26 February 2026 | Euronews
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Belgium Belgian court suspends new asylum rules in blow to 'strictest migration policy yet' The ruling by Belgium’s Constitutional Court suspended recently introduced asylum rules, in a blow to Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s attempts to introduce Belgium's “strictest migration policy yet”. -
No Comment Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa Flooding tied to El Niño Costero devastates Peru, killing dozens and damaging hundreds of kilometres of roads as a nationwide emergency speeds relief. -
No Comment Russian overnight attacks pound Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, dozens hurt Russian overnight drone and missile attacks struck Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, injuring civilians, damaging apartment blocks and cutting heating to hundreds of homes. -
Europe News European Commission says EU funds can be used for cross-border abortion access The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice", which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe. -
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Afghanistan Afghan Taliban launch 'large-scale offensive operations' against Pakistan The Taliban forces said they attacked Pakistani army at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan in retaliation for deadly strikes earlier this week, capturing several army outposts. -
Canada Claire Brosseau, Canadian actress with bipolar disorder, fights for assisted dying Claire Brosseau, 49, battles decades of mental illness and is suing the Canadian government for access to assisted dying. Advocates say chronic psychiatric suffering can be as unbearable as physical pain, as Canada weighs extending MAID to mental illness. Watch the video for more. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 26th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Men’s sperm move more quickly in summer than in winter, research shows The findings could matter for couples trying to conceive and for fertility clinics interpreting test results. -
World News Poland beats Spain on income as Tusk claims ‘European elite’ status Poland's per capita income calculated in purchasing power parity (PPP) has overtaken Spain as it edges closer to UK levels. -
France France's Marine Le Pen will not run in 2027 if court imposes ankle bracelet, she says Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday she would not run for France’s 2027 presidency if sentenced to wear an electronic bracelet, arguing it would make campaigning impossible. -
Business SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market. -
Europe News Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension. -
Economy US and China trade strains fail to derail European development outlook The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) anticipates a growth acceleration across its operational regions, driven by supply chain agility providing resilience in the face of trade tensions. -
Climate ‘This reform is a disaster’: Climate groups slam Germany for scrapping renewable heating law A revision of an existing law will now allow homeowners to use oil and gas as heating fuel instead. -
France Iranian woman jailed in France may become pawn in Tehran prisoner swap Convicted in France for “glorifying terrorism”, the Iranian national is being mentioned as part of a potential prisoner-swap scenario with Tehran involving French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been released from jail but cannot leave Iran. -
Denmark Denmark calls early election in March after Trump-Greenland standoff Denmark will hold early elections on 24 March as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks a new mandate after a tense standoff with the US over Greenland. -
USA Sudden sinkhole swallows cars in Nebraska A sinkhole formed suddenly in Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday afternoon and swallowed two cars stopped at a red light. Omaha Police said the two drivers were able to get out of their vehicles — and the sinkhole — by the time emergency crews arrived. No injuries were reported. -
Europe News Brussels seeks EU-wide jail sentences for firearms offences including 3D-printed weapons New technologies and conflicts can lead to a surge of illicit firearms reaching the EU. The Commission argues this new directive is well-timed to prepare the bloc. -
Europe News Lagarde: Falling inflation still 'doesn't feel real’ for households ECB surveys show households feel stronger price pressures than official data suggest, even as headline inflation falls to 1.7%. -
France Several DJs removed from festival line-ups amid accusations of sexual misconduct An alleged former employee of a Paris-based booking agency released a series of screenshots and text messages involving DJs and accused them of sexual misconduct, causing broader backlash. In the meantime, many performances by artists involved were cancelled while some reject the allegations. -
Mexico Mexican Jalisco cartel may survive El Mencho's demise, experts warn The fall of "El Mencho" opens a new scenario for the CJNG: a decentralised cartel with a criminal franchise model and international presence that could survive the absence of its leader. -
Europe News Orbán proposes 'fact-finding mission' to Druzhba pipeline, admits 'difficulties' caused by his veto In a new letter to António Costa, Viktor Orbán admits the "political difficulties" caused by his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine. -
Germany Top five things Germany's Merz should do to make his China trip a success While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips. -
Switzerland Davos forum chief Brende steps down after WEF probes Epstein links The WEF opened an internal investigation after the US released new Epstein documents, complicating the succession race at the prestigious economic organization. -
Europe Today Watch the video: Is Iceland planning to join the EU? Iceland was supposed to vote on joining the EU in 2027. Now? That vote might happen this August. Why the sudden rush? Two words: Donald Trump. -
Culture news 'Seriously CRIMINAL': Donald Trump threatens to deport Robert De Niro The Oscar winning actor shared his prediction that Donald Trump “will never leave” office. He also attended a counter State Of The Union event during which he said he felt “betrayed by my country”. -
Destinations Digital nomads swap skis for laptops at this Bulgarian resort A cosmopolitan community of digital nomads have been drawn to Bansko by its co-working spaces, high-end restaurants and active lifestyle. -
Tech News Uber is bringing commercial drone deliveries to Ireland and soon to the rest of Europe Uber is teaming up with Irish drone company Manna, which already delivers small objects, such as phone chargers or medication, to people in Dublin and Ireland in roughly three minutes. -
Health news Europe is the global leader in tobacco use and vaping may be to blame, WHO warns Despite overall tobacco use decline, vaping and novel tobacco products are driving increased use among young people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization. -
France France probes alleged revival of dissolved far-left group amid questions over ban's effectiveness The Paris public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into whether the banned far-left movement La Jeune Garde has been reformed. The case reignited a debate in France: how effective are “dissolutions” at dismantling extremist networks? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 26th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news ‘Rest in Power, Power’: Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies aged 52 While not a performing member of the group, Grant was one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan and executive produced the group’s early recordings – including their seminal debut album, 1993’s ‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’. -
Switzerland US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva amid missile and war threats Trump has pushed to halt Iran's enrichment of uranium entirely, as well as address Tehran's ballistic missile programme and its support of militant groups in the region. Iran has maintained that the talks must remain focused only on nuclear issues. -
Culture news European filmmakers back Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle amid threats of dismissal The German government is set to hold an “extraordinary meeting” today over the “future direction” of the Berlin Film Festival. It has been reported that Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle could be fired following outcry over pro-Palestinian speeches during Saturday’s award ceremony. -
Moments Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2026’s new tourist taxes explained Barcelona's visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe. -
Tech News AI doomsday? New thought experiment warns of social and economic upheaval by 2028 AI-related layoffs could trigger a vicious cycle of higher unemployment, less consumer spending and social upheaval, according to a thought experiment scenario. -
Culture news Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Shakira, Lauryn Hill and Phil Collins among nominees The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 nominees, featuring artists from pop, hip-hop, metal and Latin music, including Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Iron Maiden and many more. -
Earth News Could glacier melt slow climate change? Scientists thought so – until now Iron fertilisation has long been touted as a glimmer of hope amid rising emissions – but a new study has seemingly debunked the theory. -
Germany Air defence 'Made in Europe': Is the alternative to Patriot coming from Germany? Germany is expanding its IRIS-T air defence system. Could the new SLM/X variant be Europe's answer to the US Patriot system? -
Tech News Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra pushes AI and 'Privacy Display'. But is it enough to compete with rivals? There’s little new in the look of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Instead, Samsung says the real upgrade is AI. But will it be enough to stand out in a smartphone market already packed with AI? -
Europe in Motion Looking for a job? These are the sectors with the fastest-growing vacancies in the EU Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties. -
Tech News European chip research giant imec opens Qatar hub in Middle East push Semiconductor and research hubs like imec are training talent and supporting startups in computing, AI and life sciences. -
No Comment Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology. -
No Comment Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses. -
No Comment Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery. -
Europe Today 'Nobody can pressure me,' European Parliament trade chief tells Euronews German MEP Bernd Lange told Europe Today he would resist pressure from the European Commission to enact the trade deal with the US — and if Washington fails to provide clarity, he warned, the 27-member bloc should consider countermeasures. -
Destinations Armenia scraps visas until July. Visit for monastery hikes, bold architecture and cool cafes New entry rules mean citizens from 113 countries can now visit without needing a visa until 1 July 2026. -
No Comment Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: How activism is helping Ukrainians endure four years of full-scale war A meeting in Kyiv marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Hungary’s vetoes on financial aid to Ukraine, and the resilience of Ukrainians: after four years of conflict, the end of the war seems nowhere in sight. -
Cinema Park Chan-wook named as 2026 Cannes Jury President Director Park has previously premiered four films in Competition in Cannes and won three Palmes at the festival for his films 'Oldboy', 'Thirst' and 'Decision To Leave'. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy. -
EU.XL The EU wants to buy European. But can it? The EU’s “Buy European” plan is its biggest industrial policy effort in decades. Experts warn that it is also the most complex and risky. -
Europe Today Europe Today: US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. -
Culture news Yellow and Blue: Everyday life in Ukraine celebrated in historic exhibition Four years after the invasion, a poster exhibition presents Ukraine through symbols, colour and everyday life. Contemporary artists reinterpret heritage and resilience, offering audiences a cultural portrait shaped by memory, continuity and quiet defiance. -
Tech News The AI Cold War? US tech companies accuse China’s AI firms of stealing billions in research So-called distillation attacks gather responses from AI models to teach smaller ones. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 26th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Four years after Russia's invasion: How have electricity and gas prices changed across Europe? Residential electricity and gas prices in the EU remain above the levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Compared to the highly volatile years of the energy crisis, prices have largely stabilised as of 2026. -
Travel News These are the best airports for customer experience in Europe Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport were among those recognised in the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards. -
Health news Why are young adults in Europe facing greater mental health challenges than older generations? Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption. -
Earth News ‘Dangerous disasters’: How human-made climate change ‘intensified’ Europe’s winter downpours Previously "manageable" storms are transforming into “dangerous disasters” due to human-generated emissions, a new report warns. -
North Korea Kim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks Kim Jong-un said North Korea could "get along well" with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. -
Cyprus Foot-and-mouth disease: Emergency measures in Cyprus amid livestock farmers' despair A full mobilisation has been ordered by the Cypriot authorities for Larnaca Province.