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Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office

Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by a corruption probe. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/11/albania-elections-edi-rama-seeks-fourth-term-in-office Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Starmer arrives in Kyiv with EU leaders for Ukraine talks

Sir Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron have arrived in Kyiv for talks on the so-called "coalition of the willing". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland

New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/09/new-german-chancellor-merz-aims-for-stronger-eu-ties-with-france-and-poland Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

German Chancellor Merz to declare National Emergency to tackle illegal immigration; reports suggest

Reports emerged that a National Emergency will soon be declared in Germany to tackle the issue of illegal immigration. The German government has denied reports claiming Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared a national emergency to tighten border controls. Officials confirmed that Article 72 of the EU Treaty has not been triggered, despite media speculation. Interior Minister Dobrindt did announce stricter border checks and increased migrant rejections, sparking criticism from EU neighbors and legal experts. #Germany #Immigration #FriedrichMerz #BorderControl #EUlaw #NationalEmergency #AsylumPolicy #MigrantCrisis #Dobrindt ~HT.410~GR.124~

Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate?

Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate? Only 16% of all Commission meetings were with NGOs, following the EPP's political efforts to prevent NGOs from using EU grant money to influence policymaking. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/09/who-has-the-commission-had-meetings-with-since-the-beginning-of-new-mandate Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Hungarian filmmakers in the shadow of Trump's tariff threat

Hungarian filmmakers in the shadow of Trump's tariff threat The damage to the Hungarian film industry could be huge if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on foreign-made films, but no one knows how this would work practically, so film industry experts are patiently holding their breath. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/11/hungarian-filmmakers-in-the-shadow-of-trumps-tariff-threat Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

Trump's Brutal Post: Slams Zelensky, Demands Ukraine Meet Putin THIS WEEK for Peace Talks in Turkey

In a brutal post on social media, Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Zelensky, demanding that Ukraine immediately agree to meet Russian President Putin for direct peace talks. With Putin proposing negotiations to be held in Turkey on May 15, Trump insists that Ukraine must seize the opportunity to end the bloodshed and come to the table. #Trump #Zelensky #Putin #UkraineRussiaWar #PeaceTalks #TurkeyNegotiations #DirectTalks #TrumpPost #UkraineConflict #RussianInvasion #EndTheWar #Geopolitics #WorldNews #UkraineWarUpdate Also Read article testing new :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/article-testing-new-4058241.html?ref=DMDesc test plugins :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/test-plugins-4044991.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Claims Google Censors News About Him; Google Denies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-accuses-google-of-censoring-news-011-3896863.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~PR.274~

Trump Washes Hands of Crimea: ‘Obama Handed It Over, Not Me’: Crimea to Not Return to Ukraine?

Trump has distanced himself from the 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia, placing full blame on then-President Barack Obama. In a bold statement, Trump declared that reclaiming Crimea from Russia would be a “very difficult thing to do,” hinting that the peninsula may never return to Ukrainian control. As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, Trump’s remarks reignite debate over the West’s response to Putin’s territorial ambitions. #UkraineWar #TrumpUkraine #CrimeaCrisis #RussiaUkraineWar #TrumpCrimeaDeal #UkraineConflict #RussiaVsUkraine #TrumpPutin #UkraineCeasefire #RussiaUkraineUpdate #CrimeaPeaceDeal #TrumpOnUkraine #UkraineNews #RussiaUkraineTruce #TrumpCrimeaRecognition Also Read US President Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin Condemned Pahalgam Terrorist Attack, Call It A Brutal Crime :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-donald-trump-russias-vladimir-putin-condemned-pahalgam-terrorist-attack-call-it-a-br-4131695.html?ref=DMDesc Harvard Sues Donald Trump Administration Over Cut In US Federal Funding :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/harvard-sues-donald-trump-administration-over-cut-in-us-federal-funding-4130575.html?ref=DMDesc US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress Within Days: Marco Rubio :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days-marco-rubio-4127371.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.410~

Trump Rips Zelensky Over Refusal To Concede Crimea | “Crimea Was LOST Long Ago, Stop Blocking Peace”

President Trump publicly scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying Crimea is no longer a topic for negotiation, claiming it was lost under President Obama. Zelensky fiercely rejected Trump's position, insisting Ukraine will never recognize the Russian annexation of Crimea. The exchange intensified tensions in peace talks, with Trump accusing Zelensky of blocking a potential deal to end the war. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump blamed Ukraine for not defending Crimea in 2014 and accused Zelensky of harming the peace process with Russia. #Trump #Zelensky #Crimea #Ukraine #Russia #TrumpZelensky #TruthSocial #CrimeaConflict #PeaceTalks #UkraineWar #TrumpSpeech #ZelenskyStatement #BarackObama #Annexation #TrumpRussia #UkraineCrisis #PoliticalDrama #InternationalRelations #USPolitics #TrumpNews #UkraineNews #Geopolitics #TrumpVsZelensky #CrimeaAnnexation #RussiaUkraine #TrumpOnCrimea #BreakingNews #Biden #GlobalPolitics #Putin Also Read US President Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin Condemned Pahalgam Terrorist Attack, Call It A Brutal Crime :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-donald-trump-russias-vladimir-putin-condemned-pahalgam-terrorist-attack-call-it-a-br-4131695.html?ref=DMDesc Harvard Sues Donald Trump Administration Over Cut In US Federal Funding :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/harvard-sues-donald-trump-administration-over-cut-in-us-federal-funding-4130575.html?ref=DMDesc US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress Within Days: Marco Rubio :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days-marco-rubio-4127371.html?ref=DMDesc

'Set An Example': Obama Fights Trump's 2.2Bn Crackdown On Harvard University | U.S Campus Crackdown

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has praised Harvard University for rejecting the Trump administration’s controversial demands to reshape campus policies and student freedoms. As federal funding worth $2.2 billion is frozen, the standoff is intensifying debates over academic independence, civil rights, and political overreach. With elite campuses under fire, is this the beginning of a wider battle for university autonomy? ~ED.102~HT.410~GR.121~

White House Hangs Defiant Trump Portrait, Moves Obama’s Painting to Make Room | Watch

In a bold move, the White House replaced Barack Obama’s portrait in the Grand Foyer with a dramatic new painting of Donald Trump. The artwork depicts Trump bloodied but defiant, moments after surviving an assassination attempt in 2024. Created by Marc Lipp and donated by school safety advocate Andrew Pollack, the image captures Trump’s resilience and has been placed in a traditionally prestigious space. While critics noted the protocol shift, the Obama portrait remains on display elsewhere, ensuring no break in tradition while spotlighting Trump’s symbolic comeback. #TrumpPortrait #WhiteHouseArt #TrumpVsObama #ObamaPortraitMoved #TrumpAssassinationAttempt #TrumpPainting #GrandFoyer #PoliticalArt #MarcLipp #AndrewPollack #MeadowPollack #ParklandShooting #Trump2024 #TrumpDefiant #AmericanFlag #ButlerPA #WhiteHouseUpdate #PresidentialPortraits #ObamaArt #EastWing ~HT.178~GR.121~ED.102~

Badenoch: UK-US trade agreement is not a huge success at all

Kemi Badenoch says the UK-US trade agreement is "not a huge success at all" and has left Britain in a worse position than it was six weeks ago. The Conservative Party leader adds, "that's why when Labour negotiates Britain loses". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Darren Jones slams Badenoch's criticism of US trade deal

The chief secretary to the Treasury has accused Kemi Badenoch of posting her views about the UK's trade deal with the US on social media before reading it. Darren Jones adds the government continues to negotiate with the EU, but will honour Labour's manifesto pledge not to rejoin the single market or customs union. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: UK-US trade deal leaves UK in worse position

Kemi Badenoch says the UK-US trade agreement is "not a historic deal". The Conservative Party leader adds it is simply a "small tariffs deal" that leaves the country in a "worse position than we were in March". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Party leaders arrive for VE Day Thanksgiving Service

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM refuses to u-turn on winter fuel cuts

Sir Keir Starmer has said his government will not reverse their decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch asked if Mr Starmer was wrong to axe the winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners. The prime minister insisted the decision was needed to fix the "black hole" left by the Tory government. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Europe faces comedy crisis as final season of Parlement airs

Europe faces comedy crisis as final season of Parlement airs TV series Parlement follows young parliamentary assistant Samy and his comedy capers working in the European Parliament post-Brexit. Ahead of its final season, co-writer Maxime Calligero shares his take on the sharp, warm humour that made the show an award winning cross-cultural hit. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/07/europe-faces-comedy-crisis-as-final-season-of-parlement-airs Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

Mark Carney Elected Canada’s PM | All About Canada’s New Leader | Canada Elections

Mark Carney is set to become Canada’s next Prime Minister after a landmark Liberal victory over the Conservatives. Once an unelected leader appointed after winning the Liberal Party leadership in March 2025, Carney now holds a voter-backed mandate. The former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, Carney is renowned for steering economies through crisis—from the 2008 financial meltdown to Brexit. With growing tensions from the U.S., including threats from President Donald Trump over trade and sovereignty, Carney faces challenges aplenty. Watch now for a deep dive into how this economist-turned-politician secured power and what it means for Canada’s future. #MarkCarney #CanadaElection2025 #LiberalParty #CanadianPolitics #PrimeMinisterCarney #EconomistToPM #JustinTrudeau #PierrePoilievre #DonaldTrump #CanadaUSRelations #EconomicStability #CarneyVictory #BreakingNewsCanada #MarkCarneyPM #CanadaVotes2025 #CanadianElection #CarneyForPM #LiberalVictory #CarneyVsPoilievre #TrudeauSuccessor #BankerToLeader #CanadaPM #ElectionNightCanada #CarneyPolitics #CanadaBreakingNews #FederalElection2025 ~HT.178~ED.346~

Farage: Reform now main opposition in red wall areas

Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK is now the main challenger to Labour in the Midlands, North, Wales and Scotland, pushing the Conservatives into third place. In a campaign speech, he said voters felt betrayed by the Tories over Brexit and immigration, adding that backing the Conservatives in red wall areas would be a “wasted vote.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn