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From sauna anthems to space dogs: Here are Euronews Culture's favourite Eurovision 2025 entries

From milkshake men and sauna anthems, to a reimagining of Laika the Soviet space dog’s tragic tale, these are our favourite tracks from the acts competing to win Eurovision 2025.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kenya: Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Partisanship After Nomination of Erastus Ethekon As IEBC Chairperson

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of partisanship in the nomination of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman and members.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Budapest expels 2 after Ukraine says it uncovered Hungarian spy network

Kyiv said the two suspects were former members of Ukraine’s military who were recruited by a handler in Hungarian military intelligence.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you

My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you Submitted by Shockat Adam on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:42 Israel violates international law with impunity, backed unequivocally by western powers - and the world turns away A Palestinian woman walks past a house destroyed by Israeli occupation forces in the Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank on 6 May, 2025 (AFP) On One minute to midnight....

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

When art meets activism: A powerful collage for press freedom in Paris

Young volunteers and artists displayed a united front to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of expression as they highlighted the challenges of modern journalism to mark World Press Freedom Day.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong creates halal Q mark certification for Muslims

Accord with Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong will pave way for setting up a halal-related quality certification, or Q mark.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine accuses Hungary of espionage and plots for incursion

SBU arrests two alleged agents it says were ran by the Hungarian military intelligence service

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US-backed group issues proposal to take over Gaza aid distribution from UN, reports claim

Aid workers have criticised the plans, saying the proposal can't meet the needs of Gaza's large population and would forcibly displace large numbers of Palestinians by forcing them to move nearer aid hubs.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen departure

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed what may have been the worst kept secret in the Bundesliga. The man who led the club to their greatest success is leaving at the end of the season, Real Madrid may await.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Politics of Regional Gravity: South Korea’s Space Future Caught in Domestic PoliticsΒ 

With less than a month to go until voters head to the polls, candidates from both major parties are aggressively courting aerospace industries beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Kazakhstan marks 30 years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan

In this episode of Focus, we attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan β€” a key institution that has united the country’s diverse ethnic communities.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Alibaba’s Quark, China’s most popular AI app, launches β€˜deep search’

The upgrade combines the reasoning capabilities of AI models with online search to answer complex user queries.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

America’s past is prologue β€” even for Trump

No president is immune to the tides of history

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Kazakhstan to regain legendary Soviet space launch site, 'Gagarin's start'

The transfer of "Gagarin's Start", the launchpad for the world's first spaceflight, will be finalised by June.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Africa: Government Sends Condolences to Ndlovu and Mdhluli Families

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has, on behalf of The Presidency and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Public Works to Ink Agreements Aimed At Boosting Service Delivery

[SAnews.gov.za] Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, will sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with three municipalities to improve infrastructure delivery at local government level.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Brazil calls on local groups to β€œinspire” governments in boosting climate action

With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way The post Brazil calls on local groups to β€œinspire” governments in boosting climate action appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Launches Manual to Improve Food Hygiene Standards

[Premium Times] According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2024, approximately 600 million people, nearly one in 10 globally, fall ill each year after consuming contaminated food, resulting in 420,000 deaths

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Many Killed As Gunmen Block Highway, Raze Vehicles

[Premium Times] Like other states in Nigeria's South-east, security has deteriorated in Imo State in recent times with frequent attacks by armed persons.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

India-Pakistan conflict: Iran, Saudi officials urge restraint as tensions surge

Visits underscore growing concerns that conflict could spiral out of control, but analysts say more concerted global efforts needed to defuse tensions.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

In recent elections across three continents, Trumpism mainly backfired – but democracies still need to understand why it resonates.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Under the Eternal Blue Sky: How Mongolian Families Are Reimagining Ger Living

A community-based initiative is helping ger district families transition from polluting coal stoves to solar-powered heating.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Three months before deadline, EU countries not ready for AI oversight

A delay in appointing the oversight bodies will mean uncertainty for businesses that have to start complying with the rules.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Murder inside a French mosque: not an outlier, the inevitable result of Islamophobia

The killing of Aboubakar Cisse in cold blood inside a French mosque is not an outlier. It is the result of policies and discourses that have actively furthered the dangerous securitisation of racialised people and in this particular instance Muslim and Black communities, writes Emmanuel Achiri from the European Network Against Racism.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Trump Reaches a Trade Deal With the United Kingdom

Britain will expand market access for U.S. products such as beef, ethanol and some industrial goods. On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Britain had reached a new trade agreement, which includes partially rolling back tariffs in certain sectors and further expanding market access for each other’s products. RELATED: Trump Refuses […]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Chairman of TVB makes personal investment in Hong Kong’s dominant broadcaster

Thomas Hui To says acquisition of shares in Young Lion Holdings reflects his β€˜firm confidence in TVB’s sustained growth trajectory’.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

PACE Issues Declaration on Afghan Women in Central Asia

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recently signed a declaration noting the dire situation of Afghan women and girls, some of whom are in Central Asia receiving education.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

This week in Culture: The best of the Met Gala and the one filmmaker to look out for at Cannes 2025

On this week’s cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme d’Or winner, who is set to premiere her new film 'Alpha' at Cannes.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Putin, with legal limitations

The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China’s top chipmakers see shares plunge amid tariff uncertainty, despite revenue growth

SMIC and Hua Hong both warned of challenges in the second half of 2025, but reported strong revenue growth for the first quarter.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

World News in Brief: β€˜Massive’ needs in Sudan, DR Congo aid shortfall, support for Congolese refugees and Angola cholera relief

UN humanitarian teams have completed a mission to the Sudanese town of Tawila to provide life-saving assistance for civilians recently displaced by intensifying violence in North Darfur state.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

More than 50 million in West and Central Africa at risk of hunger

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people in West and Central Africa are facing record hunger as conflict, displacement, economic hardship and repeated extreme weather push the region towards a major crisis.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UNFPA calls on US to reconsider ban on future funding

The United States’ decision to halt future funding to the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, will slash critical health services for women and girls worldwide, the agency warned on Friday.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN warns copper shortage risks slowing global energy and technology shift

A looming global copper shortage could stall the world’s transition to clean energy and digital technologies unless smarter trade and investment strategies are adopted, the UN’s trade and development body, UNCTAD, has warned.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Costa Rica’s refugee lifeline at breaking point amid funding crisis

Costa Rica’s long-standing commitment to protecting refugees is under threat as severe funding cuts cripple support for surging numbers of Nicaraguan asylum seekers, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News