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United Arab Emirates Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history In a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history. -
Europe News Rachida Dati in court: French ex-minister on trial over Renault-Nissan corruption case Former minister and MEP Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case, accused of corruption and influence peddling after taking €900,000 from a group subsidiary for counseling. Carlos Ghosn is being tried in the same case in absentia. -
USA US House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. -
Sport Mbappé, Vinícius and Konaté criticised for hiding Ceuta support message The La Liga president criticised Mbappé, Vinícius and Ibrahima Konaté for partially rolling up a T-shirt supporting Ceuta, hiding the message "We are all from Ceuta", amid a migration crisis and social tension in the city. -
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Economy Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote defying Trump The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first increase since July 2023, in a unanimous 12-0 vote that puts Chair Kevin Warsh directly at odds with the US president who appointed him. -
No Comment Kosovo war crimes court jails ex-president Hashim Thaçi for 25 years, sparking mass protests Kosovo’s ex-president Hashim Thaçi gets 25 years for war crimes, sparking mass protests in Pristina as supporters chant and clash with police. -
Europe News English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre plan Residents of Piddington, an Oxfordshire village, have voted for symbolic independence from the UK in protest against plans to house more than 1,000 migrants at a nearby former military base. -
Business France: TotalEnergies cut-price fuel spikes controversy among rivals TotalEnergies service stations are accused of distorting competition as they display France's lowest-priced fuel. Supermarkets that usually sell fuel as a loss leader to pull in customers are furious, along with independent service stations. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
South Korea 'Silk Road spirit' meets supply chains at Korea-Central Asia summit The leaders of the six nations agreed to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, technology and transport, with a stronger focus on regional value chains. The new format will meet again at the leaders’ level in Kazakhstan in 2028. -
Money Hackers impersonating government agency hit Revolut customers in the UK A source familiar with the matter said around 680 Revolut customers across several European countries were affected. -
Health news Danish pharma giant Novo to use Anthropic’s Claude to advance AI drug discovery The deal underscores a broader push by drugmakers to integrate AI across research and development to boost new drug discovery. -
Culture news Edgar Barrera leads 2026 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations The Latin Recording Academy announced on Wednesday the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be held on 12 November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. -
Russia Russia used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone swarms Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova. -
Business Exein becomes unicorn: Italian Physical AI security start-up valued at $1.7bn Rome-based startup Exein raises $270 million, reaching a $1.7 billion valuation. The company secures Physical AI, protecting over 1.5 billion connected devices across multiple industries. -
Gaza Gaza: Building collapse kills 21, including 11 children as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians At least 21 people, including 11 children, have died and dozens more are missing after an apartment building collapsed in Gaza from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. -
Russia Rules tying doctors to rural posts leave Russian medical schools short of students Russia's new rules requiring medical graduates to commit to regional hospital postings before enrolment have left 1,500 residency places unfilled at top universities, even as applications hit record highs. -
No Comment EU - Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament "I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU," von der Leyen told the Canadian prime minister, who was attending her annual keynote speech -- drawing a standing ovation in the chamber. -
Culture news Celebrated playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer dies aged 77 Greer was known for incisive TV and radio appearances and for her novels, plays and essays which delved into politics, culture and identity. -
Business Why this fast-growing German AI start-up is moving its parent company from the US In a highly unusual move, fast-growing German AI start-up Langdock has moved its legal headquarters from the US to Germany as it seeks to become a "European hyperscaler". -
Uzbekistan Sniffing out trouble: Customs dogs remain vital in the age of AI From synthetic drugs to concealed cargo, trained dogs can detect what scanners may miss. At a WCO forum in Tashkent, experts showed how canine units and new technology are increasingly working side by side. -
United Arab Emirates Syria's al-Sharaa opens the biggest Arab Media Summit yet Syria's president delivered the opening keynote in Dubai on Tuesday, a day that also brought the UAE's most complete account of the cyber-attacks it faced this year and new figures on Dubai's media economy. -
Business Earning more is not enough: house prices in Spain rise faster than wages Annual pay differs by about €10,000 between Spanish regions, but a 90-square-metre home can cost up to €383,000 more. In the Balearic Islands and Madrid, buyers need more than €129,000 saved for the deposit and other upfront costs. -
Culture news Tributes paid to Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko Catherine Ringer died at 68 from cancer on 14 September. Since then, artists, politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to the voice and freedom of the music icon. -
Europe News Canada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programme Canada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession. -
Culture news 'Starship Troopers' director confirms Donald Trump's space uniforms are Nazi-inspired “I don’t know if this president is aware that the movie says these [characters] are fascists without knowing that they’re fascists. That’s the point,” said Paul Verhoeven, the director of 'Starship Troopers' - which was the direct reference cited by Trump when posting about Space Force uniforms. -
No Comment Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer Spain’s firefighters were battling a major wildfire in Tuéjar, in the Valencia region, on 15 September, after flames spread through the Alto Turia Biosphere Reserve. -
Culture news The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas. -
East-West Connect How Kazakhstan is reshaping its trade beyond commodities Kazakhstan is turning its reliance on imported processed goods into an opportunity for investors to build local enterprises, substitute imports and expand the country’s export basket. -
Europe News EU heads to COP31 with a blunt message: climate pledges are no longer enough EU ambassadors want COP31 to deliver faster clean-energy deployment, a transition away from fossil fuels, greater electrification, tripling renewable energy, doubling energy-efficiency improvements and cutting methane and other non-CO2 emissions by 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews. -
Iran Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, rights groups warn Tehran's crackdown persists Human rights groups said those who directed the violent suppression of the 2022 protests still control Iran's security apparatus, as Kurdish businesses shuttered across her home region and the UN Special Rapporteur said four years of state violence had failed to extinguish the resistance. -
Culture news 'Little pr*ck': Which celebrities are backing Macklemore and criticising Ed Sheeran? Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has sent a message to “little prick” Ed Sheeran amid the Macklemore-Palestine row and Sheeran refusing to "take sides". Waters is not the only one speaking out... -
Europe News Belarus releases 25 political prisoners in exchange for lifting of US sanctions on two companies Hundreds remain in prison, including journalists, trade unionists and others who supported the 2020 protests against Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s re-election. -
Europe News Ukraine ready for energy ceasefire but Russia is yet to agree, Zelenskyy says US President Donald Trump claimed Moscow and Kyiv have agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure, but no deal has been confirmed, and strikes have continued. -
Europe News Von der Leyen describes ‘horror’ at Mladić funeral but holds off on Serbia measures The Commission chief is resisting calls on the EU to impose consequences on Serbia, which remains a candidate country for membership of the bloc alongside other Western Balkan states. -
Saudi Arabia No comment from Riyadh on oil delivery cancellations as scale of disruption remains unclear The pipeline shutdown has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies to Europe as further conflict in the region threatens shipping routes. Riyadh has yet to comment on reports that some refiners face delays until November. -
Health news Air pollution exposure linked to higher risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, study finds Short- and long-term exposure to air pollution may contribute to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and death by suicide, according to a new analysis. -
Europe Today 'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress Speaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges. -
United Arab Emirates EU needs Georgia, foreign minister tells Euronews, reigniting enlargement question Georgia’s top diplomat told Euronews that Tbilisi remains committed to EU accession and that Europe needs Georgia for its prosperity and security. But according to the FM, it all comes down to whether Europeans “are serious about enlargement”. -
Tech News Got a rogue AI? A new hotline is encouraging agents to tell on each other Two new hotlines are giving AI agents a way to report suspected misbehaviour by other agents, following a series of incidents. -
Europe News State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech Canada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech. -
Travel News UK passengers with cancelled trains will now be able to use services on a different operator Cross-operator ticket acceptance after train cancellations has been expanded to include several new lines. -
Food and Drink A loaf of luxury: Could a $60 Austrian rye bread become a New York status symbol? Give us this day, our daily bread. Or, combine New York's sky-high prices with a touch of Austrian artisan baking, served up in minimalist Soho chic, and you get a rye luxury loaf that sells for $60. -
Culture news 'La bola negra' by Los Javis shortlisted to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars With further possible nominations for the civil‑war drama yet to be announced, the film, hailed at Cannes and TIFF for its three intertwined 'queer' stories, pulls ahead of the other Spanish contenders: "El ser querido" by Sorogoyen and "Los domingos" by Ruíz de Azúa. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Ring Debating Ursula von der Leyen's speech on The Ring After Ursula von der Leyen's address, the debate: MEPs Li Andersson and Lukas Mandl deconstruct the EU Commission president's speech in a special edition of The Ring. -
Kosovo Kosovo's former President Thaçi convicted of war crimes at Hague court Hashim Thaçi, who served as both president and prime minister, was found guilty of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, as tens of thousands who had gathered in Prishtina expecting his acquittal watched proceedings on a livestream. -
Health news Study: cooling temperatures increase risk of cardiac arrests A new study by Hungarian researchers suggests weather data could predict, up to three days ahead, periods with more out-of-hospital cardiac arrests than usual. -
Health news AI in health must be done in a ‘European way,’ without replacing doctors, von der Leyen says AI can improve healthcare in Europe, but must never replace doctors, the EU’s Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the Union speech today. -
Europe in Motion Where in Europe are homes most at risk of a break in? Burglary rates vary widely across the EU as Europe's security alarm market flourishes. -
Yemen Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February. -
The Cube Thousands of suspicious accounts followed Swedish political voices, researchers say More than 8,500 X accounts were identified as suspicious in the run-up to Sweden's general election, in which the centre-left opposition secured a narrow preliminary lead. -
Europe News Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence. -
Sudan At least 60 dead after gold mine collapses in Sudan The Al-Zaraa mine is near El-Nahud in Sudan’s West Kordofan region. The mine began to collapse on Tuesday after tunnels were dug very close together -
No Comment At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City A deadly building collapse has killed at least 12 people in Gaza City on 16 September, according to Shifa Hospital, after a multi-storey building housing displaced families came down. -
Europe News Von der Leyen's heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time to adapt Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan to anticipate intense heatwaves expected to return next summer. A new Climate Insurance Alliance was also unveiled as the EU struggles to close the financing gap needed to address climate adaptation and mitigation. -
Tajikistan looks to a new chapter after 35 years of independence As Tajikistan marks 35 years of independence, the country looks towards a future shaped by peacebuilding, water security, technology and sustainable development. -
Markets Bitcoin drops after US Senate blocks landmark crypto bill Bitcoin has fallen almost 4% over the past 24 hours to below $76,000 after the US Senate blocked the CLARITY Act late on Tuesday, derailing more than a year of bipartisan negotiations and leaving the crypto industry without the federal rulebook it has spent years pursuing. -
Travel News The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong named No.1 as 21 European hotels included in ranking The top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list. -
Europe News Five killed in Russian drone strike on bus in southern Ukraine The United Nations says civilian deaths in Ukraine are running at their highest level since the first months of the war. -
No Comment From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world. -
Earth News Fallen firefighter given standing ovation as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfires The President of the European Commission centred climate early on in the speech, before mentioning AI or migration. -
Europe News EU's von der Leyen calls for pacing frontier AI models In her State of the Union address, von der Leyen called for pacing the development of frontier AI models due to their disruptive potential, pledging closer safety cooperation with Canada, the UK and other like-minded countries. -
World News Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting. -
Culture news Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments All support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month. -
Earth News The 'silent waste' of Greek seas: Thousands of concrete blocks lifted from seabed Reducing them is the goal of the 'Fishing For Litter' programme, which has recovered more than 6,000 concrete blocks from the seabed since 2019. -
Earth News Fishing waste from as far away as US and Canada washes up on Portuguese beaches Lobster-fishing plastics have drifted across the Atlantic and washed up on Faial and Pico islands, over 3,000 km away. The oldest item dates back to 1983. -
No Comment Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement Thousands of Yemenis are fleeing renewed fighting and arriving at makeshift Al Kadha camp in Taiz. The UN says 125,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks. -
Europe Today Strasbourg stage set for von der Leyen’s big moment Good morning. This is Luca Bertuzzi holding the pen in sun-drenched Strasbourg, where the European Parliament is abuzz ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's long-awaited State of the European Union speech. -
EU.XL EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the deadline The EU has set a December 24, 2026, deadline for every EU country to launch a digital ID wallet; only three have delivered so far. Watch the video! -
Travel News Spain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focus With 100 million international visitors expected this year, and ongoing concerns about overtourism, Spain is putting people and sustainability at the centre of its countrywide policy. -
USA US plans to send bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons deal The same class of bombs raised concerns under the Biden administration because of the risk of large civilian casualties in densely populated Gaza -
Tech News Supermarket deliveries: Lidl tests autonomous electric lorry Lidl is putting a driverless electric lorry on public roads in Hesse for the first time. What the technology can do and how other EU states are leading. -
Tech News Billions risk being locked out of the AI revolution due to smartphone costs A new GSMA report finds that 3.4 billion people remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage, as rising component costs push smartphones further out of reach for the world's poorest. -
Tech News AI chatbots developed a secret language that baffles humans, study says A study by AI start-up Emergence found that autonomous agents powered by Claude, Gemini, Grok and other models developed shorthand and new word meanings on their own — with up to half their messages becoming unintelligible to humans. -
Europe Today Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team of EU correspondents. -
Europe News Canada, heatwaves, AI and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union Ursula von der Leyen has delivered her landmark State of the Union speech and unveiled a host of initiatives, including a European heatwave plan and "associate membership" status for Canada. -
Economy European markets recover ahead of expected Fed rate hike European markets recovered modestly as oil prices and bond yields eased, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision on whether to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years. -
Health news Increase in air pollution takes a toll on your sleep The human respiratory system is extremely sensitive to short-term fine particulate matter changes even in relatively clean urban environments, a new study found. -
Economy Why is European money financing the American AI boom? Eurozone households have hundreds of billions of euros invested in US technology. Analysts say Europe has the money and promising companies, but too few become accessible investments for ordinary savers. -
Earth News 'A wake-up call': California music festival cancelled after El Niño-linked hurricane erodes beach "Whether you’re an athlete, an entertainer or a fan, we all have a stake in protecting the cherished spaces that bring us together." -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments Think you’re the same person when on holiday? Plenty of travellers say otherwise From staying out later than planned to buying things they’d normally consider unnecessary, travellers are more willing to break their everyday habits when they’re away, new research suggests. -
World News Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations in the United States and to hand over 195 million dollars (some €168.9 million) derived from the corruption scheme. -
Europe News Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on Polish and Lithuanian borders Mechanised and tank battalions are training in border protection and counter-drone operations along the 104-kilometre Polish-Lithuanian corridor, NATO's only land link to the Baltic states. -
USA NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three in Los Angeles while reporters covered car accident The helicopter crashed near a storage building in the San Fernando Valley, as news crews were covering a car accident that left at least two dead and six others injured -
USA Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Centre closed over name change row Trump took control of the centre's board shortly after beginning his second term. A judge ruled that the president's name cannot be added without congressional approval. -
Economy Where Europe spends its money: A look at public spending across the continent European governments allocate the largest share of their spending to social protection, while the second-largest category varies across countries. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how governments spend public money on services. -
Tech News Spain leads quantum computing: 'Made in Spain' chips manufactured in Barcelona The new IMB-CNM facility is equipped with cutting-edge tools for manufacturing nanometre-scale devices and has received investment exceeding six million euros.