2026-05-15

Destinations

Revealed: The world’s best walking cities

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

15/05/2026

Markets

Stock trades reveal Trump made massive gains on Big Tech bets

A newly released ethics filing has revealed that US President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades during the first quarter of 2026 with a value of between $220 million (€188mn) and $750 million (€641mn).

15/05/2026

Europe News

Five countries push back against Commission's electric grid plans

The five capitals argue that the European Commission oversteps member states’ national competences and misunderstands how energy systems operate. They call for a European Union based on coordinated regional systems rather than a fully centralised energy union.

15/05/2026

Earth News

Blue flag beaches: All the newly awarded sandy stretches in Europe

Mediterranean beaches have swept the Blue Flag awards again this year.

15/05/2026

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South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun

South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families.

15/05/2026

China

Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality

After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground.

15/05/2026

EU.XL

Could the EU’s next budget shrink civil society and NGOs?

The European Commission says its next long-term budget will strengthen democratic values. Civil society groups warn it could instead quietly weaken NGOs by removing protected funding and shifting control to national governments.

15/05/2026

Health news

65 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak, Africa health agency says

Congo is suffering a new Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far, according to the Africa CDC.

15/05/2026

Europe News

'Point of no return': 36 countries join tribunal to prosecute Putin

The tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine marks "the point of no return" in the search for justice, the country's foreign minister said on Friday. But the court will face limitations in bringing Putin to justice.

15/05/2026

Culture news

FIFA unveils star-studded squad for historic World Cup half-time show

FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show.

15/05/2026

Iraq

Iraq swears in new PM as US presses it to disarm Iran-backed groups

Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups.

15/05/2026

Europe News

Denmark's Queen Margrethe has angioplasty in hospital, palace says

Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.

15/05/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/05/2026

Business

Marc Jacobs parts ways with LVMH after nearly 30 years

The American designer, 63, will stay on as creative director as his label changes hands for the first time in three decades, with LVMH pressing ahead with a broader portfolio clear-out.

15/05/2026

Europe News

Merz doubles down on opposition to ‘Draghi-style’ common debt proposal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated his opposition to issue additional joint debt to strengthen European competitiveness during a speech in Aachen on Thursday, in response to Mario Draghi’s acceptance speech for the Charlemagne Prize.

15/05/2026

Business

Greece's €5bn budget surplus blows past first-quarter 2026 forecasts

Greece's primary budget surplus reached €5.175bn in the first three months of 2026 — more than double the €2.298bn target — though the ministry said one-off transfers and early fund receipts inflated the headline figure.

15/05/2026

Europe Today

Watch: Beyond Eurovision's glitter - how geopolitics became the biggest act in Vienna

Have you ever wondered what makes a hit in 2026? According to Spotify, a song should have a tempo of 127 beats per minute, a four-four time signature, and the key of F Major. But this year, the biggest hit at Eurovision is not a melody; it is the politics.

15/05/2026

Europe News

Spain's PM 'proud' of Barcelona's Yamal in Palestinian flag row

Relations between Spain and Israel have plummeted since the start of the Gaza war, sparked by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023.

15/05/2026

Ukraine

Death toll of large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine rises to 24

The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia's largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine.

15/05/2026

Business

Cristiano Ronaldo adds free sports streamer to his business empire

The channel will be responsible for showing 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup, live and at no cost to viewers, including all the matches of the Portuguese national football team.

15/05/2026

Europe in Motion

Which European countries are the largest exporters of plastic waste?

Plastic waste exports from Europe hit new highs in 2025, with Germany and the UK leading shipments abroad. Which countries are taking it in?

15/05/2026

Travel News

Italy gains 14 new Blue Flag beaches: Here's where to go in 2026

There are now 525 award-winning beaches, with Liguria in the lead and growth in Calabria, Puglia and Sicily.

15/05/2026

Europe News

Helsinki Airport resumes flights after drone alert suspension

Europe has been on high alert for weeks after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" along their borders.

15/05/2026

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Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages

Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out.

15/05/2026

Earth News

Coal pollution is cutting solar power output. Here’s why

Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.

15/05/2026

Destinations

Headed to Mexico City for the World Cup? Here’s where to go

Azteca stadium is set to host five matches this summer as one of the host cities.

15/05/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Is the EU about to restrict the use of VPNs?

Claims that the EU could restrict the use of VPNs have spread widely online in recent weeks, prompting concerns among some users about digital freedoms and online privacy. However, they seem to have stemmed from a misunderstanding.

15/05/2026

Europe Today

Allowing Israel to part in Eurovision 'wrong from the beginning'

Eurovision is 'whitewashing’ the Israel-Hamas war by allowing Israel to compete, Spain's Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun told Euronews in exclusive comments.

15/05/2026

Tech News

How Europe is bringing AI into military operations

Analysts told Euronews Next that Germany, France, Ukraine and the United Kingdom stand out as countries that have done the most for AI military integration so far.

15/05/2026

North Korea

North Korea slams UK over sanctions on Songdowon children's camp

Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal.

15/05/2026