1 August 2026 | Euronews
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Sport UEFA declares to have 'lost confidence' in Infantino over 'shabby, back room, opaque deal' FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. -
Europe News Ceuta trying to regain calm and return to normality 'with caution' Ceuta's annual festivities in honour of its patron saint, the Virgin of Africa, were cancelled on Saturday as the city grappled with the aftermath of the migration crisis. After more than 24 hours of lockdown, shops and restaurants have cautiously reopened. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Germany's small islands: nature and slow living almost on your doorstep When Germans talk about islands, many think of Sylt, Rügen or Usedom. Yet beyond these classics lie small islands ideal for short breaks, offering peace, nature and unique landscapes far from crowds. -
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Europe News Hamburg celebrates Pride with increased security one week after deadly Berlin attack The Hamburg event's motto this time is “Queer in solidarity. Take a stand — for a future without fear.” -
Europe News Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece A wildfire in Provence continues spreading despite emergency services keeping it from nearby towns. Meanwhile, 400 firefighters battle winds-fueled fires threatening a coastal resort in Greece. -
Culture news Find in German cave: 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory bird figures discovered During excavations in the Hohle Fels cave, archaeologists uncovered two bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory, hinting at humans’ striking artistic sense 40,000 years ago. -
Europe News Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search. -
Europe News 'Not a single person reached mainland Spain or the rest of the EU', says von der Leyen After around 60,000 irregular migrants entered the Ceuta Spanish enclave in North Africa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this Saturday that "the vast majority of those who arrived illegally have returned to Morocco." -
Europe News 22 EU leaders call for emergency talks over Ceuta migrant crisis The letter came as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hit out at some EU members over their response to the crisis. -
Europe News Situation in Ceuta 'almost entirely reversed' as death toll climbs to 67, Spain says Under the watch of Spanish soldiers and police, the last remaining young migrants continued crossing back over the border to Morocco on Saturday morning. -
Europe News Lithuania moves to tighten curbs on pro-Kremlin Russian and Belarusian figures Lithuania plans tougher restrictions on pro-Kremlin Russian and Belarusian nationals, including bans on public activities and tighter limits on buying property near sensitive sites, citing national security and anti-propaganda concerns. -
Europe News Sánchez slams Europe's lack of solidarity over Ceuta in letter to von der Leyen In a letter, Sánchez laments what he describes as a lack of EU solidarity driven by "prejudice, misinformation and attacks" for political gain. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe "We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures. Some are calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, others call these "instrumental attacks". -
Iran Two reported attacks on tankers near Strait of Hormuz The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the world's most crucial oil and gas transit chokepoints, carrying roughly a quarter of the global seaborne oil trade. -
Europe News Could the EU kick Spain out of the Schengen area over the Ceuta crisis? Italy reintroduced air and maritime border controls, while Finland and Denmark ask for full suspension of the free-movement rules for Spain. The European Commission has to trigger the procedure, a move which does not appear imminent. -
Europe News Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched 35 missiles, including 27 ballistic missiles, and 185 attack drones at Ukraine overnight. -
Sport FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash "The current FIFA leadership has not only lost UEFA’s confidence but also that of many other members of the football family," UEFA said in a statement responding to FIFA's announcement. -
Health news Mysterious DNA: two unknown ancestors found in human genome The human family tree is gaining new branches. Researchers have found in modern humans' DNA signs of two previously unknown ancestors – extinct human forms with no fossils or decoded DNA, yet they have left traces in our genome. -
Europe News US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against European allies A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike. -
Culture news Tongue tied: Humans once spoke tens of thousands of languages, so what happened? According to a study published in the journal Science, today's spoken languages are the legacy of a handful that survived a major "language bottleneck" in the past. -
Ecotech ‘Not in my basement’: Why has Germany been so slow to adopt smart meters and what’s it costing? Only around five per cent of German households have a smart meter – compared to almost universal rollout in many other EU nations. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Climate Danube dries up in heat: Skeleton of giant mammoth uncovered in Bulgaria Record-low water levels have exposed the bones of a large mammoth in the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo in Bulgaria. Experts believe it is a woolly mammoth. -
Economy Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop? In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany. -
Destinations Scenic, secluded and stress-free: These are Europe’s best islands for a road trip Whether you're chasing dramatic scenery, searching for solitude or looking for a calming adventure, here are the top recommendations.