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Europe News EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical tensions. -
Uzbekistan UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results. -
USA Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president. -
Europe News 'Associate membership' risks leaving Ukraine in limbo, Ireland warns after Merz pitches bold plan Helen McEntee, Ireland's foreign minister, warned that granting "associate membership" to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full member, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unprecedented plan. -
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Business Average rent now swallows 98.7% of young workers’ pay for one-person flats in Spain The youth emancipation rate fell to 14.5% in 2025, the worst figure on record, says Spain's Youth Council, adding that a young person must spend almost all their wages to rent a home alone. -
The Cube Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist film professionals for criticising owner Vincent Bolloré? In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech? -
Europe News Do not get 100% of your supply from one country, EU industry chief says The warning from EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné comes as China has repeatedly threatened the EU in recent weeks while Brussels moves to shield its single market from the Asian giant. -
Europe News Ukraine's President Zelenskyy invited to NATO summit in Ankara, Rutte confirms Trump has lashed out at NATO allies on numerous occasions since the start of the Iran war on 28 February when both the US and Israel launched surprised strikes against the Islamic republic. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Azerbaijan Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how can cities withstand conflict, climate change, rapid urbanisation and inequality without leaving communities behind. -
Health news Spain allows hantavirus contacts who test negative to spend last 14 quarantine days at home The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12. -
Moments From rolling clothes to shoe hacks: The packing tips travel experts swear by Heading away this summer? These tips from seasoned packing experts and the team at Euronews Travel will make travelling smoother, lighter and far less stressful. -
Europe News EU leaves door open to sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill, but not yet The EU has been unable of sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill since 2022. The change of power in Hungary offers an opportunity to revisit the issue. -
No Comment USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses. -
No Comment Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes. -
Business Five things to know about OpenAI’s potentially record-breaking IPO plans The maker of ChatGPT is preparing to go public in what could be the largest stock market debut in history — if SpaceX does not get there first. -
Business Egypt to ship Cypriot gas to Europe in QatarEnergy deal QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub. -
No Comment Ukraine strike on Starobilsk dormitory kills four in occupied Luhansk Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson. -
Business German business morale improves despite Iran war disruption to energy markets German business confidence rose unexpectedly in May, breaking a run of declines linked to the Iran war and offering cautious optimism that Europe's largest economy is proving more resilient than initially feared. -
Sport Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City, bringing close to 10-year trophy-laden spell Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. -
Culture news Enthusiasts recreate iconic 'death of Sherlock Holmes' at Reichenbach Falls in the Swiss Alps Sherlock Holmes Day celebrations began earlier this month when members of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls to reenact one of literature's most famous fictional death scenes. -
Made in Europe How Candela’s flying ferries could bring commuters back to the water “Welcome on board the first prototype of the ferry P12. We put it into water almost three years ago. We have built a lot of boats since.” -
Focus One Turkic Vision: OTS leaders unite for a smarter, connected future Held in the historic city of Turkistan, the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States focused on building a shared digital future across the Turkic world. -
Europe News Italian police break up star-studded island party attended by Mick Jagger Other famous faces in attendance at the movie wrap party reportedly included Dakota Johnson and Isabella Rossellini. -
Culture news Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' is ending after six seasons... And it's for the best The hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' will come to an end after its upcoming sixth season - a wise decision for a show that has long run out of things to say. -
Taiwan Taiwan says it has received no notification from US of any pause to planned €12bn arms sale Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier. -
Europe News Police open to new sexual misconduct probe into former prince Andrew Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces continued UK police scrutiny over alleged misconduct in public office and claims a woman was taken to Windsor for sex. -
Europe News EU weighs limited fiscal flexibility on energy after Meloni push EU weighs fiscal flexibility measures to tackle the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis after Meloni push, but warns of limits of expansionary policy -
Food and Drink Scotland urges US to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup Scotland's national dish has been illegal in the US since the 70s. Now, the tartan rebellion has begun, with one of Scotland's leading butchers leading the charge. After all, how can Scotland be expected to compete (and win) if haggis isn't on the menu? -
Destinations Secure your spot in Hell: Part of Michigan’s quirky tourist town is going up for sale You could be the new owner of the “Gateway to Hell”, which comes complete with a Crematory ice cream shop, devil-themed mini golf and a wedding chapel. -
Travel News EU air connectivity ‘flatlined’ in 2025 thanks to costs and regulatory burden, says IATA Over 12 months, 1,281 routes were added – but 568 of these were relaunches of routes that were paused over the past decade. -
Iran Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control. -
Cuba How Cubans feel about the US indictment of Raúl Castro People in Havana reacted after US prosecutors indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by a Miami-based exile group, with several residents calling for dialogue instead of confrontation. -
Tech News SpaceX delays rocket launch amid €1.51tn IPO plans SpaceX has already spent months testing and redesigning the Starship V3, which it described as “the most powerful launch system ever developed.” -
Europe News Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms as EU funding talks intensify Péter Magyar is pushing back against EU demands for pension and tax reforms, complicating attempts to release €17 billion in frozen funding before the August deadline. However, a breakthrough on the issue of the Erasmus+ educational programme is within reach. -
No Comment Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted. -
Culture news Jewish raid in Paris: Missing photos finally give victims of the Nazi era a face 85 years after the first major roundup of Jews in occupied Paris, an exhibition at the French Embassy in Berlin is showing 98 photographs that were lost for decades. The find is particularly significant for 91-year-old Holocaust survivor Liliane Ryszfeld. -
Earth News ‘Exceptionally high’ temperatures to hit parts of Europe. Which city can cope the best? Experts warn that European cities are “calibrated to the old calendar", meaning they’re struggling to adapt to soaring spring temperatures. -
Europe News Lukashenka offers to meet Zelenskyy as Ukraine warns of Russia's new offensive through Belarus Zelenskyy earlier warned Belarus of “consequences” over possible deeper involvement in Russia’s all-out war amid growing concerns that Moscow is seeking to open a new front against Ukraine from Belarus, as it did in early 2022. -
Markets IBM adds market value of Adidas after Trump’s quantum computing push Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation. -
Travel News Portugal braces for travel chaos as nationwide strike threatens 500 flights Holidaymakers heading to Portugal in June are being warned to expect delays and disruption as cabin crew, rail workers and metro staff prepare for a nationwide strike that could affect hundreds of flights and public transport services across the country. -
Business Leonardo to equip Kuwait patrol vessels, strengthening Italy's presence in the Gulf The Italian group has signed a €320 million deal with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to supply FALAJ 3 OPV naval combat systems to Kuwait, bolstering Italy’s commercial and military role in the Persian Gulf. -
Europe in Motion EU green economy booms as solar energy grows at record pace. What's the most profitable sector? EU countries doubled their green-economy output in less than 10 years. Will this continue despite some scaling back of green policies? -
No Comment India faces extreme heat as dead fish wash up in New Delhi India’s severe heatwave is affecting both people and wildlife in New Delhi. Hundreds of dead fish were removed from Sanjay Lake on Friday as temperatures remained far above seasonal averages. -
Sport EuroLeague Final Four: These are European basketball's most successful teams and countries Greek teams have dominated the EuroLeague Final Four in the modern era. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Portugal and France in shock: what we know about the case of the abandoned children The children were found to be in apparent "good health" and have been discharged from hospital. -
Culture news 'He'll be missed tremendously': Emotional scenes for Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show' Fans lined up outside New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater ahead of Stephen Colbert’s final “Late Show,” with many calling the comedian a major voice in political satire and late-night television. -
Culture news 'A mythological story': Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist backlash over 'The Odyssey' role Lupita Nyong'o waved off racist criticism from online users, including Elon Musk, over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.' -
The Cube Fact-check: No, 'claqueurs' did not applaud Merkel at European Parliament Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t. -
Turkey Erdoğan signs decree closing Istanbul's Bilgi University amid criminal probe into owner As part of an investigation into Can Holding, the operating licence of Istanbul Bilgi University was revoked after its founding foundation was placed under trusteeship. The decision has raised concerns about the future of its students and academic staff. -
Culture news Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Donald Trump delivers scathing attack on host A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney. The programme's historic 33-year run has come to an end, with Donald Trump gloating... -
Travel News Portuguese among top in Europe for desire to travel in 2026, but high costs remain a concern Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by Europ Assistance. -
Sport FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha's Khalifa International Stadium and U-17 football glory begins. -
Business Global markets rise as Iran war uncertainty keeps oil elevated Markets climbed on Friday as hopes of a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations steadied investor nerves, but with Hormuz shipping still disrupted and oil above $100, uncertainty has far from lifted. -
World News Furious crowd torches Ebola hospital tents in DR Congo Rwampara hospital lies near Bunia in the DRC's Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak. -
Europe Today EU economy chief certain the bloc will not return to Russian gas or oil as energy crisis bites Exclusive: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Russia is milking the crisis in the Middle East for energy profits – and the EU will not ease on its sanction regime for cheaper oil or gas flows. -
Europe Today Trump is forcing the EU 'to act more mature' in the world, MEP says MEP Javi López (S&D, Spain) believes the EU's trade deal with México is an example of the bloc's "offensive foreign action". Recent deals, including India and Mercosur, show how the EU is "working in the direction" of diversifying its economic relations worldwide, while reducing "dependencies". -
Europe News More US troops in Poland - What the country has to say about it The decision by US President Donald Trump to send an extra 5,000 troops to Poland appeared to take both Polish and US authorities by surprise. -
Culture news 'Zapper Bolloré': Hollywood stars join petition against billionaire Bolloré Javier Bardem, Ken Loach, Mark Ruffalo, Aki Kaurismäki and Yorgos Lanthimos have joined those backing an article warning about Vincent Bolloré’s grip on cinema. Almost 3,500 film professionals have now signed it. -
Europe News Hunger and overcrowding in Europe's prisons: where does your country stand? Some countries spend millions trying to address the crisis, yet prisons continue to suffer from poor hygiene, inadequate medical care, and inhumane living conditions. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility. -
Destinations Feeling hungry for Cretan cuisine? Crete named one of the world’s top dining destinations for 2026 National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast | How is Brussels taking all this Brexit banter? Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t fully understood? -
Culture news Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT triumph at Ivor Novello songwriting awards UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony. -
World News British climber scales Everest for record 20th time, officials say Two Indian climbers are believed to have died while descending the mountain this week, after climbing the peak on Thursday. -
No Comment Russian strike on Sumy injures six as mass drone attack hits Ukraine Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack. -
Culture news Danger in the deep: Prehistoric predators emerge at London's Natural History Museum Fearsome enormous creatures lay beneath the waves while dinosaurs roamed the Earth, now a new exhibition at London's Natural History Museum explores what lessons we can learn about climate change from Jurassic life underwater. -
No Comment Turkey welcomes 422 Gaza flotilla activists after Israel detention 422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy. -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe. -
Europe Today Watch: Why Europe’s forgotten power bloc is making a return Péter Magyar's first official foreign trip to Poland wrapped up yesterday. With the diplomatic dust is settling, all eyes are on the sudden resurrection of the Visegrád Four. What this shift actually means for Europe? -
No Comment ‘We are not for sale’: Greenlanders protest growing US presence in Nuuk Hundreds in Nuuk protest a renewed US presence, accusing Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and demanding respect for self-rule. -
Europe Today Europe Today: EU economy chief Dombrovskis rules out easing Russia sanctions despite inflation fears After the EU downgraded its economic growth forecast and warned of rising inflation, EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today the bloc will not ease Russia sanctions, unlike the US and UK, despite pressure to cushion the energy crisis linked to the Iran war. -
Europe News Trump to send additional 5,000 US troops to Poland Trump said he had made the decision based on the election of the right-wing Polish President Karol Nawrocki. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ - Mando or Mandon’t? The first big screen live-action Star Wars film in seven years is finally here... -
USA Rubio doubtful diplomacy would work with Cuban government as Trump raises threat of military action Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late. -
Health news Anxiety and depression drive global mental health surge to 1.2 billion, study A surge in anxiety and depression has pushed global mental health cases to 1.2 billion, highlighting a growing burden that health systems are not prepared to meet. -
Qatar ‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage. -
Economy One in a thousand: The European countries where the ultra-rich earn the most The richest 0.1% in Europe receive about 4.5% of all income, but their share varies widely between countries. -
Earth News 'Turning crisis into opportunity': How Lithuania became a wild card for the EU's clean energy race Lithuania’s rapid deployment of wind and solar power is helping the country strengthen its energy resilience and end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Elon Musk’s Grokipedia leans on more right-wing sources in sensitive topics, study finds Grokpedia articles about religion, history, literature and art referenced more right-wing websites than Wikipedia’s on the same topics, a new study found. -
Destinations Where to travel for accessible adventures in Europe, according to the experts From accessible mountain adventures in Scotland to tactile museums in Sicily, disabled travellers and accessibility experts reveal the European destinations making holidays easier, more inclusive and less daunting for people with additional access needs. -
Europe News Brussels to remove remaining barriers with Mexico as the allies review their trade agreement The move comes as world economies look to strengthen their ties amid turbulent relations with the US, caused by the Trump administration’s hostile trade policies, as well as the war in Iran, which have caused global instability. -
USA Republican lawmakers call off vote on Trump's War Powers Resolution that was on the verge of passing Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.