http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:04:26 +0200 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:04:26 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/can-frances-canal-legally-blacklist-film-professionals-for-criticising-owner-vincent-bollo http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/can-frances-canal-legally-blacklist-film-professionals-for-criticising-owner-vincent-bollo Fri, 22 May 2026 18:42:57 +0200 In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/fact-check-no-claqueurs-did-not-applaud-merkel-at-european-parliament http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/fact-check-no-claqueurs-did-not-applaud-merkel-at-european-parliament Fri, 22 May 2026 11:35:02 +0200 Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/no-the-us-hasnt-announced-a-total-withdrawal-of-troops-from-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/no-the-us-hasnt-announced-a-total-withdrawal-of-troops-from-europe Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:43 +0200 Amid real reports of the US scaling back its military presence in European countries, there are also false claims that Washington is removing the entirety of its personnel from the continent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/pro-kremlin-actors-launch-large-scale-disinformation-campaign-targeting-armenias-elections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/pro-kremlin-actors-launch-large-scale-disinformation-campaign-targeting-armenias-elections Wed, 20 May 2026 10:51:19 +0200 For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/viral-posts-falsely-claim-eurovision-winner-was-secretly-bought http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/viral-posts-falsely-claim-eurovision-winner-was-secretly-bought Tue, 19 May 2026 14:13:12 +0200 Posts claiming that the infamous pan-European music competition was rigged gained significant traction online, amidst wider scrutiny about the contest's voting rules and promotional campaigns. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/mep-and-far-right-influencers-barred-from-uk-rally-who-are-they-and-what-was-the-reason http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/mep-and-far-right-influencers-barred-from-uk-rally-who-are-they-and-what-was-the-reason Fri, 15 May 2026 17:49:11 +0200 The UK government barred seven individuals from entering the UK, stating that their presence is "not conducive to the public good". But on what grounds and what does this decision mean in practice? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/fact-check-is-the-eu-about-to-restrict-the-use-of-vpns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/fact-check-is-the-eu-about-to-restrict-the-use-of-vpns Fri, 15 May 2026 09:51:11 +0200 Claims that the EU could restrict the use of VPNs have spread widely online in recent weeks, prompting concerns among some users about digital freedoms and online privacy. However, they seem to have stemmed from a misunderstanding. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/deepfake-meloni-clips-distort-italy-and-israeli-relations http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/deepfake-meloni-clips-distort-italy-and-israeli-relations Thu, 14 May 2026 11:07:33 +0200 Several viral deepfake clips have spread online with misleading claims about Italy’s relationship with Israel. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/staged-claims-and-israeli-hoaxes-debunking-viral-conspiracy-theories-about-hantavirus http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/staged-claims-and-israeli-hoaxes-debunking-viral-conspiracy-theories-about-hantavirus Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:55 +0200 Misinformation about hantavirus has run rampant on social media, with online users reviving viral COVID-19 theories to spread fake news about the outbreak. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/why-are-antennas-on-russian-diplomatic-buildings-sparking-concern-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/why-are-antennas-on-russian-diplomatic-buildings-sparking-concern-in-europe Tue, 12 May 2026 14:15:42 +0200 Austria recently expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities in Vienna. Researchers, journalists and former intelligence officials say that antenna systems on Russian diplomatic buildings could be the source of the worry. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/has-amsterdam-banned-meat-adverts-to-avoid-offending-muslims http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/has-amsterdam-banned-meat-adverts-to-avoid-offending-muslims Mon, 11 May 2026 11:56:02 +0200 The Dutch capital recently banned adverts depicting meat products, with European far-right figures claiming the reason behind the move is to appease Muslims. The Cube uncovers the truth behind the measure. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/false-and-unverified-images-link-leipzig-attack-suspect-to-antifa-and-afd http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/false-and-unverified-images-link-leipzig-attack-suspect-to-antifa-and-afd Fri, 08 May 2026 15:31:34 +0200 Doctored images and videos of unrelated protests have circulated online after a deadly car attack in Leipzig, falsely suggesting the suspect was linked to Antifa or the AfD. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/french-right-wing-broadcaster-shares-fake-magazine-cover-of-french-national-assembly-presi http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/french-right-wing-broadcaster-shares-fake-magazine-cover-of-french-national-assembly-presi Thu, 07 May 2026 09:52:21 +0200 Political commentators mocked Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of France’s National Assembly, for featuring on the cover of tabloid magazine "Closer" on 4 May, except that the image was made by AI. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/can-us-law-stop-trump-from-withdrawing-troops-from-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/can-us-law-stop-trump-from-withdrawing-troops-from-europe Tue, 05 May 2026 14:50:24 +0200 A 2026 US defence law does not prevent troop withdrawals from Europe, but imposes consultations and justifications for major cuts that make such a move more difficult. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/no-the-netherlands-didnt-legalise-illegal-migration-what-the-senate-really-decided http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/no-the-netherlands-didnt-legalise-illegal-migration-what-the-senate-really-decided Tue, 05 May 2026 12:05:06 +0200 The Dutch Senate recently rejected a hardline asylum bill, which some are interpreting as overruling the notion that irregular migrants are "illegal" in the eyes of the law. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/no-spain-isnt-handing-out-thousands-of-euros-to-newly-regularised-migrants http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/no-spain-isnt-handing-out-thousands-of-euros-to-newly-regularised-migrants Mon, 04 May 2026 15:24:04 +0200 Madrid's regularisation programme has been a breeding ground for misinformation ever since it was announced earlier this year. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/fact-check-did-ukraines-us-ambassador-steal-champagne-during-white-house-dinner-shooting http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/fact-check-did-ukraines-us-ambassador-steal-champagne-during-white-house-dinner-shooting Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:53:20 +0200 Social media users have misleadingly claimed that viral footage shows Ukraine's ambassador to the US stealing bottles of champagne from vacant tables, amid the chaos following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/switzerland-or-italy-who-covers-medical-costs-after-the-crans-montana-fire http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/switzerland-or-italy-who-covers-medical-costs-after-the-crans-montana-fire Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:23:20 +0200 After the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, tensions are rising after Switzerland sent invoices to the victims' families. What’s behind the bills? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/conspiracy-theories-abound-after-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/conspiracy-theories-abound-after-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:01:19 +0200 US President Donald Trump is no stranger to theories alleging that attempts on his life are false flag operations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/what-do-we-know-about-the-viral-claims-of-iranian-protesters-facing-execution http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/what-do-we-know-about-the-viral-claims-of-iranian-protesters-facing-execution Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:51:38 +0200 US President Donald Trump claims he helped save these eight Iranian female protesters from execution, whilst social media users claim the image is AI-generated. What do we know about the women pictured? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/fact-checking-claims-that-spains-legalised-migrants-can-move-to-other-eu-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/fact-checking-claims-that-spains-legalised-migrants-can-move-to-other-eu-countries Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:27:52 +0200 Under Sánchez's programme, undocumented migrants who have lived in Spain for at least five months can apply for a one-year temporary residence permit, which has opened the door to disinformation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/does-zelenskyy-have-a-stolen-painting-in-his-office http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/does-zelenskyy-have-a-stolen-painting-in-his-office Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:40:59 +0200 Claims circulating online suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is displaying a stolen piece of art in his office. But analysis of the footage and its origins shows the allegation is false and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/winning-hungarys-election-hasnt-stopped-false-claims-about-peter-magyar http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/winning-hungarys-election-hasnt-stopped-false-claims-about-peter-magyar Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:03:48 +0200 Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/deepfakes-of-frontline-ukrainian-soldiers-aim-to-undermine-morale http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/deepfakes-of-frontline-ukrainian-soldiers-aim-to-undermine-morale Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:15 +0200 Moscow is using AI-generated videos of Ukrainian soldiers to portray the country as weak and undermine trust in its central command. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/what-do-we-know-about-the-abinsk-ship-and-why-wasnt-it-stopped http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/what-do-we-know-about-the-abinsk-ship-and-why-wasnt-it-stopped Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:59 +0200 The ship recently docked at an Israeli port and is en route to Turkey despite allegations it is carrying wheat from Russian-occupied Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/fake-footage-allegedly-shows-zelenskyys-friendship-with-jeffrey-epstein http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/fake-footage-allegedly-shows-zelenskyys-friendship-with-jeffrey-epstein Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:46 +0200 The Ukrainian president is a key target of disinformation narratives, with many online users pushing false claims of links between Jeffrey Epstein and other Western leaders. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/did-apple-remove-lebanons-villages-from-its-maps-it-says-they-were-never-there http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/did-apple-remove-lebanons-villages-from-its-maps-it-says-they-were-never-there Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:25:28 +0200 Claims that the US tech giant, Apple, intentionally erased settlement names in southern Lebanon recently went viral. The tech giant says they were never included. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/bulgaria-prepares-for-disinformation-ahead-of-snap-elections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/bulgaria-prepares-for-disinformation-ahead-of-snap-elections Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:19 +0200 Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has "one of the most permissive information environments" for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/fact-check-does-a-video-show-israeli-soldiers-pushing-bodies-from-a-rooftop http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/fact-check-does-a-video-show-israeli-soldiers-pushing-bodies-from-a-rooftop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:03 +0200 Footage appearing to show Israeli soldiers handling bodies on a rooftop in the West Bank has gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, the video is old and dates back to September 2024. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/no-the-eu-hasnt-set-up-a-uk-harmonisation-office-in-brussels-to-help-undo-brexit http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/no-the-eu-hasnt-set-up-a-uk-harmonisation-office-in-brussels-to-help-undo-brexit Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:47 +0200 It's true that the UK is seeking closer ties with the EU, almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum, but certain claims about how they intend to realign are false. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/how-a-russian-propaganda-unit-is-targeting-hungarys-elections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/how-a-russian-propaganda-unit-is-targeting-hungarys-elections Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:19:14 +0200 A fabricated claim that Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar plans to reintroduce mandatory military conscription is spreading online, with researchers linking it to Storm-1516, a well-established Russian disinformation campaign targeting elections across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/09/fact-checking-jd-vances-claims-that-brussels-is-harming-hungary http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/09/fact-checking-jd-vances-claims-that-brussels-is-harming-hungary Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:07 +0200 Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/orbans-fidesz-bypassing-metas-political-advertising-rules-researchers-warn http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/orbans-fidesz-bypassing-metas-political-advertising-rules-researchers-warn Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:37 +0200 Meta blocked political advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in October, but misinformation researchers warn that the ban has pushed political ads by Orbán's Fidesz underground. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/old-paris-riot-footage-resurfaces-under-fake-claims http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/old-paris-riot-footage-resurfaces-under-fake-claims Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:45 +0200 The video has reemerged online in recent days, but it actually shows riots that took place in December 2022, in the aftermath of a fatal shooting against Paris' Kurdish community. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/why-did-italy-deny-us-bombers-access-to-an-italian-airbase http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/why-did-italy-deny-us-bombers-access-to-an-italian-airbase Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:25 +0200 Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/pro-orban-actors-accuse-meta-of-interference-in-hungarian-elections-despite-lack-of-eviden http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/pro-orban-actors-accuse-meta-of-interference-in-hungarian-elections-despite-lack-of-eviden Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:42:58 +0200 Meta has found itself embroiled in Hungary's tense election campaign, after supporters of the ruling Fidesz party claimed their posts are being restricted to favour opposition parties. In reality, there is no weight to the allegations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/fact-check-how-can-a-country-actually-withdraw-from-nato http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/03/fact-check-how-can-a-country-actually-withdraw-from-nato Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:44 +0200 Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic alliance over European countries' reticence to join the war in Iran. However, questions remain over how exactly he would be able to do so, both under domestic law and NATO treaties. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/french-municipal-elections-hit-with-foreign-interference-allegations http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/french-municipal-elections-hit-with-foreign-interference-allegations Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:26 +0200 Following his defeat in the Toulouse municipal election, left-wing candidate François Piquemal has called for the vote to be voided, alongside a criminal complaint alleging foreign digital interference. The Cube takes a look at the claims. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/are-the-french-removing-the-eu-flag-from-public-buildings-and-is-it-illegal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/are-the-french-removing-the-eu-flag-from-public-buildings-and-is-it-illegal Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:20:10 +0200 A social media post claims that French authorities are removing the European flag from town halls across the country. It's sparked other claims that doing so is illegal, but what does the law say? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/fact-check-does-hungary-have-alternatives-to-the-druzhba-pipeline http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/fact-check-does-hungary-have-alternatives-to-the-druzhba-pipeline Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:20:47 +0200 Budapest insists it is dependent on Russian crude oil, but analysts suggest this could be the result of economic and political decisions, as well as technical constraints. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/misleading-headlines-claim-uk-legalised-abortion-until-birth http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/misleading-headlines-claim-uk-legalised-abortion-until-birth Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:51:45 +0100 A network of online European outlets and social media posts are claiming that the United Kingdom will now allow abortion up until the moment of birth, based on a confusion of the terms “decriminalisation” and “legalisation”. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/russia-uses-old-campaign-to-mock-europe-for-self-castrating-over-energy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/russia-uses-old-campaign-to-mock-europe-for-self-castrating-over-energy Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:17:53 +0100 Is Europe “self-castrating” by refusing to go back to Russian energy, despite the war between the US and Iran? Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson uses a 2021 Dutch energy campaign to mock the EU’s energy deficiency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/impersonating-euronews-pro-kremlin-disinformation-network-takes-aim-at-hungarys-elections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/impersonating-euronews-pro-kremlin-disinformation-network-takes-aim-at-hungarys-elections Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:58:18 +0100 A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/my-daughter-was-not-killed-family-denies-israels-role-in-french-journalists-death http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/my-daughter-was-not-killed-family-denies-israels-role-in-french-journalists-death Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:55:18 +0100 A social media campaign pushing fake news to exploit the death of a French journalist has emerged in recent days, accusing Israel of killing her in order to censor her reporting on Gaza. According to her family and friends, these claims are baseless. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/who-are-the-latest-russian-disinformation-actors-sanctioned-by-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/who-are-the-latest-russian-disinformation-actors-sanctioned-by-the-eu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:34:47 +0100 A former military serviceman and a freelance journalist accused of war crimes - who are the four individuals the EU is sanctioning for spreading Russian propaganda? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/is-the-uk-demanding-decades-of-rent-from-the-us-if-it-leaves-nato http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/is-the-uk-demanding-decades-of-rent-from-the-us-if-it-leaves-nato Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:57:38 +0100 The transcript of a fake speech allegedly made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been posted online, raising questions about whether NATO countries pay rent when stationing military personnel in a fellow member state. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/20/fact-check-are-pokemon-go-players-unwittingly-helping-to-train-ai http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/20/fact-check-are-pokemon-go-players-unwittingly-helping-to-train-ai Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:18:07 +0100 The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator, without players' consent. However, these images were not collected entirely without users’ awareness. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/fact-check-is-polexit-really-on-the-cards-for-poland http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/fact-check-is-polexit-really-on-the-cards-for-poland Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:54:02 +0100 Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/netanyahu-denies-death-rumours-in-social-media-clip-which-grok-falsely-branded-ai http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/netanyahu-denies-death-rumours-in-social-media-clip-which-grok-falsely-branded-ai Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:23:39 +0100 Since the US and Israel began their military campaign against Iran on 28 February, Iranian state media and pro-regime accounts have pushed fake news about the death of Netanyahu and other senior Israeli political figures. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/17/is-russia-using-the-war-in-the-middle-east-to-spread-disinformation-about-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/17/is-russia-using-the-war-in-the-middle-east-to-spread-disinformation-about-ukraine Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:25:29 +0100 Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims.