http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:29:12 +0200 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:29:12 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/wind-solar-and-heat-pumps-offer-eu-escape-from-lng-dependence-by-2030-study-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/wind-solar-and-heat-pumps-offer-eu-escape-from-lng-dependence-by-2030-study-says Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:57:47 +0200 If the EU meets its solar and wind deployment targets, it could cut gas demand by around one-quarter by 2030, with savings that could exceed the amount of LNG the bloc is expected to import from Qatar. But Europe's climate and energy transition is giving China a unique opportunity. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/10-killed-and-close-to-two-dozen-injured-after-flash-floods-hit-tourist-site-in-northweste http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/10-killed-and-close-to-two-dozen-injured-after-flash-floods-hit-tourist-site-in-northweste Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:49:15 +0200 Severe weather alerts were sent to many areas across the region as Typhoon Noul made landfall on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/24/the-challenges-companies-face-to-launch-robotaxis-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/24/the-challenges-companies-face-to-launch-robotaxis-in-europe Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:39:17 +0200 European carmakers like BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have continued to struggle significantly to roll out commercial robotaxi fleets, unlike Chinese companies, but why? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/eus-1bn-a-day-trade-gap-with-china-an-unsustainable-reality-says-eu-parliament-vp http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/eus-1bn-a-day-trade-gap-with-china-an-unsustainable-reality-says-eu-parliament-vp Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:07:44 +0200 Javi López, European Parliament vice-president, says the European Union's trade imbalance with China "cannot continue", with the bloc running a €1bn-a-day trade deficit. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/23/world-cup-boosts-chinese-tourists-interest-in-spain-flight-searches-up-33-fold http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/23/world-cup-boosts-chinese-tourists-interest-in-spain-flight-searches-up-33-fold Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:58:44 +0200 Spain’s World Cup triumph has sparked a surge in flight searches from China to Barcelona, Tenerife and Malaga, with increases of up to 33-fold. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/22/volkswagens-chinese-branch-doubles-down-on-self-driving-technology http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/22/volkswagens-chinese-branch-doubles-down-on-self-driving-technology Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:43:03 +0200 Amid rising competition in the self-driving technology market, especially in China, Europe’s biggest auto company plans to make some big moves to catch up. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/20/chinas-xpeng-debuts-flying-car-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/20/chinas-xpeng-debuts-flying-car-in-germany Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:27:15 +0200 Chinese EV maker Xpeng has unveiled a modular flying car and a humanoid robot in Munich, saying both could enter mass production before the end of 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/xi-hails-new-level-in-ties-as-china-and-kazakhstan-sign-114bn-in-deals http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/xi-hails-new-level-in-ties-as-china-and-kazakhstan-sign-114bn-in-deals Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:14:45 +0200 Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed more than 70 commercial agreements on the sidelines of the World AI Conference in Shanghai, including Central Asia's first battery plant with CATL and a new Caspian port terminal. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/17/china-rescuers-race-to-find-trapped-people-after-landslide http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/17/china-rescuers-race-to-find-trapped-people-after-landslide Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:55 +0200 China launched a large-scale rescue operation after a landslide struck Pengshui County in Chongqing municipality on 17 July, burying part of a residential area and trapping an unknown number of people. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/kim-jong-un-hosts-top-chinese-official-in-pyongyang http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/kim-jong-un-hosts-top-chinese-official-in-pyongyang Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:33:23 +0200 China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/17/xi-calls-for-global-ai-cooperation-as-us-restrictions-squeeze-chinas-tech-access http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/17/xi-calls-for-global-ai-cooperation-as-us-restrictions-squeeze-chinas-tech-access Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:03:37 +0200 As US restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced technology, Xi Jinping used a major summit to rally developing nations around Beijing's vision for AI. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/chinas-model-is-flawed-top-mep-warns-trade-pressure-could-test-beijings-stability http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/chinas-model-is-flawed-top-mep-warns-trade-pressure-could-test-beijings-stability Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:30:58 +0200 In an interview with Euronews, German liberal MEP Engin Eroglu, chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with China, said the EU’s market of 450 million consumers gives the bloc leverage over Beijing and challenges China’s claim to global dominance. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/trump-revives-claims-of-election-interference-during-address-to-nation http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/trump-revives-claims-of-election-interference-during-address-to-nation Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:41:10 +0200 The US president said he would declassify intelligence data that revealed China had illicitly acquired 220 million US voter files. Trump's claim contradicts reviews that have found no evidence of significant interference in the 2020 election. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/china-is-a-critical-long-term-strategic-challenge-eu-ministers-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/china-is-a-critical-long-term-strategic-challenge-eu-ministers-say Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:28:59 +0200 EU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, warning that Beijing threatens not only the bloc’s economy but also its security, while highlighting the shared ambition of China and Russia to assert regional dominance. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/national-sovereignty-equals-sending-gifts-to-us-and-china-former-italian-pm-letta-tells-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/national-sovereignty-equals-sending-gifts-to-us-and-china-former-italian-pm-letta-tells-eu Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:17:15 +0200 The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/brussels-warns-dialogue-with-china-will-not-suffice http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/brussels-warns-dialogue-with-china-will-not-suffice Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:50:46 +0200 EU trade enforcer Denis Redonnet told MEPs on Tuesday that the European Commission will act against cheap Chinese imports by adopting "unilateral" defence measures before the October deadline set by EU trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to make progress in the negotiation with China. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/14/chinas-june-exports-surge-27-from-a-year-earlier-as-ai-boom-drives-strong-demand http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/14/chinas-june-exports-surge-27-from-a-year-earlier-as-ai-boom-drives-strong-demand Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:23:20 +0200 China’s exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said on Tuesday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/china-achieves-first-ever-controlled-rocket-booster-recovery http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/china-achieves-first-ever-controlled-rocket-booster-recovery Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:02:08 +0200 China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said. The first stage of a Long March-10B rocket separated from the second stage after liftoff and returned to a platform in the sea. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/10/deadly-fire-at-china-shoe-factory-sparks-xi-jinping-order-for-full-probe http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/10/deadly-fire-at-china-shoe-factory-sparks-xi-jinping-order-for-full-probe Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:30 +0200 China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/eu-to-probe-chinese-pekin-duck-imports-as-market-flooding-row-hots-up http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/eu-to-probe-chinese-pekin-duck-imports-as-market-flooding-row-hots-up Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:14:59 +0200 Trade negotiations launched last week between Brussels and Beijing could be disrupted by an EU investigation into Chinese Pekin duck producers, following a complaint by EU farmers that cheap imports of Chinese poultry are harming their industry. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/at-least-28-dead-in-fire-at-shoe-factory-in-eastern-china-state-media-reports http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/at-least-28-dead-in-fire-at-shoe-factory-in-eastern-china-state-media-reports Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:39:46 +0200 Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/09/mud-and-debris-left-behind-after-deadly-floods-in-southern-china http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/09/mud-and-debris-left-behind-after-deadly-floods-in-southern-china Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:44:11 +0200 Residents in Guangxi, southern China, clear mud and debris after deadly floods damaged homes and streets following heavy rainfall. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/commission-to-tighten-access-to-eu-market-as-foreign-interference-concerns-rise http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/commission-to-tighten-access-to-eu-market-as-foreign-interference-concerns-rise Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:31:26 +0200 A draft document shows that the EU wants to allow the exclusion of foreign companies that pose security risks from its public procurement market, with particular worries about data transfers and weaponisation of the bloc's dependencies on tech and minerals. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/lithuania-seeks-china-reset-while-maintaining-hard-line-on-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/lithuania-seeks-china-reset-while-maintaining-hard-line-on-russia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:40:07 +0200 Lithuania's incoming government has pledged to maintain a hard line on Russia while moving to restore diplomatic ties with China. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/ratify-mercosur-or-risk-losing-south-america-to-china-uruguay-warns-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/ratify-mercosur-or-risk-losing-south-america-to-china-uruguay-warns-eu Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:30:23 +0200 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Montevideo's foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, talks about the Mercosur trade agreement, Uruguay's political options and Trump's attempts at imposing his will in the Western Hemisphere. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/tibetan-activists-detained-outside-chinese-embassy-in-new-delhi http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/tibetan-activists-detained-outside-chinese-embassy-in-new-delhi Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:57:01 +0200 Tibetan Youth Congress activists are detained by police during a 'Free Tibet' protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on 7 July 2026. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/has-online-shopping-from-outside-the-eu-become-more-expensive http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/has-online-shopping-from-outside-the-eu-become-more-expensive Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:12:41 +0200 Several social media users are claiming that online shopping has become more expensive because of a new EU import charge. The Cube takes a look. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-set-for-september-sentencing-in-second-national-security-ca http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-set-for-september-sentencing-in-second-national-security-ca Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:38:34 +0200 Wong rose to prominence in Hong Kong in 2012 as a high school student leading protests against the introduction of national education in the city's schools. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/death-toll-from-china-storms-and-floods-rises-to-15-state-media-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/death-toll-from-china-storms-and-floods-rises-to-15-state-media-says Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:28:18 +0200 Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/australia-and-fiji-seal-mutual-defence-pact-in-push-to-counter-china-in-pacific http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/australia-and-fiji-seal-mutual-defence-pact-in-push-to-counter-china-in-pacific Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:18:35 +0200 The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/eu-will-retaliate-if-china-misses-october-trade-deadline-von-der-leyen-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/eu-will-retaliate-if-china-misses-october-trade-deadline-von-der-leyen-says Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:12 +0200 "We are basically prepared for everything, and we have all the instruments on the table," Ursula von der Leyen said, hinting at retaliation against China. The EU has imposed an October deadline to secure tangible results. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/03/what-is-glm-52-the-new-chinese-ai-model-thats-rivalling-anthropic http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/03/what-is-glm-52-the-new-chinese-ai-model-thats-rivalling-anthropic Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:35:11 +0200 China's GLM-5.2 rivals Claude and GPT-5.5 and was released a day after the US export ban on Anthropic models. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/october-deadline-for-china-talks-not-realistic-at-all-chief-trade-mep-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/october-deadline-for-china-talks-not-realistic-at-all-chief-trade-mep-says Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:16:24 +0200 Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament's trade committee, told Euronews the EU should be pushing China hard on unfair industrial subsidies and other pressing issues. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/eu-car-industry-clashes-over-strategy-to-fight-chinese-competitors http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/eu-car-industry-clashes-over-strategy-to-fight-chinese-competitors Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:24:25 +0200 With thousands of jobs are at stake, EU car suppliers and manufacturers disagree over the local content requirement set by the European Commission in its Made in Europe bill. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/exclusive-eu-heads-for-trade-conflict-with-china-unless-deal-reached-by-autumn-epp-chief-w http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/exclusive-eu-heads-for-trade-conflict-with-china-unless-deal-reached-by-autumn-epp-chief-w Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:45:35 +0200 In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Manfred Weber warns the EU is heading into a "phase of conflict" with Beijing unless both sides strike a deal to significantly reduce trade imbalances by the autumn. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/america-can-switch-off-the-worlds-ai-europe-must-switch-gears-before-its-too-late http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/america-can-switch-off-the-worlds-ai-europe-must-switch-gears-before-its-too-late Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:51:33 +0200 'Europe is becoming a digital colony between two AI empires' writes Dr. Sergey Lagodinsky, Vice Chair of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parlament in an OpEd for Euronews. For Brussels, it is time to act. Europe needs a smart strategy of cooperation that will keep the European economy alive. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/eu-allocates-steel-import-quotas-to-trading-partners-to-curb-import-surge http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/eu-allocates-steel-import-quotas-to-trading-partners-to-curb-import-surge Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:27:51 +0200 The new quotas will come into force on 1 July, with some preferential treatment agreed for partners bound by a trade agreement with the EU. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/eu-sets-october-deadline-to-get-tangible-results-with-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/eu-sets-october-deadline-to-get-tangible-results-with-china Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:48 +0200 As EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, he said he would travel to China this autumn. Germany’s trade Minister Katherina Reiche also met Wentao, with her ministry calling on Beijing to ensure “a level playing field". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/china-understands-food-security-the-eu-does-not http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/china-understands-food-security-the-eu-does-not Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:49 +0200 Europe sees itself as self-sufficient in food, but its meat production relies heavily on imported animal feed. In this op-ed, Nico Muzi argues that the EU remains structurally dependent on high-protein feed imports. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/australia-and-vanuatu-sign-deal-barring-foreign-military-base-on-pacific-island http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/australia-and-vanuatu-sign-deal-barring-foreign-military-base-on-pacific-island Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:07:44 +0200 China formed policing ties with Vanuatu in 2023 and has donated equipment including drones, patrol boats and vehicles to its police force. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/europe-depends-on-china-china-depends-on-europe-more-than-you-think http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/europe-depends-on-china-china-depends-on-europe-more-than-you-think Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:30:48 +0200 While Europe's dependence on China is widely recognized, China's reliance on the EU in key technologies is often overlooked. Despite its push for technological self-reliance, Beijing still depends on European capabilities in critical areas. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/28/heavyweights-deliver-a-spectacular-finish-in-qingdao http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/28/heavyweights-deliver-a-spectacular-finish-in-qingdao Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:33:20 +0200 The Qingdao Grand Prix ended in style as the heavyweights took centre stage. Yahor Varapayeu claimed gold at -90kg, world No.1 Anna Monta Olek won her fourth Grand Prix title, Adam Sangariev celebrated a maiden gold, Elis Startseva dominated +78kg, and Tamerlan Bashaev returned to the top. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/27/golden-score-drama-and-new-champions-in-qingdao http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/27/golden-score-drama-and-new-champions-in-qingdao Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:54:30 +0200 Day two of the Qingdao Grand Prix delivered world-class judo, with Narumi Tanioka winning a thrilling golden score final, Tatsuki Ishihara claiming his first Grand Prix gold, Lara Cvjetko defending her Qingdao crown, and Zelim Tckaev finishing the day in style at -81kg. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/27/the-best-scenery-under-heaven-why-guilin-needs-to-be-on-your-china-itinerary http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/27/the-best-scenery-under-heaven-why-guilin-needs-to-be-on-your-china-itinerary Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0200 Located in south west China’s Guangxi region, the area is known for its limestone karst scenery which is UNESCO World Heritage listed. In this Guilin travel guide, Dianne Apen-Sadler discovers the city’s top attractions, the cuisines to try and shares her top tips for travellers. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/home-heroes-and-japanese-stars-shine-in-qingdao http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/home-heroes-and-japanese-stars-shine-in-qingdao Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:30:37 +0200 The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/24/imf-to-closely-monitor-chinas-economic-growth-amid-tensions-with-the-us http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/24/imf-to-closely-monitor-chinas-economic-growth-amid-tensions-with-the-us Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200 An accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/24/worlds-fastest-supercomputer-is-now-from-china-surpassing-us-and-germany http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/24/worlds-fastest-supercomputer-is-now-from-china-surpassing-us-and-germany Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:09:30 +0200 One of the most interesting use cases for the supercomputer is that it is key to developing models used in artificial intelligence (AI). http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/how-chinas-currency-makes-the-eus-trade-deficit-worse-and-what-brussels-can-do http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/how-chinas-currency-makes-the-eus-trade-deficit-worse-and-what-brussels-can-do Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:07 +0200 EU leaders last week pointed to the undervaluation of the yuan as a major factor in the EU’s record trade deficit with China, which Brussels is taking steps to address. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/eus-phase-out-of-china-made-inverters-gets-a-reality-check http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/eus-phase-out-of-china-made-inverters-gets-a-reality-check Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:22:59 +0200 As the EU plans to ban Chinese power inverters from EU-funded projects over cybersecurity fears, industry and investors are warning that European supply can't yet replace Chinese suppliers any time soon. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/climate-cooperation-must-go-on-despite-us-absence-chinese-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/climate-cooperation-must-go-on-despite-us-absence-chinese-minister-says Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:03:38 +0200 The European Union, Canada and China convened at the annual "Ministerial on Climate Action" to discuss expectations ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.