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Europe News Switzerland intends to build military drone battalion by 2028, defence ministry says Switzerland's long-standing position has been one of well-armed neutrality and the European country has mandatory conscription for men. -
Nepal Death toll nears 500 as rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris. -
Europe News Clashes in Spain's Ceuta month after mass migrant influx, residents try to block Red Cross aid Tensions have risen after a military vehicle carrying four soldiers was "ambushed" in the early hours of Thursday by about 70 migrants, who attacked it with stones and other objects, a police spokesperson in Ceuta. -
Europe News Trump says he had 'good talks' with Putin, Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territory The Kremlin also dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow. -
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World News Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid rising trade tensions with Canada Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" in the US, as his administration's trade dispute with neighbouring Canada intensifies. -
Europe News Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and wounds a dozen across Ukraine, officials say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeated calls for Kyiv's allies to send more ballistic missile defence packages to counter such attacks. -
No Comment China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub. -
Business Chinese imports plunge 30% to 40% after EU tax on small parcels Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150 and the measure is already biting as imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30% to 40%. -
Somalia Incidents of piracy off Somalia surged in 2026, new analysis of IMO data shows The region, which hosts some of the world's busiest shipping routes, has seen traffic heavily disrupted since the Iran war began on 28 February, affecting shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. -
Malaysia Malaysia to repatriate first group of Myanmar nationals in September, government says Malaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the UN refugee agency, including more than 126,000 Rohingya from Myanmar, its largest refugee community. -
Belgium Draghi’s new Rhine Group wants to fix Europe. But how? Draghi’s new Rhine Group wants to fix Europe. But how? Euronews speaks to Executive Director Luis Garicano about the group’s mission, members and why now. -
Qatar Qatar PM meets Iran’s Araghchi in Tehran as Doha pushes de-escalation and reopening Hormuz Qatar is stepping up its mediation efforts as regional tensions remain high and direct US-Iran talks remain stalled, with Doha focused on de-escalation, dialogue and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. -
Europe News Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen to appoint special coordinator as Russian threat grows Five EU Commissioners from Eastern Flank states have urged President Ursula von der Leyen to create a special coordinator role, amid several urgent measures meant to address the growing Russian threats to the Baltics. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Series The Middle Corridor's growing role in global trade The Middle Corridor is expanding from a regional route into an intercontinental trade link between Asia and Europe. With Azerbaijan at its centre, growing cargo volumes, digital logistics and expanding port capacity are reshaping the route's future. -
Europe News Two dead in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin, local media says Regional public broadcaster RBB and a local daily said the alarm had been raised at a secondary school in the town of Gosen-Neu Zittau, just outside the German capital. -
Europe News UK asylum applications drop by more than a fifth, new government data shows Separately, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said the government had scored its lowest ranking with its policies for migrants and asylum seekers. -
Culture news Rock en Seine festival: audio description becomes the eyes of the visually impaired For the first time, Rock en Seine offers live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted people, with a voice describing movements, lights and emotions on stage, so they can fully experience the show. -
Europe News EU countries urged to invest in nature restoration plans and close €65bn annual shortfall EU countries must submit their draft nature restoration plans by 1 September, as the continent emerges from a summer that was starkly affected by wildfires and drought. Meanwhile, researchers identified a €65 billion financing gap. -
Europe News UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts Gianni Infantino was widely expected to detoxify the FIFA brand when he took over from his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter in 2016. -
Travel News All aboard: New real-time map lets travellers track trains across France, Spain and Belgium A new live train map lets users track rail journeys across France, Spain and Belgium, including delays, cancellations and what type of facilities are available at stations. -
Europe News Four EU countries renew push to use Russia's €210bn assets to support Ukraine Ukraine is facing a budget crunch, and EU member states are under pressure to find a solution ahead of next year's election season. -
Europe News Rival leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece. -
Space ESA signs first major European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain's PLD Space ESA has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros, to boost MIURA 5 launches and new orbital capabilities. -
No Comment Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities. -
Health news WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new cases Uganda shares an 877-kilometre border with the DRC, which is battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. -
Europe News Polish Olympic chief Radosław Piesiewicz arrested in crypto-linked graft probe, officials say Authorities launched an investigation in April, which prompted most of Poland's sports federations to call for Piesiewicz's resignation. -
Europe News EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase. -
Europe News Italy faces summer's most intense heatwave with 45°C highs Nine cities will be under red heat alerts on Friday, while northern regions face a growing risk of torrential rain, hail and strong winds. -
Europe News Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in Hague prison The former Bosnian Serb military commander, sentenced to life for the summary execution of more than 8,000 Bosniaks in July 1995 and the years-long siege of Sarajevo, died at 84. He spent 15 years as a fugitive before his arrest in Serbia in 2011. -
Europe News Is Spain facing another major earthquake? A geologist tells Euronews about the risks Euronews talks to a geologist from the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain about the real danger, the areas most at risk and what science can – and cannot – predict. -
Europe News Russian MP threatens Hungary with energy cut-off after Budapest labels Moscow a security threat Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk. -
Europe News CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells Euronews Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed. -
Climate Strict rules on French cheesemaking relaxed as farmers battle record heat and drought Depleted grasslands have forced farmers to temporarily supplement their cows' diets with feed from elsewhere. -
Travel News 2027 eclipse sends prices soaring: Up to €33,129 a night in El Palmar With almost a year to go, accommodation prices in southern Spain are soaring, with some stays already reaching €33,129 for a single night. -
No Comment Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games. -
Earth News How a glacier collapse may have triggered the Nepal-Tibet disaster While individual glacial events cannot be directly attributed to climate change, experts say rising global temperatures are putting increasing pressure on glaciers. -
Culture news The literary scandal of the year? Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' / Natalie Portman drama explained Is Natalie Portman really the subject of Rachel Cusk’s new novel? Or is this manufactured literary drama designed to generate buzz? -
Tech News Coffee for a Frenchman, police for an Algerian: Users accuse Gemini of bias Google's AI search tool gave starkly different advice depending on the nationality named in questions posed to its chatbot, prompting accusations of racial bias that have swept French media. -
Europe News Von der Leyen turns up pressure on China over trade deficit The European Commission's president said that the EU’s trade relationship with China had to be rebalanced, and pointed out that the bloc's trade defence investigations into Chinese products had ramped up significantly in recent years. -
Culture news Thieves steal Villena Treasure in under four minutes, one of Europe's great Bronze Age hoards The thieves distracted security forces with a false alarm on the outskirts of Villena and stole the museum's 59 prehistoric pieces in under four minutes. -
Europe News Can French debt really be cancelled? Mélenchon’s proposal sparks debate Mélenchon’s call to cancel part of France’s debt heats up the presidential race, with prominent French banker Matthieu Pigasse backing the proposal. -
No Comment Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing. -
Tech News Apple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ on 9 September Incoming CEO John Ternus will present the company’s first foray into the foldable phone market, hitting shelves by the end of the year starting at €2,200. -
Markets Nordics weigh merging their stock exchanges into one regional market A group of the Nordic region's largest companies and investors is examining whether Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland could combine their national stock exchanges into a single regional marketplace in an effort to deepen liquidity and win more listings. -
Travel News Could high-speed trains run from London to Europe every 15 minutes? Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot easier, with services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam potentially departing as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade as Eurostar faces a wave of new competition. -
How Dubai became the world’s easiest place to set up and scale a business Dubai’s streamlined regulation, free zones and Founders HQ are drawing investors and startups, turning the emirate into a launchpad for global expansion. -
Culture news Gdansk Shipyard: Art atelier fights to save site's historical legacy amid redevelopment threat Gdansk Shipyard - the place where Lech Wałęsa led the strikes that brought about the fall of communism and Poland's transition to democracy - is now undergoing another transformation. Private developers are turning the site into new housing estates and business spaces. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Iran Kilometre-long petrol queues in Iran signal further strain on Tehran Lines formed outside Tehran petrol stations from midnight as a daily shortfall met with panic buying, while officials denied a shortage and said prices would have to change, without clarifying when or by how much. -
USA US Democratic Party’s progressives and moderates face off in pre-midterms civil war A string of recent primaries across the US have thrown new light on the deep divisions between the party's political factions. Is opposition to Trump enough to unify the coalition? -
Europe News Fidesz weighs a future without Orbán and even dissolution after historic defeat Insiders say Viktor Orbán's party is looking into the abyss amid corruption scrutiny, a wave of senior departures and Tisza's dominant poll lead. Orbán's personal future in politics will be discussed next year. -
Europe News Ceuta faces second night of tense protests: government and media in the crosshairs Ceuta has seen two days of protests over the migration crisis, with barricades and rubber bullets fired on Trampolin beach. Crews from La Sexta and RTVE were harassed while reporting, amid an escalation of tensions condemned by journalists' associations. -
Iran Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei alive but 'very seriously wounded' in February strikes The US president told conservative commentator Glenn Beck that Khamenei sustained serious injuries to the left side of his body, including his arm and leg. Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment in March and was absent from his father's funeral in July. -
Health news Spanish Nutrition Agency issues menopause guidelines based on male studies The agency will review the report after criticism from several women researchers, who argue that some advice on nutrients like iron or vitamin C relies only on studies on men. -
Economy Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as Damascus rejoins financial systems Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system. -
Health news West Nile virus: 75 new cases in a week, 232 infections and 19 deaths in Greece As of 26 August, a total of 19 deaths had been reported, all among patients aged over 65. -
Culture news La Tomatina 2026 in pictures: Tomato chaos takes over the streets of Buñol One of Spain's most famous (and messiest) festivals returned to the streets of Buñol, as thousands gathered to pelt tomatoes at one another. -
Europe News Polls too close to call in Iceland's pivotal EU membership referendum The gap between the two camps appears to be steadily closing ahead of Saturday's vote. -
Destinations Think Scandinavia is best for an active coolcation? The Alps are giving it a run for its money Scandinavia may be an obvious choice for a cooler summer holiday, but a new ranking has found the Alps are just as tempting for travellers looking to hike, cycle and escape the heat. France’s Mont Blanc region takes the top spot, while Alpine destinations claim four places in the top 10. -
Tech News Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians. -
Art Polka dots, infinity rooms and phallic sculptures: Yayoi Kusama’s art in pictures “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul.” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died aged 97. -
Europe News Norway's King Harald in 'extremely serious' condition, palace confirms The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August with a blood disorder as senior royals cancel their engagements. -
Health news World-first: AI guides live brain surgery in the UK to save patient's sight A British man has become the first patient in the world to undergo brain surgery guided live by artificial intelligence, in an operation that saved his sight. -
Europe News Russian driver arrested after two killed in France car ramming, officials say The suspect, lawfully residing in France, was not known to intelligence services and had never been convicted of a crime, according to authorities. -
USA 9/11: Trial for alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed set for June 2028 The US used Guantanamo, an isolated naval base, to hold militants captured during the "War on Terror" that followed the September 11 attacks in a bid to keep the defendants from claiming rights under US law. -
Nepal Tourists from 30 countries among victims in Nepal as Europe issues travel advice European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal. -
Travel News Stunning adults-only hotel set within historic villas opens in Sitges The 38-key property is just steps away from the beach as well as the city’s historic centre. -
Europe News Frankfurt Airport employee dies after contracting malaria, operator Fraport says The cause of the infections is believed to be a mosquito that travelled by plane from a malaria-endemic area to Germany, likely in July. -
Business EU GDP shares: Which countries are rising and which are falling? The share of each EU country in the bloc’s total GDP changes over time. Euronews Business looks at how these shares have evolved over the past 20 years. -
EU.XL Which EU countries invest more in maritime defence and why? Europe's naval rearmament is rising. Which countries drive the maritime defence boom and why the map may be misleading. -
Culture news Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97 From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka-dot artworks and sculptures, and was recognised later on in her life as a global superstar in the art world. -
Health news Beyond heatstroke: 33 conditions linked to extreme heat, from skin rashes to violence A new study links extreme heat to more than 30 overlooked illnesses, from skin rashes to violent trauma. -
Ecotech Is Stuttgart’s air-con free train station a genius design or the megaproject’s next blunder? Stuttgart's subterranean railway megaproject plans to stay cool without air-con – but critics say it risks making one of Germany’s hottest cities even warmer. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and Millennials New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece. -
Nepal Around 1,300 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse Officials in Nepal earlier said 826 people, including some 341 foreigners, are missing after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods. -
Iran Iran to allow no military ships in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way," as his administration opposes parts of the evolving agreement.