2026-05-11

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International Feline Contest: Europe’s 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia

Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several countries.

11/05/2026

Europe News

EU sanctions Russian individuals over forced deportation of Ukrainian

The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 Russian individuals and seven entities for the systematic and ‌unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, the EU Council said in a statement on Monday.

11/05/2026

World News

Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future

In an extraordinary admission, Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia’s territory and that the Armenian movement for it was “a fatal mistake,” as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course.

11/05/2026

Art

The making of the Palme d'Or: Chopard and the art of creation

Before the stars appear on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, Swiss jewellers Chopard invited Euronews Culture to see the making of the Palme d'Or, one of the most prestigious trophies in cinema.

11/05/2026

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From Messi to Mbappé: Argentina’s World Cup sticker obsession returns

Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

11/05/2026

Europe News

'We need to make up our mind': EU split over direct talks with Russia

The question of whether the EU should engage directly with Russia to end the war in Ukraine continues to split member states, as some prefer to bide their time and weaken Moscow's hand at the negotiating table.

11/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 11th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

11/05/2026

Design

Monaco Art Week celebrates Ron Arad's iconic designs and creations

The influential designer and artist is currently presenting a major exhibition of his works from 1992-2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco.

11/05/2026

USA

Man charged with attempting to kill Trump pleads not guilty

Besides the attempted-assassination count, Cole Tomas Allen is also charged with assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two additional firearms counts.

11/05/2026

Europe News

EU approves sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungarian backing

The sanctions — which include asset freezes and travel bans and will also target Hamas members — come amid growing international criticism of Israel’s settlement expansion and escalating violence in the occupied territories.

11/05/2026

Travel News

Fancy exploring Europe by boat? Now you can via Uber

Uber is setting sail for European waters this summer to offer travellers app-based access to boat rides and coastal getaways across major seaside hotspots.

11/05/2026

Culture news

EMIN reveals why his love for Elvis knows no bounds

There are some interviews where you sit down, ask the questions, and leave with the quotes you need. And then there are the conversations that feel more like moments. Meeting EMIN at Sea Breeze felt like the latter.

11/05/2026

Europe News

France's Macron defends Europe in Africa and urges investment

Macron, leading the two-day summit aimed at renewing France's engagement with Africa, said Europe was instead promoting "a strategy of autonomy" for both continents.

11/05/2026

Kenya

'I will make an order': Macron asks audience to leave if they want to chat during Nairobi summit

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to call for silence from a noisy audience, telling attendees to leave the room if they wanted to continue chatting during the speeches.

11/05/2026

Tech News

Anthropic says it knows why its AI blackmailed engineers

Anthropic think they have found the reason for blackmail-like behaviour in its chatbot Claude: fictional stories online.

11/05/2026

Sudan

Drone strikes in Sudan killed around 880 civilians this year, UN says

Most of the civilian deaths attributed to drone strikes in the first three months of the year were recorded in the Kordofan region and Darfur, although the strikes were also increasingly spreading beyond both regions.

11/05/2026

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French farmers dump manure at TotalEnergies refinery in fuel price protest

French farmers have staged a protest outside a major oil refinery near Lyon, dumping manure and rubbish at the entrance in anger over rising fuel costs and falling incomes.

11/05/2026

Climate

Ex-pilots brand use of private jets to Cannes Film Festival ‘reckless’

More than 700 private flights flew to and from Cannes Film Festival for last year’s star-studded event, burning two million litres of fuel.

11/05/2026

Europe News

Poland's wanted ex-minister confirms he fled to US from Hungary

Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who was sworn in on Saturday, said that Hungary would no longer protect people wanted elsewhere.

11/05/2026

Smart Regions

Reunion airport gets a bioclimatic terminal, the first in the tropics

In partnership with the European Commission

The airport on the island of Reunion has been equipped with the world's first bioclimatic terminal in a tropical zone. The arrivals and baggage reclaim terminal operates without air-conditioning: the ventilation system is all-natural.

11/05/2026

Iran

Iran seizes football star Karimi's assets in clampdown on opponents

Iran’s judiciary says it has seized more properties belonging to former national football captain and football star Ali Karimi, alongside a wider wave of measures targeting prominent cultural, sport, and media figures accused of opposing the regime or cooperating with “hostile foreign entities”.

11/05/2026

Europe News

Poland takes Mercosur fight to EU court

Poland has escalated its opposition to the Mercosur trade deal by filing a complaint with the EU’s top court and demanding that the agreement be suspended.

11/05/2026

Europe News

Brussels Airlines sees no flight cancellations 'for now'

The Brussels-based airline has secured 80% of its jet fuel needs until the end of the year, but it doesn't hold physically the kerosene, as the fuel was purchased earlier under the airline's hedging strategy.

11/05/2026

Business

Telekom and Rheinmetall build anti-drone defence system

Suspicious drone flights over airports, barracks and critical infrastructure are increasing. German companies Telekom and Rheinmetall plan to jointly develop a system capable of detecting, disrupting and intercepting drones in emergencies.

11/05/2026

Culture news

Beatles to open immersive experience at iconic London headquarters

The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London.

11/05/2026

Travel News

These are all the 2026 travel trends to know about

From seeking out silence to letting your roots dictate your destinations, here are the trends that will dominate the headlines in the coming months.

11/05/2026

Travel News

National strikes ground all Charleroi Airport flights on Tuesday

The strikes are expected to ripple across Belgium’s air and ground travel, as unions step up pressure over pensions, wages and work conditions.

11/05/2026

Health news

Europe quarantines hantavirus cruise passengers for 42 days

Most passengers on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are back in their home countries, where they will undergo medical testing and follow an isolation period.

11/05/2026

Earth News

This teenager just created a biodegradable plastic to change the world

Ayra Satheesh has been crowned the European winner for the 2026 Earth Prize for her work on tackling microplastics.

11/05/2026

Art

Naked bell ringers to drone carpets: Venice Biennale 2026 highlights

From a naked performer acting as a giant bell ringer to drone-powered flying carpets suspended inside a church, take a look at some of the most talked-about works at this year's Venice Art Biennale.

11/05/2026