https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:51 +0100 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:51 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/vivienne-jolie-legally-drops-estranged-dad-brad-pitts-name https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/vivienne-jolie-legally-drops-estranged-dad-brad-pitts-name Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:45 +0100 Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Vivienne becomes their fourth child, after Shiloh, Maddox and Zahara, to officially drop "Pitt" from their surname. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/collins-english-dictionary-reveals-their-2026-word-of-the-year-do-you-know-what-mogging-me https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/collins-english-dictionary-reveals-their-2026-word-of-the-year-do-you-know-what-mogging-me Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:38:16 +0100 A popular slang term among Gen Z and Alpha, "mogging" is currently used in a playful way – even if it has a darker backstory. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/what-did-people-eat-and-drink-4000-years-ago-new-finds-shed-light-on-life-in-mesopotamia https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/what-did-people-eat-and-drink-4000-years-ago-new-finds-shed-light-on-life-in-mesopotamia Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:44:40 +0100 Archaeologists working at Tell Muhammad in Baghdad have uncovered new evidence of daily life in ancient Mesopotamia, including possible bread and beer production facilities. The site dates mainly to the era of Hammurabi, around 2000 to 1600 BC. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/hooray-for-houdini-budapest-celebrates-100th-anniversary-of-escape-artists-death https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/hooray-for-houdini-budapest-celebrates-100th-anniversary-of-escape-artists-death Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:26:05 +0100 An event honouring the greatest escape artist and most influential magician of all time has brought Harry Houdini's only living descendant, his brother's grandchild, to Budapest. The centenary for the former "King of Shackles" is also being celebrated by a film festival and an artwork. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/travelling-beyond-the-borders-of-baku-through-fiction https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/travelling-beyond-the-borders-of-baku-through-fiction Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:45:07 +0100 What connects an Iranian novelist exploring women's lives, a British children's author creating imaginary worlds and an Azerbaijani writer preserving her country's cultural identity? The answer is stories that cross borders, connect continents, and blend cultures through books. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/halloween-in-portugal-from-pao-por-deus-to-goat-and-canhoto-how-portugal-celebrates-witche https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/halloween-in-portugal-from-pao-por-deus-to-goat-and-canhoto-how-portugal-celebrates-witche Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:22:55 +0100 Carved pumpkins, sinister masks and children knocking on doors. Besides Halloween, "Pão por Deus" survives: in Portugal these are two ways to mark the year's scariest time. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/godspeed-captain-heartfelt-tributes-pour-in-for-sir-patrick-stewart https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/godspeed-captain-heartfelt-tributes-pour-in-for-sir-patrick-stewart Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:16:56 +0100 Tributes have poured in following the death of British actor Patrick Stewart, celebrated for his decades-long Shakespearean stage career and iconic roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/these-are-the-worlds-20-most-visited-museums-and-five-are-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/these-are-the-worlds-20-most-visited-museums-and-five-are-in-europe Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:11 +0100 China dominated the list, claiming the number one spot with the Palace Museum in Beijing and having 12 entries in the top 20 overall. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-star-of-star-trek-and-x-men-dies-aged-86 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-star-of-star-trek-and-x-men-dies-aged-86 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:08:45 +0100 The 86 year old acclaimed Shakespearean British actor died in Los Angeles on Wednesday following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/in-pompeii-a-womans-wardrobe-resurfaces-with-beauty-items-and-jewels https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/in-pompeii-a-womans-wardrobe-resurfaces-with-beauty-items-and-jewels Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:08:38 +0100 Jewels, coins, tools and cosmetics: a cupboard in Cornelius Maximus's house brings to life the daily lives of Pompeii's women before Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/the-doctor-will-see-you-now-noah-wyle-crowned-people-magazines-2026-sexiest-man-alive https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/the-doctor-will-see-you-now-noah-wyle-crowned-people-magazines-2026-sexiest-man-alive Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:30:14 +0100 The 55-year-old actor, best know for his roles in ER and The Pitt, has officially been named People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/its-just-cold-and-silent-ragnar-jonasson-and-yrsa-sigurdardottir-on-the-rise-of-icelandic- https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/its-just-cold-and-silent-ragnar-jonasson-and-yrsa-sigurdardottir-on-the-rise-of-icelandic- Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:16:52 +0100 As crime fiction continues to dominate Iceland's book charts, two of its best selling authors — Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir — sat down with Euronews Culture to discuss why one of the safest countries in the world is so drawn to literary darkness. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/palme-dor-winning-iranian-director-jafar-panahi-facing-five-year-prison-term-in-new-ruling https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/palme-dor-winning-iranian-director-jafar-panahi-facing-five-year-prison-term-in-new-ruling Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:53:38 +0100 The latest ruling follows a December 2025 conviction for “propaganda activities against the regime”, which carried a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/the-british-library-is-exploring-the-mysterious-world-of-agatha-christie-but-how-much-do-y https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/the-british-library-is-exploring-the-mysterious-world-of-agatha-christie-but-how-much-do-y Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:09:21 +0100 Don your best tweed and twirl your moustache — there's a quiz afoot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/small-and-very-scary-rare-miniature-trex-dinosaur-skeleton-fetches-42-million-at-auction https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/small-and-very-scary-rare-miniature-trex-dinosaur-skeleton-fetches-42-million-at-auction Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:33 +0100 A dinosaur that looks like a tiny Tyrannosaurus rex is now one of the world's most expensive fossils having been sold at a Sotheby's auction for €42.6 million in New York. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/has-the-white-house-tipped-rapper-nicki-minaj-as-donald-trumps-new-press-secretary https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/has-the-white-house-tipped-rapper-nicki-minaj-as-donald-trumps-new-press-secretary Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:09:25 +0100 Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared with Trump at a recent rally in Michigan, where he made a comment about her “beautiful” and “hard to miss” butt. Now there's even talk of a possible job at the White House for the MAGA-loving rapper. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/dead-poets-society-sells-out-eight-consecutive-months-at-teatro-da-trindade https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/dead-poets-society-sells-out-eight-consecutive-months-at-teatro-da-trindade Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:26:10 +0100 The stage version of the film that captivated generations is sold out at Teatro da Trindade until the end of the year, before touring nationwide. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/zoom-in-zoom-out-deeply-personal-and-political-pictures-dominate-hungarian-press-photo-exh https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/zoom-in-zoom-out-deeply-personal-and-political-pictures-dominate-hungarian-press-photo-exh Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:14:20 +0100 Political upheaval dominated the Hungarian Press Photo exhibition in 2025. Personal stories on how life is affected by tragedy and new technology such as AI, are at the heart of this year's competition entrants. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/neil-young-sues-donald-trumps-political-committee-for-copyright-infringement-again https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/neil-young-sues-donald-trumps-political-committee-for-copyright-infringement-again Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:42:59 +0100 Neil Young has filed a $10 million suit against Donald Trump's political action committee, Trump 47 Committee Inc., for using his hit song ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ - six years after a prior settlement over the same song. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/italian-archaeologists-discover-links-to-tomb-of-jesus-underneath-jerusalems-church-of-the https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/italian-archaeologists-discover-links-to-tomb-of-jesus-underneath-jerusalems-church-of-the Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:04:50 +0100 Italian researchers have found a burial ground beneath Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, matching biblical accounts of the location of Jesus' burial. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/eurovision-in-crisis-netherlands-make-u-turn-and-pull-out-of-eurovision-2027 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/eurovision-in-crisis-netherlands-make-u-turn-and-pull-out-of-eurovision-2027 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:38:08 +0100 The Netherlands has pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest, with public broadcaster NPO citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation - reversing a previous decision to participate. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/to-the-moon-and-beyond-astronauts-chris-hadfield-and-victor-glover-on-why-the-new-space-ra https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/to-the-moon-and-beyond-astronauts-chris-hadfield-and-victor-glover-on-why-the-new-space-ra Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:59:24 +0100 Many are called but astronauts Chris Hadfield and Victor Glover are among the few chosen to venture into outer space. In an extraordinary conversation at the Starmus VIII Festival, the pair discuss their experiences of being among the stars, science in pop culture and their hopes for humanity. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/from-doubt-to-delivery-jay-z-confirmed-as-headliner-for-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/from-doubt-to-delivery-jay-z-confirmed-as-headliner-for-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0100 After days of speculation, Jay-Z, the rapper who became hip-hop's first billionaire by building a career as an executive and entrepreneur, is returning to his roots as an entertainer to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/macklemore-begins-free-palestine-tour-in-europe-with-call-for-unity-in-dublin https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/macklemore-begins-free-palestine-tour-in-europe-with-call-for-unity-in-dublin Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:18:26 +0100 "I am proud to stand here on stage in solidarity with the Palestinian people. We will continue to fight for collective liberation until our last breath," Macklemore said on stage in Dublin last night. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-who-played-pavel-chekov-dies-aged-90 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-who-played-pavel-chekov-dies-aged-90 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:22:33 +0100 Koenig's death leaves William Shatner, who played Capt. James T. Kirk, and George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu, as the only surviving members of the original series' main cast. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/spanish-language-learning-surges-in-china-but-teachers-are-in-short-supply https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/spanish-language-learning-surges-in-china-but-teachers-are-in-short-supply Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:45:43 +0100 Spanish language teaching is booming in China, with enrolments up 12.6% between 2023 and 2025. But the Cervantes Institute says there's a shortage of teachers to meet rising demand. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/dictionarycoms-reveals-2026-word-of-the-year-and-its-a-depressing-one https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/dictionarycoms-reveals-2026-word-of-the-year-and-its-a-depressing-one Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:45:12 +0100 The internet slang term / suffix "Maxxing" has officially been selected by Dictionary.com as its 2026 Word of the Year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/pure-garbage-elon-musks-ai-generated-the-odyssey-clip-ridiculed-online https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/pure-garbage-elon-musks-ai-generated-the-odyssey-clip-ridiculed-online Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:52:30 +0100 The AI slop clip has been blasted online, with many calling it out as "garbage" and an "utter waste of time and money like most of Musk Inc." https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/the-architectural-heritage-of-greeces-kea-island-vibrant-colours-stone-houses-and-watermil https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/the-architectural-heritage-of-greeces-kea-island-vibrant-colours-stone-houses-and-watermil Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:03:18 +0100 Kea has around 2,500 permanent residents, and despite the growth of tourism, the island has managed to retain its traditional character. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/be-nice-not-nasty-nobel-laureate-geoffrey-hinton-on-why-ai-needs-humans-at-its-heart https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/be-nice-not-nasty-nobel-laureate-geoffrey-hinton-on-why-ai-needs-humans-at-its-heart Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:59:38 +0100 Nobel Physics prize winner Geoffrey Hinton is widely regarded as one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, but he's spent much of the last few years warning against its potential dangers. He discussed those ideas at Starmus and also revealed why 'The Terminator' is his favourite film. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/why-are-elvis-presley-rightsholders-suing-ai-company-anthropic https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/why-are-elvis-presley-rightsholders-suing-ai-company-anthropic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:37:19 +0100 Anthropic could face more than $40million in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of Elvis' music catalogue. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-the-modern-voice-of-bugs-bunny-and-daffy-duck-dies-aged-46 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-the-modern-voice-of-bugs-bunny-and-daffy-duck-dies-aged-46 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:08:14 +0100 Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner and Porky Pig, along with hundreds of other characters. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/sexy-wicker-and-an-agatha-christie-exhibition-the-best-things-to-do-hear-see-or-watch-in-e https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/sexy-wicker-and-an-agatha-christie-exhibition-the-best-things-to-do-hear-see-or-watch-in-e Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:51:34 +0100 Olivia Coleman gets freaky with a wicker husband on the big screen, while London's British Library celebrates the life and works of legendary crime novelist Agatha Christie. Here's what to look out for this week. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/caught-in-the-act-italy-and-africa-join-forces-against-art-trafficking https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/caught-in-the-act-italy-and-africa-join-forces-against-art-trafficking Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:16:01 +0100 Cooperation between Italy and Africa is focused on training, traceability and the restoration of cultural heritage. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/songs-of-praise-an-emotional-greek-german-musical-collaboration-at-berlin-cathedral https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/songs-of-praise-an-emotional-greek-german-musical-collaboration-at-berlin-cathedral Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:01:57 +0100 Thirty-eight students from the Chios Music School joined forces with choirs and ensembles from Berlin’s Song Academy as part of German Unity Day. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/24/youtube-ai-and-neurodivergent-representation-how-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-are-redefining-modern https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/24/youtube-ai-and-neurodivergent-representation-how-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-are-redefining-modern Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:14:57 +0200 Gen Z and Gen Alpha still want better on-screen representation — but also aren't as against AI storytelling as you might expect, according to the 2026 Teens and Screens report. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/princess-and-prizewinners-champion-hope-against-darker-times-at-princess-of-asturias-award https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/princess-and-prizewinners-champion-hope-against-darker-times-at-princess-of-asturias-award Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:20:51 +0200 The heiress to the throne quoted Paul Valéry through a Studio Ghibli character – "The wind rises, we must try to live!" – to conclude a strongly political speech about combating contemporary disillusionment, a theme echoed in several of the other winners' speeches. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/tributes-paid-to-actor-tom-skerritt-as-star-of-alien-and-top-gun-dies-aged-93 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/tributes-paid-to-actor-tom-skerritt-as-star-of-alien-and-top-gun-dies-aged-93 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:17:20 +0200 Tom Skerritt, a Hollywood veteran actor, known for iconic roles in Alien and Top Gun, has died aged 93 of natural causes, according to a statement released by his family. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/music-is-medicine-raye-wins-mercury-prize-2026-for-her-second-album-this-music-may-contain https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/music-is-medicine-raye-wins-mercury-prize-2026-for-her-second-album-this-music-may-contain Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:54:20 +0200 British jazz and soul artist RAYE beat competition from heavyweights including Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and favourite Olivia Dean. The Mercury Prize honours the best album released by a British or Irish artist each year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/messi-sparks-euphoria-in-oviedo-before-princesa-de-asturias-award https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/messi-sparks-euphoria-in-oviedo-before-princesa-de-asturias-award Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:27:22 +0200 The Argentinian footballer has arrived in Spain's Oviedo region with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, greeting hundreds of fans awaiting him. This Friday he will receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/prix-pascal-new-french-literature-prize-launched-for-books-co-written-with-ai https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/prix-pascal-new-french-literature-prize-launched-for-books-co-written-with-ai Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:52:55 +0200 A new literary award has just been launched and aims to recognise work written in collaboration with AI. Its timing is problematic, to say the least. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/kenichi-yoda-princess-of-asturias-laureate-ghibli-is-closely-tied-to-its-time https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/kenichi-yoda-princess-of-asturias-laureate-ghibli-is-closely-tied-to-its-time Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:49:09 +0200 The new president of the legendary Japanese animation studio argues that beauty must be sought even when portraying horrors such as war. In Oviedo, Yoda, Ghibli’s public face, says they will continue to explore contemporary themes and concerns, just as their founders did. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/thelyson-orelien-row-publisher-says-ai-used-to-write-cetait-ca-ou-mourir https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/thelyson-orelien-row-publisher-says-ai-used-to-write-cetait-ca-ou-mourir Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:20:11 +0200 The Quebec author has been at the centre of a controversy for weeks. On Wednesday, his Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal admitted that AI was indeed used to write his latest novel. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/angolan-portuguese-singer-iamddb-accuses-israel-of-stealing-her-identity-in-ai-video https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/angolan-portuguese-singer-iamddb-accuses-israel-of-stealing-her-identity-in-ai-video Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:54:29 +0200 Angolan-Portuguese artist IAMDDB has condemned the unauthorised use of her likeness in an AI-generated propaganda video shared by Israel's official social media accounts. The Manchester-based singer accuses the government of using her image without permission. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/god-save-the-queens-new-exhibition-celebrates-the-women-of-punk-and-50-years-of-she-punk-h https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/god-save-the-queens-new-exhibition-celebrates-the-women-of-punk-and-50-years-of-she-punk-h Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:05:53 +0200 There’s no denying the boys made a lot of noise. But foundationally, punk is female. A new exhibition opening in London celebrates the women of punk and to mark 50 years of She Punk, Euronews Culture picks five essential 70s female punk albums that every self-respecting fan should own. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/restorers-work-to-preserve-frescoes-in-one-of-pompeiis-grandest-roman-houses https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/restorers-work-to-preserve-frescoes-in-one-of-pompeiis-grandest-roman-houses Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:02:18 +0200 Nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in volcanic ash, one of the ancient Roman city's grandest homes is getting a new lease of life. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/new-beatles-attraction-to-rival-graceland-coming-to-liverpool-in-2028 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/new-beatles-attraction-to-rival-graceland-coming-to-liverpool-in-2028 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:23:51 +0200 The new 9,290-square-metre site in the heart of Liverpool has been compared to Graceland and Dollywood and will repurpose the iconic St Johns Beacon into a viewing tower. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/to-infinity-and-beyond-starmus-co-founder-garik-israelian-on-mixing-science-music-and-art https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/to-infinity-and-beyond-starmus-co-founder-garik-israelian-on-mixing-science-music-and-art Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:49:10 +0200 Mixing Nobel prize-winners, astronauts and artists, the Starmus Festival has been uniting key figures over the past decade at one event to spark creativity, curiosity and a greater understanding of the universe. Its co-founder, Garik Israelian says its all about inspiring the next generation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/neanderthal-remains-dating-back-46000-years-identified-in-abauntz-cave-navarra https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/neanderthal-remains-dating-back-46000-years-identified-in-abauntz-cave-navarra Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:54:17 +0200 Six bone fragments from Abauntz cave in Navarre belong to a 46,000-year-old male Neanderthal; DNA and radiocarbon dating reveal the last Neanderthals of the western Pyrenees. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/from-one-piece-to-the-hunger-games-when-pop-culture-iconography-turns-political https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/from-one-piece-to-the-hunger-games-when-pop-culture-iconography-turns-political Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:22 +0200 Pop culture as expression of revolt: Gen Z have adopted a symbol from a popular manga for their protest movements. Here’s why the One Piece flag has become a recognised symbol of revolt during French protests - and beyond.