12 May 2026 | Euronews
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West Bank Palestinians gather to mark 78th anniversary of the Nakba and call for 'right of return' Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees. -
World News SOCAR acquisition of Italy’s Italiana Petroli finalised after EU clearance SOCAR has completed its acquisition of Italiana Petroli after securing all regulatory approvals, marking a major expansion of its downstream presence in Italy and strengthening its position in Europe’s energy market. -
No Comment Kazakhstan launches driverless Light Rail Transit system after 10 years of delays After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18 stations across the city. -
Europe News EU to ban Brazilian meat imports from September The ban would come just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade across the Atlantic despite fierce opposition from farmers. -
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Europe News EU countries back suspension of funding for the Venice Biennale over Russian participation Fourteen out of 27 EU member states criticised the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which sparked a fierce controversy in Italy, as Brussels called for a suspension of funding. -
Culture news 'Zapper Bolloré': Publishing protest spreads to French cinema at Cannes On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the industry, from Canal+ to Grasset, and warning of a threat to creative freedom. -
Europe News General strike in Belgium against government reforms draws tens of thousands to the capital The country’s three main trade unions have called for a nationwide protest against the government’s reforms. -
No Comment Tens of thousands march in Brussels during Belgium national strike Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government’s fiscal reforms. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Peacocks take over northern Italian beach town More than 100 peacocks now roam Punta Marina in northern Italy, leaving residents searching for humane ways to manage the birds. -
Europe News Zelenskyy not implicated in a major graft probe, anti-corruption investigators say “The President of Ukraine has neither been nor is currently a subject of the investigation,” the head of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said on Tuesday, as the president’s former chief of staff appeared in court for a bail hearing. -
Health news Roche gets European approval for Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood test Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has received European approval for a blood test that can detect and rule out Alzheimer’s disease, offering a simpler and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic methods. -
China Chinese people divided ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Beijing Residents in Beijing shared mixed opinions ahead of the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with some hoping for improved ties and others expressing skepticism. -
Europe News Swedish crime kingpin linked to Foxtrot network arrested in Tunisia, police say The Foxtrot criminal network was formed in the late 2010s and has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden. -
Culture news Rare Caucasian horse breed attracts renewed attention in Germany Rare Karabakh horses, prized for their golden coats and stamina, are preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts, safeguarding a centuries-old equestrian heritage. -
Economy Iran war pushes US inflation to 3.8% as petrol prices surge US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April as the Iran war drove petrol costs up 28% in a year, with real wages falling for the first time in three years, according to government data. -
Europe News Germany plans 'active cyberdefence' as online attacks rise, interior ministry says In 2025, around 334,000 cases of cybercrime were registered in Germany, two-thirds of them from abroad or unknown locations, with many more cases thought to be unreported. -
Qatar Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf countries Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway. -
Road To Behind the scenes: final preparations intensify ahead of WUF13 Final preparations are under way for WUF13 in Baku, with Azerbaijan working across infrastructure, security and visitor services ahead of more than 28,000 participants attending the global urban forum. -
Europe Today Food prices could skyrocket, if no measures taken to tackle fertilizer crisis, farmer unions warn The fertilizer crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is tripling costs for farmers. “Less fertilizers means less production for wheat. That’s the basis for bread,” warns COPA President, Massimiliano Giansanti. -
Silk Road Adventures Instruments of the Silk Road: preserving sound and tradition From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage. -
Residences These are the most beautiful new hotels in Europe, according to Prix Versailles Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent. -
Destinations The top under-the-radar destinations in Europe you need to know about this summer By looking at the places with the lowest search interest this season, Skyscanner has created a list of spots you can visit without battling the crowds. -
The Cube Why are antennas on Russian diplomatic buildings sparking concern in Europe? Austria recently expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities in Vienna. Researchers, journalists and former intelligence officials say that antenna systems on Russian diplomatic buildings could be the source of the worry. -
Health news What we know about the presumed hantavirus patient zero A Dutch ornithologist is suspected of being the “patient zero” in the hantavirus outbreak that has spread among passengers aboard a cruise ship. But how and where did he come into contact with the virus? -
Economy How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition. -
Tech News Is social media addictive by design and can you beat the algorithm? Social media features such as infinite scroll and personalised feeds can drive compulsive use. Experts argue that Big Tech should change its business models for meaningful change. -
Health news 'Smear campaign': Ushuaia rejects claims it was ground zero for Hantavirus outbreak A landfill in Ushuaia, Argentina, is suspected to be the source of the hantavirus outbreak. Local authorities reject the theory, saying the province never recorded a case of the hantavirus. -
Economy Global trade’s next top priority: Bypassing the Hormuz chokepoint Global shipping firms are redesigning trade routes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supply chains, raise costs and expose the vulnerability of global commerce to geopolitical conflict. -
Europe News European Commission faces backlash over plans to fast-track polluting projects According to the Corporate Europe Observatory report, proposed EU legislation would speed up approval processes for projects labelled as “strategic” or of “overriding public interest,” which could in some cases allow them to bypass standard environmental review requirements. -
Travel News Will airfares be easier on our wallets this summer? Some carriers are cutting prices Cheaper flight prices may be tempting travellers back into the skies, but debates over surcharges and route disruptions still leave uncertainty for summer planning. -
Iran Iran threatens weapons-grade uranium enrichment as peace talks falter Tehran threatened to enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked again, as Trump said the ceasefire had a "one percent chance" of surviving after rejecting Tehran's proposal. -
Culture news Religious restrictions: Nearly renovated Theological School of Halki faces fight to reopen The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced that the school's renovation works will be completed in September but it is still awaiting permission from Turkey to reopen the facility after its forced closure in 1971. -
12 minutes with Partnership with EU ‘just getting started,’ Canadian foreign minister tells Euronews Canada’s foreign affairs minister points to the rise of middle powers in global diplomacy and says Ottawa's growing ties with the EU are “not just a policy response” to Donald Trump's tariff hammer. -
Business Lufthansa to take majority control of Italy’s ITA Airways in €325mn deal Lufthansa, one of Europe's top airlines, announced Tuesday its intention to expand its current minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%. -
Health news What is hantavirus, and how is it transmitted? Questions and answers about the outbreak Health authorities assess the risk of hantavirus transmission among the general population as ‘very low’. -
China A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal. Nervous Europeans are watching. -
Lifestyle Want to keep aging at bay? Get some arts and culture every day, study finds Researchers found that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities every week appeared to age more slowly at a biological level, with effects comparable to regular exercise. -
Pakistan At least nine killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes at north Pakistan bazaar The Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups have grown more emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. -
Europe Today Ireland hopes new Budapest government will facilitate Ukraine's EU membership Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne said the European Union must continue increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions, military support and diplomatic efforts. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff has been named as a suspect in a major corruption investigation by Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau. -
Europe News UK PM Keir Starmer says he will stay in office as two ministers quit government Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses in last week’s local elections across the UK but he would fight on. -
Health news Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case amongst evacuees Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe. -
Europe Today Farage surge makes Starmer's EU push 'more important than ever,' UK minister tells Euronews Crushing local election loss is piling pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as rising support for the anti-immigration Reform UK exposes growing public frustration over migration and the economy. -
Europe News EU could propose social media ban for children this summer, von der Leyen says European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer amid growing pressure from several member states to strengthen protections for children. -
Kenya Macron thanks Kipchoge for 'patience' after Nairobi morning run Macron joined marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge for an early morning run in Nairobi on day three of his Africa tour, later thanking the two-time Olympic champion for his "patience." -
Economy Shipping industry fears fuel shortages that could drive up prices worldwide Global shipping companies are bracing for fuel shortages and rising costs as the Iran war disrupts supplies of bunker fuel through the Strait of Hormuz. -
Sport How much would you pay to see Ronaldo? Here’s the cheapest ticket for his 2026 World Cup game The match between Portugal and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a phenomenon off the pitch. The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup has caused the price of the cheapest tickets to explode. -
Europe News EU energy ministers to mull domestic gas drilling amid security concerns The EU Cyprus Presidency will raise the question during an informal gathering of ministers amid energy security concerns and soaring prices. Gas projects in Greece, Italy, Romania and Poland were flagged as available resources with potential for increased explorations. -
Business Europe’s best-performing stocks of 2026 — including one up by 947% From Swedish photonics to French satellites and British fuel cells, meet this year's top-performing equities across sectors. -
Europe in Motion Where in Europe do employees work the most on weekends? Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week? -
Economy US Treasury enlists banks to target Iranian money laundering schemes The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil. The move is part of the wider strategy to pressure Iran into a deal as negotiations stall. -
No Comment Final passengers disembark hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife The final passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked in Tenerife before boarding flights to quarantine facilities in more than 20 countries. -
Culture news Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries. -
No Comment German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi completes 600-kilometre Death Valley to Los Angeles challenge German athlete Arda Saatçi completed a 600-kilometre ultramarathon challenge from Death Valley to Los Angeles after running for more than 123 hours. -
Europe Today Newsletter: The EU's best offence is a good defence As European officials attempt to grapple with how to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, and who from Europe should do the talking, the means and methods of supporting Ukraine on the frontlines is also at the fore of Tuesday's discussions. -
Health news Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case amongst evacuees Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.
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EU.XL EU’s €2 trillion budget talks risk becoming ugly and delayed A fierce budget battle is brewing in Brussels as the European Parliament pushes for nearly €200 billion more in the EU’s next long-term budget, setting up a clash with Ursula von der Leyen and fiscally conservative member states over how to fund Europe’s ambitions. -
Europe Today Parents take TikTok to court over claims it hooks teenagers Sixteen French families have launched an unusual collective complaint against TikTok, accusing the platform of a systematic "abuse of weakness." According to Franceinfo, their lawyer describes the algorithm as "digital crack," designed to trap teenagers in mental prisons. Let's investigate. -
Ukraine Russia launches strikes at Ukraine, hours after expiration of 72-hour truce On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would retaliate if Russia decided "to return to a full-scale war." -
Iran Iranian chief negotiator says US must accept peace proposal or face 'failure' Iran has refused to back down in its war with Washington, with military officials warning they are prepared to respond to any renewed US attack. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Is the EU ready to talk directly to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine? Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' 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. -
Food and Drink When two tripes go to war: Greece and Turkey in beef over soup origins Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure. -
Climate From record heat to floods and drought – what’s in store if a ‘super’ El Niño hits this year Climate scientists warn that the strongest El Niño on record could hit later this year but it is "not the reason to freak out". -
Destinations Feeling brave? These are the best solo adventure travel destinations to visit in Europe From whale watching in the Azores to kayaking Norway’s fjords, here’s all the solo trips you should be booking. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Is long-hantavirus real? Here’s what life after the infection looks like Surviving the illness does not mean people fully recover. Many patients continue to suffer long-term physical and mental health problems. -
Tech News Margrethe Vestager backs new AI Safety Institute for children after decade regulating Big Tech A US nonprofit is borrowing the car industry's safety playbook to protect children from AI — and it wants to use big tech's own money, among others, to do it.