26 August 2025 | Euronews
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Culture news Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce announce engagement on Instagram There were those who speculated, with no evidence, that the relationship was not genuine but a cynical ploy for more fame, while some even theorised it was a plot to influence the US elections. -
Iran European and Iranian diplomats fail to agree on how to avoid reviving UN sanctions The Europeans’ concern over Iran's nuclear programme has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. -
Germany German authorities charge Afghan suspect in Munich car ramming attack that killed two Federal prosecutors said in a statement that on the morning of 13 February, the suspect "deliberately drove his car" into the union event in downtown Munich. -
Europe News European safety guarantees for Ukraine: The torch burns between Paris and Rome Last week, France summoned the Italian ambassador in a dispute that reveals the differences between Europeans over the security guarantees they would be prepared to provide to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. -
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Pakistan Evacuations under way in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers The move came a day after New Delhi alerted Islamabad about possible cross-border flooding, marking the first public diplomatic contact between the two nuclear-armed rivals in months. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
EU Decoded Can the EU economy withstand the trade deal with the US? "It was the best possible deal," the European Commission said of the tariff agreement reached between the US and the EU, with the vast majority of the bloc's exports now attracting 15% in customs duties. We analyse the impact of the "America First" imperative on the European economy. -
Poland Flashbang grenade injures Polish soldier in Belarus border migrant clash Poland has faced a migration crisis at its Belarus border since 2021, with Warsaw accusing Minsk of using thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East in a hybrid warfare operation, luring them with false promises of EU access. -
Lifestyle ‘If you can’t beat ‘em...’: Gavin Newsom starts viral battle of the merch against Donald Trump Governor of California Gavin Newsom is playing Donald Trump at his own game, with the increased use of memes and digs that define the president's online style. Now, he's mimicked Trump's merchandise scheme - and gone so far as to redefine 'MAGA'. Here's everything you need to know. -
No Comment Major warehouse fire in Hamburg’s port leaves six people injured More than 21 hours after a huge warehouse fire broke out in the Port of Hamburg, 120 firefighters remained on site on Tuesday, battling flames and smouldering debris. -
Europe News EU Commission labels alleged Libyan attack on NGO ship 'worrying development' The European Commission considers an alleged Libyan coast guard shooting on the NGO boat Ocean Viking, which occurred on Sunday, a “worrying development”. This is one of several documented occasions on which the Libyan coast guard has apparently fired at rescue vessels from an EU-funded boat. -
Poland Polish president vetoes bill to extend support for Ukraine's Starlink Monday's veto will also affect benefits Ukrainian refugees living in Poland receive from the state, as well as limiting their access to child benefits and healthcare. -
No Comment Lucy and Selam fossils go on display in Europe for the first time For the first time in history, two of the world’s most famous hominin fossils, ‘Lucy’ and ‘Selam’, have travelled from Ethiopia to Europe for public display. -
Culture news Archaeology student finds 1200-year-old gold in his first excavation Dating to the 800s, the object is about four centimetres long and has a decorative ornament on one end. -
Tech News Will Ukraine’s new long-range Flamingo cruise missile put Russia on red alert? Ukraine unveiled the FP-5 “Flamingo,” a domestically made long-range cruise missile. Could it significantly impact Russia's war with its powerful capabilities? -
Earth News Tourists in Malta are supporting climate change research by sharing holiday photos of the coast The CoastSnap project helps track how climate change is impacting coastlines through community photo contributions. -
Europe in Motion Watch the video: Where in the EU are people working long hours? The share of people working 49 hours or more every week has dropped in the past decade. However, the EU-wide figure hides striking discrepancies. -
Europe News EU defends sovereign right to regulate tech against Trump's latest tariff threat The European Commission has defended its sovereign right to regulate in reaction to Donald Trump's threat of retaliation against Big Tech laws. -
No Comment Israeli protesters demand ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza war Protesters across Israel blocked highways with burning tyres on Tuesday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a deal to release hostages in Gaza. -
United Kingdom Reform UK chief Nigel Farage says party will mass deport migrants if it wins election Despite holding just four of the 650 seats in the House of Commons, the Reform party has gained momentum by seizing on public frustration over successive governments' inability to bring down the number of migrants coming by boat. -
Ukraine Ukraine knocks out 17% of Russia's oil refining capacity, creating shortages and disrupting exports Ukraine has significantly intensified its attacks against Russia's energy sector over the past few weeks, managing to disrupt oil refining capacity, weakening Moscow’s war economy. -
Silk Road Adventures Why Shahrisabz in Uzbekistan is a hidden Silk Road treasure of architecture, music and craftsmanship In southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz blends Timurid architecture, traditional crafts and Silk Road history into a city that quietly preserves its cultural legacy — far from the crowds of Samarkand. -
Ocean Same space, two harvests: Euronews visits the first seaweed farm at an offshore wind park Europe’s offshore wind farms are being reimagined as multi-purpose sites. The first commercial-scale project has successfully harvested seaweed between turbines in the Dutch North Sea. -
Ocean Sharing the sea: can multi-use concepts offer a solution to the offshore space race? As Europe’s seas grow crowded, EU-funded marine multi-use projects show how offshore wind and seaweed farming can share space, cut emissions, and boost marine habitats — offering a smart, sustainable path for the future of offshore industries. -
Health news EU approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab The new treatment option comes amid a rise in HIV cases in parts of Europe. -
Moments Retirement homes getting too expensive? This cruise is offering a permanent holiday instead A cruise line is offering passengers the opportunity to spend their retirement travelling the world with their Golden Passport scheme. -
Israel Israeli protesters block highways asking government to secure release of hostages in Gaza Responding to a call from Israel’s Hostages and Missing Families Forum for a "National Day of Struggle," protesters waved banners that read "Hostage Deal Now". -
Health news Eli Lilly’s once-daily weight loss pill succeeds in latest trial, paving the way for global approval Lilly said it plans to ask regulators to approve the drug by the end of 2025. -
Travel News US budget airline Southwest to require plus-size travellers to pay for an extra seat The new rule will take effect the same day the low-cost carrier introduces assigned seats. -
France France's far-left firebrand Melenchon calls for Macron's impeachment once more Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of far-left party France Unbowed, said he will introduce a new motion to demand Emmanuel Macron's impeachment. -
Climate Summer 2025 ranks among Spain's hottest ever after historic August heatwave Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain. -
Culture news Tributes paid as Spanish Goya winning actress Verónica Echegui dies aged 42 The Madrid-born performer, who rose to fame in 2006 with her role as Juani in Bigas Luna's comedy drama film 'My Name is Juani', died in the Spanish capital after spending several days in hospital with an illness. -
Lithuania Former labour union leader Inga Ruginienė becomes Lithuania's new prime minister Ruginienė, a former head of Lithuania’s labour union confederation, joined the centre-left Social Democratic Party just before a general election last year. -
The Europe Conversation 'We have a lot to do’: President Vučić insists Serbia’s EU membership remains crucial Serbia’s president told Euronews his country faces significant challenges, saying "we have a lot to do, many things to do" while balancing protest demands with preparations for Expo 2027 and ongoing EU membership negotiations. -
Culture news Snoop Dogg 'scared’ to go to movies over LGBTQ+ representation in Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ The rapper said he went to see the 2022 animated film 'Lightyear' with his grandchildren, which resulted in them asking him several questions about same-sex couples. He's apparently "scared to go to the movies" now... -
Tech News Leading AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, struggle to respond to all queries about suicide, study says The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics. -
France France detains man after bodies in River Seine raise fears of 'homophobic' murders The bodies of four men were discovered in the river earlier this month in Choisy-Le-Roi, a southeastern suburb of the French capital. -
EuroVerify Yes, postal voting exists in Europe, contrary to Trump's claims Trump has claimed that mail-in ballots only exist in the US electoral system, vowing to scrap the voting method by the 2026 midterm elections. Here are the facts. -
Markets Nissan shares plummet more than 6% as Mercedes-Benz sells its stake Nissan shares fell as German carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the second-biggest shareholder in the ailing Japanese carmaker, sold its stake. -
Health news Heatwaves may be speeding up your biological ageing, study warns A new study suggests repeated heatwave exposure could speed up biological ageing, hitting outdoor workers, rural residents, and communities with limited air conditioning the hardest. -
Bulgaria Smugglers in Bulgaria nearly kill 24 migrants who paid thousands to get into EU The 24 migrants from Afghanistan were found in a van in Lozenets, a village situated on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and near the Turkish border. -
Art ‘Louvre Couture’ exhibition in Paris breaks record to become Louvre’s second most visited showcase Paris’ Louvre attracted more than a million people for its ‘Louvre Couture’ exhibition, the museum’s first showcase dedicated to fashion. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Portuguese postal service joins list of European companies suspending goods deliveries to the US The Portuguese company said the measure comes into force Tuesday 26 August. -
No Comment Children scramble for scarce food as Gaza aid proves insufficient People in Gaza are facing severe food shortages, with the UN confirming famine in Gaza City and nearby areas as road deliveries remain heavily restricted by Israel. -
Health news Biscuits recalled in parts of Spain due to possible metal contamination The recall applies to Fontaneda brand Pim's Orange Biscuits. -
Culture news Kneecap cancel US tour due to ‘close proximity of next court hearing’ The Irish rap trio, who performed in Paris on Sunday night despite pro-Israel supporters attempting to disrupt their performance, confirmed the cancellation of their upcoming US tour - but that they have a surprise in store... -
Health news US confirms rare case of flesh-eating parasite. Here’s what to know about the New World screwworm New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings. -
No Comment Church reduced to ashes as fires sweep through San Vicente in Spain Wildfires raging across northwestern Spain have left residents of Casaio in Ourense watching helplessly as flames edge closer to their village after days of uncontrolled burning. -
Markets Risk of French government collapse sends jitters through markets Major European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading losses, following news that the French government may be ousted next month. -
Tech News Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit “In a desperate bid to protect its smartphone monopoly, Apple has joined forces with the company that most benefits from inhibiting competition and innovation in AI: OpenAI," the lawsuit reads. -
Lifestyle In Pictures: London's Notting Hill Carnival attracts millions of revellers for massive street party The Notting Hill Carnival, an enormous celebration of Caribbean culture, is widely recognised to be the largest street party of its kind in Europe. This year, an estimated two million people joined the festivities in west London. -
No Comment Moment Gaza hospital struck by Israeli airstrikes Images captured the moment Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, killing 20 people, including five journalists. -
Economy Trump threatens tariffs on nations imposing digital taxes on US tech The president said the taxes against US firms “give a complete pass to China’s largest tech companies”. -
Cinema Woody Allen responds after Russian film festival appearance condemned as a ‘disgrace’ Allen reportedly praised Russian cinema during his virtual appearance at this year's Moscow International Film Week, and said he would like to make a movie in Russia if he had an opportunity. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned his participation. Now, the filmmaker has issued a response. -
Australia Australia accuses Iran of organising antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador The Australian government has cut diplomatic ties with Tehran and expelled its ambassador amid accusations the country organised two antisemitic attacks. -
France French PM Bayrou risks cabinet collapse with confidence vote on major budget cuts Bayrou seeks a confidence vote for €43.8 billion budget cuts in early September, risking another cabinet collapse if opposition parties follow through on threats to vote against him. -
Moments From rotating cable cars to steam trains: Experience all of Switzerland with these classic journeys Explore Switzerland off the beaten path with some of these immersive journeys taking you from dramatic Alps to peaceful valleys and lush meadows. -
Health news Highly potent cannabis products tied to risk of psychosis, schizophrenia, and addiction, study finds Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Tax revenue as a share of GDP in Europe: Which countries collect the most? Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much tax European countries collect and what share of their national outputs it represents. Among the top five economies, France records the highest ratio, while the UK has the lowest. -
USA Donald Trump says he hopes to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un 'this year' "I have a great relationship with Kim Jong-un. I hope it stays that way, I think it will," Trump told reporters at a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. -
Europe News Exclusive: EU countries push to abolish trade barriers with Mediterranean partners In the forthcoming Pact for the Mediterranean, the EU considers relaunching an attempt at deeper integration with Mediterranean countries, amidst instability in its relations with the US and China. -
Economy Trump removes Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud dispute Last week, Cook emphasised she wouldn't leave her post after the US president called for her resignation on social media, linked to an accusation from one of his officials that she committed mortgage fraud.