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Iran Trump warns Iran to make a deal or 'we'll finish the job' Speaking at a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the US president said he was unsatisfied with Tehran's offers and in no rush, even as the White House dismissed an Iranian state television report of a draft agreement as a "complete fabrication". -
Europe News Sarkozy insists on innocence in last day of appeal trial in Libya case The former president has faced multiple corruption cases in recent years, but the Libya case carries by far the heaviest political and symbolic weight, alleging that a foreign dictatorship helped bring a French president to power. -
The Ring Meloni's foreign policy twist on The Ring: Is Italy turning its back on Israel and US? The Italian government seems to have shifted in its approach towards the United States and Israel, after Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV and Netanyahu's government's crackdown on Flotilla activists. Is it a real change or just a cosmetic move? -
Europe News Canada chooses Sweden's Saab in defence deal over US rivals, PM Mark Carney says Carney says Canada's historically close relationship with the United States has been permanently altered and Ottawa needs to diversify its economic and security relationships. -
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Europe News Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock frozen funds Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar will travel to Brussels for meetings that include a reset agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Budapest seeks to unlock €10 billion in blocked recovery funds ahead of an August deadline. -
Europe News UK spy chief warns AI is an 'unstoppable force' as Russia cyber threat grows Britain’s cyberspy chief warns of rising Russian hybrid warfare and weaponised AI, urging governments, firms and citizens to treat cybersecurity far more urgently. -
Europe News Meloni resorts to EU bashing to seek fiscal flexibility as energy crunch bites Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has begun pressing in Brussels for greater fiscal flexibility to curb rising energy costs. With general elections scheduled for 2027, a surge in energy prices could undermine public support for her government. -
Europe News Hungarian lawmakers vote to reverse exit from ICC initiated by Orbán The 199-member parliament voted 133 for, 37 against with five abstentions to formally repeal a law on exiting the ICC, just ahead of the deadline. -
Europe News Nordic coalition urges EU to stand firm against new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic The appeal sent to the European Commission cites environmental concerns and security risks if the EU decides to lift the ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic. Instead, EU leaders are urged to focus on electrifying the economy and transport while expanding domestic clean energy production. -
South Africa South Africa and Afrikaners reject US claims of humanitarian crisis for white people Around 6,000 South Africans have moved to the US since the Afrikaner programme started last year, according to the US government. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 27th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Carlos Slim: 'Pemex crisis is Mexico's main problem' The richest man in Mexico, Carlos Slim, says the crisis at state oil firm Pemex is the country's main problem, with plunging output, weak investment and debts of about $85bn. -
Europe News ICC trial for ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to start in November, judge says The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019. -
12 minutes with Europe is the ‘last evangelist’ of a trade order that’s no longer respected - France’s Haddad France’s EU Affairs Minister says it’s time for Europe to leverage “all the tools” it has to protect itself from the increasingly “aggressive trade practices” of foreign competitors. He adds that China and the US have long abandoned the foundational rules of international trade. -
Health news Europe could become a chikungunya virus hotspot as heat expands mosquito habitats As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns. -
Europe News Zelenskyy sent letter asking Trump for Patriot air defence munitions, adviser confirms The Iran war, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf, has exacerbated a shortage Ukraine has faced since the start of the war. -
Europe News 'Hard to speak with someone who wants to kill you': Russian threat upends EU debate on direct talks Russia's threat to hit diplomats has shifted the ongoing debate on whether the EU should engage in direct talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Foreign affairs ministers will discuss the divisive topic in Cyprus. -
Business Chinese carmakers double EU market share as EVs drive sales growth New car registrations in Europe grew 4.2% in the first four months of 2026, as traditional European brands maintained their dominance despite Chinese carmakers doubling their share of the EU market. -
Travel News Ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon will start operating from 9 June Cedar Waves has now opened its online platform for bookings, allowing customers to reserve their stays directly through the company’s website. -
Gaza Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza reconstruction fund is empty, source says The board is unambiguously led not just by the United States but by Trump personally, who holds the final say and can remain in charge past his presidency. -
Europe News EU countries reject Russia's threat against diplomats, issue summons in protest Russia's notification urging diplomats in Kyiv to leave "as soon as possible" has been denounced by EU countries as intimidation. Germany, France, Spain and Poland have summoned Russian ambassadors in protest. -
No Comment Pope Leo XIV meets Pedro Sánchez at the Vatican ahead of Spain visit Pope Leo XIV received Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May, as preparations continue for the pontiff’s planned visit to Spain in June. -
Europe News UK and Poland sign 'major' defence treaty as Starmer continues to rebuild ties with Europe The treaty is part of Starmer's efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign. -
Destinations These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress. -
Make it Work Neighbourhood Social Workers offer a 'ray of light' to poor and vulnerable in Cyprus As the EU launches its Anti-Poverty Strategy, a programme in Cyprus is offering a 'ray of light' to people facing poverty and social exclusion. -
No Comment Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in Lebanon Lebanon rescue workers recovered bodies from the rubble in Burj al-Shamali near the coastal city of Tyre on 27 May, one day after an Israeli strike that Lebanon’s health ministry said killed at least 14 people. -
Europe News EU Commission chief eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as merely PR-driven, while the job description remains a work in progress. -
Business Egypt marks record year for gas discoveries amid domestic shortage Egypt’s recent Eni-linked gas finds have lifted hopes of an upstream revival, but analysts say import pressure is unlikely to ease soon. -
Europe News German far-left militant Daniela Klette jailed for 13 years for robberies Klette was part of a trio, along with fellow gang members Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub, active as part of the RAF's "third generation" in the 1980s and 1990s. -
Culture news ‘The Simpsons’ writer who 'predicted' Trump presidency makes 2028 White House bid Dan Greaney, the Emmy-winning writer who wrote The Simpsons episode 'Bart To The Future', which “predicted” a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened, is now apparently running in 2028. -
USA Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited. -
Health news Nearly a third of Europe's health and social care workers face cancer risks at work, study finds From X-ray machines to anatomy laboratories, a new study has found that nearly a third of Europe's health and social care workers are regularly exposed to cancer-causing risks. -
Europe News MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance of individual facilities. -
Europe News Spain's PM sees 'no reason' to withdraw support for predecessor Zapatero amid graft probe Zapatero, who governed from 2004-2011, has been summoned to testify next month in connection with crimes allegedly committed during the bailout of small airline Plus Ultra in 2021. -
Space Everything you need to know about NASA’s plan to build a permanent Moon base NASA has unveiled an ambitious plan to turn the Moon into a long-term human outpost, with the first robotic missions targeting 2026. -
Culture news Pop-culture debunked: 'Friends' lied to you about urinating on jellyfish stings Rising temperatures often mean that there are more jellyfish in our oceans. If you’re heading to the beach soon and you get stung, don’t urinate on yourself (or have one of your friends do it for you), whatever you do. Because the beloved TV show Friends lied to you about jellyfish stings... -
The Cube Fact check: Viral hantavirus map does not show confirmed cases A map circulating online has been used to falsely suggest that the hantavirus is spreading rapidly in Europe, but its creator says it was intended to track news coverage. -
Lao People's Democratic Republic Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say The cave is located in a rugged, remote area in Xaisomboun province’s Longcheng district, about 120 kilometres north of the capital, Vientiane. -
No Comment Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million pilgrims perform stoning ritual in Mina More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. -
Residences Luxury brand Aman is opening its first hotel in Mexico this August Amanvari in Baja Sur California offers a coastal escape with three miles of swimmable shoreline. -
Iran IRGC warns Iran's coast will become a 'graveyard' if US strikes resume An IRGC Navy official threatened to turn Iran's entire Gulf coastline into a killing ground if the US resumed strikes, even as negotiators reported the two sides were closer to an initial agreement than at any point since the April ceasefire. -
No Comment Greenpeace stages record deep-sea protest against seabed mining Greenpeace used a robot more than 2,300 metres below the ocean surface to unfurl a “Listen to the Science” banner in protest against deep-sea mining. -
No Comment In war-torn Gaza, Palestinians mark Eid al-Adha among the rubble Palestinians in the Gaza Strip marked Eid al-Adha on 27 May under the shadow of war, gathering for prayers in heavily damaged areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City. -
Europe News The heatwave affecting Europe is 'unprecedented and historic' Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France. -
Europe News Budapest readies ahead of welcoming its first Champions League final on Saturday Budapest’s Puskás Aréna will welcome Premier League finalists, Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal F.C., on Saturday, as tourism experts expect more than 200,000 fans to flock to the city in what could be the city's biggest tourism event ever recorded. -
Europe News EU countries back EU-US deal, paving the way for its final adoption The controversial deal still requires formal approval by the EU member states and the European Parliament. Under terms agreed last week by MEPs and EU lawmakers, the agreement will end in 31 December 2029 if not renewed. -
No Comment Thousands rally in Tbilisi as Georgia marks Independence Day with pro-EU protests Protesters in Tbilisi denounce Georgian Dream, accusing it of stalling EU accession, eroding civil liberties and pushing the country towards Russia. -
Markets Memory chip giants SK Hynix and Micron cross $1tn valuation amid AI mania South Korea's SK Hynix and US chipmaker Micron both surpassed $1 trillion (€860bn) in market capitalisation within 24 hours of each other. Seoul's KOSPI index also hit an all-time high as AI continues to reshape markets. -
Climate Record heat has ‘fingerprints of climate change all over it’. What can Europe expect this summer? "The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.” -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 27th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Georgia Thousands in Georgia rally for EU membership as country marks 35th independence anniversary Waving Georgian and EU flags, thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi before staging a rally outside parliament amid a heavy police presence. -
Water Cloud seeding is Kazakhstan's latest weapon against drought and crop failure but does it work? Experts from the United Arab Emirates are sharing their experience with Central Asian authorities. -
Business Germany signs major Canadian LNG agreement amid Middle East energy fears Canada has reached an agreement to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific coast terminal, an official familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. -
Europe Today Europe should prepare to talk to Russia but 'priority' is supporting Ukraine, French minister says France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad tells Euronews that Europe should not let others negotiate its security architecture on its behalf, but warns that Moscow is "not interested in a ceasefire or peace". -
Europe Today Council of Europe boss calls for more political support for Ukraine Special Tribunal The Council says work on a special tribunal to prosecute Russian crimes of aggression against Ukraine is progressing quickly, despite uncertainty over US support. -
Lifestyle French Open fashion: How Naomi Osaka’s gold dress reveals tennis still has some growing up to do Despite winning her opening match at Roland Garros, Naomi Osaka's sequined gold dress stole the spotlight and divided opinions. How is tennis still wrestling with women athletes' fashion choices? -
Europe News Spanish police enter ruling Socialist party headquarters over payments linked to Leire Díez Officers have been at the party's headquarters since early this morning following a subpoena related to payments made to Leire Díez. -
Business French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing store 13 years after opening The French group has made it clear that it is not leaving the Chinese capital for good, as it now plans to focus on brands and products better aligned with the new expectations of Chinese consumers. -
Euronews Tech Talks Can social media be safer? | Euronews Tech Talks Content moderation, regulation, and litigation are some of the ways to make social media platforms more secure, but how effective are they? -
No Comment Pope Leo XIV tests Ferrari’s electric future with new Luce supercar Ferrari presented its first fully electric car, the Ferrari Luce, to Pope Leo XIV during a meeting at Castel Gandolfo on 26 May. -
Belarus Ukraine’s drone commander warns Lukashenka about 500 potential targets in Belarus Amid rising tensions with Minsk, Ukrainian military commander issued a warning to Aliaksandr Lukashenka and warned him against Belarus' deeper involvement n Russia’s all-out war. -
World News New head of Hamas' military wing killed in strike on Gaza, Israel says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office described Odeh as one of the "architects" of the October 7 attacks. -
Destinations This beach in Portugal’s Algarve was just named the best in Europe Monte Clérigo on the Costa Vicentina in Portugal’s south western tip was praised by European Best Destinations for its understated luxury and nature offering. -
Business 5,000 ultra-rich hold more than a quarter of Germany's financial wealth According to the new “BCG Global Wealth Report 2026”, the number of ultra-rich people in Germany is rising sharply – and so is inequality. -
Europe Today Climate expert says 'possible' hottest summer ahead Heatwaves have become "much more common" and are affecting all Europe, not just the south, Carlo Buontempo, from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, says. He explains that climate change is making these events "last longer" and increasing their "intensity". -
Europe in Motion Online hate speech: Who faces the most online toxicity in Europe? Toxic online messages remain widespread in Europe, targeting people based on their politics, race and identity. Which EU countries face the highest levels of hostile content? -
Europe Today Newsletter: Caution prevails as EU mulls talking to Russia Also in this newsletter: Ukraine's deputy Prime Minister tells Euronews there is "no alternative to full EU membership" for his country, and Meloni issues a biting criticism of the European Union to industry leaders as tensions between Rome and Brussels brew. -
Business New Sky Line train at Frankfurt airport breaks down shortly after launch The Sky Line shuttle was meant to provide a quick, hassle-free link to Frankfurt Airport’s new, modern Terminal 3. But it now has to be “inspected”, so passengers must make do with shuttle buses. -
Tech News Hackers are using AI to find security flaws no scanner can catch, Google warns For the first time, hackers have used artificial intelligence to find and exploit a security flaw that no automated scanner would have caught – and Google says only its own active monitoring stopped a mass attack. -
Health news International Rescue Committee warns Ebola outbreak could become 'deadliest on record' The International Rescue Committee said the outbreak was spreading faster than response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. -
Economy Not even through inheritance: 61% of Spaniards see inheriting a home as almost impossible 61% of Spaniards doubt they will inherit a home, as housing becomes harder to access. Inheritances grow in importance, yet only one in five sellers obtained their property this way. -
Tech News No essays, no homework: ChatGPT transforms how students are assessed in Spain Artificial intelligence has changed the way people study and is now forcing exams to be redesigned. Universities and schools are seeking new ways to test what students really know. -
Europe Today Europe Today: NATO drills near Russia border as VDL warns over drone threat In her visit to Lithuania, the EU Commission President von der Leyen has warned that recent drone incursions into Baltic countries are not "isolated incidents." This comes as we report on today's NATO military drills just 30km from Russia’s border. -
EU.XL Can the EU make cross-border train travel as simple as booking a flight? The European Commission has presented its plan to allow passengers to book multi-operator rail journeys with a single ticket, a single contract, and unified passenger rights. How can the EU simplify rail travel? Watch the video. -
Moments I went bar hopping around Bulgaria’s capital Sofia – these are the best spots for craft beer From pour-your-own-pints to vampire-themed bars, here’s where to get your fix of hops in the Bulgarian capital city. -
Climate What is an urban heat island? Here's why cities are so much hotter than the countryside This deadly phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans. -
Tech News Humanoid robots face off in Beijing’s first-ever high school football tournament 44 school teams competed over six weeks in China’s first high school humanoid robot football competition. The robots played fully autonomously, using student-written code to pass, defend and shoot without remote control. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 27th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Greece becomes a model country against childhood obesity with UNICEF's help The results of the initiatives in Greece to tackle childhood obesity have been presented, showing outstanding progress. -
Economy What's left of a €100,000 salary after tax across Europe? Eastern Europe generally offers higher take-home pay on a €100,000 gross salary, whereas Western and Northern Europe tend to show lower net figures at this income level. Tax calculations are complex, and Euronews Business provides approximate estimates. -
World News Israel expands military ground operations in Southern Lebanon as clashes with Hezbollah intensify Israel’s military said it struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley area overnight.