28 August 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo. -
Europe News Europe's royal houses and world leaders mourn the death of Norway's King Harald V Europe's oldest reigning monarch, King Harald had been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August, suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells. -
Nepal Number of missing in Nepal floods rises to nearly 3,000 as UNICEF says 17,000 children need aid Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 682 bodies so far. -
Europe News Ceuta warns it is 'on the brink of collapse' as Spain seeks Frontex and Europol help Meanwhile, Spain's interior minister called for calm after Ceuta residents clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the enclave following a mass influx. -
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Culture news Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open London exhibition "A particularly significant moment, initiated by the President of the Republic to strengthen Franco-British relations", according to the Elysée. The French president thus intends to "highlight" the "exceptional loan" he personally approved in 2025. -
Europe News Greenland to open truth commission over forced contraception of Inuit women scheme From the 1960s to 1990, more than 4,000 Greenlandic women were forced to wear a contraceptive coil, in the majority of cases without their consent. -
Culture news Céline Dion concerts: Canadian star returns to Paris after six years away from the stage The Quebec singer arrived in Paris on Friday, 28 August, for a run of 16 concerts in the French capital. -
No Comment Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis. -
Europe News Dutch institute issues 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills It's not the first time ecstasy pills in the form of Trump's head have appeared. In 2017, German police seized thousands of orange Trump-shaped tablets. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Brussels' chief prosecutor calls for drugs gangs crackdown after spate of shootings Julien Moinil said that there have been 69 shooting incidents in Brussels so far this year and 170 in total since the start of 2025. -
No Comment Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza. -
Europe News Four men plead guilty to London arson attack that destroyed Jewish charity ambulances Four ambulances run by the Hatzola charity were destroyed in a London neighbourhood home to a significant Jewish population, one of a spate of attacks in the British capital targeting Jewish or Israel-linked locations. -
No Comment Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation. -
Economy Warsh flags inflation concerns as he rejects Fed forward guidance Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used his first Jackson Hole address on Friday to argue that financial conditions are not restrictive and that underlying inflation has not meaningfully improved, a hawkish assessment that strengthens the case for a rate hike, while ruling out forward guidance. -
Travel News Which are the busiest airports in the EU for commercial flights? More than 6.9 million commercial flights were recorded in the EU in 2025, with the highest number of arrivals and departures at Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt. -
Europe News Life under relentless air raid alerts: Russia attacks Kyiv for second day Kyiv ground to a halt for the tenth time on Friday as air raid sirens sounded over the capital. The renewed attacks followed a record 13 alerts that kept the city under warning for almost 15 hours on Thursday. -
Culture news Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace worth millions from Vienna museum Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras in Thursday's heist. -
Moments From ukulele lessons to mahjong: 68% of travellers say a ‘skillcation’ could be life-changing Travellers are also combining skillcations with another popular travel trend: the digital detox. -
Syria Syria's al-Sharaa appoints SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force dissolves The appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration". -
Business Greek parents brace for back-to-school spending season Footfall in bookshops and school supply stores is already rising, as parents search for notebooks, stationery, art materials and the rest of the gear pupils will need. -
Cambodia Cambodia shuts over 700 cyberscam locations over past year, government says The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said last year that hundreds of industrial-scale scam centres across Asia generate just under €35 billion in annual profits. -
Europe News Iceland’s EU referendum: What to know ahead of vote and what's at stake for Europe Everything you need to know about Iceland’s Saturday referendum on whether the country should negotiate again to join the European Union. -
No Comment Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas. -
Climate Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in the south, heavy downpours in the north Italy's stifling summer heatwave continues with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands; the fifth heatwave will peak on Friday and forecasters say the muggy weather may last into September. -
Culture news ‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump faces backlash for posting AI image of him and Dolly Parton In one of his latest AI slop posts, Trump took to Truth Social to share an AI-generated illustration of him arm in arm with Dolly Parton walking around the White House. This was a step too far for fans of the artist, who died this week and has left millions mourning her loss. -
Europe News Greek F-16s intercept Turkish drone over northern Aegean The Turkish drone reportedly operated in the wider maritime area between Samothrace and Lemnos, immediately triggering surveillance and interception procedures. -
Europe News Switzerland's Beznau nuclear power plant back online after heatwaves force shutdown Reactor 1 was first brought online in 1969 and Reactor 2 in 1971, making it one of the oldest nuclear plants in the world. -
Mobility Waymo in Munich: Could autonomous vehicles make Europe's roads safer? Waymo is bringing driverless taxis to Munich, its third city outside the US, as data suggests autonomous vehicles are far safer than human drivers. -
Europe News Are the Baltics safe? CIA director's Moscow trip raises more questions than answers A rare CIA mission to Moscow has fuelled fears of a possible Russian test of NATO. Baltic officials insist their threat assessments have not changed, but are their reassurances mostly intended to keep public anxiety in check? -
Made in Europe Skyrocketing windmills: The world’s tallest wind power plant is going to dwarf the Eiffel tower The world’s tallest wind turbine is currently under construction in eastern Germany; it will rise 365 metres above ground level. This makes it taller than the Eiffel Tower. The technical masterpiece is due to be operational this autumn. Hans von der Brelie was granted access to visit the site. -
Europe News Anna Unger becomes head of Hungary's top anti-corruption body NVVH The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office is given sweeping investigative and prosecutorial powers. Choosing its head sparked heated debate among experts and politicians and even a surprise withdrawal. -
Europe News Spain wins EU backing for temporary fuel tax cuts as Middle East crisis keeps prices high Spain has joined the EU's fuel tax relief club, but also secured exceptional permission to breach the bloc's normal tax floor under the bloc's energy taxation rules. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Dog Stars' - A smouldering Jacob Elordi can't save us Ridley Scott's latest film proves that while a smouldering Jacob Elordi and his faithful dog can't save us in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Josh Brolin’s goatee can spark some hope. -
Europe News Fight for water: Dried-up lakes and mass fish deaths at one of Hungary's largest fish farms The fish farm's manager blames upstream irrigation, but water authorities say water was shared according to the rules and none was witheld. -
Travel News Major US airlines to launch new European routes for 2027 – here’s where they are flying to Alaska, American, Delta and United are among the US airlines to announce new direct flights to destinations in Europe next year. -
Art From Caravaggio to Korea: How Malta’s artists are breaking out of the baroque The BEJN pavilion connects Malta and Korea through poetry, sacred ropes, festa traditions and sounds. -
Culture news August full moon 2026: 126 monuments and museums open with free entry across Greece Once again this year, archaeological sites, monuments and museums across Greece are bathed in the glow of the August full moon at night. -
Culture news Kyiv theatre turns Homer’s Odyssey into a story of war and return A Kyiv theatre is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the lens of Ukraine’s war. Odysseus, Maeotis draws on the experiences of Mariupol defenders and former prisoners of war, exploring captivity, separation and the enduring struggle to return home. -
Moments Kids' discounts and play areas: The European countries where train travel is a dream for families Rail companies in Europe are increasingly offering family-friendly services on board and reduced fares for children and young people. -
Syria Syria's top Druze leader calls community 'integral part of Israel' Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri made the declaration at a gathering in Suwayda, praising Israel's model of state-building and saying the two communities shared doctrinal "common denominators," a statement that deepens the rift with Damascus. -
Business Fitch to unveil France's debt rating: 'Status quo seems the most likely scenario' Fitch, the global credit rating powerhouse, cut France's rating in September of 2025 and upheld it in March 2026. Despite a weaker outlook, Fitch may now delay tougher action until 2027, experts told Euronews. -
Europe News Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine as warehouses burn Warehouses, homes and critical infrastructure were damaged across Ukraine, while officials in Kherson warned residents to leave ahead of a winter onslaught. -
Cinema Barton… Jack Barton: Could this unknown British actor be the next James Bond? Relative unknown Jack Barton is reportedly emerging as the surprise frontrunner to become the next James Bond, ahead of further screen tests expected in September. -
No Comment Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants. -
Tech News Is Twitter back? Ex-employee fights to revive the blue bird Is Twitter back? A startup including former Twitter staffer Stephen Coates launched a new platform this week, giving users early access to a “reclaimed” social media platform and the chance to take the fight to Elon Musk. -
Health news Congo begins Ebola vaccinations against world's fastest-growing outbreak Authorities are deploying a vaccine already proven against a related Ebola strain as trials continue on a new jab designed specifically for Bundibugyo virus. -
Russia Russia plans to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York. -
Culture news Dolly Parton offered to undergo experimental cancer treatment to help others, sister reveals Even as she faced the end of her life, Dolly Parton’s sister has revealed the country music icon was still considering how she could help out others. -
Tech News No more doomscrolling till dawn: Meta sets curfews for teen Instagram use Meta's Instagram and Facebook will soon lock kids out at midnight and cap their scrolling at two hours a day, part of an $18bn (€15.4bn) settlement with 48 US states. -
Europe News Norway's new monarch King Haakon VIII: His life, role and challenges ahead Norway's monarchy dates back to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. When the country regained independence in 1905, three-quarters of voters backed restoring the monarchy in a national referendum. -
Health news West Nile virus hits Seville: 89-year-old man dies, second death this season The patient had been in Hospital Virgen del Rocío since Monday with meningoencephalitis caused by West Nile virus, which has already led to 54 cases in Andalusia this season. -
Business 'Grief, anger, rage': Former Nazi camp site becomes business park, sparking anger in Austria Construction of a business park on part of a former Nazi concentration camp site has prompted calls for its surviving remains to be preserved. -
Nepal At least 586 dead and over 2,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods, authorities say Rescuers have reached previously inaccessible areas as Nepal appeals for international aid and continues to attempt to rescue 100 workers trapped in a hydropower plant tunnel. -
Climate Is global warming supercharging El Niños? New study may reveal the answer El Niño can supercharge the impacts global warming. But burning fossil fuels could also be strengthening the destructive climate phenomenon. -
Destinations From off-season sun to snowy adventures: 10 of the best European destinations to visit this winter From the warm beaches of Fuerteventura and Madeira to snow-covered Cappadocia and the Bavarian Alps, these European destinations offer plenty of reasons for winter travel once the crowds have disappeared. -
Culture news Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime, Eeyore and Predator, dies aged 85 Peter Cullen, whose voice defined 80s pop culture and beyond, died surrounded by his family. -
Europe News Norway's King Harald V dies aged 89 as leaders pay tribute to a 'true European' The Norwegian monarch, who reigned for 35 years, is praised for his warmth and humility as his death was confirmed by the palace. -
Health news Having a parent who lives past 100 is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and early death Researchers say studying their children could help investigate the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to a longer period of healthy life. -
Panama Tanker pays record $5.3m to transit Panama Canal amid El Niño drought The US-built canal's main users are the United States, China, Japan, Chile and South Korea. -
Culture news Overlooked masterpieces: What are the most underrated albums of all time? Euronews Culture champions the albums which are too often overlooked and deserve far more love than they get. -
Europe News Once again, the EU grapples with thorny questions about Russian assets Russia's immobilised assets are back on the table, a year after the EU tried and failed to use them to support Ukraine. Could a new effort to unlock them succeed? -
Europe News Where German troops train with live ammunition: Euronews on NATO’s eastern flank Eurofighters, Leopards, drones and helicopters – Euronews reports from military exercises in Lithuania. On NATO’s eastern flank, germansoldiers are preparing for a real-life emergency. We accompany a tank crew from the Lithuanian Brigade and electronic warfare units right on the border with Belarus. -
Health news Climate change leaves 560 million children facing extra heat stress every year, study finds As many as 560 million children are already living through at least one extra month of dangerous heat every year because of climate change, a threat that puts them at serious health risk. -
Ecotech Powered by sunshine: London fruit and veg market now home to the city’s largest rooftop solar project A sprawling London fresh produce market is producing its own power thanks to record-breaking rooftop solar. -
Economy Which European countries spend the most on education — and does it pay off? Sweden spent 6.8% of GDP on education in 2023, compared with just below 3% in Romania. But it is not always clear whether higher spending produces stronger skills and leaves young people better prepared for Europe’s changing economy. -
Destinations Riga vs Tallinn: Which Baltic capital to choose for your next coolcation UNESCO-listed Old Towns and Hanseatic League history await in both Latvia and Estonia, but there are some subtle differences to help you pick. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Who next? Economy dominates first debate between French presidential candidates Seven key candidates running in the French presidential election battled it out in their first debate on Thursday, with the economy, public debt and pension reform dominating heated discussions. -
Space MTG-I2 satellite launches on Ariane 6, completing Europe's new weather satellite constellation The launch of MTG-I2 from French Guiana completes the first trio of Meteosat Third Generation satellites, delivering high-resolution data and images every 2.5 minutes to transform weather forecasting and early warnings of extreme events. -
No Comment Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health. -
No Comment Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.