http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:03:27 +0200 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:03:27 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/boycotts-and-apologies-argentina-row-over-rosalia-and-patti-smith-after-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/boycotts-and-apologies-argentina-row-over-rosalia-and-patti-smith-after-world-cup Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:08:55 +0200 Messages of support for Spain from Rosalía and Patti Smith sparked a backlash in Argentina after the World Cup final, with online criticism, boycott calls and a cancelled tribute concert. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-coach-slams-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-as-unacceptable http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-coach-slams-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-as-unacceptable Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:05:46 +0200 Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/more-than-80700-sign-petition-demanding-world-cup-final-replay http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/more-than-80700-sign-petition-demanding-world-cup-final-replay Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:46:27 +0200 The petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic delivered a "controversial and corrupt" performance and calls on FIFA to review several of his decisions during the match. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/ferran-torres-sparks-controversy-with-make-spain-great-again-cap-at-world-cup-parade http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/ferran-torres-sparks-controversy-with-make-spain-great-again-cap-at-world-cup-parade Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:16 +0200 The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/no-self-criticism-over-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-expert-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/no-self-criticism-over-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-expert-says Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:05:27 +0200 Journalist Michael Reid says Argentinians "assume" opponents will resort to "dirty tricks" and have a "hidden agenda", which helps explain their behaviour on the pitch. Reid also believes FIFA will not impose "any severe sanctions" over the incidents during the World Cup final or the Malvinas banner http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/messis-strange-pre-final-video-puzzles-world-cup-fans http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/messis-strange-pre-final-video-puzzles-world-cup-fans Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:13:10 +0200 Messi’s team talk before the 2026 World Cup final sparked theories online. Journalist Eduardo Feinmann relayed claims that Messi’s call to 'forget everything' was linked to rumours circulating before the match, although this has not been confirmed. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-over-post-world-cup-final-incidents http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-over-post-world-cup-final-incidents Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:29:39 +0200 Football's governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held by players after the semi-final with England. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/kick-argentina-out-of-the-world-cup-petition-nearly-breaks-guinness-world-record http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/kick-argentina-out-of-the-world-cup-petition-nearly-breaks-guinness-world-record Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:27:09 +0200 FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World Cup final. The team has gone viral for all the wrong reasons at this year’s tournament; and now, a petition to kick them out of the World Cup has amassed more than 23 million signatures. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/after-the-whistle-ai-videos-false-quotes-and-the-world-cups-biggest-viral-fakes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/after-the-whistle-ai-videos-false-quotes-and-the-world-cups-biggest-viral-fakes Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:46:55 +0200 From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/20/chaos-erupts-in-buenos-aires-after-argentinas-world-cup-final-defeat http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/20/chaos-erupts-in-buenos-aires-after-argentinas-world-cup-final-defeat Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:59:45 +0200 Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/spain-win-world-cup-for-second-time-after-thrilling-final-against-argentina http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/spain-win-world-cup-for-second-time-after-thrilling-final-against-argentina Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:02:54 +0200 A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/19/shakira-leads-first-world-cup-half-time-show-that-briefly-steals-the-spotlight http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/19/shakira-leads-first-world-cup-half-time-show-that-briefly-steals-the-spotlight Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:31:17 +0200 The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/rodri-reveals-the-secret-behind-spains-run-to-the-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/rodri-reveals-the-secret-behind-spains-run-to-the-world-cup-final Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:28:21 +0200 Spain's captain says La Roja owe their success to the bond between coach De la Fuente and the squad, and warns Argentina are 'the team to beat', 'much more than Messi'. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/new-world-cup-champions-51-million-prize http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/new-world-cup-champions-51-million-prize Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:09 +0200 The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/spain-and-argentina-meet-in-new-york-to-dance-the-2026-world-cup-final-in-spanish http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/spain-and-argentina-meet-in-new-york-to-dance-the-2026-world-cup-final-in-spanish Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:03:25 +0200 "Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/spain-strongest-team-eu-sport-commissioner-backs-la-roja http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/spain-strongest-team-eu-sport-commissioner-backs-la-roja Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:11:50 +0200 Glenn Micallef, EU sport commissioner, says the expanded World Cup format "worked" ahead of Sunday's final. Micallef says the tournament reflects the improvement of football worldwide, but insists the "best talent and best football is still being played in Europe", making him "proud". http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/when-messi-met-yamal-the-master-and-apprentice-story-behind-the-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/when-messi-met-yamal-the-master-and-apprentice-story-behind-the-world-cup-final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:07 +0200 In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/argentina-erupts-after-late-win-over-england-to-reach-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/argentina-erupts-after-late-win-over-england-to-reach-world-cup-final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:29:05 +0200 Tens of thousands celebrate in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England sends them to the World Cup final against Spain. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/argentina-risk-fifa-fine-for-las-malvinas-banner http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/argentina-risk-fifa-fine-for-las-malvinas-banner Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:17:42 +0200 During post-match celebrations Wednesday in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Malvinas are Argentine.” http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/buenos-aires-erupts-as-argentina-reach-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/buenos-aires-erupts-as-argentina-reach-world-cup-final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:26:10 +0200 Fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/argentina-fans-erupt-as-messis-men-reach-world-cup-semifinal http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/argentina-fans-erupt-as-messis-men-reach-world-cup-semifinal Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:02:17 +0200 Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/england-battle-past-norway-as-argentina-beat-10-man-switzerland-in-world-cup-quarterfinals http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/england-battle-past-norway-as-argentina-beat-10-man-switzerland-in-world-cup-quarterfinals Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:06:10 +0200 England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:44:30 +0200 Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-sing-and-dance-after-dramatic-world-cup-comeback-against-egypt http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-sing-and-dance-after-dramatic-world-cup-comeback-against-egypt Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:56 +0200 Argentina fans erupted in celebration after the defending champions came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/argentina-mount-epic-comeback-to-beat-egypt-as-they-move-into-quarterfinals http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/argentina-mount-epic-comeback-to-beat-egypt-as-they-move-into-quarterfinals Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:01 +0200 Argentina trailed 2-0 with around 11 minutes to play. A late Enzo Fernández header saw them snatch a 3-2 victory and move into the quarterfinals. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-gather-in-atlanta-for-traditional-world-cup-banderazo http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-gather-in-atlanta-for-traditional-world-cup-banderazo Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:37 +0200 Hundreds of Argentina supporters gathered in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo rally ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Egypt. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/argentina-survive-major-world-cup-scare-as-egypt-edge-past-australia http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/argentina-survive-major-world-cup-scare-as-egypt-edge-past-australia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:56:36 +0200 World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/this-passion-makes-me-feel-alive-tango-finds-an-unexpected-welcome-in-azerbaijans-capital- http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/this-passion-makes-me-feel-alive-tango-finds-an-unexpected-welcome-in-azerbaijans-capital- Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:31:03 +0200 You might not expect to feel the pulse of Argentinian music echoing through the narrow streets of Baku, but the Azerbaijan capital's inner city, Icherisheher, has been transformed by a Tango-loving dance troupe http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/03/dogs-don-argentina-shirts-as-world-cup-fever-grips-buenos-aires http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/03/dogs-don-argentina-shirts-as-world-cup-fever-grips-buenos-aires Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:11:47 +0200 A dog walker in Buenos Aires leads dogs dressed in Argentina jerseys through the city as World Cup fever grows and fans celebrate in the streets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/messi-extends-world-cup-goal-record-in-win-over-austria-as-france-norway-advance-to-knocko http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/messi-extends-world-cup-goal-record-in-win-over-austria-as-france-norway-advance-to-knocko Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:40:36 +0200 Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/messi-hat-trick-fuels-argentinas-world-cup-title-hopes http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/messi-hat-trick-fuels-argentinas-world-cup-title-hopes Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:08:04 +0200 Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:05:37 +0200 France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/is-hantavirus-a-threat-to-europe-climate-change-and-habitat-destruction-are-increasing-the http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/is-hantavirus-a-threat-to-europe-climate-change-and-habitat-destruction-are-increasing-the Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:18 +0200 Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/smear-campaign-ushuaia-rejects-claims-it-was-ground-zero-for-hantavirus-outbreak http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/smear-campaign-ushuaia-rejects-claims-it-was-ground-zero-for-hantavirus-outbreak Tue, 12 May 2026 13:59:02 +0200 A landfill in Ushuaia, Argentina, is suspected to be the source of the hantavirus outbreak. Local authorities reject the theory, saying the province never recorded a case of the hantavirus. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/from-messi-to-mbappe-argentinas-world-cup-sticker-obsession-returns http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/from-messi-to-mbappe-argentinas-world-cup-sticker-obsession-returns Mon, 11 May 2026 18:24:05 +0200 Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:38:45 +0200 Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/watch-giant-guitar-shaped-forest-revealed-from-the-air-in-argentina http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/watch-giant-guitar-shaped-forest-revealed-from-the-air-in-argentina Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:08 +0200 Aerial footage captures the scale of “Estancia La Guitarra,” a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project began in 1979 using more than 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/scientists-turned-penguins-into-toxicologists-and-found-forever-chemicals-in-this-remote-r http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/scientists-turned-penguins-into-toxicologists-and-found-forever-chemicals-in-this-remote-r Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:11:13 +0200 ‘Newer PFAS, despite being designed as safer alternatives, are still persistent enough to spread globally and pose exposure risks to wildlife’. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/argentina-has-officially-left-the-world-health-organization http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/argentina-has-officially-left-the-world-health-organization Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:21:42 +0100 Javier Milei's government finalises Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, citing health sovereignty. Despite this, it assures that international cooperation in health will continue through bilateral and regional agreements. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/10/argentinian-horror-the-dollmaker-collects-top-prize-at-portugals-fantasporto-film-festival http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/10/argentinian-horror-the-dollmaker-collects-top-prize-at-portugals-fantasporto-film-festival Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:56:46 +0100 'The Dollmaker' (Encantador) is the title of the film by Argentinian director José María Cicala that took the top prize at Portugal’s oldest film festival, which this year also paid tribute to Norwegian cinema. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/cuba-will-fall-very-soon-says-trump-as-shield-of-the-americas-alliance-created http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/cuba-will-fall-very-soon-says-trump-as-shield-of-the-americas-alliance-created Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:48:42 +0100 Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the Shield of the Americas, an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/27/therian-trend-masked-youth-identifying-as-animals-gather-in-buenos-aires http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/27/therian-trend-masked-youth-identifying-as-animals-gather-in-buenos-aires Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:22:03 +0100 Teenagers in Buenos Aires identifying as “therians” are going viral on social media, prompting mixed public reactions from mental health professionals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/conservation-dilemma-as-pumas-reclaim-national-park-and-feast-on-its-penguins http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/conservation-dilemma-as-pumas-reclaim-national-park-and-feast-on-its-penguins Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:28 +0100 A new study found that thousands of penguins have been killed by pumas over a four-year period, but most were left partly uneaten. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/hundreds-of-millions-across-asia-celebrate-the-lunar-new-year-of-the-fire-horse http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/hundreds-of-millions-across-asia-celebrate-the-lunar-new-year-of-the-fire-horse Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:29:15 +0100 Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/clashes-erupt-outside-argentine-congress-over-milei-labor-reform http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/clashes-erupt-outside-argentine-congress-over-milei-labor-reform Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:54 +0100 Clashes erupted outside Argentina’s Congress as thousands protested labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/09/swimmers-float-at-argentine-lake-for-world-record-attempt http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/09/swimmers-float-at-argentine-lake-for-world-record-attempt Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:02:18 +0100 Hundreds of people gathered at Mar Chiquita Lake to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the largest group floating simultaneously, aiming to surpass the previous mark set at Lake Epecuén in 2017. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/our-bodies-bear-the-cost-patagonias-firefighters-battle-blazes-and-austerity-in-ancient-fo http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/our-bodies-bear-the-cost-patagonias-firefighters-battle-blazes-and-austerity-in-ancient-fo Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:11:20 +0100 Wildfires are still tearing apart the drought-stricken region of Patagonia, ravaging its once-pristine forests. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/13/why-latin-american-markets-are-leading-global-returns-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/13/why-latin-american-markets-are-leading-global-returns-in-2026 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:10:41 +0100 Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, political catalysts, and reform momentum. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/10/29-hours-in-the-sky-china-easterns-shanghai-buenos-aires-flight-sets-record-for-ultra-long http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/10/29-hours-in-the-sky-china-easterns-shanghai-buenos-aires-flight-sets-record-for-ultra-long Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:54:02 +0100 The continent-spanning journey has a two-hour stopover in Auckland. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/11/14/trump-touts-trade-deals-as-republican-and-democratic-pressure-mounts-over-high-grocery-pri http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/11/14/trump-touts-trade-deals-as-republican-and-democratic-pressure-mounts-over-high-grocery-pri Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:07:39 +0100 Trump announced a series of trade and tariff deals as a way to counter criticism over rising food costs, framing them as a boost to supply chains and cheaper imports such as bananas and coffee.