USA NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut public media funding The lawsuit alleges that Trump is acting to contravene the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation set up to distribute federal funding to NPR and PBS, which is intended to insulate the system from political interference. 27/05/2025
USA Trump moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, the US's oldest and wealthiest university, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism. 27/05/2025
France France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading The bill, which received 305 votes in favour and 199 against, will be sent to the Senate for further debate but a definitive vote on the measure could take months. 27/05/2025
Mobility The best new EVs coming to Europe in 2025 From retro icons to tech-rich trailblazers, these are the electric cars set to make waves - and turn wheels - in the weeks and months ahead. 27/05/2025
United Kingdom Experts praise swift release of details about Liverpool crash suspect “Information voids are almost a gravitational force for conspiracy theorists," said one expert who welcomed the police's early intervention. 27/05/2025
Germany Suspect in stabbing attack at German festival admits killings at trial The Solingen incident was one of several deadly attacks in the months leading up to Germany's national election in February that involved immigrant suspects, pushing migration to the forefront of the political agenda in that vote. 27/05/2025
Europe News Romania's Călin Georgescu announces withdrawal from politics Georgescu said he made his decision to take a step back following the conclusion of the presidential race, which for him indicated "the sovereignist movement has come to a close." 27/05/2025
Canada King Charles delivers speech at Canadian Parliament amid US tensions King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelled to Canada on a visit widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump. 27/05/2025
EuroVerify No, Euronews didn't publish a video about corruption in Moldova Another false video attributed to Euronews is circulating online, this time related to alleged corruption and black market arms sales in Moldova. 27/05/2025
Europe News Brussels approves Poland's use of post-COVID funds for defence Defence has become a key priority for the EU following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with Brussels putting forward an €800 billion plan to boost military production. 27/05/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 27th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 27/05/2025
Europe News French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families. 27/05/2025
No Comment Pink diamond linked to French royalty expected to sell for millions A rare pink diamond with ties to European royalty is set to be auctioned in New York next month, with estimates reaching up to €4.6 million. 27/05/2025
Europe in Motion Which European countries are achieving the highest education levels? Eurostat’s latest figures reveal that Europeans are better educated than ever with women outperforming men in almost every country across the 27-member bloc. 27/05/2025
Europe News Plane awkward: How Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron joined the club From US President Gerald Ford's disastrous fall, to Russian President Boris Yeltsin's no-show, powerful political figures have had trouble getting on and off planes 27/05/2025
Europe News Belgium to tighten control on private aircraft in anti-smuggling push Belgian customs authorities will place an officer at the national airspace security centre to access military radar and clamp down on private aircraft being used in smuggling operations. 27/05/2025
Europe News Why nuclear energy is making a comeback across Europe Belgium has scrapped its nuclear phase-out law, joining a growing number of EU nations reconsidering atomic energy as part of their climate strategies. 27/05/2025
Ukraine Merz: Ukraine’s restrictions on long-range weapons lifted 'months ago' The decision to lift any restrictions on the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons by Ukraine was made months ago, the German chancellor clarified on Tuesday. 27/05/2025
No Comment War leaves its mark on Lviv through graves and grief Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border, rarely hears explosions, yet it bears the daily weight of war through loss and mourning. 27/05/2025
EU Decoded Can the EU afford to phase out imports of Russian fuel? Cutting off Russian energy imports is the aim of the new RepowerEU Roadmap presented by the European Commission. The executive cites security reasons, adding that it will also accelerate the EU's energy transition, but what are the obstacles to achieving this? 27/05/2025
Nature How urban rewilding could be an ‘antidote’ to declining biodiversity Native animals like beavers, hornbills, and even platypuses are being reintroduced into city parks, wetlands and reserves around the world. 27/05/2025
Destinations Don't miss these must-see sights on your next trip to Astana Whether you’re a tourist visiting Astana for a few days or an expat who wants to learn more about the city, you’ll love these essential attractions in Kazakhstan’s capital city. 27/05/2025
China Search continues for missing people after China plant explosion Search and rescue operations continue for six people still missing after Tuesday's deadly blast in the city of Weifang in Shandong province. 27/05/2025
Art Venice Biennale to honour late curator Koyo Kouoh with 2026 exhibition Plans for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia will go ahead as envisioned by the late Cameroonian curator, following her sudden death aged 58 earlier this month. 27/05/2025
Economy Investing in Europe is at a nine-year low: Is a rebound coming? Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe dropped to its lowest level in nine years in 2024, with France, Germany and the UK experiencing double-digit declines. 27/05/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector has global ambitions In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the country’s electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential. 27/05/2025
Europe News Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate Ukraine peace talks Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle. 27/05/2025
Art Meet the former Hamas hostage Andrei Kozlov turning trauma into art After surviving 247 days as a hostage of Hamas, Andrei Kozlov has turned his trauma into art, painting scenes of captivity, resilience, and hope in a New York studio. 27/05/2025
Kazakhstan Is Afghanistan's future canal the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin? Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively. 27/05/2025
Ocean Europe turns to offshore wind for energy and economic security In partnership with the European Commission Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option — it’s fast becoming one of Europe’s key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down? 27/05/2025