa deal with EU

An agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Will Hamas really give up power?

Earlier this week, a Palestinian official said the militant group Hamas was willing to relinquish power in Gaza. But even if Hamas did so, it's unclear whether Israel's government is open to any Palestinian alternative.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tanzania: Opposition members arrested as leader faces trial

Tundu Lissu, the leader of the main opposition party CHADEMA, faces trial for treason. His party has accused Tanzania's president of resorting to authoritarian tactics.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK lifts sanctions on Syria, says country deserves chance to rebuild economy

The new authorities in Damascus have made a push for harsh sanctions imposed by western countries on Assad's government to be lifted, with limited success.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says he’s got his β€˜own deadline’ for Ukraine talks as tensions flare

The president, meeting with Norwegian leaders, is pressuring Kyiv and Moscow to make peace, but not equally.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Mark Rutte urges allies to devote more funds, political energy to NATO alliance

Rutte was in Washington on Thursday for meetings with senior US officials, two months before he's due to chair a summit of US President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts in the Netherlands.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

2025 AFC Champions League Elite: Who will win Asian football’s biggest prize?

The final stages of the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite will be contested in Jeddah, with eight teams vying for the title of Asia’s best club.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel's Netanyahu calls Hamas 'Nazis' at Holocaust memorial

Israel and the Jewish diaspora are marking Holocaust Remembrance Day, amid the ongoing war in Gaza. During the official ceremony, one Holocaust survivor defied protocol by calling for the release of hostages.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit

The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump tells Putin to 'STOP!' in rare rebuke after 12 killed in wave of air strikes on Kyiv

Trump's frustration is growing as a US-led effort to reach a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia made little progress.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump should direct anger at Putin, who β€˜must stop lying’ about Ukraine, Macron says

The French president's impassioned plea came during a conversation with reporters while in Madagascar.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Allies asked Kyiv β€˜not to provoke Russia’ during Crimea annexation, Mejlis leader tells Euronews

Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine didn't fight for Crimea 11 years ago "when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired" is both disrespectful and false, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis told Euronews.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pahalgam attack: Tensions rise between Pakistan, India

India has suspended a critical water-sharing treaty amid saber-rattling with Pakistan. The move comes after a deadly attack in India-administered Kashmir, which India blames on militants it says are backed by Pakistan.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | April 24th – 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 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Top Tory: Conservatives and Reform UK will need a β€˜coming together’ to fight the left

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen tells POLITICO a "coming together in some form" would be "best thing for the country" if the two parties keep splitting the right.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany expects zero growth in 2025, blames Trump tariffs

Germany was the only G7 economy that failed to grow for the last two years, and is on track for a third year without growth in 2025.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany sees zero growth in 2025, blames Trump tariffs

Germany was the only G7 economy that failed to grow for the last two years, and is on track for a third year without growth in 2025.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US instability opens door for European innovation - European patent chief

The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining key industries.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China sends 3 astronauts off to space

Three astronauts will be on a roughly six-month mission to carry out experiments and install protective equipment against space debris. China strives to become a leading celestial power.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Dutch privacy regulator latest to warn against use of Meta AI

Last year, the Irish data protection regulator already warned against the launch of the tool.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France launches national online survey to gauge psychological impact of TikTok use on young people

The consultation is part of a parliamentary commission of inquiry probing the platform and its impacts on young users in particular.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hungary: Why is Orban's opponent so successful?

A former Fidesz backer who now opposes Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Peter Magyar is Hungary's most popular politician. His Tisza party is well ahead of Orban's Fidesz in the polls. Who is he, and how did he find success?

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French school stabbing: Student killed, 3 others injured

The attack took place at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides high school in Nantes. French PM Bayrou has called for increased insecurity in an around schools.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kabila's return to Congo fuels tensions amid truce

The Congolese government and opposing rebel movements have agreed to a ceasefire. It comes at a time when tensions have reached a boiling point following reports that former President Joseph Kabila had returned to Congo.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How the EU and Africa can partner to overhaul global finance

With each geopolitical shift, financing has also shifted. And it is the world’s most vulnerable who are left to pay the price.A transformative 'Grand Bargain' is needed to address the dual crises of trust and financing in the multilateral system, say members of the Africa-Europe Foundation Women Leaders Network.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

German coalition member backs US easing Nord Stream sanctions in Russia peace talks

A move by the White House to grant a reprieve to Russian energy divides Berlin's incoming government.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Refugee allowance and rent compensation: Here's how benefits for Ukrainians are changing in Europe

The EU is hosting over 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees, with Germany having the largest share. Poland, Norway and other countries are adjusting their asylum policies. Here's how they compare.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany can’t spend its €1tn under EU fiscal rules, report says

Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz vows big investment will revive Germany’s economy, but Bruegel warns EU fiscal rules leave little room to spend, and calls for reform. Again.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

β€˜Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a viral symbol for trans rights

The t-shirt, designed by Conner Ives, gained popularity when it was sported by several A-list celebrities. All proceeds from the sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

In silence and prayer, thousands say farewell to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica

More than 60,000 people have visited St Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The queue started again at 6 am on Thursday, and thousands continue to arrive. Euronews journalist Maria Michela D'Alessandro joined them.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea

Ukraine's leader has ruled out recognising Russian control of the peninsula as part of a Trump peace plan.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

MEPs seek 70% β€˜buy European’ ratio for EU defence cash

Despite internal divisions and an attempted delay, MEPs have passed a report calling to reduce Europe’s reliance on non-EU suppliers, boost joint procurement, and strengthen the bloc’s defence capabilities.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews