1 May 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News France and Germany send firefighters to help battle woodland blazes in Netherlands Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south. -
Sport Gold for Tajikistan on Day 1 in Dushanbe The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 opened with a brilliant day for the home crowd as Nurali Emomali struck gold. Anudari Jamsran, Ayub Bliev, Odette Giuffrida and Olga Mukhina also topped the podium in a packed Kasri Tennis arena. -
Iran US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war. -
Space Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan cosmodrome in first test flight On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part of flight development tests, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development. -
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Europe News Hungary's Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as country's justice minister Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power. -
Switzerland Iran war impact on shipping affecting refugee aid with freight rates soaring, UNHCR says The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan's Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. -
Europe News Trump to raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%, accusing bloc of not complying with deal Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to the trade deal last July which set a 15% tariff on most goods. -
Europe News Arson attack at Skopje synagogue linked to so-called Islamic State, officials say The Islamic State group has a profoundly hostile opposition toward Jews and its ideology frames Judaism as the primary enemy of Islam. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Iran Iran executes 21-year-old karate champion as UN warns of death penalty surge Tehran executed 21-year-old karate athlete Sassan Azadvar early Thursday after protest arrest, as UN and rights groups warn of a surge in executions and mass detentions since the start of the Iran war. -
No Comment Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 puts peace at its centre The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 runs to 16 May in South Tyrol, with 24 installations from 13 countries exploring peace against a Dolomites backdrop. -
Art Lights, art, and a call for peace: Brixen festival transforms Alpine town into glowing spectacle Brixen’s annual Water Light Festival has once again transformed the Italian Alpine town into a glowing canvas, bringing together artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Peace," where artists reflect on war, memory and hope. -
Israel Israel arrests man filmed attacking Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man who was filmed assaulting a French Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City, in what it said was "zero tolerance to all acts of violence". -
Tech News Why news publishers are blocking AI from accessing internet archives AI companies using archived news content could be a major violation of copyright laws, especially in the midst of active lawsuits against companies such as OpenAI and Perplexity. -
Travel News Explained: The rules around package holiday surcharges – and which operators won’t be adding them EU rules limit how much prices can increase by, and for what reasons. Here’s what you need to know. -
Europe News Man detained for plotting attack on Dutch princesses with axe to appear in court It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect's name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations. -
No Comment Kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital after a century away Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand's national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century. -
Europe News US Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France-UK proposal, FM says France says a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will complement, not compete with, its own UK-backed mission as standoff with Iran in the vital waterway roils on. -
Food and Drink 8,000-year-old wheat imprint in Georgia reshapes origins of bread wheat, scientists say A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops. -
Made in Europe World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe. -
Health news Climate change and pollution are increasing stroke risk, new research finds Climate change and air pollution may be linked to stroke risk, the World Stroke Organization says. -
Europe News UK jury convicts Kuwaiti national over attempt to attack Israeli embassy in London The conviction comes the day after Britain's security services raised the terrorism threat level to "severe", the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is "highly likely in the next six months." -
No Comment King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland. -
Europe News Tuscany, flames out of control on Monte Faeta: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions. -
Travel News Direct Prague to Copenhagen train returns after more than a decade A new direct rail link from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin and Hamburg, is bringing back an easy, no-fly way to travel between some of Europe’s most popular cities – just in time for summer travel. -
Business Contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union. -
Turkey Turkish police fire tear gas and arrest at least 570 people at May Day rallies Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were "likely to carry out attacks." -
Business The UAE’s OPEC exit signals strategic shift as Gulf unity faces new test over oil policy The UAE's exit from OPEC signals a strategic shift, raising questions about Gulf coordination and the organisation's future. -
Travel News World Cup travel demand rises, but not all host cities will get the economic win While the tourism picture points to an increase in activity in the run-up to this summer's tournament, research suggests the broader impact may be far more limited. -
Japan Japanese man arrested after wife's remains found in zoo incinerator, officials say The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources. -
Culture news ‘Fenian’: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap return with much more than provocation Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive. -
Nature 'This animal has given us a sense of identity’: Iconic kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050. -
Economy Fertiliser crisis caused by Iran war sparks global food security fears The Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe "fertiliser squeeze" as soaring energy costs and export disruptions push farmers' affordability to a four-year low. -
Art Young Palestinian artists in Gaza showcase war experiences through outdoor exhibition Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes. -
Europe in Motion Workers' health isn't the only thing at risk of job strain — the economy is too, study finds As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences. -
Europe News Dutch football league passport dispute could force replay of 133 matches An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys From the highlights of Al Andalus to truffle tours from Rome to Nizza Monferrato, these routes will take you back to the golden age of travel. -
Tech News Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI lawyer on third day of trial over ChatGPT maker Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of asking misleading questions designed to trick him and the jury, as the high-stakes trial against ChatGPT maker entered the third day. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast | Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers? Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions. -
Earth News ‘A united region’: Central Asian nations meet to protect the Caspian Sea and biodiversity Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit. -
Europe News Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt". -
Culture news ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director’s Oscar lost after being confiscated at US airport The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York. -
Europe News Man charged with attempted murder over stabbings of Jewish men in London The suspect, identified as Essa Suleiman, faces three counts of attempted murder following Wednesday’s stabbings of two Jewish men, as well as another incident earlier elsewhere in London. -
Brazil Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup prison sentence Lawmakers defied President Lula da Silva’s veto and moved to adopt a bill that would dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his loss in the October 2022 presidential elections. -
Culture news Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault A former frontman for Spandau Ballet has been found guilty of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. -
Europe News After Orbán's defeat, the EU faces tough questions about Ukraine's accession The imminent departure of Viktor Orbán is forcing EU leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about Ukraine's accession process that the Hungarian veto had, until now, kept unanswered. -
Travel News First direct flight from the US in seven years lands in Venezuela A Miami-Caracas flight reopens the direct route between the US and Venezuela after years of suspension due to political tensions and air restrictions. -
No Comment Crowds gather in central London after Banksy confirms new statue Crowds gathered in central London after Banksy confirmed he was behind a newly installed statue in Waterloo Place. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mother Mary' – The Devil Wears Red Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week... -
USA Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy and Spain over Iran war row Trump suggested his administration was also looking into reducing its presence in Spain and Italy over clashes with their leaders on the war in Iran. The comments come just one day after the US president made a similar proposal in Germany. -
Space New debate over Pluto: Is the dwarf set to become a planet again? Almost 20 years after the debate appeared to be settled, Pluto is back in the spotlight. -
Health news How coffee might help your body fight the effects of ageing Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline. -
Earth News ‘I feel sorry for people who have to deal with volatile gas prices. Our heat pump protects us’ The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 1st, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Moments From an alpine paradise to hidden creeks: Four of Europe’s national parks you can reach by train Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access. -
Business Europe moves to break Visa and Mastercard's grip — but not everyone agrees The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.