http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:41:31 +0200 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:41:31 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/lost-9th-century-manuscript-containing-earliest-english-poem-found-in-a-rome-library http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/lost-9th-century-manuscript-containing-earliest-english-poem-found-in-a-rome-library Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:29 +0200 A 9th-century manuscript held in Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon’s Hymn, hidden within a copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/favourite-finland-and-israel-make-it-through-to-eurovision-final http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/favourite-finland-and-israel-make-it-through-to-eurovision-final Wed, 13 May 2026 08:29:16 +0200 Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/zapper-bollore-publishing-protest-spreads-to-french-cinema-at-cannes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/zapper-bollore-publishing-protest-spreads-to-french-cinema-at-cannes Tue, 12 May 2026 18:16:55 +0200 On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the industry, from Canal+ to Grasset, and warning of a threat to creative freedom. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/rare-caucasian-horse-breed-attracts-renewed-attention-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/rare-caucasian-horse-breed-attracts-renewed-attention-in-germany Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:49 +0200 Rare Karabakh horses, prized for their golden coats and stamina, are preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts, safeguarding a centuries-old equestrian heritage. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/religious-restrictions-nearly-renovated-theological-school-of-halki-faces-fight-to-reopen http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/religious-restrictions-nearly-renovated-theological-school-of-halki-faces-fight-to-reopen Tue, 12 May 2026 13:37:14 +0200 The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced that the school's renovation works will be completed in September but it is still awaiting permission from Turkey to reopen the facility after its forced closure in 1971. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/eurovision-song-contest-2026-the-most-streamed-entries-of-all-time-and-the-peoples-winners http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/eurovision-song-contest-2026-the-most-streamed-entries-of-all-time-and-the-peoples-winners Tue, 12 May 2026 09:31:12 +0200 Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/my-obsession-with-elvis-is-almost-like-a-drug-emin-shoots-the-breeze-on-love-for-king-of-p http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/my-obsession-with-elvis-is-almost-like-a-drug-emin-shoots-the-breeze-on-love-for-king-of-p Mon, 11 May 2026 16:25:50 +0200 There are some interviews where you sit down, ask the questions, and leave with the quotes you need. And then there are the conversations that feel more like moments. Meeting EMIN at Sea Breeze felt like the latter. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/beatles-to-open-new-immersive-fan-experience-at-iconic-site-of-their-final-performance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/beatles-to-open-new-immersive-fan-experience-at-iconic-site-of-their-final-performance Mon, 11 May 2026 14:26:48 +0200 The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/dua-lipa-files-15-million-lawsuit-against-samsung-over-alleged-use-of-her-image-on-tv-boxe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/dua-lipa-files-15-million-lawsuit-against-samsung-over-alleged-use-of-her-image-on-tv-boxe Mon, 11 May 2026 11:37:11 +0200 The lawsuit claims Samsung's packaging made it appear as though she endorsed the products, despite never agreeing to the campaign. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/birds-bad-omens-and-obsession-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/birds-bad-omens-and-obsession-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe Mon, 11 May 2026 09:17:05 +0200 From horror movies about obsessional love to exhibitions highlighting the diverse creativity of the Asia-Pacific - here's what to visit, listen to and look out for in Europe this week. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/listen-up-audible-launches-new-york-pop-up-bookstore-with-no-printed-books http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/listen-up-audible-launches-new-york-pop-up-bookstore-with-no-printed-books Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:05 +0200 New York is the launchpad this month for Audible Story House a pop-up bookless bookstore. The firm hopes the idea will take off in the city and cement its place as a community hub and listening lounge for literature. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/eurovision-semi-finals-what-to-expect-how-to-watch-and-who-is-among-favourites-to-win http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/eurovision-semi-finals-what-to-expect-how-to-watch-and-who-is-among-favourites-to-win Mon, 11 May 2026 07:32:18 +0200 Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/09/venice-biennale-opens-with-protests-against-russia-and-israel http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/09/venice-biennale-opens-with-protests-against-russia-and-israel Sat, 09 May 2026 18:01:59 +0200 For the first time, Biennale workers went on strike on Friday over Russia's and Israel's presence at the kermesse, with twenty pavilions closed on the eve of the public opening. 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/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/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/culture/2026/05/08/white-house-lashes-out-at-sick-star-wars-actor-mark-hamill-for-ai-post-of-dead-donald-trum http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/white-house-lashes-out-at-sick-star-wars-actor-mark-hamill-for-ai-post-of-dead-donald-trum Fri, 08 May 2026 09:53:17 +0200 The White House has called Mark Hamill a “sick individual” after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/inside-kfda-the-arts-festival-that-unites-belgiums-flemish-and-french-speaking-communities http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/inside-kfda-the-arts-festival-that-unites-belgiums-flemish-and-french-speaking-communities Fri, 08 May 2026 09:15:28 +0200 The Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels is small in budget but big in ambition. Each year, it brings together Belgium’s Flemish and French-speaking communities while showcasing artists from around the world — a fitting opening to the European festival season. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/dai-dai-shakira-teases-official-world-cup-2026-anthem http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/dai-dai-shakira-teases-official-world-cup-2026-anthem Fri, 08 May 2026 08:29:34 +0200 Shakira marks her fourth musical participation in FIFA tournaments with the song 'Dai Dai', which will be released in full on 14 May. The 2026 World Cup kicks off on 11 June. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/fading-echo-can-independent-gaming-studios-survive-ai-and-battle-for-a-better-future http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/fading-echo-can-independent-gaming-studios-survive-ai-and-battle-for-a-better-future Thu, 07 May 2026 16:17:13 +0200 Euronews Culture speaks to Elise Marchouba, Senior Producer at independent game developer Emeteria, about the upcoming game Fading Echo, the stereotypes still clinging onto the gaming community, and the challenges facing the video game industry. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/singer-bonnie-tyler-recovering-after-emergency-operation-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/singer-bonnie-tyler-recovering-after-emergency-operation-in-portugal Thu, 07 May 2026 14:54:56 +0200 A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/nobel-laureate-jm-coetzee-refuses-to-attend-jerusalem-writers-festival-over-israels-action http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/nobel-laureate-jm-coetzee-refuses-to-attend-jerusalem-writers-festival-over-israels-action Thu, 07 May 2026 12:12:22 +0200 Coetzee is the latest literary figure to call out Israel’s actions against Gaza, with several other film actors and authors also having declined working with Israeli institutions in the past few years. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/pocahontas-actress-sues-james-cameron-for-stealing-her-face-for-avatar-character http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/pocahontas-actress-sues-james-cameron-for-stealing-her-face-for-avatar-character Thu, 07 May 2026 09:17:17 +0200 Avatar franchise director James Cameron is being sued by Q’orianka Kilcher over her allegation that he based an Avatar character on her image, without credit or compensation. The lawsuit says Cameron used Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for 'The New World'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/have-posters-for-kneecaps-album-fenian-been-censored-in-london-transport http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/have-posters-for-kneecaps-album-fenian-been-censored-in-london-transport Wed, 06 May 2026 15:44:56 +0200 The band’s manager Daniel Lambert has claimed that Transport For London would not allow promotional posters for Kneecap's new album 'Fenian'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/studio-ghibli-wins-spains-highest-princess-of-asturias-award-for-universal-cinema http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/studio-ghibli-wins-spains-highest-princess-of-asturias-award-for-universal-cinema Wed, 06 May 2026 14:42:07 +0200 Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/unacceptable-israeli-community-anger-over-public-support-for-kanye-west-concert-in-portuga http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/unacceptable-israeli-community-anger-over-public-support-for-kanye-west-concert-in-portuga Wed, 06 May 2026 12:21:17 +0200 The Israeli community has asked the Faro and Loulé councils and the government not to grant any public finance to the show, which is set to take place in the Algarve on 7 August. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/matthew-perrys-friends-memorabilia-to-go-to-auction-for-charity http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/matthew-perrys-friends-memorabilia-to-go-to-auction-for-charity Wed, 06 May 2026 09:08:03 +0200 An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor's name following his death in 2023. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/wales-finest-and-most-underestimated-musical-export-an-introduction-to-super-furry-animals http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/wales-finest-and-most-underestimated-musical-export-an-introduction-to-super-furry-animals Tue, 05 May 2026 16:01:56 +0200 Heard of them? Good. In the purge, you survive. "Super Furry What Now?" We've got you covered... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/iran-exits-venice-biennale-as-tensions-remains-high-in-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/iran-exits-venice-biennale-as-tensions-remains-high-in-middle-east Tue, 05 May 2026 14:55:08 +0200 The Islamic Republic of Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the opening exhibition as fears remain high of renewed conflict in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/pulitzer-prize-winners-2026-experimental-war-dramas-and-trump-chaos http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/pulitzer-prize-winners-2026-experimental-war-dramas-and-trump-chaos Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:56 +0200 Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for "Angel Down", a World War I narrative told in one long, continuous sentence. The prizes for journalism were dominated by coverage of the Trump administration. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/britney-spears-avoids-jail-time-by-pleading-guilty-to-reckless-driving http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/britney-spears-avoids-jail-time-by-pleading-guilty-to-reckless-driving Tue, 05 May 2026 09:10:58 +0200 Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/dolly-parton-cancels-las-vegas-residency-due-to-health-issues-but-reassures-fans-with-upda http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/dolly-parton-cancels-las-vegas-residency-due-to-health-issues-but-reassures-fans-with-upda Tue, 05 May 2026 08:41:07 +0200 Dolly Parton has cancelled her Las Vegas residency as she undergoes treatment for health issues. She had sparked fears after postponing the same run of shows last October. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/gap-co-founder-doris-fisher-who-helped-reshape-us-casual-fashion-dies-at-94 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/gap-co-founder-doris-fisher-who-helped-reshape-us-casual-fashion-dies-at-94 Tue, 05 May 2026 06:05:28 +0200 The iconic merchandiser is widely credited with helping revolutionise the fashion industry in the US. The company she co-founded with her husband did not disclose the cause of Fisher’s death. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/glitz-glamour-protest-met-gala-sparks-calls-for-boycott-over-jeff-bezos-takeover http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/glitz-glamour-protest-met-gala-sparks-calls-for-boycott-over-jeff-bezos-takeover Mon, 04 May 2026 13:41:52 +0200 The Met Gala faces controversy, with huge names said to be skipping tonight’s event over the involvement of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/viral-divisions-are-you-as-smart-as-donald-trump-in-maths http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/viral-divisions-are-you-as-smart-as-donald-trump-in-maths Mon, 04 May 2026 11:54:06 +0200 “Nobody should think he is ok, or think he might be ok, after watching this.” Donald Trump used a rally to dispel rumours surrounding his mental fitness, but a brag led to a percentage example which has sparked viral ridicule. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/youve-got-a-friend-in-taytay-is-taylor-swift-planning-a-toy-story-5-song http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/youve-got-a-friend-in-taytay-is-taylor-swift-planning-a-toy-story-5-song Mon, 04 May 2026 09:49:01 +0200 Taylor Swift has sparked rumours that new music, potentially for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, could be on the way... A countdown briefly appeared on her official website before being taken down. Now, the clock is back and Swifties are going into overdrive... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/when-2-million-voices-met-one-stage-how-shakira-made-music-history http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/when-2-million-voices-met-one-stage-how-shakira-made-music-history Mon, 04 May 2026 09:07:38 +0200 Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/fighters-legends-and-beloved-indie-bands-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/04/fighters-legends-and-beloved-indie-bands-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe Mon, 04 May 2026 08:16:38 +0200 Marina Abramović marks her upcoming 80th birthday with a new exhibition in Venice, 2000's band Broken Social Scene return, and Mortal Kombat II brings arcade fun to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/03/in-bikinis-at-the-museum-to-explore-cezannes-the-bathers http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/03/in-bikinis-at-the-museum-to-explore-cezannes-the-bathers Sun, 03 May 2026 21:38:58 +0200 On a special one-day event in Basel, visitors were allowed to enter the Cézanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler for free if they arrived in swimwear. They could also experience the series The Bathers up close. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/02/thousands-at-illegal-french-rave-on-dangerous-military-site http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/02/thousands-at-illegal-french-rave-on-dangerous-military-site Sat, 02 May 2026 18:12:54 +0200 While authorities fear shell explosions at the site, the organisers are denouncing the 'criminalisation' of party venues. Illegal rave parties could soon be punished more severely in France, with penalties of up to six months in prison. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/fenian-irish-hip-hop-trio-kneecap-return-with-much-more-than-provocation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/fenian-irish-hip-hop-trio-kneecap-return-with-much-more-than-provocation Fri, 01 May 2026 13:05:13 +0200 Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/mr-nobody-against-putin-directors-oscar-lost-after-being-confiscated-at-us-airport http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/mr-nobody-against-putin-directors-oscar-lost-after-being-confiscated-at-us-airport Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:37 +0200 The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/ex-spandau-ballet-singer-ross-davidson-sentenced-to-14-years-for-rape-and-sexual-assault http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/ex-spandau-ballet-singer-ross-davidson-sentenced-to-14-years-for-rape-and-sexual-assault Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:02 +0200 A former frontman for Spandau Ballet has been found guilty of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/venice-biennales-international-jury-resigns-as-italys-government-opposes-russias-participa http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/venice-biennales-international-jury-resigns-as-italys-government-opposes-russias-participa Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:53:54 +0200 The Italian government has opposed the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/music-beyond-english-seven-top-languages-to-discover-new-sounds http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/music-beyond-english-seven-top-languages-to-discover-new-sounds Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:26:50 +0200 Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you're gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music is very trendy now but there’s more, so much more to discover. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/this-is-not-patriotism-outrage-at-donald-trumps-face-on-new-passports http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/this-is-not-patriotism-outrage-at-donald-trumps-face-on-new-passports Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:29 +0200 The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a "radical redesign" of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design have gone down like a lead balloon... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/patti-smith-announced-as-recipient-of-2026-princess-of-asturias-award-for-the-arts http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/patti-smith-announced-as-recipient-of-2026-princess-of-asturias-award-for-the-arts Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:35:57 +0200 The American singer, songwriter and poet has been awarded "for her impetuous creativity that connects rock, symbolist poetry and the spirit of the counterculture with great expressive power". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/lisa-kudrow-says-friends-writers-discussed-sexual-fantasies-about-female-stars http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/lisa-kudrow-says-friends-writers-discussed-sexual-fantasies-about-female-stars Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:27 +0200 “There was definitely mean stuff going on behind the scenes,” Kudrow alleged in a recent interview. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/who-will-be-playing-at-sir-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday-party http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/who-will-be-playing-at-sir-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday-party Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:41:30 +0200 An upcoming event at London’s Royal Albert Hall will celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, complete with a music line-up fitting for the momentous occasion. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/donald-trumps-regulator-orders-licence-reviews-after-jimmy-kimmels-melania-joke http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/donald-trumps-regulator-orders-licence-reviews-after-jimmy-kimmels-melania-joke Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Network ABC is under pressure since Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump three days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.