http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:50:11 +0200 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:50:11 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/26/more-than-220000-now-evacuated-in-gironde-as-wildfires-continue-to-spread http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/26/more-than-220000-now-evacuated-in-gironde-as-wildfires-continue-to-spread Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:57:48 +0200 According to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, around 2,500 firefighters, including a Swiss team, have been deployed to tackle fires in southwestern France. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/evacuations-ordered-in-bordeaux-suburbs-as-wildfires-continue-to-ravage-southern-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/evacuations-ordered-in-bordeaux-suburbs-as-wildfires-continue-to-ravage-southern-europe Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:01:59 +0200 In Spain, fires are continuing to rage in the Madrid area and in the province of Ávila, with tens of thousands forced to flee their homes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/wildfires-trigger-mass-evacuations-across-france-and-spain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/wildfires-trigger-mass-evacuations-across-france-and-spain Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:14:24 +0200 French forces have joined operations near Bordeaux after blazes forced 110,000 to flee the south-west. In Spain, military units are leading efforts under a national emergency as merged fires near Madrid and Ávila displaced or confined 60,000 people. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/wildfires-up-57-in-europe-in-just-four-years-who-warns http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/wildfires-up-57-in-europe-in-just-four-years-who-warns Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:01:55 +0200 As wildfires rage across parts of Europe, the WHO has warned of a sharp rise in wildfires across the region and their growing toll on human health. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/controversial-new-stained-glass-windows-for-paris-notre-dame-to-be-unveiled-in-december http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/controversial-new-stained-glass-windows-for-paris-notre-dame-to-be-unveiled-in-december Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:37:57 +0200 New stained-glass windows being made for the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are close to completion. Designed by French artist Claire Tabouret, the six contemporary windows are being crafted in the northern French city of Reims and are due to be installed before the end of the year. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/24/france-massive-blaze-engulfs-cap-ferret-forests-as-thousands-evacuated http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/24/france-massive-blaze-engulfs-cap-ferret-forests-as-thousands-evacuated Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:06:30 +0200 A fast-moving wildfire forced the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula after destroying dozens of homes, as 700 firefighters battled to contain the blaze. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/southern-europe-still-battling-wildfires-as-spain-declares-national-emergency-in-madrid-re http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/southern-europe-still-battling-wildfires-as-spain-declares-national-emergency-in-madrid-re Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:52:21 +0200 Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/24/why-are-frances-top-earners-leaving-and-where-are-they-going http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/24/why-are-frances-top-earners-leaving-and-where-are-they-going Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:07 +0200 France lost a net total of 800 millionaires in 2025. While this outflow represents a tiny fraction of its total wealthy population, a range of factors are prompting them to leave. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/23/thousands-evacuated-as-wildfire-spreads-in-southwestern-france http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/23/thousands-evacuated-as-wildfire-spreads-in-southwestern-france Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:14:13 +0200 A wildfire spreads near Le Porge in Gironde, France, as firefighters battle flames across the forest and thousands of people are evacuated. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/wildfires-rage-across-parts-of-france-spain-and-italy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/wildfires-rage-across-parts-of-france-spain-and-italy Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:25:51 +0200 Two firefighters died in France, and another died in Italy while working to tackle wildfires that have devastated Europe this week. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/over-5800-excess-deaths-recorded-in-france-during-the-june-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/over-5800-excess-deaths-recorded-in-france-during-the-june-heatwave Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:59 +0200 At least 5,764 excess deaths in France were recorded during the record-breaking heatwave last month, marking the country's deadliest heat event since 2003. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/euronews-in-cotignac-how-a-historic-french-village-survived-a-night-of-wildfire http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/euronews-in-cotignac-how-a-historic-french-village-survived-a-night-of-wildfire Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:04:37 +0200 Euronews reports on the ground in France, where a blaze tore through a medieval village in Provence overnight, destroying dozens of homes and burning thousands of hectares, as residents opened their doors to strangers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/france-suffers-record-wildfire-destruction-by-mid-july http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/france-suffers-record-wildfire-destruction-by-mid-july Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:25:57 +0200 Much of Europe has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change will increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/emergency-farm-law-adopted-conditional-return-of-two-pesticides http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/emergency-farm-law-adopted-conditional-return-of-two-pesticides Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:39:05 +0200 The law confirms that, by way of exemption, permission may be granted to use two controversial pesticides: acetamiprid, harmful to pollinators, and flupyradifurone, likely to be sold as treated seeds. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/france-to-be-the-first-eu-country-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/france-to-be-the-first-eu-country-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:53:04 +0200 Other EU countries such as Greece, Slovenia and Sweden are planning to restrict minors' access to social media. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/21/wildfire-spreads-in-southeastern-france-as-firefighters-battle-blaze http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/21/wildfire-spreads-in-southeastern-france-as-firefighters-battle-blaze Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:23:09 +0200 Firefighting aircrafts battled a fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France as the blaze spread across hundreds of hectares, prompting evacuations and threatening nearby communities. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/iceland-has-nothing-to-lose-in-eu-membership-talks-says-french-foreign-minister http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/iceland-has-nothing-to-lose-in-eu-membership-talks-says-french-foreign-minister Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:15:29 +0200 Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/emergency-farming-law-reintroduction-of-two-banned-pesticides-splits-political-parties http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/emergency-farming-law-reintroduction-of-two-banned-pesticides-splits-political-parties Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:12:30 +0200 A year after mass protests against the Duplomb law, Parliament is again debating bringing back acetamiprid and flupyradifurone. Essential for some, intolerable for others, the move is splitting political parties and civil society alike. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/20/running-holidays-europes-best-destinations-for-a-runcation-as-active-travel-booms http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/20/running-holidays-europes-best-destinations-for-a-runcation-as-active-travel-booms Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:06 +0200 Running holidays are becoming one of travel's fastest-growing trends, with new search data revealing a surge in demand for active getaways. From the Dolomites to Madeira, these are the best places in Europe to lace up your trainers. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/england-beat-france-6-4-in-world-cup-third-place-thriller http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/england-beat-france-6-4-in-world-cup-third-place-thriller Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:50:50 +0200 Bukayo Saka scored a hat trick as England beat France 6-4 in a record-breaking World Cup third-place playoff. The Three Lions survived a dramatic French comeback to secure their best finish at the tournament since winning the title in 1966. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/18/deschamps-last-match-golden-boot-race-what-is-at-stake-in-third-place-play-off http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/18/deschamps-last-match-golden-boot-race-what-is-at-stake-in-third-place-play-off Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:43:46 +0200 France take on England in Miami on Saturday at 11 p.m. local time, in the third-place play-off match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/france-and-germany-deepen-defence-ties-and-push-for-tougher-stance-on-china http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/france-and-germany-deepen-defence-ties-and-push-for-tougher-stance-on-china Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:02:06 +0200 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/sour-grapes-michelins-first-winery-ratings-draw-immediate-backlash http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/sour-grapes-michelins-first-winery-ratings-draw-immediate-backlash Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:37:05 +0200 Within days of Michelin releasing its inaugural winery guide, one Burgundy estate requested to be removed from it. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/severe-storms-in-france-at-least-two-dead-over-50000-homes-lose-power http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/severe-storms-in-france-at-least-two-dead-over-50000-homes-lose-power Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:40:32 +0200 Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms on Thursday evening, with a risk of large hail. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/watch-massive-hailstones-smash-homes-and-cars-during-violent-storms-in-france http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/watch-massive-hailstones-smash-homes-and-cars-during-violent-storms-in-france Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:23:16 +0200 Violent storms brought giant hailstones, heavy rain and powerful winds to several parts of France. Videos show large hail battering homes and cars. The storms turned deadly, with two people killed in weather-related incidents as much of the country remained under weather alerts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/supporters-welcome-frances-assisted-dying-law http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/supporters-welcome-frances-assisted-dying-law Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:26:00 +0200 Supporters welcomed France's assisted dying law after parliament approved the landmark legislation, calling it "a huge relief" for people with incurable illnesses. The law still requires approval from France's Constitutional Council. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/storm-1516-fake-hezbollah-video-threatening-bastille-day-attack-possibly-russia-linked http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/storm-1516-fake-hezbollah-video-threatening-bastille-day-attack-possibly-russia-linked Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:22:56 +0200 A social media video emerged ahead of this year's Bastille Day in which alleged Hezbollah militants threatened attacks on French soil. The video turned out to be fake, and researchers say it could be linked to a well-known Russian disinformation campaign. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/marine-le-pen-is-frances-last-hope-says-musk-amid-interference-claims http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/marine-le-pen-is-frances-last-hope-says-musk-amid-interference-claims Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:57:25 +0200 In a post on X on Wednesday, Elon Musk backed Marine Le Pen ahead of France’s presidential vote, prompting claims of foreign interference and electoral risk. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/rajoy-repeats-column-after-world-cup-win-over-france-and-stands-by-controversial-remark http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/rajoy-repeats-column-after-world-cup-win-over-france-and-stands-by-controversial-remark Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:23:03 +0200 The former president has published a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting back at criticism from Pedro Sánchez and the French authorities. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/french-parliament-passes-assisted-dying-bill-for-some-terminally-ill-adults http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/french-parliament-passes-assisted-dying-bill-for-some-terminally-ill-adults Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:56:54 +0200 After years of debate, French MPs have voted to adopt a bill to establish a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/spain-spoil-bastille-day-party-by-beating-france-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/spain-spoil-bastille-day-party-by-beating-france-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-final Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:18:04 +0200 Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/14/french-and-spanish-fans-pack-texas-streets-ahead-world-cup-semi-final http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/14/french-and-spanish-fans-pack-texas-streets-ahead-world-cup-semi-final Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:24:09 +0200 French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/14/zelenskyy-joins-macron-and-european-leaders-in-paris-for-bastille-day http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/14/zelenskyy-joins-macron-and-european-leaders-in-paris-for-bastille-day Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:56:35 +0200 Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/14/france-and-spain-meet-in-the-most-expensive-world-cup-semi-final-in-history http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/14/france-and-spain-meet-in-the-most-expensive-world-cup-semi-final-in-history Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:50:15 +0200 Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn). http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/14/spectacular-drones-and-fireworks-illuminate-eiffel-tower-ahead-of-bastille-day http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/14/spectacular-drones-and-fireworks-illuminate-eiffel-tower-ahead-of-bastille-day Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:56:24 +0200 Paris staged an early Eiffel Tower fireworks and drone show, reserving Bastille Day to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack and its 86 victims. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/yamal-replies-to-rajoys-les-bleus-column-football-should-unite-society http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/yamal-replies-to-rajoys-les-bleus-column-football-should-unite-society Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:32:26 +0200 Spain's former prime minister used a TV debate to question the origins of several France players at the 2026 World Cup. Asked about it before the semi-final, Lamine Yamal sidestepped the row and hailed football as a model of integration. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/european-troops-join-paris-bastille-day-parade-in-show-of-unity-for-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/european-troops-join-paris-bastille-day-parade-in-show-of-unity-for-ukraine Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:11:55 +0200 With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/europe-today-tensions-high-in-the-middle-east-as-trump-vows-20-hormuz-shipping-fee http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/europe-today-tensions-high-in-the-middle-east-as-trump-vows-20-hormuz-shipping-fee Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:01:18 +0200 The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier, Trump declared the strait will remain open, “with or without Iran”. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/summer-skiers-head-to-melting-glacier-as-heatwave-grips-france http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/summer-skiers-head-to-melting-glacier-as-heatwave-grips-france Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:30:11 +0200 Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/nine-european-countries-and-ukraine-form-anti-ballistic-missile-coalition http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/nine-european-countries-and-ukraine-form-anti-ballistic-missile-coalition Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:31:02 +0200 The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a 'purely defensive' manner. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/rajoys-accusation-that-frances-team-play-without-the-french-sparks-racism-row http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/rajoys-accusation-that-frances-team-play-without-the-french-sparks-racism-row Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:52:12 +0200 The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/13/france-shuts-down-nuclear-reactors-as-heatwave-intensifies http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/13/france-shuts-down-nuclear-reactors-as-heatwave-intensifies Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:29:50 +0200 France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/singapore-court-postpones-french-teens-public-nuisance-straw-licking-case-to-30-july http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/singapore-court-postpones-french-teens-public-nuisance-straw-licking-case-to-30-july Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:42:55 +0200 IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, had filed a police report over the prank. It had sanitised the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/paris-to-summon-russia-envoy-over-vast-cyber-campaign http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/paris-to-summon-russia-envoy-over-vast-cyber-campaign Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:02:32 +0200 Poland foiled an attempted cyberattack on energy infrastructure that could have left up to half a million consumers without heating during Poland's bitter winter. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/europe-records-10000-excess-deaths-during-june-heatwaves-new-data-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/europe-records-10000-excess-deaths-during-june-heatwaves-new-data-shows Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:38:49 +0200 The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/13/major-wildfire-rages-south-of-paris-during-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/13/major-wildfire-rages-south-of-paris-during-heatwave Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:38:13 +0200 A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/residents-evacuated-as-fire-of-exceptional-scale-rages-in-fontainebleau-forest-south-of-pa http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/residents-evacuated-as-fire-of-exceptional-scale-rages-in-fontainebleau-forest-south-of-pa Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:50:59 +0200 The fire, which officials described as "very virulent," began Sunday afternoon in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometres south-east of the French capital. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/france-hundreds-dive-into-the-seine-for-paris-first-river-race-in-80-years http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/france-hundreds-dive-into-the-seine-for-paris-first-river-race-in-80-years Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:55:57 +0200 Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/11/eiffel-tower-and-other-paris-landmarks-to-close-early-as-another-heatwave-sweeps-france http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/11/eiffel-tower-and-other-paris-landmarks-to-close-early-as-another-heatwave-sweeps-france Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:57:03 +0200 24 departments across northwestern France are under a red heat alert on Saturday, according to Météo-France, affecting more than 22 million people. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/11/travel-like-an-f1-driver-esteban-ocon-reveals-his-favourite-holiday-spots-ahead-of-the-sum http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/11/travel-like-an-f1-driver-esteban-ocon-reveals-his-favourite-holiday-spots-ahead-of-the-sum Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:52 +0200 In an interview with Euronews Travel, Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon spoke about his favourite places in his homeland France and adopted home of Switzerland.