27 February 2026 | Euronews
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Israel Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran talks progress, contemplates military action Top US diplomat Marco Rubio is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel early next week as tensions remain high following the latest nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. Travel advisories to Israel have been issued by many countries, prompting many to believe a US attack may be imminent. -
Sport Home Gold Shines on Day 1 in Tashkent Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation. -
Kazakhstan Serbia seeks to strengthen ties in Central Asia This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east. -
Italy Tram derails in Milan, killing at least one and injuring dozens A line 9 tram derailed in the northern Italian city on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 38. -
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Sweden Suspected Russian drone neutralised near French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Sweden The Swedish army immediately activated a jamming system and put an end to the incident. At no time was the aircraft carrier in any danger, according to the Swedish Navy. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Civilians caught in crossfire as Pakistan–Afghan border clashes grow Residents in Pakistan’s Bajaur district reported shells hitting civilian homes, with injured families taken to local hospitals as clashes spread across frontier areas. -
The Cube Fact check: Did the EU bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan? On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process. -
France Macron to outline France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine at submarine base amid Russia fears The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella. -
USA UN rapporteur Albanese's family sues US officials over sanctions The US State Department dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless lawfare" and defended the sanctions against the UN Gaza envoy as "legal and appropriate". -
Earth News Greenpeace is facing a €290 million lawsuit. Can the pioneering environmental group survive? The lawsuit relates to decade-old protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. -
Culture news Gotta buy 'em all: Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary and Japan's global soft power From playing cards, cartoons, films, television and many more iterations, Pokémon has soared since its first appearance in Japan 30 years ago and become a global cultural phenomenon. -
Europe News Zelenskyy invites Slovakia's Robert Fico to Ukraine amid Druzhba pipeline standoff Zelenskyy has invited the Slovak PM to Kyiv to discuss 'all issues' after a week of tensions over the Druzhba pipeline. Earlier, Hungary and Slovakia demanded access from Kyiv to inspect the grounds of the pipeline. -
Europe News Hungary’s energy giant threatens legal action over access to Croatian pipeline The warnings from Hungary's MOL Group come amid heightened tensions between Budapest and the European Union. The dispute intensified after Hungary blocked the EU’s €90 billion financial package for Ukraine. -
No Comment Pakistan and Afghanistan trade border fire as airstrikes hit cities Pakistan is facing renewed fighting along its border with Afghanistan as clashes continue near the Torkham crossing. -
Health news New oral pill beats previous alternatives and shows 8% weight loss in clinical trials Eli Lilly’s new oral pill, orforglipron, led to up to 8% weight loss in clinical trials, outperforming existing oral semaglutide alternatives. -
Europe News Brussels welcomes fact-finding mission to Druzhba, hoping to lift Hungarian veto "We need to take the next steps to see what shape and form this fact-finding mission will take," Brussels said about the Hungarian-Slovak proposal. -
Made in Europe From Europe with taste: ‘World’s first organic caviar’ savours new markets What follows is a deep dive into the ‘world’s first organic caviar’. It’s produced in a unique sturgeon farm in a small village in southern Spain. Sturgeon eggs and salt are the only ingredients of a ‘unique delicacy’… entirely made in the European Union. -
Spotlight Smart urban recovery transforms Karabakh and East Zangazur Karabakh and East Zangazur are rebuilding through smart villages, sustainable housing and heritage-led urban recovery. -
Destinations Barracks, a brewery and an ancient city: New hope for seven endangered heritage sites in Europe The seven sites were selected on the basis of their European cultural and social value. -
USA Dramatic rescue: Skier pulled alive from deep snow in California A skier was rescued alive after being buried headfirst under a thick layer of snow at Palisades Tahoe, California. Two Sacramento skiers spotted his skis and dug him free just as he struggled to breathe. The rescue comes amid a particularly deadly season for skiers in the Lake Tahoe area. -
Afghanistan Will the Pakistan-Taliban conflict turn into a full-blown war? Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries sharing some 2,600 kilometres of mountainous frontier, are facing a major escalation after several months of "relative calm" and sporadic cross-border strikes. Can it turn into an all-out war? -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Scream 7' - A successful stab at nostalgia? After a troubled production, original Scream scribe Kevin Williamson and franchise Scream Queen Neve Campbell are back... For better and for worse. -
Art The lost sea: Venice Biennale pavilion set to explore Aral Sea environmental disaster Once the world’s fourth-largest inland sea, the Aral has lost more than 90% of its volume since the 1960s and is now, largely a desert. At the Venice Biennale, a national pavilion will revisit the environmental disaster through art, folklore and collective memory. -
World News Three years on from a fatal train collision, is Greece's railway system safer? Euronews spoke with officials, Greek railway workers and passengers about what has changed in terms of safety and trust since the deadly Tempi accident. -
France France orders ISPs to block Russian media sites in propaganda crackdown France's regulator ARCOM has ordred French internet providers to block 35 Russian media sites and dereference four streaming platforms under EU sanctions. -
World News Finnish communities near closed Russian border continue to suffer economically More than two years later, the border between Russia and Finland remains closed. And the consequences for Finnish businesses are dire: many are still suffering economically from the loss of revenue. -
Europe News Can Europe break free of Visa and Mastercard? MEPs stall digital euro MEPs are struggling to agree a position on the ECB-backed digital euro as Berlin pushes for progress and critics warn the file is being stripped back. -
Iran Tehran's security agents obstruct care for injured protesters in Iran, doctors say Iranian doctors say plainclothes security agents are preventing them from administering treatment to injured protesters in critical condition. They say the officers are also harassing hospital staff and have detained dozens of doctors for performing their duties. -
Culture news Little Heroes: EU Parliament pays tribute to child cancer victims with Brussels art exhibition Part of the European Parliament in Brussels has been transformed into a glowing artistic tribute space this week to display colourful paintings from the Children's Oncology Unit of Makareio Hospital in Cyprus -
Spain Spanish police dismantle Lithuanian drug transporting network in 'Operation Beluga' Police raids in Granada, Marbella and France hit a Lithuanian trafficking gang, intercepting drugs hidden in brick pallets and vehicles headed for Europe. -
World News Germany supplies Ukraine with natural gas for the first time Germany is now supplying natural gas to Ukraine via an LNG terminal in the island of Rügen. The move was announced by the Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz. -
Art A Second Life: Tracey Emin’s infamous bed takes centre stage in Tate Modern retrospective Spanning four decades, the major exhibition charts Emin's fearless exploration of trauma, desire, and survival across painting, sculpture, neon, film, and performance. -
Europe News France and Czech SAFE defence loan plans cleared, sources say, but Hungary row looms large Hungary is holding up two packages of support to Ukraine, including a €90 billion loan the war-torn country needs as a matter of urgency. -
Health news Vegetarian diets linked to lower risks of several cancers, largest study finds People who follow vegetarian diets have a lower risk of several common cancers, according to the largest study to date on non-meat diets and cancer. -
Earth News 'The world remains unprepared': Why scientists are calling for a global assessment of climate change A group of experts is pushing for a global assessment of avoidable climate risks to help inform governments and citizens. -
France Three French men stand trial for Elysée presidential palace tableware theft The former silverware keeper of the French presidency, his partner and an agent from the Louvre are on trial for the theft of hundreds of pieces of precious crockery from the Élysée Palace. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Germany German ‘DroneHammer’ offers low-cost defence against drones German firm Skylance unveiled its low-cost "DroneHammer" anti-drone missile as Berlin moves to expand Bundeswehr powers under a reformed Aviation Security Act. -
Europe News Von der Leyen to implement contentious Mercosur trade deal despite MEPs' legal challenge Commission President Ursula von der Leyen moved Friday to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, defying a judicial review launched by MEPs that had halted the ratification process. -
No Comment Angèle returns to Brussels stage after four-year hiatus Belgian singer Angèle reunited with fans in Brussels, premiering a new music video after four years without releases, drawing thousands and sparking excitement online. -
World News Democratising investment: Unlocking Europe’s dormant capital Instead of European savings flowing abroad, they could support European projects and innovations. The investment capacity and the technology are there. What remains is the political will to make Europe’s capital market truly single, says Beatrice Dumurgier, CEO Western Europe at Revolut. -
Business Jack Dorsey's Block cuts roughly 50% of jobs as it embraces AI and shares jump Block CEO Jack Dorsey has announced a radical restructuring that will see nearly half of the company’s workforce made redundant. Shares surged by 23.5% in after-hours trading. -
No Comment Brazil races to find survivors after deadly Minas Gerais floods For a third consecutive day, rescue teams in Minas Gerais continued searching through mud and debris after landslides killed at least 54 people and displaced thousands amid forecasts of further rainfall. -
Azerbaijan Khojaly tragedy remembered as region moves towards peace Commemorations are taking place to mourn the deaths of hundreds killed in February 1992 in the town of Khojaly during the Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. -
No Comment Ramadan in Gaza marked by grief amid fragile ceasefire and ruins Ramadan in Gaza unfolds amid mourning, destroyed homes, and mass displacement, while UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns of long-term consequences. -
Europe News Orbán and Fico set up Druzhba investigative team, demand access to pipeline in Ukraine Hungary and Slovakia set up a joint team to investigate the Druzhba pipeline and demanded that Ukraine allow experts on-site. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of lying and of “state terrorism” in a new attack. -
Europe in Motion What's the real environmental and financial impact of artificial snow? By the end of the century, all ski resorts across the Alps may be forced to use snow cannons, with dire consequences for local nature. -
No Comment Therian trend: Masked youth identifying as animals gather in Buenos Aires Teenagers in Buenos Aires identifying as “therians” are going viral on social media, prompting mixed public reactions from mental health professionals. -
Europe Today Hungary’s Ukraine pipeline claims are ‘nonsense,’ Lithuanian PM tells Euronews Speaking to Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, Lithuania’s PM Inga Ruginienė has urged EU unity as Hungary vetoes new Russia sanctions and support to Ukraine. -
Europe Today ‘Nobody understands’ Hungary's Orbán, Estonian PM tells Euronews Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticised the Hungarian premier for blocking a €90 billion loan that had been approved by all 27 EU member states in December and was intended to cover Ukraine’s financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027. -
Culture news It's a family affair: Eurovision's 'Eurofans' find solace in songs in times of controversy They're devoted fans who regard Eurovision not as a religion but as a family. For Eurofans, the big final event in May is a place for sharing, connecting and belonging, especially with this year's competition beset by boycott's and fights over Israel's participation. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Baltic leaders express dismay over Orbán's Ukraine vetoes Also in this newsletter: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez makes progressive pitch for EU's competitiveness push, and a Belgian court deals a blow to the country's strictest migration policies in history. -
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Nature ‘It’s a real New Zealand duty to save these birds’: Berry harvest brings hope for beloved kakapo 'We don’t have the Eiffel Tower or the pyramids, but we do have kakapo," says New Zealand Department of Conservation’s Deidre Vercoe. -
Health news Vasectomies on the rise in Poland as fertility rate hits record low In Poland, vasectomy is becoming an increasingly popular method of permanent contraception among men. In contrast, female tubal ligation is illegal on request. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 27th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News AI chatbots chose nuclear escalation in 95% of simulated war games, study finds At least one AI model in every war game escalated the conflict by threatening to use nuclear weapons, the study found. -
Travel News Ryanair and Wizz Air named worst airlines by passengers over ‘confusing’ add-on costs Commenting on the worst-ranking airlines, Which? Travel editor Rory Boland advised passengers to "fly with anyone else, if you can". -
USA Hillary Clinton tells panel she had no knowledge of Epstein crimes and calls on Trump to testify Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the offensive and demand President Donald Trump testify about his own links to the sex offender. -
Pakistan Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan and launches strikes on Kabul Pakistan's latest operation came after Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night over earlier air strikes by Islamabad, and follows months of border clashes. -
Europe News UK Greens trounce far right in key election as Labour fall to disastrous third place Two insurgent parties with a tiny number of MPs between them have shunted Britain's governing party into a humiliating defeat. -
Switzerland Iran says 'good progress' made as latest talks with US wrap up The Oman-mediated negotiations follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal.