Europe News EU regional funds can be used to address energy crisis, Fitto says Cohesion funds, worth up to €160bn, could be redeployed to ease Europe's energy crisis, the Commissioner told EU ministers in a letter. 28/05/2026
Lifestyle From catwalk to pitch: Loewe to design Spain's suits Spain’s national football team has signed a four-year partnership with luxury fashion house Loewe. Here is La Roja’s official suit designed by the prestigious brand. 28/05/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 28th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 28/05/2026
USA UFC fight venue takes shape outside White House for Trump birthday event Construction has begun on a UFC octagon outside the White House ahead of a fight night linked to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the United States. 28/05/2026
Business Meta wants Instagram and Facebook subscribers to foot its AI bill Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its long-standing reliance on advertising revenue. 28/05/2026
Uganda Uganda shuts border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge The decision by the Ugandan Ebola task force, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, follows a rise in health workers exposed to Ebola by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared. 28/05/2026
Iran Hopes for peace deal fade as US and Iran exchange fire again US forces targeted Iranian drones near Bandar Abbas as the IRGC claimed it struck back at a US airbase, while Washington sanctioned Tehran's Hormuz toll authority and both sides published contradictory accounts of a possible deal. 28/05/2026
Culture news Artists pull out of Trump-backed concert for America’s 250th birthday While a cage fighting ring is being built on the White House lawn, a new event celebrating the 250 years of the USA is set to take place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The line-up has been called “a parody”, and some acts have already pulled out. 28/05/2026
Climate El Niño clashes with climate change as UN warns record heat is coming Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming. 28/05/2026
Europe News EU countries insist on unity to avoid Russia's special envoy 'trap' The debate on who should be the special EU envoy for negotiations with the Kremlin is "a trap that Russia wants us to walk into", High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Cyprus. 28/05/2026
Europe Today ‘Zero tolerance policy’ for corruption, McGrath tells Euronews Exclusive: With corruption in Hungary and Spain squarely thrust into the limelight, the EU’s justice chief Michael McGrath spoke to Euronews about fraud across the European Union – warning that without reforms, grafting festers and “takes from valuable public resources”. 28/05/2026
Europe in Motion Small but mighty: Which tiny tech hubs are powering Europe's growth? The continent thrives on smaller ecosystems that punch above their weight, with a great concentration of tech innovation and infrastructure in a tiny territory. Which European cities are driving tech and what sets them apart? 28/05/2026
Travel News Europe's best destination for stargazing The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism remains far below its full potential. 28/05/2026
Business Experts warn of China shock 2.0 as government remains passive A new study says Germany’s weak growth is not only home-made. Economists warn of a “China shock 2.0”, yet the federal government is slow to respond. 28/05/2026
Europe Today Ukraine's former PM: Putin will try to recruit any envoy sent to talks Arseniy Yatsenyuk, former Ukrainian prime minister, told Euronews that while the European leaders are considering direct talks with Russia, the only thing Vladimir Putin is ready to accept is Europe's surrender. 28/05/2026
No Comment France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway. 28/05/2026
Culture news Matthew Perry's assistant gets three-year jail term over actor's death The court in Los Angeles heard that Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, had a central role in the 'Friends' actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with a fatal dose of the drug. 28/05/2026
Europe News Beretta to unveil new Livet anti-drone system The company says the system is equipped with target auto-tracking and remote engagement capabilities. 28/05/2026
Climate Heat dome makes May feel like August in Spain An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38 ºC, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts deaths. This is no blip but the new normal. 28/05/2026
Health news Greece: Only one in five new medicines reaches patients Greeks wait almost two years for access to new treatments, while pharmaceutical companies increasingly say they do not intend to launch new products in the country. 28/05/2026
Earth News Europe urged to ‘kick the fossil fuel addiction’ amid record May heat The United Nations is warning that the main culprit behind Europe's blistering temperatures is the world's "addiction" to burning fossil fuels. 28/05/2026
Iran Iranians slowly returning online after months-long internet shutdown Iranian authorities decided to lift some restrictions this week as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce, but many Iranians now fear access could be cut off again, at a moment’s notice. 28/05/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: ‘A dangerous place’, Magyar’s moment, Europe’s mouthpiece As the International Energy Agency warns of the fallout from sky-high energy prices prompted by the war in the Middle East, the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar comes to town aiming to unlock billions of frozen EU funds – while the bloc thrashes out whether to speak to Moscow. 28/05/2026
Europe Today Birol warns Europe easing Russia sanctions would be a 'major mistake' IEA chief says “knocking on Russia’s door” would be a repeat of past mistakes, even as the EU is rattled by a price shock stemming from the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Agency warns of "biggest energy security crisis ever". 28/05/2026
Iran US says Iran fired ballistic missile towards Kuwait Iran's Revolutionary Guards said earlier on Thursday that its forces had targeted a US airbase. 28/05/2026
No Comment Ireland records 30C while Portugal nears 37C in May heat A record May heatwave sent Irish temperatures above 30C and Portugal’s to 37C, drawing crowds outdoors and renewing worries over climate change. 28/05/2026
No Comment Ukraine: Russian strike injures 11 in Odesa daytime attack, children among injured Russian daytime strike hits the southern port city of Odesa on 27 May, injuring at least 11 including children, and igniting a huge fire that ravages shops and commercial buildings. 28/05/2026
Destinations Machu Picchu overtourism: Bucket list dream turning into a ‘nightmare’ A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems. 28/05/2026
Europe Today IEA warns of biggest energy security crisis in modern history The International Energy Agency is warning the world is “facing the biggest energy security crisis in modern history” as the shutdown in the Strait of Hormuz continues to rattle the global energy market. We have an exclusive interview with IEA's executive director, Fatih Birol. 28/05/2026
EU.XL Is the EU betting on a ‘one-ticket’ plan to make rail like flying? The European Commission is proposing a “one journey, one ticket” system to make cross-border rail travel as simple to book as flying. Is this a bid to close the gap with low-cost airline travel? 28/05/2026