European Parliament calls to define rape as sex without consent
A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a common definition of rape across the EU, stating that any sexual act without consent should be considered rape. Read More
EU ‘ready’ to sanction Israel over Russian vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain
A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian shadow fleet vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to…
Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed from Belarusian jail, officials say
Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated. Read More
Dozens of arrests made in Turkey ahead of 1 May celebrations, Istanbul prosecutor says
The day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, usually sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year. Read more at Read More
Gunman on the run after multiple shootings in central Athens
Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the centre of the Greek capital, wounding an employee. Read More
Paris’ new airport express train has a launch date – here’s what you need to know
The CDG Express will connect Charles de Gaulle Airport with Gare de l’Est in just 20 minutes. Read More
Headquarters of Cervantes Institute in Utrecht seized due to Spain’s debts
A Dutch court authorised the seizure of the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Utrecht for non-payments resulting from the cut in renewables approved by the Spanish government in 2013.…
Changing our tune: Classical and jazz music are becoming less complicated, study finds
New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in structure over time. Read More
‘It felt like the world was ending’: One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious?
Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke…
What do we know about the viral claims of Iranian protesters facing execution?
US President Donald Trump claims he helped save these eight Iranian female protesters from execution, whilst social media users claim the image is AI-generated. What do we know about the…