https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:07:26 +0200 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:07:26 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/us-to-divert-52-million-in-military-aid-from-europe-and-middle-east-to-trump-friendly-nati https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/us-to-divert-52-million-in-military-aid-from-europe-and-middle-east-to-trump-friendly-nati Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:07:01 +0200 It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a trip to South America last week, where he met with the conservative leaders of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador to pledge further support and cooperation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/carney-bound-for-europe-as-ottawa-seeks-closer-ties-with-eu https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/carney-bound-for-europe-as-ottawa-seeks-closer-ties-with-eu Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:06 +0200 Carney is reportedly expected to use the trip to seek a new arrangement with the EU that could allow Canadians to live and work across the bloc without visa restrictions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/canada-still-a-crucial-partner-for-us-in-many-key-areas-pm-carney-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/canada-still-a-crucial-partner-for-us-in-many-key-areas-pm-carney-says Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:24 +0200 Carney made the comments at a two-day Investment Summit in Toronto as Canada seeks to diversify and bring new investment into the country. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/two-years-after-cop29-azerbaijan-turns-climate-commitments-into-investment https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/two-years-after-cop29-azerbaijan-turns-climate-commitments-into-investment Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:10:59 +0200 The country has committed €540 million to climate-resilient irrigation and launched an AI-based farmer-scoring system, developed with the FAO, to channel subsidies to smallholders who adopt water-saving and soil-regenerating techniques. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/trump-blasts-supreme-court-over-mail-in-ballot-ruling https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/trump-blasts-supreme-court-over-mail-in-ballot-ruling Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:38:34 +0200 Trump had sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of November's key midterm elections, which will determine the makeup of Congress for his final two years in office. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/losing-access-to-bab-el-mandeb-would-be-catastrophic-for-the-entire-world-qatar-warns https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/losing-access-to-bab-el-mandeb-would-be-catastrophic-for-the-entire-world-qatar-warns Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:28 +0200 The Houthi Red Sea coast offensive has placed another vital shipping route at risk as the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies. Qatar said closing the Red Sea gateway would worsen the crisis and has called for a diplomatic solution. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/azerbaijan-simplifies-visa-processing-ahead-of-formula-1-grand-prix-race https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/azerbaijan-simplifies-visa-processing-ahead-of-formula-1-grand-prix-race Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:36:34 +0200 Baku has implemented a simplified visa entry procedure for international visitors planning to attend the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From 25 August to 30 September, eligible travellers can obtain a visa on arrival at the country’s international airports. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/escalation-is-on-the-way-but-region-must-keep-calm-syrias-al-shaara-tells-euronews https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/escalation-is-on-the-way-but-region-must-keep-calm-syrias-al-shaara-tells-euronews Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:03:08 +0200 Answering Euronews' question at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Syria's president said he hoped the situation "remains stable" but admitted "nobody can predict" what happens next, while urging Arab countries to work together. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/un-urges-full-access-for-investigators-as-gaza-death-toll-mounts https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/un-urges-full-access-for-investigators-as-gaza-death-toll-mounts Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:16:26 +0200 A UN access request over Gaza's uncounted dead raises questions that could shape how this war is judged. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/irans-new-ayatollah-is-a-nolan-fan-interested-in-start-ups-family-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/irans-new-ayatollah-is-a-nolan-fan-interested-in-start-ups-family-says Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:03:49 +0200 Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has made no public appearances, yet his late wife's family has described him to state-affiliated outlets as a film buff familiar with Christopher Nolan, interested in start-ups and cognitive science, and diligent about learning English. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/us-military-says-it-is-facing-a-shortfall-in-ammunition-as-a-result-of-iran-war https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/us-military-says-it-is-facing-a-shortfall-in-ammunition-as-a-result-of-iran-war Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:56:50 +0200 President Trump has continued to brush off the concerns, insisting the US has "virtually unlimited" stock just a few weeks ago. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-mail-ballot-restrictions-ahead-of-midterms https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-mail-ballot-restrictions-ahead-of-midterms Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:31:51 +0200 The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years and have accounted for nearly a third of votes cast. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/maduro-ally-alex-saab-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-federal-money-laundering-case https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/maduro-ally-alex-saab-expected-to-plead-guilty-in-federal-money-laundering-case Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:27:18 +0200 Charged with a single count of money laundering tied to an alleged conspiracy to create fake companies and falsify shipping records, Saab is scheduled to appear before Judge in Miami on Tuesday for a change of plea hearing, according to court records. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/united-states-space-force-says-us-has-weapons-in-orbit https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/united-states-space-force-says-us-has-weapons-in-orbit Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:46:16 +0200 Once a hunting ground for Cold War bragging rights, space has now evolved into a key strategic arena, as states jostle for a military and technological edge. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/turkish-airlines-drops-luanda-as-angolas-new-airport-struggles https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/turkish-airlines-drops-luanda-as-angolas-new-airport-struggles Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:44:54 +0200 The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/iran-seizes-assets-of-240-dissidents-and-journalists-as-protest-arrests-top-6000 https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/iran-seizes-assets-of-240-dissidents-and-journalists-as-protest-arrests-top-6000 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:02:22 +0200 The judiciary froze 182 bank accounts and confiscated property belonging to journalists, activists and public figures accused of acting in favour of "hostile governments". Tehran has executed at least 532 people since January, including 29 linked to the protests. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/succession-row-kicks-off-in-uganda-after-amateur-goalkeeper-says-no-to-throne https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/succession-row-kicks-off-in-uganda-after-amateur-goalkeeper-says-no-to-throne Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:56:45 +0200 The committee's first choice — a non-league goalkeeper from south-east London — declined, citing other responsibilities. His replacement was then rejected by the late king's own family, who produced a 2022 will that the committee ignored. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/trump-says-ukraine-and-russia-agree-to-halt-strikes-on-energy-targets https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/trump-says-ukraine-and-russia-agree-to-halt-strikes-on-energy-targets Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:32:02 +0200 Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/fuel-price-protests-spread-across-syria-as-parliament-summons-energy-minister https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/fuel-price-protests-spread-across-syria-as-parliament-summons-energy-minister Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:14:58 +0200 Demonstrators blocked oil tanker routes and roads in six provinces on the second consecutive day of unrest over a 25-40% fuel price rise, as more than 50 MPs signed a demand to question the energy minister. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/saudi-pipeline-shutdown-threatens-oil-exports-to-europe-and-asia-as-kingdom-relies-on-stor https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/saudi-pipeline-shutdown-threatens-oil-exports-to-europe-and-asia-as-kingdom-relies-on-stor Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:57 +0200 The pipeline disruption comes as Gulf oil exports have already fallen sharply and shipping routes face further threats. With no restart date announced, the impact on deliveries to Europe and Asia depends on how long the shutdown lasts. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/houthis-capture-more-yemeni-red-sea-islands-tightening-grip-on-bab-el-mandeb https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/houthis-capture-more-yemeni-red-sea-islands-tightening-grip-on-bab-el-mandeb Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:01:18 +0200 The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/poland-and-ukraine-slam-russian-strike-on-train-near-their-border-as-escalation https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/poland-and-ukraine-slam-russian-strike-on-train-near-their-border-as-escalation Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:49:47 +0200 The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/one-person-dead-and-102-rescued-from-ferry-that-went-missing-off-indonesias-java https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/one-person-dead-and-102-rescued-from-ferry-that-went-missing-off-indonesias-java Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:28:18 +0200 A rescue official said emergency crews faced waves of up to 2.5 metres as they fought to reach the ferry amid "extremely risky" conditions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/uae-and-iran-leaders-meet-at-the-brics-summit-for-the-first-time-since-the-war https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/uae-and-iran-leaders-meet-at-the-brics-summit-for-the-first-time-since-the-war Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:29:40 +0200 The talks follow the UAE’s suspension of trade and financial dealings with Iran in August and follow UAE's firm position that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" after Iran's attacks on the Gulf countries. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/one-person-killed-after-ship-struck-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-iranian-authorities-say https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/one-person-killed-after-ship-struck-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-iranian-authorities-say Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200 Tehran accused the United States for the latest attack on an Iranian commercial ship near Qeshm, the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, as the blows between US and Iran in the strait continue. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/how-kazakhstan-transformed-itself-into-central-asias-tennis-hub https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/how-kazakhstan-transformed-itself-into-central-asias-tennis-hub Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:50:02 +0200 Since 2007, Kazakhstan has invested more than $200 million in tennis, expanding tennis infrastructure nationwide and developing professional academies. Today, nearly 45,000 people play the sport and the country has produced its first world No. 1, Elena Rybakina. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/drones-from-iraq-attack-and-set-pipeline-on-fire-in-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/drones-from-iraq-attack-and-set-pipeline-on-fire-in-saudi-arabia Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:47:02 +0200 The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/houthis-seize-yemeni-island-in-bab-el-mandeb-taking-control-of-the-strait https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/houthis-seize-yemeni-island-in-bab-el-mandeb-taking-control-of-the-strait Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:08:14 +0200 Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/us-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-devastating-911-attacks-as-their-legacy-endures https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/us-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-devastating-911-attacks-as-their-legacy-endures Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:04:54 +0200 Traditionally, there are no political speeches at the Ground Zero commemoration. Victims’ relatives read their names, paid tribute to first responders and called for national unity. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/russia-sends-sanctioned-ships-to-mediterranean-as-nato-tracks-syrian-express-convoy https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/russia-sends-sanctioned-ships-to-mediterranean-as-nato-tracks-syrian-express-convoy Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:47:32 +0200 Four Russian ships, including sanctioned cargo and tanker vessels escorted by a destroyer, entered the Mediterranean via Gibraltar on 27 August, ending the first interruption of Russia's naval presence there since 2013. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/russian-leader-vladimir-putin-arrives-in-india-ahead-of-brics-summit https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/russian-leader-vladimir-putin-arrives-in-india-ahead-of-brics-summit Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:58:49 +0200 Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/russias-foreign-recruit-drive-amounts-to-human-trafficking-amnesty-international-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/russias-foreign-recruit-drive-amounts-to-human-trafficking-amnesty-international-says Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:34:33 +0200 In a new report, human rights advocates say that in many cases the recruitment of foreigners into Russia's army amounts to the crime of human trafficking. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/tributes-paid-to-911-victims-at-republican-midterm-convention-in-dallas https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/tributes-paid-to-911-victims-at-republican-midterm-convention-in-dallas Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:37:12 +0200 US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the sites of the 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday, with Trump expected to deliver a speech at the Pentagon. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/two-azerbaijani-sailors-killed-in-black-sea-tugboat-drone-attack https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/two-azerbaijani-sailors-killed-in-black-sea-tugboat-drone-attack Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:19:01 +0200 The Somali-flagged TEDY was hit near Odesa and struck twice more overnight, with two other crewmembers hospitalised with burns. Azerbaijan's foreign ministry did not attribute responsibility for the attack. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/hong-kong-gives-tiananmen-vigil-activists-between-5-and-7-year https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/hong-kong-gives-tiananmen-vigil-activists-between-5-and-7-year Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:52:12 +0200 Three Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists were jailed for five to seven years under the national security law. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/war-sanctions-and-inflation-leave-iran-short-of-hundreds-of-medicines https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/war-sanctions-and-inflation-leave-iran-short-of-hundreds-of-medicines Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:10:46 +0200 Prices for basic medicines such as paracetamol and insulin have skyrocketed amid major shortages of less common pharmaceuticals. More than 70% of healthcare costs in Iran are paid out of pocket, leaving the most vulnerable patients unable to afford treatment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/25-years-on-911-continues-to-cast-a-long-shadow-over-the-us https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/25-years-on-911-continues-to-cast-a-long-shadow-over-the-us Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:37:51 +0200 Alongside the thousands of Americans killed on 9/11, dozens of Europeans lost their lives that day — and 25 years on, some of the people accused of being behind the attacks have still not faced justice. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/algeria-closes-its-airspace-to-uae-aircrafts-after-cutting-diplomatic-ties https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/algeria-closes-its-airspace-to-uae-aircrafts-after-cutting-diplomatic-ties Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:16:31 +0200 Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and banned Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, citing 'provocative and hostile acts'. Commercial flights to Algiers are exempt until the end of 2026. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/israeli-strike-in-gaza-kills-family-of-four-including-two-children https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/israeli-strike-in-gaza-kills-family-of-four-including-two-children Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:37:19 +0200 An Israeli strike killed a family of four in northern Gaza, including two children, hospital officials said on Thursday. The Israeli military said the attack killed a militant. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/houthis-seize-red-sea-port-city-in-push-to-seize-bab-el-mandeb https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/houthis-seize-red-sea-port-city-in-push-to-seize-bab-el-mandeb Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:59:44 +0200 The Houthis' latest offensive is meant to replicate Iran's Hormuz blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb, with Red Sea coastal towns and islands in the crucial waterway their top military objectives. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/shadow-network-of-brokers-and-fixers-exploits-syrians-at-lebanon-border https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/shadow-network-of-brokers-and-fixers-exploits-syrians-at-lebanon-border Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:54:24 +0200 A market of fixers, travel agencies and border brokers charges Syrians between $180 for a 48-hour stay and $4,700 for annual residency, far above Lebanon's official fees, as procedures have tightened sharply since al-Assad's fall. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/heavy-casualties-reported-after-international-cargo-ship-docked-in-china-catches-fire https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/heavy-casualties-reported-after-international-cargo-ship-docked-in-china-catches-fire Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:20:58 +0200 A total of 42 people had been on the vessel, and 17 of them were safely evacuated, state media reported. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/why-star-tv-presenter-sarah-khalifa-faces-the-death-penalty-in-egypt-and-what-comes-next https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/why-star-tv-presenter-sarah-khalifa-faces-the-death-penalty-in-egypt-and-what-comes-next Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:14:24 +0200 Egyptian law allows capital punishment for some serious drug offences, while a 2024 reform gives felony defendants a full appeal before the Court of Cassation. Euronews examines how the process works before a death sentence becomes final in Egypt. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/the-country-is-falling-apart-iranians-tell-euronews-how-war-emptied-their-wallets https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/the-country-is-falling-apart-iranians-tell-euronews-how-war-emptied-their-wallets Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:25:14 +0200 In a Euronews exclusive, Euronews Farsi spoke with drivers, small business owners and salaried workers about life in an economy where fuel prices doubled overnight, and people can no longer afford basic food items. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/the-days-of-safety-are-over-russian-airports-face-record-closures https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/the-days-of-safety-are-over-russian-airports-face-record-closures Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:27:21 +0200 Ukraine's drone campaign forced an average of 32 airport closures a day across 32 Russian airports including Moscow and St Petersburg, with summer totals already exceeding all of 2025, as Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers that "the days of safety in Russia's skies are over." https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/philippines-five-killed-and-86-missing-after-fire-on-ferry-near-tourist-hotspot https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/philippines-five-killed-and-86-missing-after-fire-on-ferry-near-tourist-hotspot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:09:22 +0200 At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a popular tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/british-man-arrested-in-alanya-for-spitting-at-turkish-flag-after-hotel-argument https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/british-man-arrested-in-alanya-for-spitting-at-turkish-flag-after-hotel-argument Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:53:30 +0200 A 58-year-old British tourist has been arrested in the resort town of Alanya on Turkey's central Mediterranean coast, accused of spitting on a Turkish flag and charged with insulting a state symbol. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/trump-promises-5000-to-every-us-adult-if-republicans-win-midterms-election https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/trump-promises-5000-to-every-us-adult-if-republicans-win-midterms-election Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:44:21 +0200 President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/temporary-wartime-weapons-depot-explosion-kills-14-outside-syrias-idlib https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/temporary-wartime-weapons-depot-explosion-kills-14-outside-syrias-idlib Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:25 +0200 The blast at a temporary storage site for wartime munitions near the town of Sarmada left 11 others injured, with rescue teams still searching for survivors. A person is killed or wounded by unexploded ordnance every six hours in Syria today, according to humanitarian workers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/kazakhstans-aifc-says-other-countries-are-seeking-to-replicate-its-model https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/kazakhstans-aifc-says-other-countries-are-seeking-to-replicate-its-model Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:40:04 +0200 Kazakhstan’s financial hub says its model is attracting interest abroad as competition between financial centres intensifies, while limited market liquidity remains a key challenge.