http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:26:30 +0200 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:26:30 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/13/tiktoks-finfluencers-how-reliable-is-the-financial-advice-reaching-young-investors http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/13/tiktoks-finfluencers-how-reliable-is-the-financial-advice-reaching-young-investors Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:47:56 +0200 Young people are increasingly turning to social media for financial information and advice, amid a sea of dubious tips. What do experts say are the warning signs to watch out for? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/fake-videos-and-false-allegations-target-candidates-in-french-2027-presidential-election http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/fake-videos-and-false-allegations-target-candidates-in-french-2027-presidential-election Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:16:13 +0200 Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/06/old-videos-and-ai-generated-images-spread-online-about-ceuta-crossings http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/06/old-videos-and-ai-generated-images-spread-online-about-ceuta-crossings Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:41:47 +0200 As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/04/from-tiktok-videos-to-political-claims-how-misleading-information-spread-during-the-ceuta- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/04/from-tiktok-videos-to-political-claims-how-misleading-information-spread-during-the-ceuta- Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:03:33 +0200 Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/false-claims-about-funding-cuts-and-solar-farms-spread-in-spain-during-wildfires http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/false-claims-about-funding-cuts-and-solar-farms-spread-in-spain-during-wildfires Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:05:45 +0200 A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/no-evidence-hungary-corruption-probe-breached-rule-of-law-say-experts-contrary-to-politica http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/no-evidence-hungary-corruption-probe-breached-rule-of-law-say-experts-contrary-to-politica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:33 +0200 Conflicting claims have emerged in Hungary about why a data centre linked to former PM Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party was raided as part of a wider corruption investigation. The Cube takes a look. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/how-false-information-spread-about-the-berlin-pride-attack-amid-suspect-manhunt http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/how-false-information-spread-about-the-berlin-pride-attack-amid-suspect-manhunt Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:03:16 +0200 Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/conspiracy-theories-abound-after-spain-argentina-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/conspiracy-theories-abound-after-spain-argentina-world-cup-final Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:42:54 +0200 A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/ai-chatbots-citing-russian-propaganda-sourced-from-eu-sanctioned-outlet http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/ai-chatbots-citing-russian-propaganda-sourced-from-eu-sanctioned-outlet Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:56 +0200 AI chatbots are citing Russia propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlets, researchers say, raising questions about how hybrid warfare is expanding to influence large language models (LLMs). http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/fact-check-claims-resurface-that-ex-uk-pm-boris-johnson-sabotaged-ukraine-peace-deal-for-b http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/fact-check-claims-resurface-that-ex-uk-pm-boris-johnson-sabotaged-ukraine-peace-deal-for-b Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:02:41 +0200 In an X post from 21 July, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev alleged that the UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "sabotaged" peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine in exchange for money, but facts say otherwise. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/fact-check-no-evidence-links-norway-fire-to-alleged-israeli-settlement-import-ban http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/fact-check-no-evidence-links-norway-fire-to-alleged-israeli-settlement-import-ban Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:50:48 +0200 A massive fire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. As the blaze spread, posts on social media began linking it to claims that Oslo had banned imports of Israeli settlement products. The Cube investigates. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/fake-euronews-video-claims-zelenskyys-parents-under-corruption-investigation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/fake-euronews-video-claims-zelenskyys-parents-under-corruption-investigation Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:16:08 +0200 A video amassing millions of views on social media claims that the parents of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are under investigation for illicit enrichment. Not only are the allegations false, but the clip fraudulently uses Euronews branding. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/fact-check-is-the-eu-set-to-ban-bottled-water-multipacks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/fact-check-is-the-eu-set-to-ban-bottled-water-multipacks Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:46:50 +0200 Claims that the EU will ban multipacks of bottled water from August have spread widely on social media. But a closer look at the legislation shows the picture is more nuanced than some posts suggest. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/after-the-whistle-ai-videos-false-quotes-and-the-world-cups-biggest-viral-fakes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/after-the-whistle-ai-videos-false-quotes-and-the-world-cups-biggest-viral-fakes Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:46:55 +0200 From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches. 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/fact-check-false-claims-target-french-referee-after-egypt-world-cup-exit http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/fact-check-false-claims-target-french-referee-after-egypt-world-cup-exit Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:20:57 +0200 Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/fact-check-us-military-programme-not-behind-europes-recent-heatwaves http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/fact-check-us-military-programme-not-behind-europes-recent-heatwaves Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:24:37 +0200 As Europe experiences another spell of extreme heat, social media users are once again claiming that a US military programme is manipulating the weather and causing the continent's high temperatures. Available evidence does not support the claim. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/fact-check-european-parliament-did-not-call-for-fifa-probe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/fact-check-european-parliament-did-not-call-for-fifa-probe Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:24:18 +0200 Viral posts falsely claim that the European Parliament called for an investigation into FIFA's President Gianni Infantino. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/no-the-eu-is-not-about-to-censor-access-to-the-internet http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/no-the-eu-is-not-about-to-censor-access-to-the-internet Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:32:16 +0200 Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/from-ai-to-greenlash-how-is-climate-disinformation-evolving http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/from-ai-to-greenlash-how-is-climate-disinformation-evolving Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:13:20 +0200 Experts say climate disinformation is evolving to increasingly focus on picking apart green policies. In the background, other developments include a surge in AI-generated content of natural disasters. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/world-cup-sparks-wave-of-racist-misinformation-online http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/world-cup-sparks-wave-of-racist-misinformation-online Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:17:51 +0200 False claims and AI-generated videos with racist overtones have circulated during the FIFA World Cup alongside genuine incidents of racism and xenophobia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/fake-videos-exploit-germanys-east-west-divide-before-key-elections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/fake-videos-exploit-germanys-east-west-divide-before-key-elections Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:13:35 +0200 Researchers say a coordinated influence campaign they suspect to be linked to Moscow is impersonating German media to exploit East-West divisions ahead of Germany's September state elections. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/has-online-shopping-from-outside-the-eu-become-more-expensive http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/has-online-shopping-from-outside-the-eu-become-more-expensive Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:12:41 +0200 Several social media users are claiming that online shopping has become more expensive because of a new EU import charge. The Cube takes a look. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/viral-fake-ai-image-shows-macron-kneeling-before-thai-king http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/viral-fake-ai-image-shows-macron-kneeling-before-thai-king Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:36:39 +0200 Did French President Emmanuel Macron kneel before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn? Despite online claims, this viral image is fake. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/ai-images-falsely-claim-kyiv-monastery-strike-was-staged http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/ai-images-falsely-claim-kyiv-monastery-strike-was-staged Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:34:38 +0200 Posts circulating in several languages falsely claim that photographers were waiting on rooftops to capture the moment a strike hit Kyiv’s UNESCO-listed Perchersk Lavra monastery. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/whats-behind-the-viral-claims-of-child-trafficking-on-vinted http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/whats-behind-the-viral-claims-of-child-trafficking-on-vinted Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:28 +0200 Millions have viewed videos claiming that children are being sold through coded advertisements on the popular second-hand online marketplace Vinted. What's behind the rumours? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/just-a-few-social-media-posts-from-self-styled-experts-can-strongly-influence-opinion-stud http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/just-a-few-social-media-posts-from-self-styled-experts-can-strongly-influence-opinion-stud Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:05:28 +0200 Researchers warn social media users can form strong opinions after viewing only a few social media posts on a topic. Across social media, many self-proclaimed experts and influencers are plugging a gap amid declining public trust in traditional experts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/starmer-resigns-which-european-country-has-the-highest-turnover-of-leaders http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/starmer-resigns-which-european-country-has-the-highest-turnover-of-leaders Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:22:34 +0200 The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/to-use-air-con-or-not-the-facts-behind-the-politicised-battle-to-stay-cool-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/to-use-air-con-or-not-the-facts-behind-the-politicised-battle-to-stay-cool-in-europe Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:35:07 +0200 French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/fact-check-were-you-fooled-by-these-ai-generated-images-of-the-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/fact-check-were-you-fooled-by-these-ai-generated-images-of-the-world-cup Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:59:50 +0200 Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/25/fact-check-viral-drone-interception-video-shows-russias-yolka-system http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/25/fact-check-viral-drone-interception-video-shows-russias-yolka-system Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:41:24 +0200 A video widely shared on social media appears to show a handheld device intercepting a drone. While some users have hailed the system as a Ukrainian military innovation, others have claimed it is Russian technology. The Cube traced the footage to determine the origin and purpose of the device. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/24/eu-proposes-tax-overhaul-to-cut-business-costs-by-8-billion-a-year http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/24/eu-proposes-tax-overhaul-to-cut-business-costs-by-8-billion-a-year Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:14:40 +0200 The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/24/meloni-trump-spat-what-do-the-polls-say-about-melonis-popularity http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/24/meloni-trump-spat-what-do-the-polls-say-about-melonis-popularity Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:44:26 +0200 A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with voters. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/10-years-of-brexit-which-campaign-claims-have-come-true http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/10-years-of-brexit-which-campaign-claims-have-come-true Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:32:27 +0200 A decade on from the referendum that led to the UK leaving the European Union, Euronews' fact-checking team looks at the campaign promises that were made on both the Leave and Remain sides to see which ones ended up happening. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/fact-check-can-eu-countries-restrict-or-ban-israeli-settlement-imports http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/fact-check-can-eu-countries-restrict-or-ban-israeli-settlement-imports Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200 Several EU states are weighing measures against goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights – all considered illegal under international law. Some argue that rules that exclude such goods from Israel’s tariff-free trade deal are not being properly enforced. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/misinformation-targets-trump-and-european-leaders-at-g7 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/misinformation-targets-trump-and-european-leaders-at-g7 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:40:39 +0200 Social media users have been sharing old clips and taking statements by politicians out of context, in an apparent effort to highlight the strained relationship between the US and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/an-influencer-a-pr-specialist-and-a-bishop-who-are-the-latest-eu-sanctioned-disinformation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/an-influencer-a-pr-specialist-and-a-bishop-who-are-the-latest-eu-sanctioned-disinformation Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:54 +0200 The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/16/fact-check-is-the-eu-fining-member-states-that-dont-accept-migrants http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/16/fact-check-is-the-eu-fining-member-states-that-dont-accept-migrants Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:04:36 +0200 A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims are misleading. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/do-the-world-cups-enormous-ticket-prices-reflect-us-market-rates-and-stop-scalpers-as-fifa http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/do-the-world-cups-enormous-ticket-prices-reflect-us-market-rates-and-stop-scalpers-as-fifa Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:20:35 +0200 FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/viral-dua-lipa-wedding-photos-were-ai-generated http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/viral-dua-lipa-wedding-photos-were-ai-generated Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:21:42 +0200 A series of fake images purporting to show pop star Dua Lipa celebrating her wedding in the Sicilian town of Palermo have fooled users and even some digital media outlets. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/can-frances-justice-system-really-review-70000-child-sexual-abuse-cases-in-five-weeks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/can-frances-justice-system-really-review-70000-child-sexual-abuse-cases-in-five-weeks Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:38:12 +0200 The murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl in France has sparked outrage at the country's judicial system, prompting the justice minister to launch a mass child abuse case review. But experts are split on how feasible the plan is. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/fake-article-claims-mbappe-made-sexual-harassment-allegations-against-macron http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/fake-article-claims-mbappe-made-sexual-harassment-allegations-against-macron Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:02:28 +0200 A report attempting to mimic a legitimate Eurosport article claims that French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has made a series of revelations about inappropriate behaviour by Preisdent Emmanuel Macron. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/amid-widespread-protests-albanian-island-project-also-sparks-flood-of-fake-claims http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/amid-widespread-protests-albanian-island-project-also-sparks-flood-of-fake-claims Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:08:40 +0200 The heated controversy surrounding the multi-billion-euro property development project across various Albanian beauty spots has triggered a stream of misleading online claims. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/uncensored-ai-the-chatbot-spreading-conspiracies-about-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/uncensored-ai-the-chatbot-spreading-conspiracies-about-europe Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:48:07 +0200 As more people turn to AI to help them verify information, an "alternative" AI chatbot is actively being used by conservative influencers to spread disinformation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/police-officers-in-hiding-and-false-images-misinformation-around-henry-nowak-murder-fuels- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/police-officers-in-hiding-and-false-images-misinformation-around-henry-nowak-murder-fuels- Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:59:20 +0200 Police officers forced into hiding, manipulated images and disputed claims about the weapon used to murder 18-year-old student Henry Nowak are all part of a wave of misinformation surrounding the case. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/social-media-operation-linked-to-iran-manipulated-public-through-fake-irish-and-scottish-p http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/social-media-operation-linked-to-iran-manipulated-public-through-fake-irish-and-scottish-p Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:37:59 +0200 Researchers say that social media accounts affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posed as Scottish and Irish nationals in order to cultivate their following, before switching their narrative to spread pro-Iranian discourse online. 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/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-scientists-say-heatwave-misinformation-is-fuelling-online-harassment http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-scientists-say-heatwave-misinformation-is-fuelling-online-harassment Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:40:37 +0200 Misleading claims about Europe's record heatwave in May have followed familiar climate-change denial narratives, as scientists say that misinformation can help fuel online hostility. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/accounts-linked-to-eu-sanctioned-figures-displayed-monetisation-tools-after-sanctions-repo http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/30/accounts-linked-to-eu-sanctioned-figures-displayed-monetisation-tools-after-sanctions-repo Sat, 30 May 2026 12:10:45 +0200 Researchers from the Dutch non-profit WHAT TO FIX found monetisation tools were still active on social media accounts linked to three individuals sanctioned by the EU over pro-Russian interference activities. Several accounts have since been removed. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/did-the-eu-mercosur-trade-agreement-allow-worm-infested-brazilian-coffee-into-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/did-the-eu-mercosur-trade-agreement-allow-worm-infested-brazilian-coffee-into-europe Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:56 +0200 Posts by French and Polish politicians have falsely connected a rejected shipment of Brazilian coffee to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.