http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:03:54 +0200 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:03:54 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/can-travel-solve-the-loneliness-epidemic-weroads-co-founder-fabio-bin-thinks-so http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/can-travel-solve-the-loneliness-epidemic-weroads-co-founder-fabio-bin-thinks-so Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:30 +0200 Speaking to Euronews in Cannes after being shortlisted for the European CMO of the Year Award, Fabio Bin explained he turned a personal frustration into a fast-growing social travel brand. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/marketing-is-more-important-than-ever-serviceplan-ceo-at-european-cmo-of-the-year-awards http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/marketing-is-more-important-than-ever-serviceplan-ceo-at-european-cmo-of-the-year-awards Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:54:56 +0200 Speaking to Euronews, Serviceplan Group CEO Florian Haller said marketing has evolved far beyond traditional advertising, and now sits at the centre of the "whole customer journey" where "data, technology and creativity" meet. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/why-is-there-so-much-outrage-over-fifas-hydration-breaks-at-this-years-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/why-is-there-so-much-outrage-over-fifas-hydration-breaks-at-this-years-world-cup Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:49:18 +0200 Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/why-erling-haaland-has-become-the-world-cups-most-entertaining-star http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/why-erling-haaland-has-become-the-world-cups-most-entertaining-star Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Whether he's posing as Norway's 'social media guy' or sharing candid shots in an infrared mask, Erling Haaland is winning over fans around the world. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/peppa-pig-backlash-as-us-company-hasbro-requires-child-actors-to-sign-voices-over-to-ai http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/peppa-pig-backlash-as-us-company-hasbro-requires-child-actors-to-sign-voices-over-to-ai Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:22:23 +0200 US entertainment giant Hasbro is reportedly asking child actors on the popular series Peppa Pig to sign over their voices to artificial intelligence under new contract terms. An open letter signed by 1,000 industry professionals condemns the AI contract clause and warns of matters of consent. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/harvey-weinsteins-new-york-rape-charge-dropped-accuser-says-she-cant-endure-a-fourth-trial http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/26/harvey-weinsteins-new-york-rape-charge-dropped-accuser-says-she-cant-endure-a-fourth-trial Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:21:47 +0200 Weinstein still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California. He remains behind bars at New York's maximum-security prison, Rikers Island. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/football-for-friends-winning-ways-world-cup-supporters-have-gone-viral-for-the-right-reaso http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/football-for-friends-winning-ways-world-cup-supporters-have-gone-viral-for-the-right-reaso Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:32:56 +0200 Food discoveries, tidy stadiums and bagpipes on the streets of Boston are only the beginning as football fans across the United States, Canada and Mexico have been leaving very distinctive signs of their presence... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/leonard-cohen-estate-slams-use-of-hallelujah-at-trumps-freedom-250-rally http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/leonard-cohen-estate-slams-use-of-hallelujah-at-trumps-freedom-250-rally Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:59:53 +0200 Donald Trump had announced earlier in June that 'Hallelujah' would be performed at the opening of the Great American State Fair, fuelling the long-term feud between the US president and the estate of Leonard Cohen. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/phoebe-bridgers-announces-new-album-after-solo-hiatus http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/phoebe-bridgers-announces-new-album-after-solo-hiatus Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:16:25 +0200 The American singer is coming back with her third solo record 'Lost Weekend' ahead of a US and European tour starting in September. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/popular-ibiza-dj-named-as-alleged-mastermind-behind-international-drug-trafficking-operati http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/popular-ibiza-dj-named-as-alleged-mastermind-behind-international-drug-trafficking-operati Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:17:32 +0200 Popular Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco has been named in a major Spain-US drug trafficking case. He is the alleged “mastermind” of an international drug trafficking network, and faces a nine-and-a-half prison sentence. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/global-beatles-day-who-was-the-walrus http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/25/global-beatles-day-who-was-the-walrus Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:32:18 +0200 On the inaugural Global Beatles Day, we unpack one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the legendary band... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/scientists-find-human-dna-over-2000-years-old-in-caves-in-spain-and-portugal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/scientists-find-human-dna-over-2000-years-old-in-caves-in-spain-and-portugal Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:50:53 +0200 A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of prehistory. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/madrid-woody-allens-new-cinematic-muse http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/madrid-woody-allens-new-cinematic-muse Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:15:44 +0200 Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/cate-blanchett-in-brussels-bid-to-give-actors-more-control-over-ai http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/cate-blanchett-in-brussels-bid-to-give-actors-more-control-over-ai Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:20:37 +0200 Hollywood heavyweight Cate Blanchett is behind a new free online tool which allows artists to give or withhold permission for their image to be used by artificial intelligence. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/trump-vs-algae-viral-reactions-as-fencing-goes-up-around-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/trump-vs-algae-viral-reactions-as-fencing-goes-up-around-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:08:55 +0200 The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/cate-blanchett-launches-free-tool-to-help-people-protect-identity-from-ai http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/cate-blanchett-launches-free-tool-to-help-people-protect-identity-from-ai Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:37:09 +0200 The acclaimed Australian actor presented her Human Consent Registry at the European Parliament. The tool allows people to protect their likeness from being used by AI. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/paris-neighborhood-fighting-the-heatwave-with-with-cine-clim-initiative http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/paris-neighborhood-fighting-the-heatwave-with-with-cine-clim-initiative Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:45:47 +0200 In order to combat the days’ highest temperature peaks, one cultural initiative in Paris has everyone asking: “Why isn’t this nation-wide?” http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/thailands-michael-jackson-jailed-over-fatal-drunk-driving-crash http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/thailands-michael-jackson-jailed-over-fatal-drunk-driving-crash Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:42 +0200 A criminal court in Bangkok has sentenced Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, to two years in prison for "drunk driving resulting in loss of life". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/rock-in-rio-2026-live-music-still-draws-thousands http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/rock-in-rio-2026-live-music-still-draws-thousands Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:18:21 +0200 The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/legos-julia-goldin-named-first-ever-european-cmo-of-the-year-at-cannes-lions http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/legos-julia-goldin-named-first-ever-european-cmo-of-the-year-at-cannes-lions Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:57 +0200 Chosen by more than 800 marketing leaders from across Europe, Julia Goldin was recognised for helping transform LEGO into a global cultural brand through partnerships spanning entertainment, gaming and sport. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/versailles-unveils-gallery-for-250th-anniversary-of-us-independence http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/versailles-unveils-gallery-for-250th-anniversary-of-us-independence Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:40 +0200 Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spotlight the political, diplomatic and military figures of independence. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/floptropica-how-much-do-you-know-about-gen-zs-favourite-country http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/floptropica-how-much-do-you-know-about-gen-zs-favourite-country Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:40:29 +0200 If you're looking for a place to go this summer and escape the worries of everyday life, we've got you covered. However, before you book a ticket, there is just one small problem... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/remarkably-well-preserved-second-world-war-assault-gun-uncovered http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/remarkably-well-preserved-second-world-war-assault-gun-uncovered Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:22:16 +0200 During construction at the Nordholz naval air base on the North Sea, workers uncovered a near-intact 29-tonne StuG III assault gun from World War II, buried in sand for 80 years. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/newly-uncovered-mozart-manuscript-gets-world-premiere-in-france http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/newly-uncovered-mozart-manuscript-gets-world-premiere-in-france Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:11:25 +0200 The French National Library recovered a previously unknown manuscript by the world-famous Austrian composer, bringing to light seven new pieces for flute and harp. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/2026-edition-of-edinburgh-international-festival-to-be-a-phone-free-environment http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/2026-edition-of-edinburgh-international-festival-to-be-a-phone-free-environment Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:29:09 +0200 An increasing amount of touring artists are demanding their concerts be phone-free. Now, Edingburgh's annual celebration of the performing arts is also asking audience members to put their phones away during the performances. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/who-is-the-mysterious-hot-podium-guy-the-viral-face-of-the-uks-political-turmoil http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/who-is-the-mysterious-hot-podium-guy-the-viral-face-of-the-uks-political-turmoil Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:43:58 +0200 UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation only meant one thing for some – the mysterious “Hot Podium Guy” was back... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/australian-town-crier-breaks-guinness-record-for-worlds-loudest-person http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/australian-town-crier-breaks-guinness-record-for-worlds-loudest-person Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:12:32 +0200 Cover your ears and meet Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Canberra's official town crier and the new record-holder for the loudest ever shout. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/celine-dion-teases-new-song-ahead-of-concert-comeback http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/celine-dion-teases-new-song-ahead-of-concert-comeback Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:32:40 +0200 After a sold-out concert residency and a first single, Céline Dion has teased a new song to be released on 3 July. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/passeport-controversy-explained-why-did-a-french-town-cancel-a-play-about-refugees http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/passeport-controversy-explained-why-did-a-french-town-cancel-a-play-about-refugees Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:23:46 +0200 A mayor's decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right's grip on culture. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/epidaurus-10000-strong-ovation-for-national-operas-medea http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/epidaurus-10000-strong-ovation-for-national-operas-medea Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:10:05 +0200 The production was a reconstruction of the historic 1961 production of 'Medea' with Maria Callas, staged once again in the very same venue. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/sza-hits-out-at-disgusting-ai-music-after-discovering-her-songs-were-used-in-ai-training http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/sza-hits-out-at-disgusting-ai-music-after-discovering-her-songs-were-used-in-ai-training Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:29 +0200 "If you’re a musician and you support this degenerate shit? You’re disgusting.” The award-winning R&B singer has hit out at AI and Suno, which has maintained that its models don’t store or reproduce specific songs. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/sesame-street-scandal-elmos-world-cup-support-reveals-republican-hypocrisy http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/sesame-street-scandal-elmos-world-cup-support-reveals-republican-hypocrisy Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:34:15 +0200 A wholesome clip of Sesame Street's Elmo saying he is supporting Team USA during the FIFA World Cup has gone viral, and the House Republicans could not resist posting a reply... It has not gone down well. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/the-party-is-over-why-france-is-looking-to-tighten-its-grip-on-free-parties http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/the-party-is-over-why-france-is-looking-to-tighten-its-grip-on-free-parties Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:42:01 +0200 On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or 'free parties'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/daft-punks-one-more-time-becomes-french-teams-official-2026-world-cup-goal-song http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/daft-punks-one-more-time-becomes-french-teams-official-2026-world-cup-goal-song Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:37:31 +0200 Les Bleus’ next World Cup game is set for tonight against Iraq, and their chosen soundtrack is already delighting music fans... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/babell-turns-porto-into-a-book-city-with-internationally-renowned-authors http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/babell-turns-porto-into-a-book-city-with-internationally-renowned-authors Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:20:34 +0200 Two Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners and writers will make Porto a literary capital from 24 to 29 June at the BABELL Festival, to bring readers closer to bookshops. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/supergirl-frida-kahlo-and-dragons-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/supergirl-frida-kahlo-and-dragons-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:41:11 +0200 A major new Frida Kahlo exhibition arrives in London, Supergirl blasts onto the big screen, and House of the Dragon returns for a third season. Here's what to look out for this week. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/james-burrows-director-of-beloved-sitcom-friends-dies-aged-85 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/james-burrows-director-of-beloved-sitcom-friends-dies-aged-85 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:05:30 +0200 James Burrows won 11 Emmy awards during his career and worked as director, producer and writer in more than 1,000 episodes of hit TV programmes. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/drone-show-in-matosinhos-breaks-guinness-record http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/drone-show-in-matosinhos-breaks-guinness-record Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:29:08 +0200 Almost 3,100 drones flew in sync in a show by Catalan Flock Drone Art Studio, which also marked the opening of the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus, attended by Pope Leo XVI. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/rare-medieval-notebook-found-in-paderborn-latrine http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/rare-medieval-notebook-found-in-paderborn-latrine Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:30:08 +0200 Archaeologists have unearthed a medieval notebook in a former latrine in Paderborn. The remarkably well-preserved leather, wood and wax find may shed new light on daily life in the 13th and 14th centuries. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/fete-de-la-musique-2026-when-the-whole-of-france-becomes-one-big-music-festival http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/fete-de-la-musique-2026-when-the-whole-of-france-becomes-one-big-music-festival Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:29:19 +0200 If you are out and about anywhere in France on 21 June 2026, your ears will be in for a treat as the 45th edition of the now world-famous music event "Fête de la musique" takes place. The lineup country-wide is very promising... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/20/forget-do-not-touch-choreographer-william-forsythe-invites-you-to-dance-with-the-exhibits http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/20/forget-do-not-touch-choreographer-william-forsythe-invites-you-to-dance-with-the-exhibits Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:31:53 +0200 The groundbreaking choreographer William Forsythe invites the public to visit his new exhibition, taking place in the Netherlands. There's a twist, as traditional museum rules don't apply. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/time-to-bring-back-shame-olivia-rodrigo-reveals-she-has-smelled-diaper-wearing-fans-at-liv http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/time-to-bring-back-shame-olivia-rodrigo-reveals-she-has-smelled-diaper-wearing-fans-at-liv Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:10:53 +0200 At a time when concert etiquette feels like it couldn't get much worse, the 23-year-old singer may have uncovered an entirely new frontier of diabolically shameful fan behaviour. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/robin-hoods-famed-sherwood-forest-1200-year-old-oak-tree-declared-dead http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/robin-hoods-famed-sherwood-forest-1200-year-old-oak-tree-declared-dead Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:28:04 +0200 It’s not the first time the legendary oak has been declared dead. On previous occasions, fears were raised only for the tree to stubbornly leaf out again each spring. Not this year. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/iranian-artist-parastoo-ahmadi-reportedly-sentenced-to-74-lashes-for-singing-without-hijab http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/iranian-artist-parastoo-ahmadi-reportedly-sentenced-to-74-lashes-for-singing-without-hijab Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:26:18 +0200 Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab. For Iranian artists, the ruling deepens fears of escalating cultural repression. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/bruce-springsteen-stevie-wonder-and-bono-to-attend-obama-centres-star-studded-opening http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/bruce-springsteen-stevie-wonder-and-bono-to-attend-obama-centres-star-studded-opening Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:35:49 +0200 On stage, Barack Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/a-cosmic-tribute-asteroid-named-after-beloved-singer-elliott-smith http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/a-cosmic-tribute-asteroid-named-after-beloved-singer-elliott-smith Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:13:54 +0200 More than two decades after his death, Elliott Smith has been immortalized with an asteroid named after him. The celestial honour came from a fan listening to his song ‘Shooting Star’... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/ferrari-lego-and-revolut-among-brands-competing-for-european-cmo-of-the-year-at-cannes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/ferrari-lego-and-revolut-among-brands-competing-for-european-cmo-of-the-year-at-cannes Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:54:16 +0200 From L'Oréal and Ferrari, to LEGO and Gymshark, 29 senior marketing leaders are competing for the inaugural European Chief Marketing Officer of the Year award at Cannes Lions. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/keeping-up-appearances-greece-reveals-parthenon-facade-after-220-years http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/keeping-up-appearances-greece-reveals-parthenon-facade-after-220-years Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:22:18 +0200 For the first time in about 220 years, the west façade of the Parthenon in Greece can be see in its fullest possible form. External scaffolding has now been permanently removed from the monument, marking a key step in its long restoration. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/archaeologists-discover-5000-year-old-proto-stonehenge-just-a-few-miles-from-the-famous-mo http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/archaeologists-discover-5000-year-old-proto-stonehenge-just-a-few-miles-from-the-famous-mo Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:23:29 +0200 The structure consisted of two wooden posts that aligned precisely with the summer sunrise and winter sunset, suggesting ancient Britons were already tracking the Sun before the creation of Stonehenge. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/the-ring-and-lilo-stitch-actress-daveigh-chase-dies-aged-35 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/the-ring-and-lilo-stitch-actress-daveigh-chase-dies-aged-35 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:16:49 +0200 Horror movie fans will recognize Chase from her performance as Samara Morgan, the main antagonist in American remake of 'The Ring'.