Europe News EU to use carbon tax revenues into farm subsidies in fertiliser crisis 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. 13/05/2026
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 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
Australia Australian developer says 'toxic' Trump hotel plan scrapped The Australian developer's statement followed a report in the Australian Financial Review that the Trump Organisation had pulled out of the deal. 13/05/2026
Travel News One journey, one ticket: EU plans to simplify cross-border rail travel Passengers will have the right to compensation if they miss a connection, even if the service is operated by a different railway company. 13/05/2026
Cinema Everything you need to know about the 79th Cannes Film Festival 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. 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
Tech News Trump called Nvidia's CEO 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. 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
Russia Russian ship sunk off Spain carried nuclear reactors for North Korea 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. 13/05/2026
Travel News From dances to destinations: TikTok Go lets users book travel 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. 13/05/2026
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? 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
Sport Real Madrid's president slams 'organised campaign' to unseat him Madrid has endured a second consecutive season without a major trophy, despite having France star Kylian Mbappé in the squad. 13/05/2026
Health news Are hantavirus cases spreading? French woman in critical condition 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. 13/05/2026
Europe Today Expert says hantavirus poses no risk 'as long as we contain it' 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". 13/05/2026
Euronews Tech Talks Under-16 social media ban: Expert and teen views | 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. 13/05/2026
Business Musk and Cook join Trump on China visit to talk trade and AI 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. 13/05/2026
Europe Today Estonian minister declares EU funds for Ukraine must not be mishandled 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. 13/05/2026
Europe Today Australia trades 'constructively' with China but values all partners 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. 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
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. 13/05/2026
Europe Today 'Forcing returns will lead to chaos in Syria,' Al-Shaibani says 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. 13/05/2026
Culture news Favourite Finland and Israel make it 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. 13/05/2026
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? 13/05/2026
Economy Trump in Beijing: How do the US and China compare as 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. 13/05/2026
Earth News Top 10 most polluting airports revealed – and three 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. 13/05/2026
Europe Today Syrian FM speaks 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. 13/05/2026