http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:32:55 +0200 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:32:55 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/made-in-europe-law-should-be-limited-to-geographically-close-countries-leading-mep-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/made-in-europe-law-should-be-limited-to-geographically-close-countries-leading-mep-says Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:09:44 +0200 French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, who will lead negotiations on a “Made in Europe” law in the European Parliament, told Euronews the European preference proposed by the European Commission to counter foreign competition in the EU market extends to too many non-EU countries. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/beijing-artist-marks-world-earth-day-with-peace-installation http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/beijing-artist-marks-world-earth-day-with-peace-installation Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:03:38 +0200 Chinese artist Kong Ning marks World Earth Day in Beijing with a peace-themed installation, using wearable art to highlight environmental concerns. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/madrid-hosts-experience-macao-roadshow-showcasing-culture-food-and-tourism http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/madrid-hosts-experience-macao-roadshow-showcasing-culture-food-and-tourism Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:37:51 +0200 The Experience Macao Roadshow in Madrid offered visitors interactive activities, cultural performances and gastronomy highlighting the Asian territory’s tourism appeal. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/22/lions-mascots-and-robots-macao-displays-its-charms-to-captivate-audiences-in-madrid http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/22/lions-mascots-and-robots-macao-displays-its-charms-to-captivate-audiences-in-madrid Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:07:42 +0200 The Experience Macao Roadshow has brought culture, gastronomy and entertainment to the Madrid public, with an open-air nighttime closing. The initiative is part of the region's strategy to attract European tourists and diversify its market. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/ai-actor-database http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/21/ai-actor-database Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:22 +0200 Chinese streaming giant iQIYI has launched a controversial new AI “actor database” designed to connect filmmakers with actors willing to have their likeness used in AI-generated content. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/important-threshold-crossed-as-renewables-meet-worlds-energy-demands-and-fossil-power-drop http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/important-threshold-crossed-as-renewables-meet-worlds-energy-demands-and-fossil-power-drop Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:11:11 +0200 Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/19/china-hosts-humanoid-robots-in-beijing-half-marathon http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/19/china-hosts-humanoid-robots-in-beijing-half-marathon Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:01:01 +0200 China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/what-can-chinas-next-generation-of-robots-do http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/15/what-can-chinas-next-generation-of-robots-do Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:03:57 +0200 At Hong Kong’s InnoEx fair, Chinese firms showcased humanoid robots that box, guide tours, dance on stage and promise emotional support and learning. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/humanoid-robots-box-and-perform-at-hong-kong-ai-and-robotics-fair http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/humanoid-robots-box-and-perform-at-hong-kong-ai-and-robotics-fair Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:43:26 +0200 Hong Kong’s InnoEX 2026 fair showcased boxing, musical and rescue robots, highlighting China’s push to integrate intelligent machines into daily life. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/china-set-new-records-in-trade-and-investment-in-central-asia-in-2025 http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/china-set-new-records-in-trade-and-investment-in-central-asia-in-2025 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:28 +0200 China's trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic projects across high-tech industries including energy and mining. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/is-the-european-union-reliant-on-trade-with-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/is-the-european-union-reliant-on-trade-with-china Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:50:59 +0200 The European Union is struggling to contain a ballooning trade deficit with China, but member states cannot agree on how to push back. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/spain-strengthens-ties-with-china-as-sanchez-backs-beijings-middle-east-role http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/spain-strengthens-ties-with-china-as-sanchez-backs-beijings-middle-east-role Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:17:47 +0200 The Spanish premier announced 19 bilateral agreements with China and urged Beijing to help broker Middle East peace, while avoiding comment on his wife's trial. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/spain-seeks-closer-china-links-amid-global-tensions http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/spain-seeks-closer-china-links-amid-global-tensions Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:04:24 +0200 Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/more-than-70-robot-teams-gear-up-for-chinas-second-humanoid-half-marathon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/13/more-than-70-robot-teams-gear-up-for-chinas-second-humanoid-half-marathon Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:44:33 +0200 More than 100 robots will compete in a half-marathon later this month, designed to push humanoid machines to their limits in real-world conditions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/taiwan-opposition-leader-makes-rare-visit-to-china-in-journey-for-peace http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/taiwan-opposition-leader-makes-rare-visit-to-china-in-journey-for-peace Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:04:43 +0200 Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/03/from-the-amazon-to-antarctica-these-are-the-best-once-in-a-lifetime-marathons-to-try http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/03/from-the-amazon-to-antarctica-these-are-the-best-once-in-a-lifetime-marathons-to-try Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:30:46 +0200 These marathons take runners from dramatic volcanoes to ice fields and historic landmarks, across St. Helena, Antarctica, China and more. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/china-resumes-flights-to-north-korea-after-a-six-year-pause http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/china-resumes-flights-to-north-korea-after-a-six-year-pause Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:27:18 +0200 Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/27/first-golden-snubnosed-monkey-born-outside-asia-makes-debut-at-french-zoo http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/27/first-golden-snubnosed-monkey-born-outside-asia-makes-debut-at-french-zoo Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:03:46 +0100 A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, in what the zoo says is a first outside Asia and a milestone for conservation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/27/byd-profit-slumps-19-after-record-year-edging-tesla-off-the-ev-throne http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/27/byd-profit-slumps-19-after-record-year-edging-tesla-off-the-ev-throne Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:10:40 +0100 The Chinese electric vehicle giant posted a sharp drop in annual profit in 2025, squeezed by a brutal domestic price war — even as it outsold Tesla by more than 600,000 battery electric vehicles for the year. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/26/china-bans-manus-founders-from-leaving-country-after-meta-acquires-ai-startup-and-reviews- http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/26/china-bans-manus-founders-from-leaving-country-after-meta-acquires-ai-startup-and-reviews- Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:50:47 +0100 Manus was dubbed as China’s next DeepSeek and said its AI agent could buy property, program video games, analyse stocks, and plan travel itineraries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/not-so-fast-brussels-snubs-merzs-suggestion-for-eu-china-trade-deal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/not-so-fast-brussels-snubs-merzs-suggestion-for-eu-china-trade-deal Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:09:17 +0100 Before the EU can even talk about a trade deal with China, Beijing must "meaningfully" address its distortive practices, Brussels said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/africas-solar-boom-was-built-on-artificially-cheap-chinese-pricing-that-era-is-now-ending http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/africas-solar-boom-was-built-on-artificially-cheap-chinese-pricing-that-era-is-now-ending Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:32:00 +0100 Solar is Africa’s cheapest energy source. Changes to price incentives on Chinese imports could push prices up. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/23/a-glimpse-of-future-cities-china-opens-first-robot-run-volunteer-station-in-public-park http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/23/a-glimpse-of-future-cities-china-opens-first-robot-run-volunteer-station-in-public-park Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:46:44 +0100 The robots patrol, give directions, hand out supplies, and even perform entertainment. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/20/dancing-robot-performance-goes-awry-sending-plates-and-chopsticks-flying-in-hot-pot-restau http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/20/dancing-robot-performance-goes-awry-sending-plates-and-chopsticks-flying-in-hot-pot-restau Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:31:02 +0100 A video circulating on the Chinese social media platform Rednote showed the robot smashing plates and flinging dishware and chopsticks during what appeared to be a performance gone awry. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/europe-learned-the-wrong-lesson-by-doubling-down-on-fossil-fuels-while-india-and-china-wen http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/europe-learned-the-wrong-lesson-by-doubling-down-on-fossil-fuels-while-india-and-china-wen Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:34:32 +0100 Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/19/china-unveils-ufo-shaped-evtol-vehicle-capable-of-urban-takeoffs http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/19/china-unveils-ufo-shaped-evtol-vehicle-capable-of-urban-takeoffs Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:29:09 +0100 A UFO-shaped eVTOL aircraft, built for tight urban air mobility, has been completing tests flights in Wuhan, China. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/18/china-beijing-ai-and-robotics-expo-highlights-healthcare-focused-smart-robots http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/18/china-beijing-ai-and-robotics-expo-highlights-healthcare-focused-smart-robots Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:42:31 +0100 Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/12/where-east-meets-west-why-macao-is-one-of-2026s-most-unique-city-breaks http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/12/where-east-meets-west-why-macao-is-one-of-2026s-most-unique-city-breaks Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:53:51 +0100 At a recent Macao tourism event in London, the city’s attractions, culture, and gastronomy and latest offerings were showcased to guests. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/10/porsche-ags-47bn-writedown-eclipses-profits-by-98-amid-shift-away-from-evs http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/10/porsche-ags-47bn-writedown-eclipses-profits-by-98-amid-shift-away-from-evs Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:18:02 +0100 Two one-time charges nearly wiped out Porsche AG's operating profit in 2025, a collapse that highlights the challenges that lie ahead for Europe's long-term EV strategy. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/10/oil-prices-drivers-rush-to-fill-tanks-in-china-before-fuel-price-hike http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/10/oil-prices-drivers-rush-to-fill-tanks-in-china-before-fuel-price-hike Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:40:36 +0100 Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/05/is-europe-losing-the-robotics-race-to-china-and-does-it-matter http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/05/is-europe-losing-the-robotics-race-to-china-and-does-it-matter Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0100 Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/one-in-five-europeans-sees-the-us-as-a-threat-is-public-opinion-turning-to-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/one-in-five-europeans-sees-the-us-as-a-threat-is-public-opinion-turning-to-china Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:26:57 +0100 Around 20% of people in Europe's biggest countries now consider the US 'a major threat', higher than North Korea and China. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/top-five-things-germanys-merz-should-do-to-make-his-china-trip-a-success http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/26/top-five-things-germanys-merz-should-do-to-make-his-china-trip-a-success Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:24:38 +0100 While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/26/merz-tours-forbidden-city-during-key-china-trade-discussions http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/26/merz-tours-forbidden-city-during-key-china-trade-discussions Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:14:49 +0100 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/26/europe-today-us-iran-nuclear-talks-resume-in-geneva http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/26/europe-today-us-iran-nuclear-talks-resume-in-geneva Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:44:52 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/26/the-ai-cold-war-us-tech-companies-accuse-chinas-ai-firms-of-stealing-billions-in-research http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/26/the-ai-cold-war-us-tech-companies-accuse-chinas-ai-firms-of-stealing-billions-in-research Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:48 +0100 So-called distillation attacks gather responses from AI models to teach smaller ones. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/25/china-to-buy-up-to-120-airbus-aircraft-germanys-merz-says-during-beijing-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/25/china-to-buy-up-to-120-airbus-aircraft-germanys-merz-says-during-beijing-visit Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:54:06 +0100 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/25/is-this-the-future-of-train-travel-robot-dogs-and-drones-take-over-a-metro-station-in-chin http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/25/is-this-the-future-of-train-travel-robot-dogs-and-drones-take-over-a-metro-station-in-chin Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:20:08 +0100 China's first full-space "robot cluster" is designed to support staff, speed up important train inspections, and make metro travel safer. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/21/china-showcases-humanoid-martial-arts-robots-should-europe-be-worried http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/21/china-showcases-humanoid-martial-arts-robots-should-europe-be-worried Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:30 +0100 As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/20/german-leader-friedrich-merz-will-visit-china-next-week-to-deepen-trade-and-cooperation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/20/german-leader-friedrich-merz-will-visit-china-next-week-to-deepen-trade-and-cooperation Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:15:17 +0100 Germany aims to find “the right balance of cooperation” with China. The visit comes at a critical time for German car makers who face increased Chinese competition. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/20/china-celebrates-spring-festival-with-lion-dances-at-great-wall-of-china http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/20/china-celebrates-spring-festival-with-lion-dances-at-great-wall-of-china Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:27:58 +0100 China marked the Spring Festival with lion and dragon dances at the Badaling Great Wall on 19 February 2026. The shows formed part of New Year celebrations linked to the Year of the Fire Horse. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/20/humanoid-robots-dance-into-beijings-lunar-new-year-celebrations http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/20/humanoid-robots-dance-into-beijings-lunar-new-year-celebrations Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:13:24 +0100 Robots dance at a Beijing mall’s Lunar New Year show, dazzling visitors with smoother, human-like moves that highlight China’s tech-driven celebrations. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/20/chinas-ai-chatbots-censor-politically-sensitive-questions-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/20/chinas-ai-chatbots-censor-politically-sensitive-questions-study-finds Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:11 +0100 Chinese AI models were more likely to refuse or inaccurately reply to politically-charged questions than non-Chinese models, a study has found. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/17/from-lion-dances-to-3v3-football-robots-steal-the-show-at-beijings-lunar-new-year-fair http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/17/from-lion-dances-to-3v3-football-robots-steal-the-show-at-beijings-lunar-new-year-fair Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:02:49 +0100 Developed by Chinese startups such as Booster Robotics, the AI-powered machines are part of a technology-themed temple fair in China. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/17/chinas-advanced-humanoid-robots-perform-during-spring-festival-gala http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/17/chinas-advanced-humanoid-robots-perform-during-spring-festival-gala Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:45:56 +0100 Humanoid robots take centre stage during China's annual Spring Festival Gala, performing a martial arts routine that included kicks, sword waving, and backflips http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/17/these-are-chinas-new-ai-models-that-have-just-been-released-ahead-of-the-lunar-new-year http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/17/these-are-chinas-new-ai-models-that-have-just-been-released-ahead-of-the-lunar-new-year Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:39:37 +0100 Major Chinese AI companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance, and Zhipu have all announced launches in the weeks leading up to the Lunar New Year, while the industry awaits a possible new drop byDeepSeek.​ 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 07:29:15 +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/business/2026/02/12/world-governments-summit-flying-cars-and-robots-move-from-science-fiction-to-reality http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/12/world-governments-summit-flying-cars-and-robots-move-from-science-fiction-to-reality Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:36:22 +0100 With advances in artificial intelligence beginning to reshape mobility, Dr Hongdi Brian Gu, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Co-president of XPeng, told Euronews at the World Governments Summit that technologies once confined to science fiction are moving closer to real-world deployment. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/beijing-stages-molten-iron-fireworks-show-ahead-of-lunar-new-year http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/beijing-stages-molten-iron-fireworks-show-ahead-of-lunar-new-year Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100 Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/10/lunar-new-year-travellers-brave-30-hour-train-journeys-with-record-95-billion-trips-expect http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/10/lunar-new-year-travellers-brave-30-hour-train-journeys-with-record-95-billion-trips-expect Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:04:42 +0100 Hundreds of millions are expected to travel to their hometowns as part of the world's largest movement of humanity.