http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:45 +0200 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:45 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/ai-actor-database http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/ai-actor-database Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:22 +0200 Chinese streaming giant iQIYI has launched a controversial new AI “actor database” designed to connect filmmakers with actors willing to have their likeness used in AI-generated content. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/nasa-rolls-out-key-artemis-iii-rocket-stage-for-2027-moon-mission http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/nasa-rolls-out-key-artemis-iii-rocket-stage-for-2027-moon-mission Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:46 +0200 NASA has rolled out a major section of its Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2027. The core stage will be transported to Kennedy Space Center as part of preparations for a future crewed lunar landing. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/key-moments-tim-cook-apple http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/key-moments-tim-cook-apple Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:05:24 +0200 When Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs, he wasn't expected to reinvent Apple, only to keep it running. 15 years later he hands over one of the worlds most valuable companies. Here's how he did that. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/memory-of-gravity-after-months-in-space http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/memory-of-gravity-after-months-in-space Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:24:06 +0200 Researchers working with 11 astronauts discovered that even in weightlessness, the brain continues to behave as if gravity is still present - a finding that could impact future space exploration. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/social-media-fine-print http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/social-media-fine-print Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:05:20 +0200 Terms and conditions documents are becoming harder to read and sometimes waive a user’s right to sue the platform in court, according to a new analysis. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/south-koreas-digital-shamans http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/south-koreas-digital-shamans Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:48:24 +0200 A shop in South Korea is using AI to reinvent traditional fortune-telling, replacing human shamans with digital avatars and robots. Visitors enter personal details to receive predictions based on “saju”, a centuries-old belief system. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/will-elon-musk-appear-before-the-french-courts http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/will-elon-musk-appear-before-the-french-courts Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:56:11 +0200 The billionaire is being summoned on Monday by the Paris public prosecutor's office as part of an investigation into his social network X and its AI tool Grok, which are suspected of algorithmic manipulation to interfere in the French political debate. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/humanoid-robot-smashes-human-half-marathon-world-record-in-beijing-race http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/humanoid-robot-smashes-human-half-marathon-world-record-in-beijing-race Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:58:57 +0200 The winning robot ran the half marathon nearly seven minutes faster than the current human record set by Jacob Kiplimo. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/empowering-children-online-the-council-of-europe-is-skeptical-of-blanket-social-media-bans http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/20/empowering-children-online-the-council-of-europe-is-skeptical-of-blanket-social-media-bans Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:36 +0200 As politicians rush to impose blanket social media bans on minors, recent Council of Europe recommendations urge a smarter approach. They stress that online safety measures must protect children without sacrificing their freedom of expression or cutting off essential digital access. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/19/can-ai-robots-work-alongside-humans-siemens-and-nvidia-trial-a-humanoid-robot http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/19/can-ai-robots-work-alongside-humans-siemens-and-nvidia-trial-a-humanoid-robot Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:58:16 +0200 Siemens and Nvidia said the successful test advances their push to build factories where AI-powered machines can adapt and work with human staff http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/18/would-you-work-with-a-joke-cracking-robot-japan-tries-to-catch-up-with-chinas-humanoids http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/18/would-you-work-with-a-joke-cracking-robot-japan-tries-to-catch-up-with-chinas-humanoids Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:15 +0200 At Japan’s first robotics expo, Tokyo turns to ‘physical AI’ as China and the US dominate robot manufacturing http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/17/the-most-majestic-thing-human-eyes-will-ever-witness-artemis-ii-crew-on-historic-moon-miss http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/17/the-most-majestic-thing-human-eyes-will-ever-witness-artemis-ii-crew-on-historic-moon-miss Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:21:09 +0200 In their first comments to the media, the Artemis II astronauts speak about the wonder and fear of the historic mission. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/17/europes-defence-cloud-reliance-risks-us-kill-switch-think-tank-warns http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/17/europes-defence-cloud-reliance-risks-us-kill-switch-think-tank-warns Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:05:14 +0200 A vast majority of EU countries rely on US cloud services for their national defence agencies, putting them at risk of a "kill switch" that shuts down service at any time. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/forget-relying-on-solar-power-nasa-plans-to-put-nuclear-reactors-on-the-surface-of-the-moo http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/forget-relying-on-solar-power-nasa-plans-to-put-nuclear-reactors-on-the-surface-of-the-moo Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:44:36 +0200 Nuclear power on the Moon would address several constraints posed by solar power, such as long lunar nights with no sunlight and limited mission ranges. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/we-left-you-in-the-jungle-macron-urges-students-to-go-offline-one-day-a-month-and-read-ins http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/we-left-you-in-the-jungle-macron-urges-students-to-go-offline-one-day-a-month-and-read-ins Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:05:50 +0200 France's President Macron has made disconnecting from devices a key issue for children. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/using-ai-for-basic-tasks-damages-a-persons-intellect-in-just-10-minutes-study-shows http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/using-ai-for-basic-tasks-damages-a-persons-intellect-in-just-10-minutes-study-shows Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:05:27 +0200 Participants who used AI to solve basic math and reading comprehension questions did worse than their peers who did not rely on the technology, a new study found. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/openai-unveils-cybersecurity-model-with-limited-rollout-days-after-anthropics-model http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/openai-unveils-cybersecurity-model-with-limited-rollout-days-after-anthropics-model Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:07:56 +0200 Chat GPT 5.4 Cyber has fewer restrictions for cybersecurity questions for the verified professionals that will use it. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/eurosky-europe-aims-to-rival-big-tech-with-its-own-social-media-ecosystem http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/16/eurosky-europe-aims-to-rival-big-tech-with-its-own-social-media-ecosystem Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:05:21 +0200 A Netherlands-based initiative is offering European users a homegrown alternative to Big Tech's social media offerings. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/artemis-ii-why-should-we-care-euronews-tech-talks http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/artemis-ii-why-should-we-care-euronews-tech-talks Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:57 +0200 The Artemis II mission concluded on Friday, with the Orion spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. What was Europe’s role in the mission, and what comes next? http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/what-can-chinas-next-generation-of-robots-do http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/what-can-chinas-next-generation-of-robots-do Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:03:57 +0200 At Hong Kong’s InnoEx fair, Chinese firms showcased humanoid robots that box, guide tours, dance on stage and promise emotional support and learning. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/watch-amateur-astronomers-on-earth-catch-artemis-ii-speeding-past-the-stars http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/watch-amateur-astronomers-on-earth-catch-artemis-ii-speeding-past-the-stars Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:50:59 +0200 From the Moon's far side to a backyard smart telescope. Here are the stunning images of NASA's Artemis II Mission from Earth. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/god-in-the-machine-would-you-take-advice-from-an-ai-jesus http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/god-in-the-machine-would-you-take-advice-from-an-ai-jesus Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:37:49 +0200 From Jesus avatars to Buddhist assistants, AI apps offering spiritual guidance and interaction are gaining popularity, but questions remain over their use and ethics. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/satellites-that-breathe-the-spanish-space-startup-that-won-over-nato http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/satellites-that-breathe-the-spanish-space-startup-that-won-over-nato Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:35:56 +0200 NATO has just invested in Kreios Space, a Spanish startup founded in 2021 by six recent graduates with a single, formerly impossible ambition: to have satellites orbit closer to Earth than ever before. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/14/why-anthropics-new-mythos-ai-model-has-washington-and-wall-street-worked-up http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/14/why-anthropics-new-mythos-ai-model-has-washington-and-wall-street-worked-up Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:07:18 +0200 Anthropic's most powerful new AI model, Mythos, is too dangerous to release to the public, the company says, sparking urgent discussions with governments and financial regulators. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/14/shooting-for-the-moon-whats-next-for-nasa-after-artemis-iis-lunar-fly-by http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/14/shooting-for-the-moon-whats-next-for-nasa-after-artemis-iis-lunar-fly-by Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:20:59 +0200 Artemis II brought humans the farthest they have ever gone around the Moon, but NASA is already looking ahead to future missions. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/fabricating-proof-the-disinformation-tactics-that-shaped-hungarys-election http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/fabricating-proof-the-disinformation-tactics-that-shaped-hungarys-election Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:58:38 +0200 Disinformation analysts identified new tactics ahead of last weekend's polls, including fabricated news stories tailored to propaganda narratives, private Facebook groups used to spread party messaging and signs of Russian interference. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/more-than-70-robot-teams-gear-up-for-chinas-second-humanoid-half-marathon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/more-than-70-robot-teams-gear-up-for-chinas-second-humanoid-half-marathon Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:44:33 +0200 More than 100 robots will compete in a half-marathon later this month, designed to push humanoid machines to their limits in real-world conditions. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/how-satellites-are-driving-cooperation-beyond-the-central-asian-region Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:20 +0200 More than 500 delegates from 32 countries met at the Space Technology Conference 2026, highlighting how satellite technologies are applied to agriculture, water management and environmental monitoring. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/11/how-will-ai-impact-tourism-and-travel-your-next-trip-could-be-entirely-planned-by-chatgpt http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/11/how-will-ai-impact-tourism-and-travel-your-next-trip-could-be-entirely-planned-by-chatgpt Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:14 +0200 Travel companies Rome2Rio and Omio are integrating with OpenAI, giving over 900 million weekly ChatGPT users instant access to routes, prices and transport options worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/riding-a-fireball-through-atmosphere-how-artemis-ii-astronauts-will-return-to-earth http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/riding-a-fireball-through-atmosphere-how-artemis-ii-astronauts-will-return-to-earth Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:56:47 +0200 The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/court-rejects-anthropics-appeal-to-pause-supply-chain-risk-label-given-by-us-government http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/court-rejects-anthropics-appeal-to-pause-supply-chain-risk-label-given-by-us-government Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:05:54 +0200 The debate started when Anthropic refused to give the US government unfettered access to its AI chatbot, Claude. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/meta-enters-ai-race-with-muse-spark-its-major-model-since-spending-spree-heres-what-to-kno http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/meta-enters-ai-race-with-muse-spark-its-major-model-since-spending-spree-heres-what-to-kno Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:35:59 +0200 Meta has unveiled its first major AI model in nine months, following a $14.3 billion (€12.24 billion) investment spree and executive hiring push to rival OpenAI and Google. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/heading-home-artemis-ii-crew-share-their-most-precious-thoughts-after-moon-mission http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/heading-home-artemis-ii-crew-share-their-most-precious-thoughts-after-moon-mission Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:52:59 +0200 Still beaming after their historic lunar flyby, the crew of NASA's Artemis II have been sharing their thoughts about their landmark voyage into space, their view of our 'fragile' planet and what they're most looking forward to as the record- breaking trip nears its head. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/swiss-researchers-test-robot-dog-designed-to-speed-up-moon-and-mars-exploration http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/09/swiss-researchers-test-robot-dog-designed-to-speed-up-moon-and-mars-exploration Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:18:44 +0200 In recent trials, the dog-like robot completed missions three times faster than human-guided alternatives. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/08/telegram-hosts-vast-organised-abuse-networks-in-spain-and-italy-report-finds http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/08/telegram-hosts-vast-organised-abuse-networks-in-spain-and-italy-report-finds Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:41:15 +0200 European non-profit AI Forensics found an "ecosystem of abuse at scale" operated on Telegram, with users distributing and selling harmful sexual content across borders despite the platform’s moderation efforts. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/08/why-anthropics-most-powerful-ai-model-mythos-preview-is-too-dangerous-for-public-release http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/08/why-anthropics-most-powerful-ai-model-mythos-preview-is-too-dangerous-for-public-release Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:12:12 +0200 Anthropic said its artificial intelligence model Mythos Preview is not ready for a public launch because of the ways cybercriminals and spies could abuse it. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/mexican-researchers-develop-simplified-robotic-arm-inspired-by-a-simple-childhood-promise http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/mexican-researchers-develop-simplified-robotic-arm-inspired-by-a-simple-childhood-promise Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:01:50 +0200 A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/the-most-awe-inspiring-photographs-from-nasas-artemis-ii-mission-so-far http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/the-most-awe-inspiring-photographs-from-nasas-artemis-ii-mission-so-far Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:32 +0200 The photographs from NASA’s Artemis II mission have been nothing short of spectacular so far. Here is a selection of the very best. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/ex-astronaut-daniel-tanis-journey-to-space-euronews-tech-talks http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/ex-astronaut-daniel-tanis-journey-to-space-euronews-tech-talks Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:44:07 +0200 As NASA marks a historic milestone with the Artemis II mission, Euronews Tech Talks sits down with former astronaut Daniel Tani to discuss life in orbit and the growing role of international cooperation in space exploration. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/robot-taxes-four-day-work-week-inside-openais-plan-for-an-ai-driven-economy http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/robot-taxes-four-day-work-week-inside-openais-plan-for-an-ai-driven-economy Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:13:28 +0200 The company believes that AIs will soon become smarter than humans, which will have a drastic effect on how people work, live and pay taxes. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-crew-head-back-towards-earth-after-completing-record-breaking-lunar-flyby http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-crew-head-back-towards-earth-after-completing-record-breaking-lunar-flyby Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:35:43 +0200 NASA's mission control in Houston regained communication with the crew after an expected loss of contact for some 40 minutes, as their spacecraft passed behind Earth's natural satellite. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-to-reach-unseen-far-side-of-the-moon-on-flyby http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-to-reach-unseen-far-side-of-the-moon-on-flyby Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:48:19 +0200 NASA’s Artemis II crew are expected to reach their destination on Monday where the four astronauts aboard the Orion will – for the first time – look at the lunar far side with the naked eye. The fly-by will last approximately six hours before the astronauts head back home. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/500-billion-worth-european-data-economy-troubles-continue http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/500-billion-worth-european-data-economy-troubles-continue Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:01:57 +0200 As AI grabs the spotlight, Europe’s data economy still powers billions in value, yet fragmented GDPR enforcement continues to hold innovators back. The Digital Omnibus was meant to help, but the EU now risks retreating from even modest reform. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/could-fusion-energy-save-europe-from-the-energy-crisis http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/06/could-fusion-energy-save-europe-from-the-energy-crisis Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Among the leading European startups in the field of fusion energy, Proxima Fusion is working on stellarators, an underused technology in the field. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/humanoid-robots-inspire-a-new-generation-to-build-machines http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/humanoid-robots-inspire-a-new-generation-to-build-machines Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:11:04 +0200 Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with South Korea’s ROBOTIS to launch humanoid robot production, marking a major step in its high-tech ambitions. At the same time, students across the country are learning robotics and programming, gaining skills that could prepare them for careers in the emerging http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/artemis-ii-spacecrew-prepare-for-historic-moon-flyby http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/05/artemis-ii-spacecrew-prepare-for-historic-moon-flyby Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:59:35 +0200 The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/04/can-brain-cells-run-computers-this-startup-powers-data-centre-using-human-neurons http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/04/can-brain-cells-run-computers-this-startup-powers-data-centre-using-human-neurons Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:01:08 +0200 What previously required months or years of specialised lab work can now be done in hours or days thanks to its integrated platform. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-describe-breathtaking-views-in-space-as-they-rocket-toward-the-moon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-describe-breathtaking-views-in-space-as-they-rocket-toward-the-moon Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:21:37 +0200 Artemis II astronauts shared their first impressions from space, describing stunning views of Earth and the Moon as they continue their historic mission beyond orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space travel after more than 50 years. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-begin-journey-towards-moon-after-spending-day-around-earth http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-begin-journey-towards-moon-after-spending-day-around-earth Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:26:14 +0200 The so-called translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/kids-will-find-a-way-around-it-europeans-on-proposed-social-media-bans-for-children http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/kids-will-find-a-way-around-it-europeans-on-proposed-social-media-bans-for-children Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:01:02 +0200 As countries across Europe look to follow in Australia’s footsteps and ban social media for minors, Euronews Next asks Europeans whether they agree with the move or not.