13 May 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment 250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary. -
China Trump arrives in Bejing for crucial summit, welcomed by Vice President Han The US president said he will be talking to his Chinese counterpart about trade “more than anything else.” -
No Comment Princess Catherine visits Italy on first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia during her first official overseas trip since announcing her cancer remission. -
Europe News Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about. -
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The Ring Is Global Europe the answer to shifting alliances? MEPs debate in The Ring In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Damian Boeselager (Volt/Greens) and Helmut Brandstätter (Renew) discuss whether Europe can lead in a changing world order. -
Europe News Hungary's Magyar set to outline his red lines over EU funding talks in a letter to von der Leyen Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar outlined how his government plans to spend EU funds, but said he will not phase out the controversial windfall taxes that Brussels has made a condition of their release. -
Europe News Syria needs 'comprehensive security agreement' with Israel, foreign minister tells Euronews Al-Shaibani calls for a return to the 1974 security agreement between Israel and Syria and demands the withdrawal from territories seized. Remarks coincide with high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels. -
Europe News EU Commission to dispatch team to Budapest as it mulls Hungarian investment bank for EU cash The European Commission looks for options to disburse Hungarian cash, including through the country's investment bank, as it seeks to accelerate talks. A team of senior officials will be dispatched to Budapest next week. -
Europe News Brazil ‘surprised’ by EU ban on meat imports Brazil’s ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva told Euronews he had asked the EU Commission to put Brazil back on the list of countries complying with EU antimicrobial rules. The move comes as the Mercosur deal liberalising agricultural trade came into force on 1 May. -
Business Turkey removes a restriction on direct trade with Armenia to improve ties Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Cube Staged claims and Israeli hoaxes: Debunking viral conspiracy theories about hantavirus Misinformation about hantavirus has run rampant on social media, with online users reviving viral COVID-19 theories to spread fake news about the outbreak. -
Europe News Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave revives debate over politics in football Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations, reviving a debate over whether politics and sport should be mixed with just a month to go before the World Cup begins amid geopolitical tensions. -
Europe News End 'barbaric' conversion practices now, Brussels tells EU countries The European Commission's recommendation falls short of the EU-wide ban on conversion practices that advocates had demanded in a citizens' initiative that gathered more than one million signatures across the bloc. -
Europe News Energy ministers confront Europe’s dependence on China’s power storage dominance Energy ministers recognised the strategic importance of energy storage for the bloc's energy transition. Currently, the EU is producing significant amounts of clean power that are wasted due to a lack of storage infrastructure. -
Travel News Ryanair issues angry statement against Fraport Greece for Thessaloniki and ‘the German monopoly’ Low-cost airline accuses airport operator Fraport of keeping for itself the tax cut decided by the Greek government and calls on Greece to 'break Fraport's monopoly'. -
Iran Iran preparing for renewed war as military assets remain largely intact, reports warn Iran is likely preparing for renewed conflict with the US and Israel, Washington-based ISW think tank assessed, citing military drills and asset repositioning after reports emerged that Tehran remained in possession of significant missile stockpiles. -
Health news Hantavirus outbreak drives EU push for tighter cross-border health coordination EU countries tighten cross-border health coordination after hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship infected multiple European passengers, as experts reassure the public that the virus is not the same as COVID-19. -
Economy Two-thirds of Europe's LNG imports to come from the US amid increased reliance Europe is expected to source almost two-thirds of its liquefied natural gas imports from the US in 2026, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). -
Culture news Lost 9th-century manuscript containing earliest English poem found in a Rome library A 9th-century manuscript held in Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon’s Hymn, hidden within a copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People. -
Health news France confines 1,700 passengers on cruise ship after suspected gastroenteritis outbreak More than 1,000 passengers on board a cruise ship off the coast of Bordeaux are held on the vessel after a gastroenteritis outbreak has infected around 50 passengers. -
No Comment Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Cape Town From rich history and coastal wildlife to art and ocean adventure, Cape Town is a fascinating city. Join Lilly Douse as she encounters penguins, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope, and uncovers the creativity and flavours of land and sea. -
Europe News Russia has launched over 800 drones against Ukraine since midnight, Zelenskyy says Russia had mainly carried out mass drone and missile strikes at night, but the tactic changed in March, when Moscow switched to a daytime assault strategy. -
Art Inside Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition on hospitality, migration and belonging From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals. -
Economy Oil stocks drain at record pace as IEA warns of renewed price swings The International Energy Agency says the oil market is likely to remain in deficit until the final quarter of the year, as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain supply, increasing the risk of renewed price volatility. -
Health news Is there a hantavirus vaccine? Scientists race to develop one for new strain A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised fears over emerging viruses with no cure or vaccine. The UK government had already commissioned researchers to develop what could become the world’s first hantavirus vaccine -
Europe News ‘Sexist, shocking, surreal’: Spanish media reacts to Real Madrid boss explosive press conference A press conference by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez turned into an explosive row after the football supremo criticised the press, made comments described as sexist, and accused arch-rival Barcelona of corruption. His remarks have turned into a political storm. -
Europe News Exclusive: EU negotiators find deal on key clauses of the EU-US deal EU lawmakers and EU capitals struck a deal over provisions halting the EU-US deal if American imports surge unfairly. But crunch talks are still under way over when to start implementing the agreement, as negotiators face pressure from Trump’s threats of more tariffs. -
Israel Hamas 'systematically' used sexual violence in 7 October attacks, report finds An Israeli commission's two-year investigation concludes Hamas systematically used sexual violence on 7 October and against hostages it held in Gaza, laying groundwork for prosecution. -
Europe News EU to turn carbon tax revenues into farm subsidies amid fertiliser crisis, leaked document shows Brussels is considering using revenues from the EU’s carbon market, the Emissions Trading System to cushion farmers from soaring energy and fertiliser prices, according to a document seen by Euronews. -
Economy Iran's economy is being tested by war, blockades and soaring inflation Inflation has hit 54% and the rial has lost more than half its value, but Tehran insists it can hold out -
Economy Which European economies are growing the fastest in 2026? The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole. -
Australia Australian property developer says Trump hotel plan scrapped due to 'toxic' brand The Australian developer's statement followed a report in the Australian Financial Review that the Trump Organisation had pulled out of the deal. -
Travel News One journey, one ticket: EU unveils plan to simplify rail travel across borders Passengers will have the right to compensation if they miss a connection, even if the service is operated by a different railway company. -
Cinema Everything you need to know about the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in just over a minute The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. -
No Comment Cannes Film Festival 2026: Fans lock down red carpet spots ahead of opening Film fans gather overnight at Cannes, using stepladders and chains to secure red carpet spots as they wait for a glimpse of opening night stars. -
Tech News Trump called Nvidia's Jensen Huang to join China summit at last minute, report According to a source, Trump called Huang after seeing media reporting the Nvidia leader's absence from the Trump-Xi summit. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Russia Russian cargo ship sunk off Spain carried nuclear reactors for North Korea, probe reveals Spanish investigators have discovered that the Russian cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 — originally believed to be part of a weapons retrieval mission to Syria — was secretly carrying nuclear reactor components bound for North Korea. -
Travel News From dances to destinations: TikTok Go lets US users book travel experiences in-app Launched initially for the US market, the new feature will allow TikTok users to discover and book hotels, attractions and tours directly within the platform. -
Europe in Motion 'Wholly unsuitable conditions': How full are Europe's prisons? Prison populations are rising across the EU, and so are complaints. Overcrowding and violence are surging, but which countries are worst affected? -
Tech News What did Sam Altman say at the Elon Musk OpenAI trial OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that he felt Elon Musk "abandoned" his company and put them in "a very difficult place," as they both vied for control. -
Sport Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during La Liga celebrations Footage released on May 12 showed Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona’s La Liga title parade celebrating the club’s 29th league title. In a news conference, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he did not like such gestures, but added that Yamal was old enough to make his own decisions. -
Sport Real Madrid's president slams 'organised campaign' to unseat him in fiery presser Madrid has endured a second consecutive season without a major trophy, despite having France star Kylian Mbappé in the squad. -
Health news Are hantavirus cases spreading? French woman in critical condition in hospital The French passenger with hantavirus is in critical condition in a hospital in Paris. The WHO says there is currently no sign of a larger outbreak, though more cases may still emerge given the virus's long incubation period. -
Europe Today 'Nothing to worry' about on hantavirus 'as long as we contain it', says expert Professor Luke O'Neill, from Trinity College Dublin, acknowledges the virus situation is "a bit scary" given the mortality rate. But he asks authorities to "reassure" people about its low danger, as it is a known strain of hantavirus, the Andes variant, and it has "not changed". -
Euronews Tech Talks Social media ban for under-16s: What experts and teenagers think | Euronews Tech Talks Experts and teenagers are divided on the necessity to ban or not social media for users under 16. Euronews Tech Talks investigates. -
Business Trump's China visit: US CEOs Musk, Cook and Nvidia’s Huang join trade talks A high-level delegation of business executives is travelling to China with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the inclusion of Jensen Huang underscoring how AI chip exports and advanced technology trade are likely to be central to discussions between the two nations. -
Europe Today ‘No question’ EU funds must not be misused, Estonian minister says EU ministers met in Brussels this week to discuss how Ukraine could best use the EU’s €90 billion loan to repel Russian forces. Backdropped by a widening corruption scandal in the war-torn country, Estonia's defence minister told Euronews there is 'no question' the money should not be mishandled. -
Europe Today Australia trades 'constructively' with China but relies on diverse partnerships, ambassador says As US President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, middle powers are wondering how they will fit into what comes out. Australian Ambassador to the EU Angus Campbell speaks to Euronews about the weight of those watching. -
China Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi This week's trip, the first since Trump visited Beijing in 2017, will involve highly anticipated talks with Xi on Thursday and Friday. -
Europe Today Newsletter: A medley of middle powers As US President Donald Trump readies himself for a widely anticipated multi-day visit to China, and to be hosted by the country's leader Xi Jinping, the world's middle powers are watching on to see how they can slot themselves into what the summit brings. -
No Comment China’s Unitree unveils transformable humanoid ‘mecha’ robot with cockpit Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics unveiled a transformable humanoid “mecha” robot featuring a cockpit for a human pilot. -
Europe Today 'Forcing returns will lead to chaos in Syria,' foreign minister tells Euronews Al-Shaibani held political discussion with the EU's top diplomat as the country looks for assistance to rebuild its economy. Kallas says Brussels can "accompany" transition but warns minorities must be protected. -
Culture news Favourite Finland and Israel make it through to Eurovision final Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world. -
Europe Today Watch: Inside the Trump-Xi visit that could leave Europe in the cold For the first time since 2017, Donald Trump visits China. Meeting Xi Jinping to discuss Iran, nuclear weapons, trade, and AI, the US President arrives with a weakened hand. What could this mean for Europe? -
Economy Trump in Beijing: How do the US and China compare as economic superpowers? US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence. -
Earth News The top 10 most polluting airports have been revealed – and three of them are in Europe New data has exposed the climate and air quality impacts of 1,300 global airports – and it’s bad news for Europe. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Syrian FM speaks exclusively to Euronews after landmark EU-Syria talks Our Europe Editor Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani following this week’s landmark EU-Syria talks, which saw the agreement from both sides to fully restore trade and diplomatic ties. -
EU.XL The EU's record €2 trillion budget: who wins, who loses? The EU is negotiating its biggest-ever budget, and almost nobody agrees on how to spend it. Watch the video! -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Residences Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos: Greece's hottest summer opening - in pictures The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece. -
Earth News Heat pump sales soar in Germany as gas boiler sales drop. How does the rest of Europe compare? More than 28 million heat pumps have been installed across Europe, outselling traditional gas boilers in many nations. -
Health news Why finding the right words for feelings could help ease anxiety, study People with higher levels of autistic traits may be more likely to cope with anxiety caused by uncertainty by putting their emotions into words, a new study finds. -
Tech News Trump in China: Can America keep up in the AI Cold War and what will be discussed in tech? As Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, AI-enabled warfare, cybersecurity and the deepening US-China tech rivalry are set to dominate talks, even as a breakthrough deal on semiconductors looks unlikely. -
USA Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles. -
Health news Hantavirus: Macron says situation is 'under control' in France and calls for European coordination Macron stated that the government had 'made the right decisions' and reassured that the health situation was 'under control,' while calling on EU countries to adopt protocols that meet 'the most demanding standards'.