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Europe Today Former Budapest mayor ready to do 'everything in power' to unfreeze EU funds Kata Tüttő, former deputy mayor of Budapest, said the city “suffered a lot” under Viktor Orbán’s rule. Now President of the European Committee of the Regions, she also warned against a “wave of centralisation” threatening Europe’s regions. -
Europe News Mobilising private capital to scale digital infrastructure in Asia In an opinion piece for Euronews, Hun Kim, Chief Partnerships Officer of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, said multilateral development banks should work together to catalyse private investment and expand digital infrastructure access across Asia. -
Europe News 'One of the worst accidents' at Belgian level crossing, officials say after deadly crash Four people were killed in the collision of a train with a school bus at a level crossing in Belgium. -
Culture news Six arrested over ticket touting for Bad Bunny concerts "Operation Puerto Rico", carried out by the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE), also led to the seizure of 14 tickets. -
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12 minutes with 'No alternative to full EU membership', Ukraine’s deputy PM tells Euronews Brussels must speed up the EU accession process and full membership remains the only option, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka, tells Euronews. -
Health news 'Danger to the region': EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for a research and development plan, aimed at fast-tracking clinical trials. -
Europe News Corruption probes in Ukraine show Kyiv is doing 'exactly what the EU wants,' deputy PM says Anti-corruption investigations are proof that Ukraine’s legislation works, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka told Euronews, as he insisted that Kyiv is not “looking for any excuses with its partners.” -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 26th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Iran Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US military bases in the region In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman. -
Europe News Baltic drone incursions test EU security, von der Leyen warns, amid escalating hybrid threats European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that recent drone incursions into EU airspace are “not isolated incidents”, as Baltic leaders and EU officials warn of escalating hybrid threats engineered by Russia along Europe’s eastern border. -
Europe News Germany resists EU members' push for a tougher stance on China German Trade Minister Katherina Reiche is in Beijing this week seeking to strengthen industrial ties with China, even as several EU member states push Brussels to take a tougher line against the Asian giant over overcapacities. -
Health news Which countries cut foreign aid the most in 2025, and who is now leading the way? Countries around the world are cutting humanitarian aid budgets, reshaping the global response to public health emergencies and crises. -
Health news Inside the Enhanced Games: Everything that happened on sport’s most controversial night 91% of competitors used testosterone, 79% human growth hormone – but the promise of multiple world records failed to materialise. Here's what actually happened. -
Art Chewing gum and ash-filled cookie jars: Inside the world of extreme pop fandoms 'Holy Pop!' takes visitors inside the bizarre and beautiful world of obsessive fans. -
Europe News Exclusive: No reply means yes: EU pushes silent approval for energy grid permits Some EU countries back the European Commission's proposal to allow tacit approval for projects aimed at upgrading the EU’s ageing power grid, while others have asked the EU's Cyprus Presidency not to make such provision mandatory. -
Climate Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures. -
Armenia US and Armenia pledge to move forward on economic corridor during Rubio visit Marco Rubio visited Yerevan, backing PM Pashinyan’s pro‑western course and signed TRIPP corridor and strategic partnership deals to boost regional peace. -
12 minutes with Restricting trade with Israeli settlements 'not aggressive but normal', French minister says France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent. -
Iran Iran's internet flickers back on despite judicial halt, reports claim Live metrics show partial restoration of connectivity after President Pezeshkian ordered the international internet to be reopened, but an Iranian court has suspended the order before it could fully take effect, leaving Iranians in legal and digital limbo on day 88 of the country's longest blackout. -
Markets Oil steadies at $100 and markets stay volatile as US-Iran talks stall Brent crude trades at $100 per barrel while European indices drop, Asian stocks close mostly flat and US equities open higher. Markets remain volatile as US-Iran talks stall and President Trump reiterates nuclear demands. -
Art Don't take this lying down: Trauma explored at the Kunstenfestival des Arts in Brussels At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, French choreographer Boris Charmatz and Italian director Romeo Castellucci turned performance into an exploration of intimate fragility by interpreting childhood trauma through silence and by transforming a parking lot into a cathedral. -
Turkey Turkish police use water cannon ahead of deposed opposition leader's speech in Izmir The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections. -
No Comment South Korea overpass collapse kills three in Seoul South Korea authorities launched an investigation after part of a decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May. The accident killed three people and disrupted rail traffic near the capital’s main station. -
Silk Road Adventures A living craft – how silk is made from cocoon to cloth Through workshops, design studios and local industries, silk production continues to link tradition with contemporary demand, preserving techniques shaped over centuries. -
Business BP sacks chairman Manifold in a fresh blow to the troubled energy giant Albert Manifold is the third senior BP leader to exit under a cloud in three years, as the British energy giant's boardroom turmoil shows no sign of abating. -
Europe News Two French boys abandoned in Portugal to be returned to France, court document says The Juvenile Court ordered that the two boys, aged four and five, be returned to their country of origin after French authorities decided to place them in the care of social services. -
Travel News Lumo launches cheap London–Stirling route to boost sustainable tourism Budget rail operator Lumo launches a low-cost London–Stirling service, offering a greener alternative to flights and boosting tourism to the Scottish city. -
Business African cities sound alarm on climate and housing at Baku urban forum From flooding in Addis Ababa to housing deficits in Luanda, African officials at the World Urban Forum in Baku say climate change and rapid urbanisation are outpacing their ability to respond — and the money to fix it is not there. -
Europe News Direct talks with Russia would make EU a 'neutral mediator', Estonia warns "This is not the right time to rush into any kind of talks" with Russia, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said as debate over how to end the invasion of Ukraine continues. -
Europe Today Pope Leo vs AI: Pontiff sounds alarm over the 'culture of power' driving the tech race Pope Leo XIV has disseminated a major manifesto warning of the societal ills posed by the emerging technology – particularly on the battlefield and how it is related to “slavery”. -
Europe News EU should open all six accession clusters next month, Ukraine's deputy PM says Ukraine is already falling behind on its EU accession timeline, the country’s deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration told Euronews in an exclusive interview, urging all accession clusters to be opened as early as next month. -
Travel News Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top travel tips Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home. -
Mobility Ferrari's €550,000 electric car looks like a Nissan, says the internet Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car, the Luce, in Rome — but the €550,000 five-seater's design drew widespread criticism online and sent the company's shares sliding nearly 8%. -
Economy Industrial sovereignty: Five sectors where the EU is critically dependent on China From solar panels to rare earths and industrial robots, Chinese firms have quietly become the dominant, sometimes sole, supplier across a growing number of European industries as fears of another "China shock" rise. -
Tech News No AI ‘jobs apocalypse’ so far, says OpenAI’s Sam Altman The OpenAI boss admits he was wrong about the pace of AI job disruption – but stops short of ruling it out entirely. -
Europe News Sixteen EU countries ask for more funds for agriculture and fisheries in next long-term budget Along with more funds for regional policies, agriculture and fisheries, the member states are calling a new debate on 'own resources' and repaying Recovery Fund loans with new common debt. -
The Cube Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context. -
Culture news Nothing Else Matters: Rock band Metallica urging fans to donate blood and plasma ahead of UK tour Rock band Metallica is encouraging their fans to donate blood and plasma ahead of their UK gigs, raising awareness for the vital need for donations. -
Europe News Jonathan Andic quits as Mango vice-president but insists he is innocent of murder charge The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic. -
No Comment First footage released after deadly train and school minibus crash in Belgium Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others. -
Europe in Motion Why are some airlines slashing flight prices amid the war in the Middle East? While Europe-Asia airfares soar, budget airlines slash or keep prices low to tempt people back into travel amid weak demand and higher operational costs. How can they do it and how long will it last? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 26th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Serious staff shortages in Greek island hospitals and health centres, POEDIN finds Greece’s National Health System is coming under severe strain from chronic understaffing, the POEDHN union representing hospital workers warns. -
Lebanon Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12 as Israel calls up more troops The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said on Monday that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon. -
Economy Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in over a century France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes. -
Earth News Record May heat puts France’s climate preparations to the test as heat dome swelters Europe France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome. -
Travel News Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country. -
Europe News Four dead and two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium, deputy PM says The cause of the crash was not immediately clear and an investigation has been opened, the public prosecutor's office said. -
No Comment Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual peak as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque. -
Culture news K-pop makes history as BTS, Katseye and KPop Demon Hunters dominate 2026 American Music Awards Taylor Swift went into this year’s American Music Awards as the leading contender, with eight nominations. But it wasn't to be. She left empty-handed, as K-pop dominated the ceremony and further cemented its worldwide domination. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s AMAs. -
Business EasyJet probed in Italy over alleged unfair baggage pricing on booking platforms Italy's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into easyJet over claims the airline misled consumers through opaque bundled baggage pricing on its booking platforms. -
No Comment Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de Armas into a lively stage of music. -
Europe News EU to favour European satellite services to prevent Musk’s Starlink expansion The EU's decision to give European satellite operators priority could risk a backlash from the Trump administration. -
Australia Dozens of drones fall from sky during Sydney festival show A major drone show at Sydney’s Vivid festival was cancelled after nearly 90 drones malfunctioned and fell into Darling Harbour during a live performance. -
Lao People's Democratic Republic Search operation continues for seven villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave There has been no official confirmation on why the villagers went into the cave, although the rescuers involved said that they went in to look for gold deposits. -
Europe Today ‘Lukashenka will fulfil all orders of Putin,’ Tsikhanouskaya says amid threats from Minsk and Moscow Amid Kyiv’s warning that Belarus could be dragged deeper into Russia’s war, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the Belarusian opposition leader in Kyiv for her first official visit just days after Moscow’s massive attack. -
Europe News Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: 35-year-old youth worker goes on trial The trial on Tuesday is the second since revelations of sexual abuse in Paris after-school services, amid a widening scandal with probes at more than 110 institutions since the start of the year. -
Uzbekistan More than 500,000 students enter Tashkent maths Olympiad as STEM interest grows The TasIMO competition brought together 350 finalists from Europe and Asia following a sharp rise in entries. -
No Comment Gaza’s displaced brace for a bleak Eid al‑Adha amid war and soaring prices Displaced families in Gaza Strip are facing another difficult Eid al-Adha, as war, shortages and soaring prices leave many unable to buy sacrificial animals or properly observe one of Islam’s most important religious celebrations. -
Culture news So long, ‘Saxophone Colossus’: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95 A true legend of the jazz world, Sonny Rollins recorded classics including 'Saxophone Colossus' and 'The Bridge'. Presenting him with the National Medal of Arts in 2010, Barack Obama said Rollins had inspired him “to take risks that I might not otherwise have taken”. -
EU.XL ‘One journey, one ticket, full rights’: What is the EU’s single ticket that simplifies train travel? The European Commission has just unveiled its "One journey, one ticket" initiative. It will simplify cross-border train travel as passengers face increasing delays and cancellations. -
Europe Today Watch: Oreshnik—Inside Russia’s experimental missile threat Last weekend, Russia unleashed a massive bombardment of Kyiv, leaving nearly ninety civilians wounded. Moscow also deployed its experimental, nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile. Should Europe be worried? -
North Korea North Korea fires projectiles including ballistic missile into Yellow Sea, Seoul says The North has also repeatedly shunned efforts by the South Korean government to improve relations, repeatedly calling Seoul its most "hostile" adversary. -
No Comment Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Drone crisis talks in Lithuania as Russia steps up Kyiv threats Also in this newsletter: Pope Leo weighs in on the AI.race, and Belarus's opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya slams President Aliaksandr Lukashenka's willingness to "sacrifice" Belarus's "sovereignty" to stay in power. -
Travel News Do German holiday destinations benefit from the Iran war? A rise in bookings is expected above all on the North Sea and Baltic coasts, said CDU politician Christoph Ploß, the federal government’s tourism commissioner. -
wellbeing 'Generational health drift': Younger people not getting healthier, UK study finds Researchers said the differences were unlikely to be explained solely by improved healthcare, increased screening or better diagnosis. -
Europe News Rubio says US ready to mediate peace as Moscow steps up threats to strike Kyiv Russia's weekend barrage, involving dozens of drones and missiles, killed four people and caused widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital. -
Business Turkish tourists flock to Greece as rising costs put Greeks off Turkey Tourism between Greece and Turkey has tripled, but only in one direction as Greeks avoid steep prices in Turkey while Turkish tourists pour in. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Von der Leyen heads to Lithuania for drone crisis talks, condemns Russia Ahead of her visit to Lithuania today following recent drone incursions in the three Baltic states, the European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen has said “Russia’s public threats against the Baltic states are completely unacceptable." -
Earth News Can heat pumps cool down your home and how do they compare to air conditioning units? Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 26th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Europe could fall into ‘dependency trap’ in AI trade with US and Asia, report finds Europe relies on Asia for much of the infrastructure to power AI, and American companies hold large market shares in many tech fields, which could leave the continent at risk. -
Travel News You can now buy Marriott’s luxury hotel look for your home – but some pieces cost more than €6,500 From sculptural lighting and designer rugs to wellness-inspired bedroom furniture, Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new online interiors shop allowing travellers to recreate the look and feel of its luxury hotels at home. -
Europe News From tanks to drones: Ukraine's drone war is redefining Germany's battlefield strategy Ukrainian drone commanders fighting on the front line say modern warfare has changed faster than Europe's armies can adapt. As Germany races to rearm, Kyiv's soldiers argue the future of war will be decided not just by tanks – but by drones, mass production and trained operators. -
Economy Where in Europe do households save most of their income? Net household saving rates vary widely across Europe, with Greece being the only country where households spend more than they earn. Experts point to precautionary reasons and retirement as the dominant saving motives. -
Earth News 'We can halt warming – and we must': IPCC scientist on why Europe keeps choosing fossil fuels 'Budapest will also hit 50°C, the only question is when', predicts Hungarian climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at CEU. -
Health news Job insecurity and poor care quality drive nurses to quit the profession A study in Spain reveals that job insecurity, excessive workload and perceptions of poor care quality are the main reasons nurses want to quit the profession. The phenomenon also reflects a structural trend across Europe. -
Iran Gulf braces for Iran's response as US strikes shake peace talks Tehran has vowed a "far more severe" response beyond the region after overnight US strikes on missile sites and boats planting mines in southern Iran, even as both sides say negotiations toward a Hormuz deal are still on. -
Europe News Jewellery, watches and cash in golf bags seized in Zapatero case in Spain Spanish police found €286,070 in cash at the home of businessman Julio Martínez Martínez, a friend of former prime minister Rodríguez Zapatero.