EU prepares for trade retaliation if negotiation with US fails
The European Commission presented on Thursday new countermeasures which could hit €95 billions of US products if negotiations to end the trade dispute fail. Boeing, alcohol such as Bourbon whiskey…
Germany’s spy agency suspends ‘extremist’ classification for AfD party, says court
The AfD filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation. Read more at…
Cardinals fail to elect new pope, another vote expected Thursday afternoon
On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again. Read more at…
Middle East and North Africa’s Catholics believe new pope will be crucial to Church’s future
As cardinals meet to elect a new pontiff, Euronews spoke to senior Catholic figures from the region as they reflected on the late Pope Francis and pondered what is next…
Serbia’s President Vučić visits Moscow amid EU criticism
Meanwhile, Serbian students running an ultramarathon reached Strasbourg on their way to Brussels, aiming to highlight Serbia’s political situation to MEPs. Read more at Read More
Sotheby’s postpones historical Buddha gems auction after backlash from India’s government
Sotheby’s in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism after backlash from India’s government, which said the jewels were the country’s religious and cultural heritage.…
Ukraine’s parliament unanimously ratifies mineral exploitation deal with the US
By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia’s invasion. Read More
Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement
Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was “appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate…
Iran denies involvement in alleged terror plot against Israel’s UK embassy
Five Iranian nationals were arrested on Saturday over a suspected plan to attack ‘a specific premises’. Read More
Euronews Romania to stage landmark presidential television duel between Simion and Dan
The two candidates chose Euronews Romania for their decisive, 3-hour debate in the crucial election race – a political thriller after a dramatic vote cancellation in December and with the…