25 August 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News French driver, 46, detained in Italy after three Akeron missiles found in van The 46-year-old said he was working as a subcontractor for a French company that specialises in transporting military goods. -
Europe News At least 306 people infected with salmonella in Belgium in outbreak linked to eggs Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause a gastrointestinal illness called salmonellosis. Symptoms of infection often include diarrhoea, a fever and abdominal cramps. -
Armenia Armenia detains former President Kocharyan on corruption charges Robert Kocharyan, who leads the Moscow-friendly opposition and maintains close ties with Putin, was detained alongside his son and four others in raids on family businesses. Analysts say the move sent "a signal to the Kremlin" about Pashinyan's intent to confront Russian-aligned political forces. -
Culture news Country music icon Dolly Parton dies aged 80, family announces The singer, songwriter and actress was one of the most influential figures in country music and shaped music and popular culture over a career spanning decades. -
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Space Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to successfully replace a station antenna. -
Europe News Three arrested after Slovak police say they thwarted a planned arson attack "If the attack had occurred, there would have been a large-scale fire, a threat to people's life and health, and extensive damage," police said in a statement posted to social media. -
Tech News Mysterious, ultra-powerful AI system emerges as China closes in on the West Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race. -
Tech News Brazil fines TikTok owner over misuse of children's and teenagers' data According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Canada Canada hits back with tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade war escalates "We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday. -
Mongolia Mongolia positions itself as Asia's next data centre hub During the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia offered potential data centre investors tax relief, data security, cheap energy, land, and cold weather. -
Europe News CIA director Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow on secret visit, US reports claim John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital on Tuesday for meetings, in what appears to be his first visit to Russia as CIA director. -
Tech News Norway moves to tighten rules on the use of smart glasses Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view. -
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan's biggest bank enters Uzbek market with Davr Bank acquisition Azerbaijan's largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan, is expanding its corporate banking operations by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Uzbekistan's Davr Bank in a deal valued at $150 million (€128.5m). -
Business Eni doubles down on Egyptian gas: $8.5bn in investments and 230 new wells The Italian energy giant is deepening its footprint in Egypt with a wave of new exploration, as Cairo pushes to become a regional gas hub. -
Tech News What is phubbing? The tech habit quietly damaging relationships As our digital footprints grow, questions about digital privacy and tech habits are becoming more common between couples. -
Iran Trump slams Tehran for executing protesters at levels 'not seen before' The US president said Tehran could no longer pay large segments of its military and was facing a "humanitarian crisis of epic proportions," days after 32 countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's use of executions to silence dissent. -
Europe News Spain to reform asylum laws to align with EU rules as Ceuta crisis remains unresolved Spain is set to reform its asylum laws as the Ceuta crisis remains unresolved. The European legislation aims to make it easier to reject asylum requests and accelerate returns, in line with demands from the bloc's hardline countries -
Culture news Blacksmiths recreate Viking Age anchor using ancient techniques in Denmark An international team of blacksmiths is recreating a Viking Age anchor using techniques and materials believed to have been used more than 1,000 years ago. -
Europe News Exclusive: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement with EU money France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts. -
Europe News Euronews exclusive: EU officials to travel to China as October deadline for trade rebalancing looms Beijing and Brussels are at loggerheads after China barred its companies from cooperating with the European Commission in antitrust investigations. EU officials will travel to China in the coming days. -
Europe News Phones, drones and ships running blind as GPS malfunctions across Poland Poland's National Institute of Telecommunications has said that the source is external and linked to the activity of electronic warfare systems in the Baltic Sea region. -
Health news What to know as Greenland presents its forced contraception reports this week The findings will arrive just one day after the Danish parliament is due to finalise compensation legislation for affected women, raising questions about how the reports’ assessment of responsibility will sit alongside Denmark’s existing response. -
Qatar Qatar says officials working daily to revive US-Iran talks, urges Tehran to reopen Hormuz Qatar says its officials are speaking to the parties daily to restart US-Iran negotiations, while urging Tehran to reopen and immediately restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route. -
USA Trump considering renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates The rhetoric between the two countries is escalating, with Trump telling Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs. -
Europe News Ceuta migration sparks nearly 9,600 hate posts on social media The Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia logged 9,590 hate messages in two days tied to a July influx of some 80,000 migrants into Ceuta. -
Cinema Meet the new James Bond villain? Saoirse Ronan is 'dead serious' about wanting to play a 007 baddie This is not the first time that Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a desire to play a Bond villain... But with her recent comments and her husband currently rumoured to be the frontrunner for the next 007, we need this casting to happen now more than ever. -
Afghanistan One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition, UNICEF says Afghanistan has endured repeated periods of widespread hunger in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other crises. -
Russia Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Kremlin's forced recruitment spikes Human rights groups said they recorded a surge in forced recruitment since mid-August, amid reports that Russia is preparing a new mobilisation wave after September's elections. -
Europe News Finnair cancels Dubai flights for entire winter season The Finnish carrier says continuing instability in the Middle East means services will remain suspended until March 2027. -
Health news Why do some people live past 100? Study finds clues in the cells of centenarians Researchers have identified a rare immune cell that becomes far more common among people who live past 100, pointing to new clues about healthy ageing. -
Europe News European conservatives and liberals join forces to urge EU to freeze €770 million in Romania funds over mayor Romania risks losing up to €770 million as a deadline looms for completing reforms, including a disputed law that could oust liberal leader and mayor Dominic Fritz. European conservatives and liberals are calling for the funds to be blocked. -
Business Luxottica founder's son resigns, says company has lost its soul Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio has resigned as Ray-Ban chairman, accusing EssilorLuxottica's leadership of growing distant from staff. -
Culture news Australia bans AI-generated music from its official charts Australia's move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms, with a new study finding 38.5% of music released globally in July involved AI. -
Europe News Swedish military seeks to seize property near naval base owned by Russian with Kremlin ties Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO in 2024 after Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. -
Culture news Has there been pressure on Russian stadium to cancel planned Kanye West concerts? Only a week after two shows in St Petersburg were announced, Kanye West’s upcoming gigs seem to have been cancelled – as the venue hosting the concerts say it is not hosting the controversial artist. There are reports that the venue came under pressure from Moscow to cancel the shows... -
Economy German economy grows faster than estimated as exports rebound Europe's biggest economy expanded by more than expected between April and June, driven by strong exports, despite the disruption caused by the Iran war. Business sentiment also improved across every major sector. -
Travel News New European Sleeper train to launch from Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö in 2028 Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Syria US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria, al-Sharaa says Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from HTS, the group al-Sharaa led to topple Assad. -
Business What the new US sanctions on Iran mean for European businesses The US has unveiled a sweeping expansion of secondary sanctions intended to sever Iran's remaining links to the global economy, warning that companies anywhere in the world that keep trading with Tehran risk losing access to the dollar system. -
USA UN and Red Cross warn 'risks have intensified,' urge regulation of killer robots Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention. -
No Comment Watch: Viking Age anchor recreated with hammer and bellows in Denmark Blacksmiths recreate a Viking Age anchor with bloomery iron and historic techniques at Aggersborg in northern Denmark. -
Culture news Are we getting more Oasis shows in 2027 – and will any be in mainland Europe? Oasis fans are getting increasingly impatient about when new concert dates will be announced... -
Travel News Where you can go on holiday in Europe for less than €100 a day With average three-star hotel stays coming in at €32 per person, and local beers priced at €1.50, Albania's capital Tirana topped this list of affordable city breaks. -
Culture news Infamous Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for €2.9m - well below estimate The Adidas Azteca ball, used for both of Maradona’s goals against England in the 1986 World Cup, fell well short of its €8.6 million presale estimate. -
No Comment Video shows tornado forming over village in France A tornado filmed near Pomas in southern France damages about 300 homes and injures 39 people as rescue teams search affected villages. -
Armenia Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership Armenia’s Pashinyan laid out Yerevan's decision to formally apply for EU membership “in the near future” and to call for a national referendum, challenging Russia’s regional influence and setting the stage for a historic geopolitical shift. -
Europe News EU budget: Costa tests leaders ahead of crunch money talks, eyes year-end deal Costa begins a four-week tour of EU capitals to gauge leaders’ appetite to compromise on a deal for the bloc’s common budget by year-end. -
Indonesia Indonesian Muslims brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires Emergency services have been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño climate pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei. -
Europe News France to survey 10 million pupils on sexual violence The government expects the nationwide survey to reveal the scale of abuse as authorities face scrutiny over tens of thousands of cases awaiting action. -
Europe News Kos sets out new path for EU enlargement: Internal reforms, safeguards and gradual integration to end impasse The EU enlargement boss sets out four areas for discussion: internal reforms without treaty changes, stronger democratic safeguards, a gradual integration methodology and encompassing transitional measures. -
Europe News Keeping communication channels open: Vatican's top diplomat visits Moscow The programme for his visit, which is due to last until Thursday, includes meetings with representatives of the Moscow Patriarchate and with the small, local Catholic community. -
Travel News Foreign visitors boost Greek tourism in June – domestic demand is in decline According to provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority, 5.58 million arrivals and 24.06 million overnight stays were recorded in tourist lodgings in June 2026. -
Travel News Greek air traffic controllers pushed to limit by tourism boom A surge in flights, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure are increasing pressure on controllers as Greece races to modernise its aviation network. -
Business Spanish workers spend the equivalent of 231 days paying taxes, study says Tax Freedom Day fell on 20 August, according to Fundación Civismo. The think tank says the average worker’s tax burden has increased by 54 days since 2018, partly because of higher social contributions and income tax thresholds failing to keep pace with inflation. -
Travel News First-ever urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve to open in Shanghai – here’s what you need to know The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030. -
Culture news Death of a titan of French radio and TV: Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Philippe Bouvard After an illustrious career spanning more than six decades – for which he holds a world record – beloved French cultural figure Philippe Bouvard has died aged 95. President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to “a free spirit”. -
Europe News Those behind hybrid attacks against Germany 'will pay,' Merz says, as officials find third drone at airport Leipzig/Halle airport in eastern Germany plays a key role in the transport of military goods, including by the German military and NATO allies, and also serves as a base for Ukraine's Antonov Airlines. -
No Comment Tornado rips through French village, injuring at least 31 A tornado tears through Pomas in southern France, damaging homes and roofs and injuring 31 people as severe storms hit the Aude region. -
USA New evidence prompts trial delay for Libyan charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 The bombing, which is the deadliest-ever terror attack in Britain, killed all 259 people on board Pan Am flight 103 and 11 people on the ground in the Scottish town of Lockerbie. -
Business Macron unveils €6bn Saudi-backed theme park deal amid rights criticism A €6 billion Saudi investment will create three theme parks near Paris, born from a "shared passion" for Dragon Ball Z and anime Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discovered during talks in Riyadh last December. -
EU.XL EU sea defence: the new race to protect cables, pipelines and trade Is the deep blue sea the next frontier for defence? Global economies are increasingly dependent on vulnerable subsea data and energy pipelines. So, the EU and its members are shifting budgets towards maritime defence tools. -
Europe News Germany and Italy clash over migrant rescue ships and returns Berlin and Rome are increasingly at odds over who should rescue migrants in the Mediterranean — and which country should ultimately take responsibility for them. Are private rescue ships offering vital aid or ultimately helping people smugglers? -
Colombia New Colombian president orders immigration raids, vowing deporations of migrants without legal status The far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de la Espriella said. -
No Comment London and Paris landmarks light up for Ukraine’s Independence Day The UK Parliament and Eiffel Tower are lit in blue and yellow as London and Paris mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day with landmark light-ups. -
USA Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist sacked for social media posts after Charlie Kirk's killing Karen Attiah wrote on social media after the right-wing influencer's assassination that she would not display sadness and shared the activist's past racist comments about Black women. -
Europe News Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same? Canada's Mark Carney has shown the EU what walking away from Trump could look like. But would Brussels dare call out the US president and reject his demands that allies play by his rules? For Europe, it's complicated. -
Health news Anorexia and binge eating: Genetic study reveals eating disorders go beyond body weight New research points to a biological basis for eating disorders that goes beyond body weight. -
Earth News Balloons take years to decompose: UK researchers invent ‘Bioloon’ as nature-friendly alternative Discarded balloons “leak toxic chemicals into the environment" and can easily be swallowed by animals. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News The Faroe Islands’ self-navigating car itineraries are putting the magic back into travel Travellers are invited to hop in a car and let the GPS take them to lesser-known spots – and the destinations are a secret until you arrive. -
Business Spain's housing crisis: Why young people are swapping cities for villages 13% of would-be homebuyers plan to move to towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. Often single 35-year-olds on average incomes, they see depopulated Spain as their only escape from a housing market that has shut them out. -
USA Trump administration plans to revoke 200,000 visas of asylum seekers The move is the latest in the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. If it happens, the move would mark the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history.