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Europe News Pope Leo XIV set for first official visit to France, with huge crowds expected in Paris The trip will mark the first official papal visit to Paris since Benedict XVI in 2008. -
Europe News Spain seizes two tonnes of cocaine from yacht linked to Balkans drug network Spain's Tax Agency and French customs seized the drugs in the Atlantic and arrested four crew members of the yacht and the ringleader based in Girona. -
World News Trial of six French Islamic State suspects opens in Baghdad The suspects were part of a group of 47 French nationals transferred last year from Syria to Iraq, where numerous suspected IS members were already being held. -
Economy Room rentals rise in Spain driven by soaring flat rents 3.2% of Spaniards have already rented or looked for a room, up from 2.8% a year ago. Fotocasa says higher prices and a lack of supply are pushing many tenants to share homes as an alternative to conventional renting. -
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No Comment Pearly Kings and Queens bring London’s Cockney tradition to life London’s Pearly Kings and Queens gathered for their annual Harvest Festival, showcasing a 150-year-old Cockney tradition of music, elaborate costumes and charity. -
Russia Putin's party wins record Duma majority in Kremlin-controlled elections as EU vows sanctions Five Western nations and Kyiv condemned the voting in occupied Ukraine as illegal, while a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow on the final day of polling killed two people. -
No Comment Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night Humanoid robots faced off in Shanghai as they autonomously navigated the ring, read opponents’ movements and chose their responses in real time. -
USA Ground stops ordered at six US airports due to 'equipment outage' "Due to an FAA equipment outage, arrivals and departures are currently delayed," Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey said in a post on social media. "Please contact your airline for flight status". -
Europe News Kremlin dismisses warnings from France’s Le Pen and Bardella, saying Russia poses 'no threat' Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday. -
USA Trump promotes 'massive' Belarus potash deal to undercut Canada The US president says fertilizer from Lukashenko's Russia-allied regime will cost far less than Canadian supplies, the latest sign of Washington's warming relationship with Minsk. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 21st, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU moves to curb energy and water for data centres The European Commission has unveiled new sustainability rules aimed at monitoring water and energy consumption of energy-hungry data centres - although minimum performance rules will only be introduced in 2027. -
Europe News What is CETA – and why is the EU-Canada trade deal still in limbo? The EU-Canada trade deal has been provisionally in force since 2017, but ten EU countries have still not ratified it. What is CETA – and why, a decade after it was signed, is it still in limbo? -
Health news EU sends experts to Congo as Ebola outbreak continues; Congo receives vaccines for clinical trials Two European epidemiologists are going to the epicentre of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the meantime, clinical trials of the Ervebo vaccine kick off. -
Europe News Former Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu detained and put under investigation for fraud Prosecutors say Georgescu and two others persuaded a Romanian businessman to transfer them €1.1 million by making him believe he could get access to millions of euros worth of foreign bank financing. -
12 minutes with Removing Usmanov from sanctions list risks making EU look weak - Lithuanian finance minister Vilnius strongly opposes France's push to remove Usmanov from Russian sanctions, its finance minister told Euronews. However, fears of the blacklist expiring will likely lead to his removal despite heavy backlash. -
Europe in Motion EU countries issued a record 3.9 million residence permits last year EU countries issued a record number of residence permits in 2025, up 10% on the year, driven mainly by employment and family reunification. -
Europe News Kallas urges EU countries to bolster Red Sea mission as Houthi threats mount The EU is considering reinforcing Operation Aspides in the Red Sea, after Italy's request, with ships and aircraft to protect the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from attacks launched from Yemen. The passage is crucial for energy trade, as energy costs are skyrocketing across Europe. -
Earth News How fake Naxos potatoes and modern ambitions are threatening the future of a world-renowned crop Historic Naxos potatoes hold protected status, but young people on the island no longer want to be farmers. -
Europe News Ireland backs 'ambitious' new EU taxes as budget talks intensify The Irish government, which is chairing member-state discussions on the EU’s long-term budget, will present an “ambitious” draft text featuring proposals for new EU taxes. -
Europe News More flight disruption in UK after second air traffic control glitch this month Irish budget carrier Ryanair has called on NATS CEO Martin Rolfe to resign following the latest issue, which has impacted flights across the UK and Ireland. -
Ethiopia Former enemies form alliance to overthrow Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed The TPLF and Amhara's Fano militias — groups that fought on opposing sides in the Tigray war — and the Oromo Liberation Army said they had been coordinating for more than a year and aimed to install a transitional government. -
Europe News 13 EU countries call for 'deep cleaning' of European laws Austria is leading a new alliance on regulatory simplification, pushing for a systematic review of how new rules would impact businesses and a "deep cleaning" of existing rules to be conducted during an "implementation and consolidation year." -
Markets ECB launches 'Pontes' to settle tokenised assets in central bank money The Eurosystem has launched Pontes, a system allowing banks to settle trades in tokenised assets using central bank money, and the ECB said it will invest some of its own funds in tokenised securities through it, the first concrete steps towards making the euro fit for the digital age. -
Travel News 2026 Michelin Key hotels: All the new three key properties in Europe From an exclusive Venetian island retreat to a 17th-century convent turned wellness resort, these hotels in Europe are guaranteed to blow you away. -
Art 'Be realistic, demand the impossible': Portugal's MUZEU wants visitors to think and reflect Braga is the third biggest city in Portugal, but it was missing a museum of contemporary art until April this year. MUZEU has a mission to help people experience the moment through the art and to encourage them to think and reflect. -
United Arab Emirates Dubai declares 10 days of mourning for ruler's brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dubai has declared ten days of official mourning after the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emirate's ruler's youngest brother. -
Moments Flying with your cat or dog? These are Europe’s best pet-friendly airlines From cabin rules and weight allowances to dedicated airport lounges, a new ranking reveals which carriers make travelling with pets the easiest. -
Europe News How Europe’s energy shock is fuelling the far right ahead of elections Far-right parties in Europe are exploiting the fuel crisis, blaming the mainstream for soaring energy bills. With key elections upcoming, governments are recognsing that a prolonged energy crisis could have political costs. -
USA CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access President Donald Trump said on Friday he was banning the outlets from the presidential residence as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news." -
Economy Qatar rules out Hormuz pipeline bypass and reshapes its sovereign wealth strategy Qatar said a gas pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz would make no economic sense. It also launched a new investment platform to manage QIA’s domestic holdings and outlined more than $60bn in investment opportunities, in a major reshaping of its sovereign wealth strategy. -
Tech News Nvidia chip-use emissions match that of a Russian state coal producer, report says The AI boom has driven US chipmaker Nvidia’s supply chain emissions up by 725% since 2020, according to a new report by environmental and civil society groups. -
Business Greek stock market joins world’s leading exchanges after debt crisis The Greek stock market joined FTSE Russell’s developed-market group on Monday, potentially attracting more international investment, while recent credit rating upgrades reflect the country’s improving public finances. -
Tech News For once, Big Tech agreed on something — now it's being sued for it Four AI giants publicly agreed to slow their own technology in the name of safety — but now a new lawsuit argues that "agreement" was really an illegal pact to shortchange paying customers. -
No Comment Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade Thousands lined Mission Street in San Francisco for the King of the Street parade, where more than 300 custom lowriders celebrated Chicano culture. -
Europe News Most underage migrants who entered Ceuta will not be returned, Spanish minister says Minister says minors who arrived in Ceuta during July's mass border breach will most likely stay in Spain. Madrid is facing serious operational difficulties in completing returns, while tensions with local residents are growing. -
Europe News Russian drones slam southern Ukraine city after Kyiv's 1,000-drone weekend barrage The war's relentless daily attacks underscore the absence of any significant progress in diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting, more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbour. -
Iran US and Iran trade threats as fears of return to all-out war mount The IRGC warned it has prepared for a "long-term war" with unused strategic weapons, while Trump told Fox News he was weighing options "if and when do I blow the entire nation up." -
Europe News EU nears deal to break impasse over French request to remove Usmanov from sanctions EU sanctions on Russia are at risk of expiring as France pushes to remove Uzbek-Russian Usmanov from the blacklist in a deal that could secure the release and pardon of two French nationals in Azerbaijan. -
Tech News Another Big Tech fine: Google penalised €403m by Irish data watchdog Ireland's privacy watchdog has finally closed the book on a six-year probe into Google's location tracking — and the tech giant is €403 million lighter for it. -
Europe News Pressure grows on Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz after bruising election defeats The string of election debacles comes as Merz has struggled to push through promised economic and social welfare reforms with his coalition partners in the SPD. -
Yemen Yemen's Houthis pledge not to target US ships after Trump cancels strikes A senior Houthi official said Washington reached out after the group's advance to Bab el-Mandeb, as US media reported Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute after a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. -
Haier showcases its "Home of Intelligent Possibilities" at IFA 2026 At IFA 2026, Haier presented its “Home of Intelligent Possibilities”, showcasing AI devices, robotics and connected services for a smarter home. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 21st, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News 'Only high I.Q. individuals need apply': Trump resists calls to slow AI development The US President plans for the force to be overseen by a new AI Czar to help the sector grow, amid industry calls for a slowdown. -
Markets Volkswagen exits Euro Stoxx 50 as index removal adds to pressure on troubled firm Volkswagen has been removed from the Euro Stoxx 50, the eurozone's benchmark index of its largest listed companies, taking effect as markets opened on Monday just days after Europe's biggest carmaker warned that one-off charges would wipe out most of its profit this year. -
Business French diesel prices top €2.40 a litre as European fuel costs hit records As the Middle East war disrupts global oil supplies and refining costs soar, diesel prices in France have reached record levels, making them among the highest in the EU. -
Climate Born into a burning Europe: How extreme fire weather will worsen for children and how to stop it Scientists have warned that one particular European country will be hit hard by extreme fire weather conditions if our reliance on fossil fuels doesn’t end. -
The Cube AI-generated 'experts' make up large network of German political videos Researchers identified 47 YouTube channels using artificial presenters to discuss conflicts, geopolitics and German politics, with videos recording more than 7.5 million views. -
No Comment Tightrope walker crosses 400 metres between Europe’s highest slag heaps A tightrope walker crossed a 400-metre wire between Europe's two highest slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, watched by over 9,000 people on Sunday. -
Europe Today 'It's been resolved': Trump's ambassador to Belgium trumpets US-Greenland deal Donald Trump's envoy to Belgium Bill White has hailed an agreement between Washington, Nuuk and Copenhagen over Greenland's security status, seemingly ending the transatlantic row over the Danish territory. -
Culture news AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood suffers embarrassing glitch during now-viral interview The now-viral exchange saw AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood abruptly switching languages during an interview to promote "her" feature film debut. -
Europe News Sunbed argument in Greece leaves 82-year-old dead after beach fight A dispute over a sunbed on an Attica beach turned deadly when an 82-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest during a fight and later died in hospital. -
No Comment Oktoberfest kicks off with beer, cheers and a traditional first tap Oktoberfest 2026 opened in Munich, Germany, when the mayor tapped the first keg. Crowds sang and drank beer while police stepped up security checks. -
Europe News Europe cannot afford to miss AI transformation, with fiscal dividend within reach, OECD chief says AI offers a major opportunity to boost productivity, wages and living standards, but only if Europe moves quickly to support its adoption, writes OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann. -
South Korea Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ explosion, Seoul says The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders. -
Business Volvo Cars names Škoda boss Klaus Zellmer as next CEO for a turnaround Volvo Cars has appointed Klaus Zellmer, current chief executive of Volkswagen's Škoda brand, as its next president and CEO, handing him the task of completing a turnaround at a carmaker whose shares have fallen by around 40% this year. -
Europe News Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family spokesperson says Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. -
Europe Today People 'lost their trust' in Merz's government, S&D MEP says German Social Democrat MEP Sabrina Repp says the German governing coalition, which includes her party and Friedrich Merz’s CDU, is now under “lots of pressure” following the latest regional election results. -
No Comment Who can solve it fastest? Speed puzzlers race against the clock at World Championships Puzzle fans from 70 countries raced to solve an unseen jigsaw at the World Championship in Valladolid, Spain. A Dutch biology student won the final. -
USA US has deported 25,000 people to third countries under secretive deals, report shows Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home. -
Culture news Legomania in Lisbon: Europe’s largest exhibition of Lego brick models opens in Portugal More than 15 million pieces make up the exhibition in the Portuguese capital, which is open both to the curious and to die-hard fans of the famous coloured bricks. -
EU.XL Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media? The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games. -
Europe Today ‘A disaster’ – Merz’s migraine-triggering electoral defeat Good morning. Angela Skujins on newsletter duties this week, with our attention split between Germany, the United States and Belgium this Monday morning. Let's go. -
Culture news 'Primetime', M83 and obsolete tech: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Robert Pattinson takes on the role of a lifetime as fame-hungry TV host Chris Hansen; French dream pop band M83 mark their tenth anniversary, and Matthew McConaughey becomes 'Brothers' with Woody Harrelson. Here's what to look out for this week. -
USA Venezuelan man shot and injured by ICE agent in Texas, officials say The Mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, has called for an independent probe involving local police, saying ICE should not investigate the incident by itself. -
Culture news Singer Damon Albarn speaks out as Gorillaz kick off US tour: 'Don’t ever be neutral' Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn's action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists' ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the neutrality of figures like Ed Sheeran has drawn widespread condemnation. -
EU.XL How is the EU improving kids’ safety online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the EU KIDS ACT on 17 September. It limits children’s access to social media and makes online games, video-sharing sites, and AI chatbots minor-proof. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Merz under pressure again, Ukraine's biggest strike hits Moscow German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure again after his CDU party suffered a disastrous result in Sunday's German state elections, as Ukraine launched its biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow. Today on Europe Today we also cover rising Iran-US tensions and Meloni's burqa ban plan. -
Russia Putin's United Russia party wins record 355 parliament seats, election chief says The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. -
Culture news A tooth from the Ice Age: Mastodon fossil found in San Francisco Bay Area A 23cm long fossilised tooth discovered in a California creek is offering scientists a glimpse into the Bay Area's prehistoric past. -
USA US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, officials say Moïse, 53, was gunned down on 7 July 2021 at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. His security detail did not intervene to protect him. -
Earth News Dirty air is killing Europeans and costing trillions. These cities prove change is possible From London's ULEZ to Sofia's clean air zone, European cities are proving that cleaner air is achievable – but there's still much work to do. -
Moments October 2026 travel guide: Where to go, what to see and the new hotels to book Planning an autumn escape? From spooky season in Transylvania and Ireland to food festivals in San Sebastián, Oktoberfest in Munich and new hotel openings in Lisbon and London, these are the travel highlights to know about this month. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 21st, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Brussels to keep ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling despite Norwegian pressure Euronews has learned that the European Commission will maintain its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, ahead of the 20 October announcement of its revamped Northern Neighbourhood strategy. -
The Big Question The Big Question: Can a viral sensation become a global brand? ‘We don't see anyone as competitors’: Meet the viral brand who count Ashton Kutcher and PepsiCo among their investors -
Tech News US and China to seek 'AI dialogue' to communicate shared concerns US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they set the stage for a summit of the countries' top leaders this week. -
Economy France debt set for highest level since 1978 as fiscal strain grows France is facing mounting pressure to rein in its public finances as it prepares a €54 billion package of spending cuts for next year. -
Europe News Germany: The Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the CDU suffering heavy losses in both elections.