Tiktok leads social media platforms in mental health misinformation, study finds
Social media, particularly TikTok, is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Project Hail Mary’ - Close Encounters of the Goofy Kind
Adapted from the best-selling book by Andy Weir ("The Martian"), 'Project Hail Mary' is a heart-warming blockbuster with old-school charm to spare. However, the comedic tone occasionally threatens to undercut some of the film's emotional heft...
Europe seeks to turn talent and AI into a competitive advantage over US and China
Europe faces a decisive moment for its technological competitiveness: boosting artificial intelligence, developing hybrid talent and improving funding will be key to competing with the US and China.
‘Cushion the shock’: IEA releases 10 quick fuel-saving tips – many countries are already doing them
"Today’s report provides immediate and concrete measures... to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis," says IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
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'Perfect storm of multiple factors' behind 2025 Iberia power blackout, experts say
The findings confirm the conclusions of a preliminary report which the experts issued in October.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer shatters record with 718.6 million views in 24 hours
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has become the most-watched trailer of all time, pulling in a record 718.6 million views in just 24 hours. It smashed the previous film record held by “Deadpool & Wolverine” and even surpassed “GTA VI” to become the biggest trailer ever.
Amazon acquires Swiss robotics startup to test its machines for ‘doorstep delivery’
Amazon said Rivr’s technology will allow it to help delivery associates "carry packages from delivery vehicles to customer doorsteps”.
Fact check: Are Pokémon GO players unwittingly helping to train AI?
The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator, without players' consent. However, these images were not collected entirely without users’ awareness.
Unilever considers selling food unit after receiving McCormick offer
The move would represent a major shift for the consumer goods giant, which is increasingly focusing on personal care and beauty products under its new chief executive.
This Dutch train startup has launched with €19 tickets from Amsterdam to Berlin
The service plans to expand to France in late 2026.
Critics slam approval of Donald Trump 24-karat gold coin
Donald Trump’s handpicked Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve a commemorative coin for the United States’ 250th birthday featuring the president’s likeness. And critics aren't happy.
Teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drives tank at military drill
Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events in recent months, increasing speculation that the young girl may be groomed to be his heir.
‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green
Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.
Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?
The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.
Watch: Missile lands near Russian TV crew during live report in Lebanon
A missile struck metres from a Russian state TV crew during a live report in southern Lebanon, footage shows. The reporter and cameraman were injured but conscious, while Israel says it had issued warnings and does not target journalists.
How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing
From electric vehicle batteries to aircraft wings, many of the products shaping Europe’s future are not made in one country alone. They are built across borders – with parts, expertise and technology moving between states – including between mainland Europe and the UK - at every stage.
French hotel group Accor launches probe into allegations of child trafficking in Ukraine
In a report by the American hedge fund Grizzly Research, establishments belonging to Accor are accused of harbouring Ukrainian children for adoption in Russia.
Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected
Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities.
Tear gas and tension in Jerusalem as Eid prayers held outside al Aqsa
For the first time in decades, Al Aqsa is closed during Eid al Fitr, forcing Jerusalem worshippers to pray outside amid security tensions and tear gas.
Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke tests US-Japan alliance amid Iran tensions
Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response.
Delta minus Force: Action movie star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
The American action star has died according to his after being hospitalised on Thursday. He celebrated his 86th birthday last week.
Delta minus Force: Chuck Norris reportedly hospitalized after medical emergency
The American action star celebrated his 86th birthday last week. The nature of the medical emergency remains unknown.
Newsletter: Leaders outraged as defiant Orbán holds veto on Ukraine loan
Also in this newsletter: Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton tells Euronews the war in Iran is "Europe's war", and exclusive lines from interviews with the Bulgarian PM, Ukrainian Finance Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva.
Watch: Open revolt against ETS - what the EU should do now?
Spring is coming to Brussels, but all your reporter hears when he goes outside are three letters: ETS. That is because ten EU countries are in open revolt against the bloc's flagship climate policy. But hold on: what actually is the ETS, and why is there such a massive backlash against it?
Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over refusal to join Strait of Hormuz security force
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil and gas from the Gulf, carrying about one-fifth of the world's crude oil.
Iran's military threatens to hunt down US and Israeli officials, even those on holiday
It comes after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for the “security” of all enemy countries to be taken away.
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for 'security' to be taken from enemies
Khamenei made the remarks in a statement issued on his behalf to President Masoud Pezeshkian after Israel killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
Israel strikes Tehran as Iran continues targeting energy infrastructure across Gulf
Iran ramped up its campaign on energy sites across the Gulf after Israel struck Iran’s South Pars offshore natural gas field in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday.
After a year of Trump's cuts to foreign aid, has humanitarian funding suffered?
The US slashed humanitarian aid in 2025, with many EU countries following suit to redirect funds domestically and to crises closer to home, such as in Ukraine.