2026-05-29

Culture news

Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane': The merits of nostalgia

For his first solo album in six years, Paul McCartney looks back to the past. Does he avoid the pitfalls of nostalgia?

29/05/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy vows to support Romania in ‘whatever way is necessary’

Ukraine’s president called on the European Union to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia following an attack on the residential building in Romania so that Moscow’s war “is not dragged out or expanded”.

29/05/2026

Destinations

Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes

With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is quietly becoming one of Europe’s best-value summer escapes.

29/05/2026

The Europe Conversation

Hungary must reform for its people, not for EU - Commission McGrath

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the EU Justice Commissioner dampened hopes that the frozen Hungarian EU funds could be disbursed any time soon.

29/05/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

29/05/2026

Travel News

Where in Europe is tap water guaranteed for customers?

A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules.

29/05/2026

Tech News

AI agents turned to theft, intimidation and collapse in online worlds

A new experiment suggests that when advanced AI agents are left to run simulated societies without human oversight, rule-breaking, instability and even systemic collapse can emerge rapidly.

29/05/2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Obsession' - Don't always trust the bear

Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale.

29/05/2026

Economy

The next wealth boom: Emerging markets to add $12 trillion by 2030

Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers.

29/05/2026

World

Euronews on the scene after Russian drone strike in Romania

Euronews reports from the Romanian city of Galati, where a Russian drone struck an apartment building near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire, injured two people and prompted an overnight emergency response.

29/05/2026

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Romania: First footage shows damage after drone hits residential block near Ukraine border

A Russian drone from strikes on Ukraine crashes in Galati, injuring two and prompting Romania to seek faster NATO anti-drone support for its air defences.

29/05/2026

Health news

Why the Congo Ebola outbreak has no quick fix

The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet.

29/05/2026

Europe News

NATO to defend Romania and ‘every inch’ of allied territory: Rutte

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the 32-member alliance stands with Romania amid a Russian drone incursion that crashed into a residential building and injured two people in the country’s southeast early Friday morning.

29/05/2026

Destinations

Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026

Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover.

29/05/2026

Food and Drink

Cone classics: Which ice cream flavours are most popular in Europe?

For a long time, vanilla ice cream was Europe's favourite flavour. Now a map shows more people trying new varieties as online trends shake up cone classics.

29/05/2026

Tech News

Blue Origin rocket explodes seconds into engine test

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, with Jeff Bezos acknowledging a “rough day” and saying the company will rebuild and continue testing.

29/05/2026

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Lebanon: Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

Residents of Lebanon's historic city of Tyre surveyed widespread destruction on 28 May after Israeli strikes hit the area. The attacks came as fighting with Hezbollah intensified despite a ceasefire announced in April.

29/05/2026

Europe News

Moment Russian drone hits apartment block in Romania

Video captured the moment a Russian Geran-2 drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire and injured two people, according to Romanian authorities.

29/05/2026

Europe News

EU denounces Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați.

29/05/2026

Europe in Motion

AI-generated child abuse material surges in Europe, data shows

Online child exploitation is increasing across Europe, alongside AI-generated abuse content. Which countries are emerging as hotspots for abuse material?

29/05/2026

Culture news

'A true patriot': Trump administration mocked for Harambe tribute post

The White House has paid a lengthy tribute to Harambe, 10 years after the gorilla's death. The post has caused backlash, with many saying that the Trump administration is not focused on "the key issues of the day"...

29/05/2026

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UK: Cerner Abbas’ iconic chalk giant gets first major makeover

UK conservation teams are restoring the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, one of the country's most recognisable historic landmarks, using 17 tonnes of wet chalk to renew the figure's fading outline.

29/05/2026

Europe Today

Romanian drone incursion is a 'provocation', Poland official says

Exclusive: Poland’s Undersecretary of State in Poland's Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Michał Baranowski condemned Russia's drone incursion in Romania early Friday morning, which comes hot on the heels to similar incidents in the Baltics and Poland.

29/05/2026

Earth News

Why Greece's polluting 'ghost farms' are finally disappearing

Abandoned farms have left the Ionian Sea filled with fishing nets, tiles, plastics and timber - but media coverage and pressure from the authorities has triggered a momentous 'shift'.

29/05/2026

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast | An unusual heatwave with a sinister twist

From blistering heatwaves sweeping Europe to rising security tensions along the Baltic border, we dive into the issues keeping officials in Brussels awake this week.

29/05/2026

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DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives

The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east.

29/05/2026

Markets

Oil prices fall and markets rise on optimism over Iran ceasefire deal

Markets rallied, and oil fell after reports that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, boosting hopes of a sustained de-escalation in the conflict.

29/05/2026

Gaza

Netanyahu vows to increase Israel's control of Gaza to 70%

“Right now, we are tightening the grip on Hamas,” Netanyahu said Thursday. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip."

29/05/2026

Travel News

48 more police officers deployed to Lisbon airport from Friday

Lisbon airport has recently seen long queues at border control, with delays increasingly blamed on the new Europe-wide Entry/Exit System.

29/05/2026

Europe Today

Temu has to "show actions" to comply EU rules after fine, MEP says

Anna Cavazzini believes the Chinese company is "willing to comply" following the €200 million fine imposed by the European Commission over dangerous baby toys. But Cavazzini warns of the "structural problem" of unfair competition coming from China.

29/05/2026