Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Merz visits Ukraine; Bolsonaro's son wins first round of Brazil's election
Russia struck Kyiv with drones and missiles during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine, badly damaging a bridge, while in Brazil the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro topped the first round of the presidential election, ahead of incumbent Lula da Silva.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Ukraine on the same day Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Kyiv, severely damaging the capital's Northern Bridge. Euronews discussed the developments with the EU's ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova.
Iran war update
Reporting from Doha, Euronews covered the latest on the Iran war after Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said Washington had responded to Tehran's proposal to end the conflict, with the reply now under internal review in Iran. Former European Council President Charles Michel appeared on the programme to urge European leaders to rethink their approach to the conflict.
French political scandal
In France, a scandal has engulfed Jordan Bardella, leader of the far-right National Rally, after left-leaning outlet Mediapart published an investigation alleging he wrote antisemitic messages in 2013. Bardella has denied the allegations.
Brazil election
In Brazil, the first round of the presidential election concluded with the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro winning the most votes, ahead of incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Portuguese political analyst and former MEP João Albuquerque offered his analysis of the result on the programme.
