Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
No Comment Fires and damaged buildings after massive Russian drone attack Eighteen people were injured in Odesa after Russian drone strikes hit residential buildings overnight. 18/05/2026
Business Ryanair profits surge 40% to record €2.26 billion despite fuel crisis Europe’s largest low-cost airline posted record annual profits as rising fares and sustained travel demand helped offset aircraft delivery delays and mounting uncertainty in global fuel markets due to the Iran war. 18/05/2026
No Comment Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo Thousands of cat lovers gathered at Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where visitors explored cat beauty contests, pet care products, grooming services, accessories and premium food brands alongside dozens of felines. 18/05/2026
Culture news Shakira wins lengthy legal battle over Spanish tax authorities Pop star Shakira is celebrating victory after a Spanish court annulled a hefty tax penalty imposed in 2011 claiming she failed to declare her residence in Spain. The singer has published a statement in which she says "there was never any fraud". 18/05/2026
Europe News Russia unleashes another aerial barrage on Ukraine as strikes escalate In more than four years of war, Ukraine has built up its own long-range capabilities and has been hitting oil facilities and other targets deep inside Russia. 18/05/2026
Europe News Meloni asks EU to treat energy crisis like defence, relax fiscal rules Meloni calls for greater budget flexibility to tackle rising energy costs, warning Italy could exit the SAFE defence programme, in a new letter sent to the European Commission. 18/05/2026
Europe News Zelenskyy's former chief of staff released on €2.7 million bail According to Ukraine's anti-corruption investigators, Andriy Yermak is a suspect in a large money laundering probe tied to the construction of a luxury residence complex outside Kyiv. 18/05/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/2026
Culture news Swatch appeals for calm as 'Royal Pop' watch fever spreads online The Swiss watchmaker Swatch has been forced to shut several of its stores around the world as a frenzy spreads over its new pocket watch collection made in collaboration with luxury timepiece brand, Audemars Piguet. 18/05/2026
Europe Today 'We want to create bridges, not burn them,' says Finnish Minister Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio expressed “cautious optimism” about the EU-US trade deal, ahead of meetings with fellow EU ministers in Brussels this week. Speaking on Europe Today, he said “our requirement is that the US also respects this deal”. 18/05/2026
Business How Dropbox makes remote jobs work as more firms return to the office Dropbox says its fully remote model has strengthened recruitment, improved retention and supported financial performance, even as many employers tighten office attendance policies introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic. 18/05/2026
Economy Europe’s poverty divide: Which cities and regions are most at risk? The share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Europe varies not only across countries but also across capital cities and regions. Euronews Business takes a closer look at these gaps. 18/05/2026
No Comment Bodybuilders show off muscles at Southeast Asian championships Myanmar hosts the Southeast Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Yangon, with athletes from eight countries competing from May 14 to 18. 18/05/2026
Europe News Poland’s hydrogen buses confront high fuel costs, new report claims The new report argues that despite massive investment in hydrogen-powered buses in Poland, electric buses are less costly and less polluting due to Warsaw's reliance on non-renewable hydrogen. In contrast, Germany emerges as a success story for hydrogen buses. 18/05/2026
Destinations Short-haul trips on the rise for summer holidays – here’s where to go Trending destinations this summer include rural Sweden, Vlorë in Albania and Normandy in France. 18/05/2026
Japan Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother. 18/05/2026
No Comment Watch: Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara with trophy Eurovision winner Dara returned to Sofia to cheering fans after securing Bulgaria's first-ever victory at the song contest in Vienna. 18/05/2026
Europe News Around 10 'new' victims in France's Epstein probe, prosecutor says France opened a human trafficking investigation after the US Justice Department released the latest cache of files from the investigation into the disgraced financier in January. 18/05/2026
EU.XL Can the EU stop 'nudification' apps? The EU is banning “nudification” apps, AI-powered tools that can digitally remove clothing from images of people, to create non-consensual sexual content. 18/05/2026
Health news Obesity rates plateau in wealthy nations: study Researchers say the findings of the study challenge the idea of a single global obesity “epidemic”, revealing major differences between countries, age groups and sexes. 18/05/2026
Tech News The EU’s plan to tackle 'cookie fatigue' The EU wants to reduce “cookie fatigue” through browser-level consent rules that promise fewer banners and more transparency. Critics warn the proposal could create new gatekeepers, weaken personalised advertising, and increase costs for European businesses. 18/05/2026
Europe Today Watch: Brussels & European capitals—how New Delhi is leveraging a two-tier strategy in Europe India's Prime Minister is launching a massive diplomatic offensive across Europe. If we follow Modi's itinerary day by day, the calendar reveals exactly what is at stake. 18/05/2026
Europe News High noon for EU-US trade deal in Strasbourg EU governments and the European Parliament are set to discuss the implementation of the EU-US trade deal again, amid threats of higher tariffs from Trump. As the clock is ticking, this could be the last chance to finalize it before the 4 July deadline. 18/05/2026
North Korea North Korea tells military to bolster defences against 'arch enemy' The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul's repeated offers for dialogue. 18/05/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Brexit thrust to centre of UK's Labour leadership showdown Also in this newsletter: Spanish conservatives win Andalusia regional elections but will likely rely on far-right to govern, in a vote seen as litmus test of Spain's wider politics. 18/05/2026
Partner content Europe’s short-term rental rules are changing: we need to get them right Partner content presented by Airbnb Airbnb welcomes the new EU short‑term rental data rules, urges clear, harmonised implementation, and warns blanket curbs could hurt tourism and jobs. 18/05/2026
Europe Today Sánchez under pressure after Andalusia defeat Pedro Sánchez is facing fresh political pressure after his Socialist Party lost regional elections in Andalusia. The result is being closely watched in Madrid and Brussels, with the conservative People’s Party expected to rely on far-right support to govern. 18/05/2026
EU.XL Does the EU protect you from deepfakes? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The European Parliament and Council ban “nudification apps”. Under the Digital Omnibus on AI, Europe prohibits systems that generate intimate images of people without prior consent. But how is the EU regulating AI deepfakes? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. 18/05/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week From exhibitions that go beyond the manosphere to Baby Yoda on the big screen - here's what to look out for this week. 18/05/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/2026