Author: Euronews

ADVERTISEMENTViral social media posts are alleging that French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer were caught taking cocaine on their trip to Kyiv.At the centre of the claims is a video showing the three leaders greeting one another on a train from Poland to Ukraine, ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm their support for his country.Social media users allege that the white object next to Macron’s glass is a bag of cocaine, which he hurriedly removes, and that the object next to Merz’s hand is a snuff spoon.The claims…

While Fuzai has participated in major events like the Weifang International Kite Festival and gained over 400,000 followers online, his career has been marked by playful mishaps.

333,000 voters can cast their ballot early this Sunday, ready for the 18 May legislative elections. This marks the highest number of voters ever registered to exercise their right to vote in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTThe escalating trade tensions between the EU and the US, as well as the EU and China have led to rising business, economic and financial volatility in the last several months. Sticky-high inflation and relatively high interest rates have also contributed to the increasing uncertainty, while the ongoing cost of living crisis being seen in several parts of Europe has eroded start-up capital. As such, choosing which European country to set up a new business can feel like an especially daunting task at the moment.However, there is still a silver lining for founders, as the EU has been focusing more on ramping…

A dangerous toxic cloud caused by a fire on Spain’s Catalan coastline forced multiple towns into lockdown, but the restrictions have now been lifted.

ADVERTISEMENTWith the cost of living rising in recent years, many Brits are struggling to put money aside for retirement. At the same time, life expectancies are rising, meaning that the need to save is becoming ever more pressing. According to a survey from YouGov, 38% of UK respondents aren’t currently saving towards retirement. Around 28% are saving up to 10% of their annual income for old age, while 22% don’t know how much they’re currently putting aside.While many Brits are wrapped up in immediate financial pressures, experts say it’s important to engage with pension planning as soon as possible. Saving even…

ADVERTISEMENTGeorge Simion is a self-described Euro-realist with differing views on Ukraine. Yet he’s not fallen to any kind of anti-Ukrainian sentiment, he says. It’s patriotism and protecting the interests of the Romanian minority living there, plain and simple.And to prove that point, in his mind there is no doubt over who’s to blame for the war in Ukraine, or who can be the peacemaker.”Our position towards the Russian war is very clear. It’s a Russian war against Ukraine, against all international treaties, and our hopes and prayers go towards a peaceful solution of the Trump administration in this region because…

ADVERTISEMENTBoth US stock markets and the US dollar rose to their highest levels in a month as risk appetite continued to recover ahead of US–China trade negotiations.US and Chinese officials are scheduled to meet in Switzerland over the weekend, aiming to de-escalate tensions that may lead to mutual trade embargoes. The Trump administration imposed tariffs of up to 145% on imports from China, while China retaliated with 125% tariffs.President Trump told reporters that tariffs on China may come down, expressing optimism about progress in the upcoming trade talks. “I think it’s going to be substantive,” Trump said at the White…

ADVERTISEMENTThe Netherlands is ramping up its pressure on Israel over its war on Hamas in Gaza in what appears to be a significant change in course for one of Israel’s most loyal allies.Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Wednesday that Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid is in violation of international humanitarian law, and urged collective action from Brussels to review the EU-Israel trade deal.”What we’re doing here, is giving a very clear signal,” Veldkamp said at the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Warsaw.”We’ve drawn our line in the sand because the situation in Gaza Strip is dismal,…

Germany’s largest ammunition manufacturer, Rheinmetall, reported a surge in sales during the first three months of the year, primarily driven by domestic orders and increased defence spending across Europe.