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Published on 07/05/2026 – 8:53 GMT+2•Updated 8:59 The latest project by JR, the renowned French street artist and photographer, is now on display at the Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto, otherwise known as the Venice Venice Hotel for the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2026. Inspired by Paolo Veronese’s The Wedding at Cana paintingfrom 1563, the facade of the hotel has become the surface of JR’s huge temporary art installation, dubbed Il Gesto. The installation highlights JR’s signature style of turning classic works into contemporary recreations. Il Gesto features photographs and recordings of 176 people from the Refettorio…
The Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament confirmed the agreement following negotiations between the Parliament, Council and the European Commission that started on Wednesday evening and lasted until around 4.30 a.m. on Thursday. POLITICO reported earlier Wednesday that EU countries had backed Germany’s demand to avoid a double regulatory burden for companies using industrial AI — they will now only have to comply with AI requirements under separate machinery rules. Other industries under discussion including medical devices were not exempted and will still be covered by the AI law, negotiators confirmed. The deal…
Published on 07/05/2026 – 7:54 GMT+2•Updated 8:15 On today’s show: Top story: Euronews’ Peggy Corlin reports on the EU failing to agree on trade deal with the US, risking to further antagonise US President Donald Trump. Interviews with Kurt Volker, former US Ambassador to NATO, and Hadja Lahbib, EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management. Euronews’ Marta Iraola reports on the hantavirus outbreak and growing tensions around what should happen next with the luxury cruise. Explainer by Jakub Janas: Do the UK local elections matter for the European Union? When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join…
An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the coastal village of Saksakieh in southern Lebanon’s Sidon District, killing four person and wounding 33, according to AP News on 6 May. The strike came despite a ceasefire agreed on 16 April between Israel and Lebanon, which took effect the following day after weeks of fighting that killed more than 2,000 people and displaced over one million across Lebanon. Lebanese state media also reported Israeli airstrikes near Nabatieh and surrounding villages on the same day. Rescue teams worked through the evening to clear debris from damaged buildings, while officials warned the…
Asian shares surged on Thursday, led by a 5.7% jump in Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 to a record intraday high, as investors awaited signs of a possible US-Iran agreement that could allow oil tankers to resume moving crude through the Persian Gulf. The waterway’s effective closure during the conflict has severely disrupted global oil flows, fueling inflation and pushing up prices worldwide. Markets received a major lift on Wednesday after Donald Trump signalled that a breakthrough with Iran was close, raising hopes the conflict could soon ease. Oil prices were steadier after Wednesday’s sharp sell-off, with Brent crude rising 51 cents…
Péter Magyar promised a full reset between Hungary and Brussels after Viktor Orbán’s defeat — but the EU may be ready to unlock only part of Hungary’s frozen billions. Zoya Sheftalovich, dialing in from Madrid, and Sarah Wheaton unpack the first possible tensions emerging between Brussels and post-Orbán Hungary. Then: a right-wing MEP is planning a trip to Russia — and inviting fellow lawmakers along. We discuss the controversy surrounding the proposed Moscow visit and the broader sensitivities regarding Russian influence in Brussels. And finally, from Madrid, Zoya brings us what Spanish politicians and officials are saying about Pedro Sánchez,…
If you’re looking for a hotel with a view in Morocco, you can’t beat the Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé. Located within an iconic location – the newly opened 55-storey Mohammed VI Tower, which features on the 200 dirham banknote and is the tallest building in the country and third tallest in Africa – the property boasts sensational vistas. Found on the banks of the Bouregreg River, you’re close to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower, the medinas of both Rabat and Salé, and the Zaha Hadid-designed Grand Theatre of Rabat. “Morocco represents one…
In Berlin wird heute Ministerpräsident Winfried Kretschmann offiziell verabschiedet. Ein Moment, der weit über die Landesgrenze von Baden-Württemberg hinaus strahlt. Während Horst Seehofer die Laudatio hält, steht der Nachfolger bereits in den Startlöchern: Cem Özdemir. Gordon Repinski analysiert, wie Özdemir die Grünen neu erfinden könnte, warum er für die Union ein Konkurrent und potenzieller Partner ist und was sein Aufstieg im Land für das Machtgefüge im Bund bedeutet. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: die saarländische Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger. Sie ordnet die angespannte Lage der Bundes-SPD in der Koalition ein und erklärt, warum die Partei jetzt klare Kante zeigen muss, um zwischen dem Reformeifer…
Competitors from across Europe gathered in Bratislava for the European Yo-Yo Championship, showcasing advanced tricks and choreographed routines in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Czech contestant Jakub Dolejs won the main 1A category, performing a fast-paced routine that combined technical precision with artistic elements. Organisers said the competition highlighted the rapid evolution of yo-yoing, particularly among younger participants pushing the boundaries of the discipline. Contestants competed in multiple categories during the event, while spectators gathered to watch performances ranging from freestyle routines to complex string tricks.
“This [issue] hurts the PP, because it has had to make concessions which it doesn’t necessarily believe in,” said Vallespín at Madrid’s Autonomous University. “It has been very easy for Vox to have a clear position on this but the PP doesn’t seem to have managed that yet.” The Catholic Church, usually seen to be close to the PP, has also spoken out against national priority. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has recently boosted his international reputation by standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump. | Paolo Blocco/Getty Images Sánchez on the attack Even though Prime Minister Sánchez has recently boosted…