16 July 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares by 16 July. -
USA Trump teleprompter operator suspended for alleged prediction market bets on speeches US media had reported that Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 (€85,900) betting on what the president would say in big speeches. -
Europe News Italian police conduct raids on several luxury brands in labour abuse probe At issue is the near-ubiquitous practice of brands subcontracting work to suppliers that in turn contract to others, ending up with firms who employ Chinese workers in exploitative conditions. -
Algeria Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11 children, injures 19 Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires. -
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Europe News Supporters welcome France's assisted dying law Supporters welcomed France's assisted dying law after parliament approved the landmark legislation, calling it "a huge relief" for people with incurable illnesses. The law still requires approval from France's Constitutional Council. -
No Comment Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people Algeria is probing a deadly orphanage fire near Algiers, early on 16 July, that killed at least 11, injured 19 and struck amid a heatwave and nearly 1,000 recent blazes. -
United Arab Emirates Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubai Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU orders Google to share search data, open Android to AI rivals competitors Brussels said Google must start sharing search data from January 2027 and users would start benefitting from the changes to Android from July 2027. -
Europe News Ex-CEO of Italian motorway operator among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge collapse Dozens of family members of the victims packed the courtroom as Chief Judge Paolo Lepri read the verdicts against 57 defendants. Many relatives broke down in tears as the sentences were read. -
Art Salzburg celebrates Mozart's 270th birth anniversary by displaying 300 gold-coloured statues To mark Mozart's 270th birth anniversary, German artist Ottmar Hörl has partnered with the Mozarteum Foundation to create 300 small statuettes of the composer with his dog. The open-air exhibition is on display in the Austrian city of Salzburg, the renowned composer's hometown. -
Travel News Gemini has Eurostar in its sights with plans to launch London to Cologne train route by 2030 The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time. -
The Cube Storm-1516: Fake Hezbollah video threatening Bastille Day attack possibly Russia linked A social media video emerged ahead of this year's Bastille Day in which alleged Hezbollah militants threatened attacks on French soil. The video turned out to be fake, and researchers say it could be linked to a well-known Russian disinformation campaign. -
Europe News Kubilius hails 'revolutionary' defence plan, but MEPs demand faster rollout The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe's military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline. -
Cinema Rome organises open air film screenings to help residents cope with the ongoing heatwave As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features a mix of new releases and classic films. -
Europe News UK court jails two men over major cyberattack on London's transport network TfL, which had to reset the passwords of around 27,000 employees, estimated the attack cost the organisation around £29 million (€34 million) in damages and a further £10 million (€11.7 million) in lost income. -
Iran Tehran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US hits Iranian sites Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports said Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a second global shipping chokepoint. -
Culture news Frowning Stone: Mick Jagger goes viral with reaction to England loss in World Cup semi-final The Rolling Stones frontman was at the England – Argentina match yesterday and was caught on camera shaking his head in disappointment... A meme was born. -
Culture news György Kemény retrospective: The father of Hungarian pop art forever young at 90 At the GYURIII! exhibition visitors gain a comprehensive view of György Kemény’s ever-evolving oeuvre, from poster art and pop art to digital abstraction. -
Europe News EU prosecutor charges four Greek MPs in agricultural subsidy fraud scandal In total, charges were brought against 22 defendants, while proceedings against seven serving MPs were shelved for lack of sufficient evidence. -
No Comment Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov Hundreds protest in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov, a moderniser credited with slowing Russia’s advance. -
Climate 'No power for hours': What it's like living in one of the world's hottest towns with 48C days Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge. -
Europe News Exclusive: US wants ‘a new approach’ to rebuild Gaza, Kushner told EU ministers Trump's son-in-law outlined a new plan for aid distribution in Gaza in break with United Nations practices, Euronews has learned from a closed-door meeting in Brussels. -
Sport When Messi met Yamal: The master and apprentice story behind the World Cup final In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. -
Business The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with the Iran war The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An epic but flawed trip to Hades and back Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing... -
Business TSMC posts record profit and pledges $100bn to expand US manufacturing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday with a record second-quarter net profit, up 77% from a year earlier, while pledging a further $100bn (€87.4bn) to expand its chipmaking capacity in the US. -
Culture news New David Bowie album set to feature early recordings and previously unheard songs The new album will feature 10 unreleased songs and has been described by Bowie's music label as "the most complete collection of tracks recorded by a nascent David Bowie". -
Tech News AI chatbots more likely to criticise Western leaders than authoritarian ones, study finds A Meta Oversight Board study found that leading AI chatbots are far more willing to criticise democratic leaders than authoritarian ones — raising fears the technology is quietly extending state censorship across borders. -
Europe News Dismissed defence minister Fedorov accuses Ukraine's army chief of fuelling divisions, incompetence Ukraine's dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of obstructing military reform and "splitting the country", telling reporters in a bombshell press conference that President Zelenskyy had chosen to keep Syrskyi in the post over him. -
Travel News London, Istanbul, Paris: These are Europe’s busiest airports for 2025 With global passenger numbers hitting nearly 10 billion in 2025, Europe’s airports performed particularly well in the world ranking for international traffic only. -
Europe News China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers say EU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, warning that Beijing threatens not only the bloc’s economy but also its security, while highlighting the shared ambition of China and Russia to assert regional dominance. -
No Comment Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games. -
World News Hungary's national fireworks costs shrink but many still call it wasteful Tradition or money down the drain? A state-funded jolly for all, or an outdated form of animal cruelty? As 20 August nears, the yearly row over whether Hungary needs fireworks and how big they should be reignites. -
Europe News Ukrainian parliament backs new wartime cabinet, amid scandal over defence minister dismissal As thousands protested the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, lawmakers approved almost the entire new cabinet, making Sergii Koretskyi prime minister — a far less contentious step than the shake‑up at the defence ministry. -
No Comment Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike Russian missiles killed two people and wounded five, including a child, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 16 July 2026. -
The Cube Fact check: False claims target French referee after Egypt World Cup exit Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged. -
Europe News Fifteen homes for the price of a city flat in Germany's mini-village In Thuringia, Germany, an entire mini-village is up for sale for €390,000, including 15 buildings, but the dream comes with a catch. -
Europe Today Ukrainian gains should bring Putin to the negotiating table: Kubilius In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews’ flagship morning news programme Europe Today, European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius spoke about Ukraine's battlefield gains, Europe's defence ambitions and how to interpret proclamations from the White House. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News 'Marine Le Pen is France's last hope', says Musk amid interference claims In a post on X on Wednesday, Elon Musk backed Marine Le Pen ahead of France’s presidential vote, prompting claims of foreign interference and electoral risk. -
Europe News EU Court of Justice clears way for Puigdemont amnesty as it backs Spain The ECJ backs Spain’s amnesty law, saying it breaches neither EU nor anti-terror rules, although Puigdemont's arrest warrant stands until the Constitutional Court decides on his appeal. -
Business Germany's Delivery Hero backs €13 billion takeover by Uber German food delivery giant Delivery Hero said it supports Uber's €13 billion takeover offer, which would significantly expand the US ride-hailing company's global food delivery network. -
No Comment Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region. -
Earth News Europe's booming solar fleet has saved €20 billion in gas imports since Iran war, finds new analysis New data shows that solar installations across Europe are cushioning the continent from volatile fossil fuel price shocks. -
Spain "It's freedom": Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys and greater freedom, others remain cautious about the long-term impact. -
Europe News Ukrainians hold rare wartime protest over defence minister’s dismissal For the first time since last summer’s protests in support of their country's anti‑corruption watchdogs, Ukrainians have mobilised online over the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A wave of social media posts quickly turned into calls to gather across Ukrainian cities on Thursday. -
No Comment Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality A thick orange haze hung over Toronto on Wednesday 15 July as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario engulfed Canada's largest city, giving it the worst air quality of any major city in the world that morning, according to monitoring service IQAir. -
Europe Today MEP: German military law makes citizens 'think about contribution' MEP Niclas Herbst (EPP, Germany) says the German government should not fuel "fear of war" while being "honest" about the current geopolitical situation. But he says there is a need for a "discussion about resilience in society". -
No Comment Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands Tens of thousands celebrate in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England sends them to the World Cup final against Spain. -
Tech News No queues, no staff: Europe's first fully autonomous parapharmacy opens in Lisbon A combined system of cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence keeps this parapharmacy running, with staff entering only to restock empty shelves. -
Sport Rajoy repeats column after World Cup win over France and stands by controversial remark The former president has published a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting back at criticism from Pedro Sánchez and the French authorities. -
Destinations Fairytale destinations across Europe that look too magical to be real A new ranking of Europe's most enchanting destinations includes storybook castles, medieval towns, dramatic islands and ancient forests. Voted for by travellers and experts, the list blends famous landmarks with lesser-known gems that look as though they've stepped straight out of a fantasy novel. -
Europe Today Chat Control is 'treating everyone as a suspect', says expert Simeon de Brouwer, policy adviser at digital rights organisation EDRi, calls for "proportionality" to avoid "mass surveillance" and "undermining everyone's privacy" under the proposed Chat Control law to tackle online child sexual abuse. He advocates for "targeted scanning". -
Europe News Starmer tells Ukraine UK support will 'endure' after his departure The outgoing prime minister will use his final visit to Kyiv to tell Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine's resistance has helped preserve Europe's security and that UK support will continue after he steps down. -
Cinema George Lucas says AI is ‘the future’ of filmmaking: 'There’s nothing you can do about it' Someone has turned to the dark side... In a recent interview, Star Wars creator George Lucas said that rejecting using AI to make movies is like rejecting cars in favour of horses... -
Europe in Motion Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training? A majority of EU citizens value general education more than vocational training, but 80% agree that the latter leads to in-demand jobs amid perceived skill shortages. -
Tech News When could humanoid robots go to war? Sooner than you think, says firm testing them in Ukraine AI-powered humanoid robots may become weapons by 2027, robotics firm Foundation Future Industries says. -
Economy Europe's energy use for cooling doubled in six years: Which countries use the most? The last three years were the hottest on record globally. Energy consumption for cooling has also been rising, with household consumption in the EU doubling in just six years. -
Culture news 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, according to agent Neill’s longtime agent says the actor’s family agreed to release the information due to "inaccuracies and outright falsehoods" in media. The actor died of pneumonia and will be honoured at his New Zealand farm in a private family memorial. -
Europe Today Drones, military gains and a contentious reshuffle Hello, readers. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this morning's newsletter: the EU’s defence chief tells Euronews Ukraine’s military successes could force Putin to the negotiating table, and why President Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle is raising eyebrows. -
Europe News UK government calls for FIFA probe into Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner During post-match celebrations Wednesday in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Malvinas are Argentine.” -
EU.XL What is the EU’s plan to triple energy storage as renewable power goes to waste? Brussels, member states, industry, and banks have signed the EU's first Tripartite Agreement for Energy Storage to address a significant capacity gap, essential for lower energy costs and grid stability. Can a non-binding pact really deliver the storage Europe needs in time? Watch the video. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine US strikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Middle East as fears grow over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets. In Kyiv, the EU and Ukraine deepen defence cooperation with a new drone partnership, while Europe debates its role in supporting Ukraine’s war effort. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations London vs Paris vs Rome: How these major capitals compare for a European city break London, Paris and Rome have been captivating visitors for centuries, but each offers something different. From cultural icons and culinary highlights to transport links and hotel prices, here's how the three European tourism heavyweights compare for a city break. -
Climate ‘I associate them with a day-off’: Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to work to save on AC People in Japan - where many workers are forced to wear suits to work - are divided over whether shorts are appropriate for work, with one saying, “I just don't think hairy legs look very neat”. -
Economy Why this summer's heatwaves could raise your supermarket bill next year While food inflation has eased across the eurozone, economists say this summer's extreme heat is now a bigger threat to next year's supermarket prices than the recent Iran war, as damaged harvests could outweigh the fading impact of higher oil and fertiliser costs. -
Culture news Study of Botticelli paintings reveals muse behind 'Venus' died of tumour A new study in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism suggests a diagnosis that could explain the death of Simonetta Vespucci, Botticelli’s muse, using facial recognition technology. -
USA Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final with a dramatic late double The defending champions' victory means they will face Spain, who defeated France on Tuesday, in Sunday's final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. -
No Comment Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final Fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1. -
Healthcare Europe needs to catch up with the AI surge in hospitals, WHO says AI solutions are being deployed across European hospitals; however, only a few countries govern them, putting patients at risk, the WHO Europe chief said. -
Earth News Interactive map predicts climate-driven farm decline by end of century A CSIC team in Barcelona has developed CADI, a platform that forecasts, on a 10‑kilometre grid, how much farmland will lose productivity to climate change by 2100; Spain’s interior fares worse than the Cantabrian coast. -
Iran Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan The latest missile strikes began when the US said it fired a missile into a Curaçao-flagged oil tanker's funnel after claiming the ship "ignored multiple warnings".