http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:34:49 +0200 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:34:49 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/strong-start-for-the-hosts-in-astana http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/strong-start-for-the-hosts-in-astana Fri, 08 May 2026 21:17:41 +0200 The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in style in Astana, with packed stands and top-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Abdurakhim Nutfulloev and Faiza Mokdar all took gold, while Kazakhstan celebrated two medals on day one. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/trump-announces-three-day-ceasefire-between-ukraine-and-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/trump-announces-three-day-ceasefire-between-ukraine-and-russia Fri, 08 May 2026 20:52:04 +0200 US President announces ceasefire ahead of contentious Russia military parade. Ukraine says will implement cessation of hostilities, but only in central Moscow where the festivities are taking place Saturday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/rubio-talks-to-meloni-and-tajani-about-us-italian-and-eu-relations-from-the-iran-war-to-tr http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/rubio-talks-to-meloni-and-tajani-about-us-italian-and-eu-relations-from-the-iran-war-to-tr Fri, 08 May 2026 20:19:01 +0200 The US Secretary of State in talks in Rome with Meloni and Tajani. The Italian minister reiterated his readiness for a mission to Hormuz after the war and Trump's no to tariffs. Rubio promised developments in negotiations with Iran and that "not being able to count" on Allies "is a problem" http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/latest-news-bulletin-may-8th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/latest-news-bulletin-may-8th-2026-evening Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/bulgarian-parliament-confirms-rumen-radev-as-new-prime-minister http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/bulgarian-parliament-confirms-rumen-radev-as-new-prime-minister Fri, 08 May 2026 17:40:30 +0200 Radev won last month’s election, seen by many as one of the most consequential in the Balkan nation’s recent history, by a landslide, securing an outright majority for the first time since 1997. He was given the presidential mandate to govern on Thursday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/why-a-weakened-starmer-will-worry-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/why-a-weakened-starmer-will-worry-the-eu Fri, 08 May 2026 17:08:22 +0200 After bruising local election losses, Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a renewed push for closer ties with the European Union — but Brussels worries that his political weakness could stall or derail any meaningful post-Brexit reset. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/eu-clears-hungarys-varhelyi-in-brussels-spying-probe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/eu-clears-hungarys-varhelyi-in-brussels-spying-probe Fri, 08 May 2026 16:34:29 +0200 The European Commission has cleared Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi following an investigation into an alleged spying network in Brussels that targeted EU staff. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/monumental-nature-giant-henry-moore-sculptures-take-over-londons-kew-gardens http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/monumental-nature-giant-henry-moore-sculptures-take-over-londons-kew-gardens Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:01 +0200 Thirty monumental works by Henry Moore have been placed across London's Kew Gardens, creating a dialogue between art and nature. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/ryanair-suspends-the-operation-of-its-base-in-thessaloniki-in-winter-due-to-fraport-charge http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/ryanair-suspends-the-operation-of-its-base-in-thessaloniki-in-winter-due-to-fraport-charge Fri, 08 May 2026 16:16:45 +0200 The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/this-historic-oxford-cinema-could-be-lost-to-film-lovers-soon-if-its-lease-is-not-renewed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/this-historic-oxford-cinema-could-be-lost-to-film-lovers-soon-if-its-lease-is-not-renewed Fri, 08 May 2026 16:09:36 +0200 The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/leo-xiv-popes-anniversary-in-pompeii-and-naples-we-cannot-resign-ourselves-to-death http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/leo-xiv-popes-anniversary-in-pompeii-and-naples-we-cannot-resign-ourselves-to-death Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:56 +0200 The Pontiff is on a pastoral visit to Campania, where he relaunched the call for peace that had marked the first words of his papacy. "The disarming and disarming peace" of a year ago in St Peter's Square became a prayer: "May God enlighten those who have responsibility for government". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/eu-legislation-cannot-be-dictated-by-social-media-threats-says-mep-trade-chief http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/eu-legislation-cannot-be-dictated-by-social-media-threats-says-mep-trade-chief Fri, 08 May 2026 15:33:28 +0200 Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from President Donald Trump. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/potato-futures-soar-700-in-less-than-a-month-on-iran-war-speculation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/potato-futures-soar-700-in-less-than-a-month-on-iran-war-speculation Fri, 08 May 2026 15:33:28 +0200 Potato-linked financial contracts have risen over 700% in a few weeks, despite a current oversupply in Europe, due to speculative trading surrounding the volatile environment caused by the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/false-and-unverified-images-link-leipzig-attack-suspect-to-antifa-and-afd http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/false-and-unverified-images-link-leipzig-attack-suspect-to-antifa-and-afd Fri, 08 May 2026 15:31:34 +0200 Doctored images and videos of unrelated protests have circulated online after a deadly car attack in Leipzig, falsely suggesting the suspect was linked to Antifa or the AfD. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/airlines-cannot-add-fuel-surcharges-after-ticket-sales-eu-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/airlines-cannot-add-fuel-surcharges-after-ticket-sales-eu-says Fri, 08 May 2026 15:11:59 +0200 As fuel prices soar amid the Middle East crisis, Brussels warns airlines they cannot retroactively hike ticket prices — and says costly kerosene alone is no excuse for dodging passenger compensation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/of-robots-and-men-european-ai-driven-technology-aims-to-recast-e-commerce-logistics http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/of-robots-and-men-european-ai-driven-technology-aims-to-recast-e-commerce-logistics Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:45 +0200 AI-driven robots already pack, pick and sort items at e-commerce warehouses as humans would do — only faster, more efficiently and more accurately. Developers claim to work to minimise the social impact of a revolution they consider to be ’unstoppable’. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/france-confronts-nazi-looted-art-legacy-in-new-musee-dorsay-gallery http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/france-confronts-nazi-looted-art-legacy-in-new-musee-dorsay-gallery Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:54 +0200 A new gallery at Paris’s Musée d’Orsay is putting Nazi-era looted and displaced artworks on public display, including pieces with incomplete or disputed ownership histories. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/indonesia-volcano-eruption-kills-three-hikers-on-mount-dukono http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/indonesia-volcano-eruption-kills-three-hikers-on-mount-dukono Fri, 08 May 2026 14:18:52 +0200 Mount Dukono erupted in North Halmahera, Indonesia, sending a massive ash cloud 10 kilometres into the sky. Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 remain missing. Rescue teams are searching for 20 people affected near the volcano, officials said. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/iraq-announces-huge-oil-find-near-saudi-border-as-hormuz-crisis-bites http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/iraq-announces-huge-oil-find-near-saudi-border-as-hormuz-crisis-bites Fri, 08 May 2026 13:38:11 +0200 Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/who-is-coming-to-putins-victory-day-parade-and-who-is-not http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/who-is-coming-to-putins-victory-day-parade-and-who-is-not Fri, 08 May 2026 13:32:16 +0200 For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. But this time, even Russia’s former allies are staying away, leaving the Kremlin alone in its much scaled-down celebration. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/europes-airlines-face-jet-fuel-shift-as-safety-concerns-grow http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/europes-airlines-face-jet-fuel-shift-as-safety-concerns-grow Fri, 08 May 2026 13:22:14 +0200 Potential jet fuel shortages due to the war in Iran could force a shift in fuel types, raising operational and safety risks across airlines and airports. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/hostages-taken-in-bank-robbery-in-western-germany-police-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/hostages-taken-in-bank-robbery-in-western-germany-police-say Fri, 08 May 2026 13:06:37 +0200 The hostage takers and at least one captive were believed to be holed up inside the bank's vault, the Bild newspaper reported. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/08/hantavirus-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know-about-virus-risks-at-sea http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/08/hantavirus-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know-about-virus-risks-at-sea Fri, 08 May 2026 13:04:51 +0200 A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise in the Atlantic has raised questions about the health risks at sea. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/brown-bears-rescued-from-harsh-captivity-conditions-in-armenia http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/brown-bears-rescued-from-harsh-captivity-conditions-in-armenia Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:04 +0200 Bears rescued from captivity in Armenia are recovering at a wildlife refuge after being kept in poor conditions as status symbols. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/after-20-rounds-of-sanctions-the-eu-finally-sees-cracks-in-the-russian-economy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/after-20-rounds-of-sanctions-the-eu-finally-sees-cracks-in-the-russian-economy Fri, 08 May 2026 12:47:18 +0200 Europeans are taking credit for the growing signs of strain in the Russian economy. Does that mean sanctions are working? It's complicated. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/portuguese-mans-body-found-inside-crocodile-in-south-africa http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/portuguese-mans-body-found-inside-crocodile-in-south-africa Fri, 08 May 2026 12:44:40 +0200 South African authorities shot the animal and hoisted it from a river in order to recover the man's remains. The identity of the man, a Portuguese businessman, was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/08/instagram-is-dropping-end-to-end-encrypted-chats-this-is-what-is-changing http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/08/instagram-is-dropping-end-to-end-encrypted-chats-this-is-what-is-changing Fri, 08 May 2026 12:41:35 +0200 Instagram is ending end-to-end encrypted chats amid child safety concerns, but what does the change actually mean for your DMs? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/dublin-to-belfast-train-journeys-set-to-drop-below-two-hours-in-700m-rail-overhaul http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/dublin-to-belfast-train-journeys-set-to-drop-below-two-hours-in-700m-rail-overhaul Fri, 08 May 2026 12:26:27 +0200 A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/music-meets-wellness-edinburgh-fringe-2026-will-have-theatre-inside-uks-biggest-sauna http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/music-meets-wellness-edinburgh-fringe-2026-will-have-theatre-inside-uks-biggest-sauna Fri, 08 May 2026 12:26:14 +0200 The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/what-is-happening-on-the-hantavirus-ship-passengers-speak-out-as-ship-approaches-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/what-is-happening-on-the-hantavirus-ship-passengers-speak-out-as-ship-approaches-europe Fri, 08 May 2026 12:22:03 +0200 Passengers aboard the hantavirus-affected ship report on life on board, describing conditions during the ongoing situation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/commerzbank-axes-3000-jobs-in-an-attempt-to-fight-off-unicredit-takeover-bid http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/commerzbank-axes-3000-jobs-in-an-attempt-to-fight-off-unicredit-takeover-bid Fri, 08 May 2026 12:21:50 +0200 Commerzbank wants to cut a further 3,000 jobs and at the same time significantly increase its profit targets. The reorganisation is the bank's response to the takeover ambitions of the major Italian bank UniCredit. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/chinas-foreign-ministry-denounces-uk-spy-convictions-as-political-farce http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/chinas-foreign-ministry-denounces-uk-spy-convictions-as-political-farce Fri, 08 May 2026 12:13:11 +0200 The high-profile case exposed how ex-police superintendent Bill Yuen and Peter Wai conducted "shadow policing" operations on British soil targeting Hong Kong dissidents. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/oil-tanker-arrives-in-south-korea-after-leaving-the-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/oil-tanker-arrives-in-south-korea-after-leaving-the-strait-of-hormuz Fri, 08 May 2026 12:11:22 +0200 A Malta-flagged tanker, carrying one million barrels of crude oil, has successfully reached the western coast of South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/vigils-held-across-australia-after-death-of-5-year-old-girl http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/vigils-held-across-australia-after-death-of-5-year-old-girl Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:49 +0200 People across Australia held candlelight vigils to remember a 5-year-old girl whose death has shocked the nation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/latest-news-bulletin-may-8th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/latest-news-bulletin-may-8th-2026-midday Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/portugal-tests-fire-response-in-european-exercise-with-700-operatives-from-six-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/portugal-tests-fire-response-in-european-exercise-with-700-operatives-from-six-countries Fri, 08 May 2026 11:47:33 +0200 With the arrival of hot weather and the increased risk of fires, more than 700 operatives from six European countries took part in an exercise in Viseu that simulated a large rural fire. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/russia-is-still-outproducing-us-militarily-eu-defence-commissioner-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/russia-is-still-outproducing-us-militarily-eu-defence-commissioner-tells-euronews Fri, 08 May 2026 11:43:06 +0200 As Poland and Lithuania prepare to finalise nearly €50 billion in defence loans on Friday – just one day before Russia’s controversial Victory Day parade – the EU’s defence chief said the timing is symbolic. But despite the show of resolve, he warned Europe is still not moving fast enough. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/exclusive-iranians-risk-arrest-at-iraq-border-to-escape-tehrans-total-internet-blackout http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/exclusive-iranians-risk-arrest-at-iraq-border-to-escape-tehrans-total-internet-blackout Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:41 +0200 Desperate to communicate with the outside world, Iranians are increasingly travelling to the border with Iraq, where Iraqi SIM cards and impromptu hotspots became a hot commodity, they told Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years Fri, 08 May 2026 11:36:49 +0200 The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or more for premium seats. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/there-was-no-real-ceasefire-in-lebanon-says-lebanese-mp http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/there-was-no-real-ceasefire-in-lebanon-says-lebanese-mp Fri, 08 May 2026 11:27:21 +0200 Disarming Hezbollah will require a lot of "will, courage and decision" from Lebanon. A difficult mission, as the country has "no state" and the Lebanese are "paying the price" of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, MP Nadim Gemayel said in an interview on Euronews' morning show Europe Today. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/large-forest-fire-burning-in-chernobyl-exclusion-zone-after-drone-crash-kyiv-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/large-forest-fire-burning-in-chernobyl-exclusion-zone-after-drone-crash-kyiv-says Fri, 08 May 2026 11:13:07 +0200 Radiation levels at the site were within "normal limits," authorities reported, adding that firefighters were working to contain the blaze. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mortal-kombat-ii-game-over http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mortal-kombat-ii-game-over Fri, 08 May 2026 11:05:59 +0200 Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the "made for the fans" routine... http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/bejewelled-skeletons-on-display-in-german-monastery-fascinate-visitors http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/bejewelled-skeletons-on-display-in-german-monastery-fascinate-visitors Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:21 +0200 Decorated catacomb saints at Bavaria's former Banz monastery continue to attract visitors centuries after arriving from Rome. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/europes-electricity-storage-race-which-countries-lead-in-battery-capacity http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/europes-electricity-storage-race-which-countries-lead-in-battery-capacity Fri, 08 May 2026 10:52:56 +0200 Batteries are vital to using electricity from solar and wind efficiently. Battery capacities vary widely across European countries, with several planning significant expansion in their pipelines. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/a-life-in-pictures-sir-david-attenborough-celebrates-his-100th-birthday http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/a-life-in-pictures-sir-david-attenborough-celebrates-his-100th-birthday Fri, 08 May 2026 10:42:37 +0200 Across decades of groundbreaking documentaries, Sir David Attenborough has brought the beauty and fragility of life on Earth into homes around the world. Today he turns 100. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/is-linked-australian-women-charged-with-slavery-and-terrorism-offences-after-return-from-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/is-linked-australian-women-charged-with-slavery-and-terrorism-offences-after-return-from-s Fri, 08 May 2026 10:41:01 +0200 Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/podcast-how-is-europe-juggling-all-this-geopolitical-turmoil http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/podcast-how-is-europe-juggling-all-this-geopolitical-turmoil Fri, 08 May 2026 10:39:57 +0200 From the ice-cold treatment from an age-old ally to continued threats from Russia and economic concerns over China, Europe is having a hard time. Is this turmoil uniting or dividing the bloc? What steps can it take to defend itself? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/the-gilded-dead-germanys-eerie-catacomb-saints-revealed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/the-gilded-dead-germanys-eerie-catacomb-saints-revealed Fri, 08 May 2026 10:36:56 +0200 Known as Vincenzius, Valerius, Benedictus, and Felix Benedictus, these catacomb saints were brought to the Bavarian town of Bad Staffelstein from Rome during the late 17th and 18th centuries. The remains are believed to be those of early Christian martyrs. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/watch-melonis-ai-warning-highlights-europes-fight-against-nudification-apps http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/watch-melonis-ai-warning-highlights-europes-fight-against-nudification-apps Fri, 08 May 2026 10:25:38 +0200 Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week highlighted the dangers of sophisticated AI-generated deepfakes. At the same time, the EU is moving to outlaw “nudification” apps and strengthen protections. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/a-century-of-change-planet-earth-through-david-attenboroughs-eyes-as-global-treasure-turns http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/a-century-of-change-planet-earth-through-david-attenboroughs-eyes-as-global-treasure-turns Fri, 08 May 2026 10:22:35 +0200 Sir David Attenborough has been highlighting environmental issues for more than seven decades, but have we listened to his advice?