http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/palestine-football-association-denies-reported-fifa-youth-match-against-israel http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/palestine-football-association-denies-reported-fifa-youth-match-against-israel Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:05:54 +0200 The PFA said it had "not received any official communication or proposal from FIFA regarding such a match". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/proscribing-pro-palestinian-group-as-terrorist-was-lawful-says-uk-court http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/proscribing-pro-palestinian-group-as-terrorist-was-lawful-says-uk-court Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:38:36 +0200 Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper had defended the proscription, arguing supporters of the group were unaware of the "full nature" of the organisation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/crete-palestinian-arrested-over-alleged-hamas-links-and-possible-terror-plot http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/crete-palestinian-arrested-over-alleged-hamas-links-and-possible-terror-plot Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:09:46 +0200 According to the information available so far, the 37-year-old is believed to have links to individuals recently arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/eu-expands-sanctions-on-hamas-and-palestinian-islamic-jihad-to-include-hamas-politburo-mem http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/eu-expands-sanctions-on-hamas-and-palestinian-islamic-jihad-to-include-hamas-politburo-mem Sat, 30 May 2026 10:27:44 +0200 "In their capacity as decision-makers of the organisation, the members of the Politburo have knowledge of the planning, preparation and execution of violent actions by Hamas," the bloc said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/netanyahu-vows-to-increase-israels-control-of-the-gaza-strip-to-70 http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/netanyahu-vows-to-increase-israels-control-of-the-gaza-strip-to-70 Fri, 29 May 2026 09:46:45 +0200 “Right now, we are tightening the grip on Hamas,” Netanyahu said Thursday. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip." http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/plans-for-gaza-international-stabilisation-force-in-question-as-troop-pledges-stall http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/plans-for-gaza-international-stabilisation-force-in-question-as-troop-pledges-stall Thu, 28 May 2026 14:28:01 +0200 The Iran war has made it more difficult for Arab and Muslim leaders to openly cooperate with the United States and Israel, which many in the region view as aggressors. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/trump-board-of-peaces-official-gaza-reconstruction-fund-is-empty-source-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/trump-board-of-peaces-official-gaza-reconstruction-fund-is-empty-source-says Wed, 27 May 2026 16:09:44 +0200 The board is unambiguously led not just by the United States but by Trump personally, who holds the final say and can remain in charge past his presidency. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/greece-protesters-marched-in-athens-outside-israeli-embassy http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/greece-protesters-marched-in-athens-outside-israeli-embassy Fri, 22 May 2026 12:42:51 +0200 Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/turkey-welcomes-422-gaza-flotilla-activists-after-israel-detention http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/turkey-welcomes-422-gaza-flotilla-activists-after-israel-detention Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:08 +0200 422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/israel-says-all-gaza-flotilla-activists-have-been-deported-amid-global-outrage-over-their- http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/israel-says-all-gaza-flotilla-activists-have-been-deported-amid-global-outrage-over-their- Thu, 21 May 2026 16:29:39 +0200 Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/italy-requests-eu-sanctions-on-israeli-minister-over-treatment-of-activists-tajani-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/italy-requests-eu-sanctions-on-israeli-minister-over-treatment-of-activists-tajani-says Thu, 21 May 2026 14:55:45 +0200 The video even drew a sharp rebuke from senior politicians within Israel’s government with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slamming its publication. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/gaza-students-sit-exams-in-tents-as-nearly-all-schools-lie-in-ruins http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/gaza-students-sit-exams-in-tents-as-nearly-all-schools-lie-in-ruins Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:08 +0200 With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textbooks, chairs — or walls. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/hamas-to-blame-for-lack-of-progress-on-phase-two-of-ceasefire-board-of-peace-report-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/20/hamas-to-blame-for-lack-of-progress-on-phase-two-of-ceasefire-board-of-peace-report-says Wed, 20 May 2026 18:05:53 +0200 Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/16/london-police-out-in-force-as-tens-of-thousands-attend-rival-rallies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/16/london-police-out-in-force-as-tens-of-thousands-attend-rival-rallies Sat, 16 May 2026 19:41:07 +0200 The Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/fc-barcelona-tells-euronews-no-comment-after-israel-accuses-yamal-of-fuelling-hatred http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/fc-barcelona-tells-euronews-no-comment-after-israel-accuses-yamal-of-fuelling-hatred Fri, 15 May 2026 13:18:16 +0200 In response to a Euronews request for a comment, FC Barcelona declined to back its star player Lamine Yamal after Israel’s defence minister accused him of “inciting hatred towards Israel” for waving a Palestinian flag. The club said it had “no comment” to make on the issue. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/spains-pm-pedro-sanchez-proud-of-barcelonas-yamal-in-palestinian-flag-row http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/spains-pm-pedro-sanchez-proud-of-barcelonas-yamal-in-palestinian-flag-row Fri, 15 May 2026 11:06:11 +0200 Relations between Spain and Israel have plummeted since the start of the Gaza war, sparked by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/13/barcelona-star-lamine-yamal-waves-palestinian-flag-during-la-liga-celebrations http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/13/barcelona-star-lamine-yamal-waves-palestinian-flag-during-la-liga-celebrations Wed, 13 May 2026 10:35:48 +0200 Footage released on May 12 showed Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona’s La Liga title parade celebrating the club’s 29th league title. In a news conference, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he did not like such gestures, but added that Yamal was old enough to make his own decisions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/palestinians-gather-to-mark-78th-anniversary-of-the-nakba-and-call-for-right-of-return http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/palestinians-gather-to-mark-78th-anniversary-of-the-nakba-and-call-for-right-of-return Tue, 12 May 2026 20:42:42 +0200 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/eu-approves-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers-after-hungarian-backing http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/eu-approves-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers-after-hungarian-backing Mon, 11 May 2026 16:42:12 +0200 The sanctions — which include asset freezes and travel bans and will also target Hamas members — come amid growing international criticism of Israel’s settlement expansion and escalating violence in the occupied territories. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/united-nations-demands-israel-immediately-release-two-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/united-nations-demands-israel-immediately-release-two-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists Wed, 06 May 2026 10:50:30 +0200 The flotilla's vessels set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/young-palestinian-artists-in-gaza-showcase-war-experiences-through-outdoor-exhibition http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/young-palestinian-artists-in-gaza-showcase-war-experiences-through-outdoor-exhibition Fri, 01 May 2026 12:35:28 +0200 Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/podcast-a-vote-on-trade-ties-with-israel-why-is-the-eu-so-divided http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/podcast-a-vote-on-trade-ties-with-israel-why-is-the-eu-so-divided Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:28 +0200 The rejection by some EU member countries of a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israeli trade pact once again exposed persistent divisions within the EU27 over the Middle East. Why is the bloc so split on this issue? 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 07:00:58 +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/my-europe/2026/04/22/i-told-orban-his-lgbt-law-was-homophobic-says-luxembourgs-foreign-minister http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/i-told-orban-his-lgbt-law-was-homophobic-says-luxembourgs-foreign-minister Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:14:17 +0200 In an interview with Euronews' Europe Today show, Xavier Bettel said he once confronted outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the law he had passed targeting LGBT people. Bettel said he told Orbán: "Being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic is a choice." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/appetite-among-nato-members-to-join-iran-war-very-limited-says-norwegian-foreign-affairs-m http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/appetite-among-nato-members-to-join-iran-war-very-limited-says-norwegian-foreign-affairs-m Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:57:46 +0200 Norway's foreign affairs minister Espen Barth Eide says Europe is 'doing its part' in the Hormuz Strait but argues NATO 'is not party to the conflict' in Iran. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/14/ban-her-conservative-mp-reportedly-calls-for-musician-dj-haram-to-be-barred-from-uk http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/14/ban-her-conservative-mp-reportedly-calls-for-musician-dj-haram-to-be-barred-from-uk Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:43:12 +0200 A senior British politician reportedly wants to ban US musician DJ Haram, real name Zubeyda Muzeyyen, from performing in the UK. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/13/massive-attacks-robert-del-naja-arrested-at-palestine-action-protest-in-london http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/13/massive-attacks-robert-del-naja-arrested-at-palestine-action-protest-in-london Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:12:36 +0200 Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was among 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London this weekend. The celebrated trip-hop musician said he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have on his career and touring. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/shops-closed-across-west-bank-in-general-strike-against-israels-death-penalty-law-for-pale http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/shops-closed-across-west-bank-in-general-strike-against-israels-death-penalty-law-for-pale Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:44 +0200 Thousands marched to protest the passing of the law, which critics have slammed as unjust and demanded it immediately been scrapped. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/01/police-disperse-jerusalem-protest-over-israels-death-penalty-law http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/01/police-disperse-jerusalem-protest-over-israels-death-penalty-law Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:31 +0200 Israeli police broke up a protest outside parliament in Jerusalem as demonstrators voiced anger over a new law allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/29/exclusive-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence-in-the-west-bank http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/29/exclusive-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence-in-the-west-bank Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:57:22 +0200 A document from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office seen by Euronews outlines unprecedented measures against settler violence as the army is set to pull some troops away from Lebanon to the West Bank to rein in Jewish extremists. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/barefoot-peace-march-brings-palestinian-and-israeli-mothers-together-in-rome http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/barefoot-peace-march-brings-palestinian-and-israeli-mothers-together-in-rome Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:48:02 +0100 Palestinian and Israeli mothers led a barefoot march in Rome, joined by dozens of women calling for peace. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/exclusive-in-gazas-no-change-market-small-banknotes-vanish-and-prices-soar http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/exclusive-in-gazas-no-change-market-small-banknotes-vanish-and-prices-soar Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:09:31 +0100 A shortage of small shekel notes in the Strip is paralysing daily trade, forcing residents to accept unwanted goods as change and pay steep cash commissions, Gazans tell Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/15/massive-sandstorm-sweeps-through-gaza http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/15/massive-sandstorm-sweeps-through-gaza Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:59:27 +0100 Southern Gaza is drenched in a red light due to a sandstorm over the area. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/06/berlinale-crisis-golden-bear-winner-ilker-catak-warns-of-possible-german-government-censor http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/06/berlinale-crisis-golden-bear-winner-ilker-catak-warns-of-possible-german-government-censor Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:24:46 +0100 İlker Çatak, who won this year's top prize at the Berlin Film Festival for this political drama 'Yellow Letters', warns of the consequences of adopting a potential code of conduct for the Berlinale. "We would have to call it what it is: censorship.” http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/05/berlinale-crisis-tricia-tuttle-to-stay-as-film-festival-boss-after-gaza-row http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/05/berlinale-crisis-tricia-tuttle-to-stay-as-film-festival-boss-after-gaza-row Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:04:51 +0100 Tricia Tuttle has agreed to remain in post following the latest meeting of the festival’s organising committee KBB. The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board but refuted false claims that the Berlinale will be required to impose a new code of conduct for future events. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/04/european-parliament-rejects-debate-on-trumps-threats-to-spain http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/04/european-parliament-rejects-debate-on-trumps-threats-to-spain Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:38:36 +0100 A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/04/berlinale-crisis-top-film-festival-directors-rally-to-defend-berlinale-boss-tricia-tuttle http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/04/berlinale-crisis-top-film-festival-directors-rally-to-defend-berlinale-boss-tricia-tuttle Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:18:36 +0100 “Supporting freedom of expression has never been more important.” Film festival bosses from Cannes, Locarno, London, San Sebastian, Tokyo and Toronto have signed a letter to support Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle, amid fears that she may be fired over filmmakers expressing their support for Palestine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/20/un-rapporteur-for-palestine-says-she-wont-resign-despite-french-backlash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/20/un-rapporteur-for-palestine-says-she-wont-resign-despite-french-backlash Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:15:08 +0100 Francesca Albanese insists she has "the trust of the [UN] Human Rights Council" in an interview on Euronews' Europe Today show. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/19/days-of-ash-u2-surprise-drop-six-songs-of-defiance-one-in-response-to-ice-shootings http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/19/days-of-ash-u2-surprise-drop-six-songs-of-defiance-one-in-response-to-ice-shootings Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:21:25 +0100 U2 is the latest band to release new music in the wake of the deadly Minneapolis ICE shootings, following Bruce Springsteen’s tribute track to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both shot and killed by ICE agents. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/18/shocked-and-disgusted-explaining-the-controversy-at-the-heart-of-this-years-berlin-film-fe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/18/shocked-and-disgusted-explaining-the-controversy-at-the-heart-of-this-years-berlin-film-fe Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:35:12 +0100 This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/18/gaza-residents-mark-start-of-ramadan-amid-economic-hardship http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/18/gaza-residents-mark-start-of-ramadan-amid-economic-hardship Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:04:32 +0100 Residents in Gaza City shop for Ramadan supplies as war damage and economic hardship overshadow the holy month. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/17/did-the-uns-francesca-albanese-really-call-israel-the-enemy-of-humanity http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/17/did-the-uns-francesca-albanese-really-call-israel-the-enemy-of-humanity Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:06 +0100 Last week, France, Germany and others called for the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, over an alleged anti-semitic comment about Israel. Her supporters say the claim is based on misinformation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/09/israeli-policy-in-west-bank-close-to-ethnic-cleansing-says-ehud-olmert http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/09/israeli-policy-in-west-bank-close-to-ethnic-cleansing-says-ehud-olmert Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:03:19 +0100 The former Israeli premier decried his country's actions and policy in the West Bank just as the Israeli government announced radical plans to exert control of even more Palestinian territory. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/31/at-least-12-people-killed-in-gaza-by-israeli-strikes-hospital-sources-say-as-ceasefire-adv http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/31/at-least-12-people-killed-in-gaza-by-israeli-strikes-hospital-sources-say-as-ceasefire-adv Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:14:56 +0100 The strikes hit locations in northern and southern Gaza, including an apartment building and a police station in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/gazas-border-with-egypt-to-open-on-sunday-after-almost-two-year-closure-israel-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/gazas-border-with-egypt-to-open-on-sunday-after-almost-two-year-closure-israel-says Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:26:28 +0100 Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/donald-trump-claims-hamas-set-to-disarm-as-gaza-peace-process-moves-forward http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/donald-trump-claims-hamas-set-to-disarm-as-gaza-peace-process-moves-forward Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:54:29 +0100 The US said last week that it was moving into the next phase of the ceasefire plan that includes rebuilding Gaza and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/27/eurovision-crisis-italian-state-broadcaster-calls-for-palestinian-artist-to-perform http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/27/eurovision-crisis-italian-state-broadcaster-calls-for-palestinian-artist-to-perform Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:43:05 +0100 The proposal made by RAI board members calls for a Palestinian artist to perform at Eurovision 2026 in a “non-competitive manner”, a move described as a way to “balance” public discourse. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/remains-of-final-gaza-hostage-ran-gvili-have-been-recovered-israel-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/remains-of-final-gaza-hostage-ran-gvili-have-been-recovered-israel-says Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:01:02 +0100 Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/unrwa-says-facing-unprecedented-attack-as-israel-demolishes-building-at-east-jerusalem-hq http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/unrwa-says-facing-unprecedented-attack-as-israel-demolishes-building-at-east-jerusalem-hq Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:17:17 +0100 Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/19/russian-president-invited-to-join-trumps-board-of-peace-for-gaza-kremlin-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/19/russian-president-invited-to-join-trumps-board-of-peace-for-gaza-kremlin-says Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:13:02 +0100 The invitation to Putin is expected to raise eyebrows with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearing its fourth year and the Russian leader seemingly reluctant to commit to a peace deal.