http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:16:58 +0200 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:16:58 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/us-threatens-devastating-response-to-any-iranian-attacks-on-shipping http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/us-threatens-devastating-response-to-any-iranian-attacks-on-shipping Tue, 05 May 2026 15:49:02 +0200 Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/05/orthodox-jews-celebrate-lag-baomer-holiday-in-jerusalem http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/05/orthodox-jews-celebrate-lag-baomer-holiday-in-jerusalem Tue, 05 May 2026 11:55:07 +0200 Crowds gather around bonfires in Jerusalem to celebrate the Orthodox Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/02/iran-executes-two-more-over-spying-for-israel http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/02/iran-executes-two-more-over-spying-for-israel Sat, 02 May 2026 22:29:21 +0200 As Iran’s new wave of executions continues, the judiciary chief, defying international calls to halt them, vows no leniency and dismisses 'arrogant' foreign critics. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/02/two-flotilla-detainees-arrive-in-israel-amid-fears-for-spaniard-abu-keshek http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/02/two-flotilla-detainees-arrive-in-israel-amid-fears-for-spaniard-abu-keshek Sat, 02 May 2026 18:07:39 +0200 Israel has confirmed that Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila, detained during the raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, are now in Israeli territory awaiting questioning. Spain deems the arrest illegal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/us-president-donald-trump-says-not-satisfied-with-new-peace-proposal-from-iran http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/us-president-donald-trump-says-not-satisfied-with-new-peace-proposal-from-iran Fri, 01 May 2026 22:48:18 +0200 Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/israel-arrests-man-filmed-attacking-catholic-nun-near-jerusalems-old-city http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/israel-arrests-man-filmed-attacking-catholic-nun-near-jerusalems-old-city Fri, 01 May 2026 18:25:15 +0200 Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man who was filmed assaulting a French Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City, in what it said was "zero tolerance to all acts of violence". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/activists-on-gaza-flotilla-intercepted-by-israel-disembark-in-crete http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/activists-on-gaza-flotilla-intercepted-by-israel-disembark-in-crete Fri, 01 May 2026 12:46:12 +0200 Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/israel-halts-russian-grain-ship-amid-stolen-ukrainian-wheat-row http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/israel-halts-russian-grain-ship-amid-stolen-ukrainian-wheat-row Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:06:57 +0200 After days of diplomatic row between Ukraine and Israel, Israeli grain importer Zenziper said it is postponing the unloading of the grain on board the ship said to be carrying stolen Ukrainian grain on behalf of Russia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/israel-intercepts-gaza-bound-flotilla-arresting-175-activists http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/israel-intercepts-gaza-bound-flotilla-arresting-175-activists Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:32 +0200 Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, arresting 175 activists, with officials saying blockade enforcement is vital to stop weapons reaching the territory. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/israeli-forces-intercept-global-sumud-flotilla-in-international-waters-near-greece http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/israeli-forces-intercept-global-sumud-flotilla-in-international-waters-near-greece Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:34:11 +0200 The Global Sumud Flotilla activists said on Thursday that Israeli soldiers boarded the ships, damaged engines and communications devices in an effort to force them to reverse course. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/ukraine-formally-asks-israel-to-seize-vessel-carrying-grain-stolen-by-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/ukraine-formally-asks-israel-to-seize-vessel-carrying-grain-stolen-by-russia Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:18:30 +0200 A Ukrainian source told Euronews that "if Israel responded to other requests via diplomatic channels, there would have been no need for tweets," after Israel's foreign minister lashed out over what he called "Twitter diplomacy." http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/eurovision-crisis-protesters-in-serbia-urge-boycott-of-contest-over-israels-participation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/eurovision-crisis-protesters-in-serbia-urge-boycott-of-contest-over-israels-participation Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58:13 +0200 "United by Music"? “A Eurovision without Israel would mean defending the ideals that this event proclaims,” a statement by the protest organizers said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-today-peter-magyar-visits-brussels-and-commissioner-roxana-minzatu-speaks-to-eurone http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-today-peter-magyar-visits-brussels-and-commissioner-roxana-minzatu-speaks-to-eurone Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:48:14 +0200 Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' 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. On today's show: http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/gazas-transport-grinds-to-a-halt-amid-spare-parts-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/gazas-transport-grinds-to-a-halt-amid-spare-parts-crisis Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:59:35 +0200 Severe restrictions on spare parts entering Gaza have paralysed transport, fuelled a black market and sent repair and travel costs soaring for residents, Euronews has learned. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-israel-row-deepens-over-russian-shipments-of-stolen-grain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/ukraine-israel-row-deepens-over-russian-shipments-of-stolen-grain Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:55:17 +0200 In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/eu-ready-to-sanction-israel-over-russian-vessel-carrying-stolen-ukrainian-grain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/eu-ready-to-sanction-israel-over-russian-vessel-carrying-stolen-ukrainian-grain Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:57:38 +0200 A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian vessel reportedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to sanction those involved. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/ukraine-summons-israels-ambassador-over-allgedly-stolen-grain-being-shipped-to-haifa http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/ukraine-summons-israels-ambassador-over-allgedly-stolen-grain-being-shipped-to-haifa Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:32:03 +0200 Kyiv has warned Israel of a brewing diplomatic crisis, should authorities permit a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories to dock and unload. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/27/military-action-still-needed-to-counter-hezbollah-rockets-and-drones-israels-pm-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/27/military-action-still-needed-to-counter-hezbollah-rockets-and-drones-israels-pm-says Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:50:52 +0200 Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war by firing rockets towards Israel to avenge the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/palestinians-vote-in-west-bank-and-central-gaza-municipal-elections-the-first-since-war-st http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/palestinians-vote-in-west-bank-and-central-gaza-municipal-elections-the-first-since-war-st Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:56:44 +0200 The elections, held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in Gaza's Deir al-Balah, are taking place against the backdrop of a highly volatile political and security environment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/indonesian-peacekeeper-dies-of-wounds-suffered-in-lebanon-last-month-unifil-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/indonesian-peacekeeper-dies-of-wounds-suffered-in-lebanon-last-month-unifil-says Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:22:26 +0200 His death brings the number of peacekeepers killed since the start of the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah on 2 March to six. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/eu-failure-to-sanction-israel-weakens-defence-of-ukraine-warns-pedro-sanchez http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/eu-failure-to-sanction-israel-weakens-defence-of-ukraine-warns-pedro-sanchez Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:50:28 +0200 Spain's Pedro Sánchez has once again denounced what he calls the European Union's "double standard" between its willingnes to sanction Russia and its hesitancy to do the same with Israel. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/eurovision-crisis-slovenia-to-broadcast-films-about-palestine-instead-of-this-years-eurovi http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/eurovision-crisis-slovenia-to-broadcast-films-about-palestine-instead-of-this-years-eurovi Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:12:29 +0200 Slovenia joins Ireland and Spain in not broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a decision to boycott the live event over Israel’s participation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/average-of-47-women-and-girls-killed-daily-between-2023-2025-during-israels-war-in-gaza-un http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/average-of-47-women-and-girls-killed-daily-between-2023-2025-during-israels-war-in-gaza-un Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:58 +0200 From becoming the head of a household and facing challenges linked to housing and land rights, to restricted access to essential healthcare and reproductive services, how are women disproportionately affected by war? http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/trump-says-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-extended-by-three-weeks http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/trump-says-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-extended-by-three-weeks Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:13:44 +0200 Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, which was set to expire on Monday, by three weeks. Meanwhile, the US and Iran persist in its tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/israel-awaiting-us-green-light-to-return-iran-to-stone-age-defence-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/israel-awaiting-us-green-light-to-return-iran-to-stone-age-defence-minister-says Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:35 +0200 The war has spilled out of Iran and engulfed the region, leaving several thousand people dead, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, and continues to destabilise the global economy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/un-working-on-keeping-presence-in-lebanon-after-unifil-mandate-expires-in-2027 http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/un-working-on-keeping-presence-in-lebanon-after-unifil-mandate-expires-in-2027 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:24:17 +0200 The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has served fulfilled peacekeeping duties between Israel and Lebanon since 1978 but finds itself caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/irans-exiled-crown-prince-reza-pahlavi-splattered-with-red-liquid-in-berlin http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/irans-exiled-crown-prince-reza-pahlavi-splattered-with-red-liquid-in-berlin Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:44 +0200 The alleged perpetrator, whose name was not released in line with German privacy rules, was immediately detained by police. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/opinion-the-courage-to-speak http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/opinion-the-courage-to-speak Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:12:57 +0200 At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, my experience as a rabbi showed that even small moments of dialogue can begin to rebuild fragile bridges between communities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/diplomacy-stalls-as-iran-fires-on-three-ships-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-us-maintains-blo http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/diplomacy-stalls-as-iran-fires-on-three-ships-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-us-maintains-blo Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:02:37 +0200 Earlier in the day, Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats found laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/aerial-footage-shows-widespread-destruction-in-southern-lebanon http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/aerial-footage-shows-widespread-destruction-in-southern-lebanon Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:02:45 +0200 A 10-day ceasefire went into effect in Lebanon on Friday, but there have been several Israeli strikes and Hezbollah claimed its first attack on Tuesday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/a-new-flotilla-is-heading-to-gaza-amid-fears-of-israeli-interceptions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/a-new-flotilla-is-heading-to-gaza-amid-fears-of-israeli-interceptions Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:06:44 +0200 Around a thousand people will try to reach Gaza as part of a humanitarian mission led by civil society, which Israel has called in the past a “threat” and a “provocation”. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/israelis-mark-memorial-day-during-ongoing-conflict http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/22/israelis-mark-memorial-day-during-ongoing-conflict Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:08:56 +0200 Israelis marked Memorial Day with ceremonies and informal tributes, reflecting on loss while continuing daily life amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/israeli-army-jails-two-soldiers-for-smashing-head-of-jesus-statue-in-southern-lebanon http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/israeli-army-jails-two-soldiers-for-smashing-head-of-jesus-statue-in-southern-lebanon Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:54:12 +0200 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said on Monday he was "stunned and saddened to learn that an IDF soldier damaged a Catholic religious icon in southern Lebanon." http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/21/eurovision-crisis-massive-attack-kneecap-and-sigur-ros-call-on-fans-to-boycott-over-israel http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/21/eurovision-crisis-massive-attack-kneecap-and-sigur-ros-call-on-fans-to-boycott-over-israel Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:13:29 +0200 Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/watch-europes-relationship-with-israel-is-fracturing-how-far-will-it-go http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/watch-europes-relationship-with-israel-is-fracturing-how-far-will-it-go Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:33:23 +0200 The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, with a relationship worth more than €45 billion a year. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/trump-says-he-will-not-lift-blockade-on-iranian-ports-until-peace-deal-struck-with-tehran http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/trump-says-he-will-not-lift-blockade-on-iranian-ports-until-peace-deal-struck-with-tehran Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:06:03 +0200 Trump’s announcement comes after Iran said earlier it would not be sending a delegation to participate in the second round of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad that were set to take place on Monday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/spains-call-to-suspend-eu-israel-agreement-set-to-fail-amid-broad-opposition http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/spains-call-to-suspend-eu-israel-agreement-set-to-fail-amid-broad-opposition Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:04:55 +0200 Sánchez’s call to suspend the EU association agreement with Israel lacks support ahead of ministerial meeting. Madrid revived proposal after hosting a two-day progressive convention, urging an end to the war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/netanyahu-condemns-idf-soldier-for-vandalising-jesus-statue-in-southern-lebanon http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/netanyahu-condemns-idf-soldier-for-vandalising-jesus-statue-in-southern-lebanon Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:34:02 +0200 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ that was carried out by an IDF soldier in a southern Lebanese village. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/kneecap-fontaines-dc-and-more-back-stop-the-game-campaign-protesting-ireland-v-israel-game http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/kneecap-fontaines-dc-and-more-back-stop-the-game-campaign-protesting-ireland-v-israel-game Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:07:35 +0200 Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: "Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.” http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/spains-sanchez-urges-eu-to-break-association-agreement-with-israel-within-48-hours http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/spains-sanchez-urges-eu-to-break-association-agreement-with-israel-within-48-hours Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:22:25 +0200 During a Socialist Workers' Party rally in Gibraleón under the slogan 'Defend Public Services', on Sunday, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Socialist candidate María Jesús Montero confirmed they would ask the EU to end its Association Agreement with Israel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/military-operation-against-hezbollah-still-not-complete-israels-defence-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/military-operation-against-hezbollah-still-not-complete-israels-defence-minister-says Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:43:23 +0200 US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire on Friday after a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries in decades. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-ceasefire-trump-says-in-social-media-post http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-ceasefire-trump-says-in-social-media-post Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:14:04 +0200 Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-to-last-as-long-as-it-takes-defence-secretary-hegseth-warns http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/us-blockade-of-iranian-ports-to-last-as-long-as-it-takes-defence-secretary-hegseth-warns Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:59:35 +0200 The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/europe-has-six-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-caused-by-dire-strait-crisis-iea-chief-warns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/europe-has-six-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-caused-by-dire-strait-crisis-iea-chief-warns Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:36:27 +0200 Last week, the Airports Council International Europe wrote to the European Commission, saying jet fuel shortages could begin at the start of May if tankers do not start passing through the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/discussions-are-being-had-on-second-round-of-iran-talks-in-pakistan-white-house-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/discussions-are-being-had-on-second-round-of-iran-talks-in-pakistan-white-house-says Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:31:23 +0200 Negotiators are focusing on three key points that derailed last weekend's talks, including Iran's nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/trump-says-iran-war-very-close-to-over-as-truce-talks-advance http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/trump-says-iran-war-very-close-to-over-as-truce-talks-advance Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:11 +0200 A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/deadly-israeli-strikes-hit-gazas-alshati-camp-and-alshifa-hospital http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/deadly-israeli-strikes-hit-gazas-alshati-camp-and-alshifa-hospital Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:40 +0200 Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Al‑Shati camp and Al‑Shifa Hospital area despite a ceasefire, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in renewed violence. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/one-million-europeans-ask-the-eu-to-suspend-association-agreement-with-israel-for-crimes-i http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/one-million-europeans-ask-the-eu-to-suspend-association-agreement-with-israel-for-crimes-i Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:14:33 +0200 Citizens Initiative calling for the full suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement has reached the one million signatures required to trigger a response from the European Commission and the European Parliament. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/we-want-peace-with-israel-lebanons-economy-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/we-want-peace-with-israel-lebanons-economy-minister-tells-euronews Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:48:42 +0200 Lebanon's Economy and Trade Minister, Amer Bisat, told Euronews that his country is tired of war and wants peace with Israel, as direct talks between the two sides took place for the first time in decades. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/israeli-ambassador-hails-wonderful-exchange-following-talks-with-lebanon http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/israeli-ambassador-hails-wonderful-exchange-following-talks-with-lebanon Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:22:45 +0200 Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.