http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:57 +0200 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:57 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/paris-and-berlin-push-gradual-integration-plan-into-eu-ahead-of-balkans-summit http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/paris-and-berlin-push-gradual-integration-plan-into-eu-ahead-of-balkans-summit Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:51:12 +0200 Merz and Macron pitch "building blocks" approach to EU enlargement to revitalise accession talks, ahead of this week's Western Balkans summit. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/france-unveils-33-palaces-for-2026-as-six-new-hotels-join-elite-list http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/france-unveils-33-palaces-for-2026-as-six-new-hotels-join-elite-list Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:36:57 +0200 The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/marjane-satrapi-french-iranian-author-of-persepolis-dies-aged-56 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/marjane-satrapi-french-iranian-author-of-persepolis-dies-aged-56 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:46:12 +0200 Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis” - which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was Oscar nominated. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/04/france-protesters-rally-outside-cnews-tv-over-alleged-kremlin-influence http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/04/france-protesters-rally-outside-cnews-tv-over-alleged-kremlin-influence Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:57:06 +0200 France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/uk-france-one-in-one-out-migrant-deal-extended-until-october-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/uk-france-one-in-one-out-migrant-deal-extended-until-october-minister-says Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:40 +0200 The policy, which was introduced in September 2025, has seen fewer than 4% of illegal migrants returned to France. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/france-italy-and-spain-push-for-new-regime-to-fix-eu-banking-fragmentation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/france-italy-and-spain-push-for-new-regime-to-fix-eu-banking-fragmentation Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:08:44 +0200 The call to create a voluntary cross-border framework for banks comes ahead of a major Commission report on sector competitiveness. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/paris-violence-misleading-videos-flood-social-media-following-champions-league-final http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/paris-violence-misleading-videos-flood-social-media-following-champions-league-final Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:27 +0200 Amid real images of violent celebrations in Paris following PSG's victory against Arsenal, many misleading and miscaptioned images have also emerged to push an anti-immigration narrative. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/03/french-artist-jrs-giant-cave-installation-in-paris-appears-damaged http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/03/french-artist-jrs-giant-cave-installation-in-paris-appears-damaged Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:18:27 +0200 Strong winds and heavy rain damaged artist JR’s giant “La Caverne” installation covering Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge, forcing organisers to postpone its public opening scheduled for June 6. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/03/archaeologists-uncover-centuries-of-history-beneath-notre-dame-square http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/03/archaeologists-uncover-centuries-of-history-beneath-notre-dame-square Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:40:02 +0200 Archaeologists at Notre-Dame Cathedral are uncovering Roman relics and medieval ruins as Paris digs 4m deep to create a greener square by 2028. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/la-caverne-du-pont-neuf-damaged-by-wind-opening-ceremony-postponed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/la-caverne-du-pont-neuf-damaged-by-wind-opening-ceremony-postponed Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:10:08 +0200 The temporary artwork, damaged by Tuesday afternoon's strong winds and heavy rain, will no longer be able to open to the public on 6 June as planned. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/france-detains-tanker-linked-to-iranian-network-accused-of-moving-russian-oil http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/france-detains-tanker-linked-to-iranian-network-accused-of-moving-russian-oil Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:17:43 +0200 The seizure is the latest evidence of France's efforts to crack down on vessels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions imposed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/louvre-theft-belgian-lead-revives-investigation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/louvre-theft-belgian-lead-revives-investigation Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:56:28 +0200 French investigators have now shifted their sights to Belgium after a crucial analysis of suspicious phone records. An update on the extraordinary manhunt after one of the most daring art heists in history at the Paris Louvre, the world's most visited museum. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/french-museum-files-criminal-complaint-over-theft-of-maurizio-cattelans-infamous-arty-bana http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/french-museum-files-criminal-complaint-over-theft-of-maurizio-cattelans-infamous-arty-bana Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:43:10 +0200 “Comedian”, Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative artwork consisting of a banana taped to the wall, was stolen from the Centre Pompidou Metz in France during the weekend. Now, the museum has decided to file a complaint against persons unknown for the theft. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/france-bans-display-of-israeli-offensive-weapons-at-eurosatory-arms-fair http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/france-bans-display-of-israeli-offensive-weapons-at-eurosatory-arms-fair Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:38:14 +0200 The Israeli defence ministry condemned it as a shameful decision, driven by political and commercial interests, and part of a deeply troubling trend in French behaviour in recent years. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/football-doesnt-make-us-stupid-young-french-players-challenge-stereotypes-at-speaking-cont http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/football-doesnt-make-us-stupid-young-french-players-challenge-stereotypes-at-speaking-cont Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:40:17 +0200 Every year, hundreds of aspiring footballers chase a different kind of win: a gold at a national speaking competition dedicated to young athletes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/crowning-of-psg-an-evening-of-celebrations-at-the-parc-des-princes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/crowning-of-psg-an-evening-of-celebrations-at-the-parc-des-princes Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:13:40 +0200 Euronews went to the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening, where the PSG was celebrating its victory of the Champions League, to take the pulse of the fans. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/hungarys-peter-magyar-heads-to-berlin-and-paris-to-seal-eu-reset http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/hungarys-peter-magyar-heads-to-berlin-and-paris-to-seal-eu-reset Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:25 +0200 Hungary's PM Péter Magyar heads to Germany and France this week as part of his push to return Budapest to the European mainstream. The trip follows a deal with Brussels to unlock €16.4bn in frozen EU funds. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/01/president-emmanuel-macron-announces-93-billion-in-choose-france-investments http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/01/president-emmanuel-macron-announces-93-billion-in-choose-france-investments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:34:07 +0200 Since the first "Choose France" in 2018, a year after Macron came to power, more than 230 projects have been announced, representing several thousand jobs, according to the Élysée Palace. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/rescuers-search-for-alternative-route-to-reach-two-missing-in-flooded-laos-cave http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/rescuers-search-for-alternative-route-to-reach-two-missing-in-flooded-laos-cave Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:08:41 +0200 The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that blocked their way out. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/france-and-allies-intercept-suspected-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-macron-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/france-and-allies-intercept-suspected-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-macron-says Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:44:24 +0200 Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union over Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/30/joao-fonseca-knocks-out-djokovic-in-roland-garros-third-round http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/30/joao-fonseca-knocks-out-djokovic-in-roland-garros-third-round Sat, 30 May 2026 14:03:32 +0200 The Brazilian marches on after an epic five-hour battle with the Serb, the former world number one. Jannik Sinner is also out of the French Open. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/30/edgar-morin-frances-intellectual-grandfather-dies-aged-104 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/30/edgar-morin-frances-intellectual-grandfather-dies-aged-104 Sat, 30 May 2026 11:10:29 +0200 For the French, Morin was above all an intellectual guide, developing a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to the major issues of our time. Abroad, he was best known as the creator of 'cinéma vérité' with his 1961 film Chronicle of a Summer. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/france-sees-as-sharp-rise-in-anti-jewish-anti-christian-and-anti-muslim-acts-says-governme http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/france-sees-as-sharp-rise-in-anti-jewish-anti-christian-and-anti-muslim-acts-says-governme Fri, 29 May 2026 22:05:30 +0200 In a new report, the French Interior Ministry says that "anti-religious acts strike at freedom of conscience and the free exercise of religion" and endanger "the very balance of our society". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/france-launches-an-inquiry-into-the-treatment-of-activists-on-the-gaza-flotilla http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/29/france-launches-an-inquiry-into-the-treatment-of-activists-on-the-gaza-flotilla Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:09 +0200 The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced on Friday that he had referred the matter to the courts following reports of humiliation, rape and acts of torture against activists on board the Gaza flotilla. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/french-parliament-inches-towards-symbolic-repeal-of-code-noir-slavery-legislation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/french-parliament-inches-towards-symbolic-repeal-of-code-noir-slavery-legislation Thu, 28 May 2026 19:47:11 +0200 France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as "crimes against humanity." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/top-ranked-jannik-sinner-crashes-out-of-french-open-after-apparent-struggle-with-heat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/top-ranked-jannik-sinner-crashes-out-of-french-open-after-apparent-struggle-with-heat Thu, 28 May 2026 18:21:02 +0200 Sinner received medical attention and left the court and minerals were added to his drink when he returned but he wasn't able to continue. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/electrification-is-the-answer-to-save-europes-industry-iea-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/electrification-is-the-answer-to-save-europes-industry-iea-tells-euronews Thu, 28 May 2026 16:54:29 +0200 The International Energy Agency's chief Fatih Birol told Euronews that the EU should embrace the 'age of electricity' to boost industrial competitiveness. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/france-to-become-the-first-country-in-europe-to-reimburse-weight-loss-drugs http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/france-to-become-the-first-country-in-europe-to-reimburse-weight-loss-drugs Thu, 28 May 2026 16:41:45 +0200 France will cover the costs of weight-loss drugs from 15 June, according to the country's health minister. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/28/sex-non-merci-new-poll-finds-young-french-women-place-less-importance-on-sexual-relations http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/28/sex-non-merci-new-poll-finds-young-french-women-place-less-importance-on-sexual-relations Thu, 28 May 2026 13:27:59 +0200 According to a new study by the French Institute of Public Opinion, Gen Z women generally place less importance on sex and are more open about masturbating. As for being in a relationship without having sex? More than half of young women don’t rule it out as an option. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/28/france-heat-triggers-illegal-swimming-in-central-paris http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/28/france-heat-triggers-illegal-swimming-in-central-paris Thu, 28 May 2026 09:57:51 +0200 France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/eu-countries-reject-russias-threat-against-diplomats-issue-summons-in-protest http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/eu-countries-reject-russias-threat-against-diplomats-issue-summons-in-protest Wed, 27 May 2026 15:41:22 +0200 Russia's notification urging diplomats in Kyiv to leave "as soon as possible" has been denounced by EU countries as intimidation. Germany, France, Spain and Poland have summoned Russian ambassadors in protest. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/the-heatwave-affecting-europe-is-unprecedented-and-historic http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/the-heatwave-affecting-europe-is-unprecedented-and-historic Wed, 27 May 2026 12:14:41 +0200 Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/china-galeries-lafayette-shuts-beijing-store-13-years-after-opening http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/china-galeries-lafayette-shuts-beijing-store-13-years-after-opening Wed, 27 May 2026 10:32:58 +0200 The French group has made it clear that it is not leaving the Chinese capital for good, as it now plans to focus on brands and products better aligned with the new expectations of Chinese consumers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/restricting-trade-with-israeli-settlements-not-aggressive-but-normal-french-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/restricting-trade-with-israeli-settlements-not-aggressive-but-normal-french-minister-says Tue, 26 May 2026 15:58:25 +0200 France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/two-french-boys-abandoned-in-portugal-to-be-returned-to-france-court-document-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/two-french-boys-abandoned-in-portugal-to-be-returned-to-france-court-document-says Tue, 26 May 2026 14:35:47 +0200 The Juvenile Court ordered that the two boys, aged four and five, be returned to their country of origin after French authorities decided to place them in the care of social services. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/marianne-dor-paris-mint-to-issue-first-solid-gold-coins-in-over-a-century http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/marianne-dor-paris-mint-to-issue-first-solid-gold-coins-in-over-a-century Tue, 26 May 2026 11:43:01 +0200 France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/record-may-heat-puts-frances-climate-preparation-to-the-test-as-heat-dome-swelters-europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/record-may-heat-puts-frances-climate-preparation-to-the-test-as-heat-dome-swelters-europe Tue, 26 May 2026 11:40:54 +0200 France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/western-europe-swelters-as-late-may-heat-dome-shatters-records http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/western-europe-swelters-as-late-may-heat-dome-shatters-records Tue, 26 May 2026 08:35:41 +0200 Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/two-swimmers-killed-as-french-authorities-warn-of-deadly-riptides-across-atlantic-coastlin http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/two-swimmers-killed-as-french-authorities-warn-of-deadly-riptides-across-atlantic-coastlin Mon, 25 May 2026 20:03:57 +0200 Warm weather across France attracted large crowds to the Gironde coastline in the southwest despite dangerous sea conditions. Authorities said over 30 people were rescued, while two others lost their lives after being caught in strong currents. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/shocking-case-in-france-two-minors-in-custody-after-12-year-old-found-dead-with-towel-arou http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/shocking-case-in-france-two-minors-in-custody-after-12-year-old-found-dead-with-towel-arou Mon, 25 May 2026 18:56:59 +0200 Rennes's public prosecutor said a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and a girl later came forward; both are in custody as divers search the nearby Vilaine for clues. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/devastating-blow-three-major-luxury-hotels-in-france-lose-palace-status http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/devastating-blow-three-major-luxury-hotels-in-france-lose-palace-status Mon, 25 May 2026 13:56:16 +0200 Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/father-of-abandoned-french-children-found-on-road-in-southern-portugal-breaks-silence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/father-of-abandoned-french-children-found-on-road-in-southern-portugal-breaks-silence Mon, 25 May 2026 11:27:24 +0200 The father of the two children abandoned in Portugal says he is awaiting official permission to see them adding that he has thought about them "every second" since learning of their disappearance. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/three-times-lake-constance-europes-largest-underground-drinking-water-reserve http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/three-times-lake-constance-europes-largest-underground-drinking-water-reserve Mon, 25 May 2026 07:30:54 +0200 For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/23/uproar-as-paris-attacks-coordinator-mohamed-bakkali-granted-prison-leave http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/23/uproar-as-paris-attacks-coordinator-mohamed-bakkali-granted-prison-leave Sat, 23 May 2026 13:07:03 +0200 The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/23/china-wont-win-anything-if-it-destroys-europes-industry-french-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/23/china-wont-win-anything-if-it-destroys-europes-industry-french-minister-tells-euronews Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:51 +0200 France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, says the European Union must stop being “naive” and shift its mindset when addressing trade imbalances, saying that the approach should encompass all countries weaponising foreign trade. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/can-frances-canal-legally-blacklist-film-professionals-for-criticising-owner-vincent-bollo http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/can-frances-canal-legally-blacklist-film-professionals-for-criticising-owner-vincent-bollo Fri, 22 May 2026 18:42:57 +0200 In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/netflixs-emily-in-paris-is-ending-after-six-seasons-and-its-for-the-best http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/netflixs-emily-in-paris-is-ending-after-six-seasons-and-its-for-the-best Fri, 22 May 2026 14:50:43 +0200 The hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' will come to an end after its upcoming sixth season - a wise decision for a show that has long run out of things to say. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/portugal-and-france-in-shock-what-do-we-know-about-the-case-of-the-abandoned-children http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/portugal-and-france-in-shock-what-do-we-know-about-the-case-of-the-abandoned-children Fri, 22 May 2026 11:57:58 +0200 The children were found to be in apparent "good health" and have been discharged from hospital. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/it-doesnt-feel-real-team-qatar-gears-up-for-historic-le-mans-debut http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/it-doesnt-feel-real-team-qatar-gears-up-for-historic-le-mans-debut Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:51 +0200 Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/air-france-and-airbus-convicted-of-manslaughter-in-2009-rio-paris-crash-over-atlantic http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/air-france-and-airbus-convicted-of-manslaughter-in-2009-rio-paris-crash-over-atlantic Thu, 21 May 2026 21:38:45 +0200 On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.