No Comment Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu. 30/01/2025
Culture news Singer and pop icon Marianne Faithfull dies at 78 Her admirers included Beck, Billy Corgan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, although her history would always be closely tied to the Rolling Stones and to the years she dated Mick Jagger, epitomising 'Swinging London'. 30/01/2025
Europe News DMA should urgently apply to cloud and AI, lead lawmaker warns According to German MEP Andreas Schwab, the digital EU regulation should apply to cloud and AI services to prevent their providers from dominating the market before it’s too late. 30/01/2025
Europe News French PM Bayrou seeks compromise over controversial 2025 budget plan Even if the joint parliamentary committee finds a compromise, there is no guarantee the budget bill will be adopted by the lower house next week. 30/01/2025
Culture news US authorities to allow copyright for art made with AI The US Copyright Office has clarified its position on works made with the help of artificial intelligence. 30/01/2025
The Europe Conversation EU should engage with Trump 'without anxiety,' says António Costa "The United States will defend its interests, and Europe will defend its own interests – that is part of international relations," António Costa, the president of the European Council, told Euronews in an exclusive wide-ranging interview. 30/01/2025
Culture news #metoothéâtre protestors demand change at the Comédie-Française A hearing this month allowed one of France's most important theatre's to dismiss controversial actor Nâzim Boudjenah. But it's too little, too late for the movement against male violence in the arts. 30/01/2025
No Comment Watch: Israeli soldier Agam Berger freed in third prisoner exchange Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip. 30/01/2025
Europe News Norway finance minister blames EU energy rules for coalition collapse Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices. 30/01/2025
Football Now Barca and Real Madrid: ‘El Clasico’ – football’s iconic rivalry In partnership with Media City Matches between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Different philosophies, politics, and regional pride make El Clasico a must-watch. 30/01/2025
Lebanon A Lebanese MP seeks a new path forward for his country As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence, and corruption. 30/01/2025
EuroVerify DRC conflict: Why is the EU facing calls to suspend Rwanda deal? Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. 30/01/2025
Belgium Slovak PM Fico cancels Brussels meeting over Belgian air traffic woes The Moscow-friendly leader has been pushing Brussels hard to put more pressure on Ukraine over Russian energy supplies. 30/01/2025
Culture news Cate Blanchett launches €100,000 grant for refugee filmmakers The funding project, backed by the International Film Festival Rotterdam and UNHCR, aims to amplify personal stories of forced displacement within the industry. 30/01/2025
Europe News French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cold cases Dominique Pelicot, who was jailed in December for repeatedly drugging and raping his then-wife Gisèle, is a suspect in other cases of rape and murder. 30/01/2025
Europe News ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the Moon The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the Moon. 30/01/2025
No Comment Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza, Setting Up Tents Amidst Ruins Thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza after Israeli troops withdrew, following a ceasefire agreement. 30/01/2025
Business Shell still reviewing moving listing away from London amid profit miss Shell said it is still reviewing whether to move its listing away from London as the company's latest earnings failed to cheer investors. 30/01/2025
Europe News Russian drone strike on Sumy residential building kills four In Sumy, a Russian drone strike killed four people, including a child, and injured nine. Over 100 residents were evacuated. 30/01/2025
Business SoftBank set to invest billions more in Stargate co-partner OpenAI The Japanese investment holding company could potentially increase its investment in OpenAI, following the two companies already partnering up for The Stargate Project, which includes other investors such as Oracle and Emirati investment firm MGX. 30/01/2025
Green News Campaigners brace for stopping London Heathrow’s third runway - again Heathrow’s expansion plans have been rumbling for 10 years but the pressure has now risen for climate campaigners. 30/01/2025
Economy Lagarde hints at further ECB rate cuts, rules out Bitcoin reserves The ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.75%, with Lagarde signalling further easing if inflation declines. Growth risks persist amid weak confidence and geopolitical tensions. She ruled out Bitcoin as a reserve asset, stressing the need for liquidity and security. 30/01/2025
Tech News 'War rooms,' data theft, and open source: How tech reacted to DeepSeek The Chinese start-up has shaken up the AI bubble with a cheaper and less energy-intensive model. This is how the big tech league has reacted. 30/01/2025
Europe in Motion Is the EU turning to online education? In 2024, internet users in the EU took more online courses than in the previous year. Ireland had the highest share of online learners, followed by the Netherlands and Finland. 30/01/2025
Business Deutsche Bank shares plunge as it drops 2025 cost target Deutsche Bank posted lacklustre earnings in the last quarter of 2024, as higher litigation costs significantly eroded profit margins. 30/01/2025
Travel News Dubai named world's busiest airport for 2024 Dubai is welcoming more tourists than ever, but local residents don't always benefit. 30/01/2025
Europe News Serbian students continue protests with 80-kilometre march to Novi Sad The march from the capital Belgrade to the northern city of Novi Sad is part of the demonstrations launched by university students across Serbia to demand accountability for the deaths of 15 people in a train station awning collapse last November. 30/01/2025
Europe News Chinese operation tried to overthrow Spanish government, report says Intelligence firm Graphika said a Beijing-linked campaign known as "Spamouflage" spread disinformation about Spain's deadly floods last year. 30/01/2025
Business US economic growth slower than expected at the end of last year US economic growth slowed more than expected at the end of last year, according to latest data released on Thursday. 30/01/2025
Nature Israeli and Arab scientists don’t let war stop them saving these birds Scientists from across the Middle East are working together to save an unlikely symbol of hope: the barn owl. 30/01/2025