http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:29:17 +0200 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:29:17 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/denmarks-queen-margrethe-hospitalised-in-copenhagen-with-chest-pain-royal-court-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/denmarks-queen-margrethe-hospitalised-in-copenhagen-with-chest-pain-royal-court-says Thu, 14 May 2026 15:28:46 +0200 Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/russian-parliament-approves-law-allowing-putin-to-invade-other-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/russian-parliament-approves-law-allowing-putin-to-invade-other-countries Thu, 14 May 2026 15:27:03 +0200 Russia's State Duma approved a law allowing the use of the armed forces “to protect Russian citizens abroad,” which de facto permits Vladimir Putin to invade other countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/russias-prison-population-falls-by-40-partly-by-sending-convicts-to-fight-in-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/russias-prison-population-falls-by-40-partly-by-sending-convicts-to-fight-in-ukraine Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:50 +0200 Russia, which has a massive prison network inherited from Soviet labour camps, has one of the world's largest convict populations, though that number has been decreasing in the last 20 years. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/pope-decries-rise-of-ai-directed-warfare-saying-it-leads-to-a-spiral-of-annihilation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/pope-decries-rise-of-ai-directed-warfare-saying-it-leads-to-a-spiral-of-annihilation Thu, 14 May 2026 14:46:43 +0200 Pope Leo XIV has identified AI as one of the most critical matters facing humanity, especially its application in warfare and everyday life. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/uk-health-minister-wes-streeting-resigns-saying-he-has-lost-confidence-in-starmer http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/uk-health-minister-wes-streeting-resigns-saying-he-has-lost-confidence-in-starmer Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:26 +0200 Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/us-cancels-planned-troop-deployment-to-poland-euronews-confirms http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/us-cancels-planned-troop-deployment-to-poland-euronews-confirms Thu, 14 May 2026 13:57:25 +0200 Confirming the development, a senior NATO military official told Euronews that replenishment forces “do not factor into NATO’s deterrence and defence plans.” The move relates to Washington's decision to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany after a feud between President Trump and Chancellor Merz. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/malaysia-slams-norway-for-revoking-export-license-for-naval-missile-system http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/malaysia-slams-norway-for-revoking-export-license-for-naval-missile-system Thu, 14 May 2026 13:08:33 +0200 The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, said export licensing decisions are handled entirely by Norwegian authorities, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/new-book-reignites-rumours-of-relationship-between-french-president-and-iranian-actress http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/new-book-reignites-rumours-of-relationship-between-french-president-and-iranian-actress Thu, 14 May 2026 12:42:11 +0200 On Wednesday, Paris Match journalist Florian Tardif published his book "Un couple (presque) parfait" about Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/hungarys-orban-era-wartime-state-of-emergency-ended-pm-peter-magyar-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/hungarys-orban-era-wartime-state-of-emergency-ended-pm-peter-magyar-says Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:37 +0200 The emergency governance framework was first introduced by the government of previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2020 as part of measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low Thu, 14 May 2026 11:20:07 +0200 It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend. 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/2026/05/14/latvian-prime-minister-evika-silina-announces-shock-resignation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/latvian-prime-minister-evika-silina-announces-shock-resignation Thu, 14 May 2026 10:53:20 +0200 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced on Thursday she will resign, triggering the collapse of the country's governing coalition ahead of key October parliamentary elections. On top of this, two senior Latvian politicians have been detained during a corruption investigation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/watch-silicon-valley-in-beijingshould-europe-be-worried http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/watch-silicon-valley-in-beijingshould-europe-be-worried Thu, 14 May 2026 10:44:59 +0200 Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a summit that feels less like diplomacy and more like a Silicon Valley board meeting. And he hasn’t just brought officials; he has arrived with an "AI Cabinet" to navigate a high-stakes tech cold war. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/it-will-be-hard-to-survive-if-the-eu-does-not-speak-with-one-voice-mep-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/it-will-be-hard-to-survive-if-the-eu-does-not-speak-with-one-voice-mep-tells-euronews Thu, 14 May 2026 10:05:41 +0200 The EU must realise that "it's difficult to survive" if it does not speak with one voice, Michael Bloss, a Greens MEP, tells Euronews. He made the comments off the back of US President Donald Trump visiting China to speak with President Xi Jinping about a raft of issues that could impact the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/zelenskyys-former-chief-of-staff-in-custody-amid-major-corruption-investigation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/zelenskyys-former-chief-of-staff-in-custody-amid-major-corruption-investigation Thu, 14 May 2026 10:04:29 +0200 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains silent on the case and the allegations against Andriy Yermak, who used to be the president's most trusted ally and Ukraine’s "number two." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/barbaric-lgbtqi-conversion-therapy-akin-to-torture-eu-commissioner-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/barbaric-lgbtqi-conversion-therapy-akin-to-torture-eu-commissioner-tells-euronews Thu, 14 May 2026 09:09:04 +0200 The bloc must combat 'barbaric' and 'shameful' conversion therapies hurting Europe's LGBTQI+ communities, European Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib said in exclusive comments to Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/were-the-two-superpowers-so-where-is-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/were-the-two-superpowers-so-where-is-europe Thu, 14 May 2026 09:07:10 +0200 As US President Donald Trump continues a closely-watched visit to Beijing to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping about trade and security, Europe is anxiously wondering how it will fit into what comes out. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/late-warnings-and-a-ministers-fall-latvias-air-defence-failures-revealed http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/late-warnings-and-a-ministers-fall-latvias-air-defence-failures-revealed Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:58 +0200 Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but also a political crisis that toppled the defence minister and exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Baltic state’s military readiness. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/europe-today-trump-meets-xi-jinping-as-brussels-watches-nervously http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/europe-today-trump-meets-xi-jinping-as-brussels-watches-nervously Thu, 14 May 2026 07:57:51 +0200 All eyes are on Beijing, where Donald Trump has arrived alongside CEOs from some of the world’s biggest tech companies. On his first visit since 2017, the US president is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Brussels following nervously and fearing the worst. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/why-the-eus-budget-needs-rethinking-to-match-the-blocs-changing-priorities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/why-the-eus-budget-needs-rethinking-to-match-the-blocs-changing-priorities Thu, 14 May 2026 07:40:59 +0200 Experts warn that the EU’s next long-term budget needs “fundamental rethinking” and offers little real new spending power as Europe faces growing demands on defence, climate, and Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/new-people-russias-kremlin-made-spoiler-party-is-now-its-second-most-popular http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/new-people-russias-kremlin-made-spoiler-party-is-now-its-second-most-popular Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:32 +0200 New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, has doubled its support to 13.4% as internet shutdowns fuel frustration with the Russian state. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/europe-watches-beijing-summit-from-the-sidelines-and-fears-the-worst http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/europe-watches-beijing-summit-from-the-sidelines-and-fears-the-worst Wed, 13 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200 The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/is-global-europe-the-answer-to-shifting-alliances-meps-debate-in-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/is-global-europe-the-answer-to-shifting-alliances-meps-debate-in-the-ring Wed, 13 May 2026 20:30:02 +0200 In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Damian Boeselager (Volt/Greens) and Helmut Brandstätter (Renew) discuss whether Europe can lead in a changing world order. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/hungarys-magyar-set-to-outline-his-red-lines-over-eu-funding-talks-in-a-letter-to-von-der- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/hungarys-magyar-set-to-outline-his-red-lines-over-eu-funding-talks-in-a-letter-to-von-der- Wed, 13 May 2026 20:24:05 +0200 Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar outlined how his government plans to spend EU funds, but said he will not phase out the controversial windfall taxes that Brussels has made a condition of their release. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/syria-needs-comprehensive-security-agreement-with-israel-foreign-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/syria-needs-comprehensive-security-agreement-with-israel-foreign-minister-tells-euronews Wed, 13 May 2026 19:36:13 +0200 Al-Shaibani calls for a return to the 1974 security agreement between Israel and Syria and demands the withdrawal from territories seized. Remarks coincide with high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/eu-commission-to-dispatch-team-to-budapest-as-it-mulls-hungarian-investment-bank-for-eu-ca http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/eu-commission-to-dispatch-team-to-budapest-as-it-mulls-hungarian-investment-bank-for-eu-ca Wed, 13 May 2026 18:36:48 +0200 The European Commission looks for options to disburse Hungarian cash, including through the country's investment bank, as it seeks to accelerate talks. A team of senior officials will be dispatched to Budapest next week. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/brazil-surprised-by-eu-ban-on-meat-imports http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/brazil-surprised-by-eu-ban-on-meat-imports Wed, 13 May 2026 18:27:03 +0200 Brazil’s ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva told Euronews he had asked the EU Commission to put Brazil back on the list of countries complying with EU antimicrobial rules. The move comes as the Mercosur deal liberalising agricultural trade came into force on 1 May. 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/2026/05/13/lamine-yamals-palestine-flag-wave-revives-debate-over-politics-in-football http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/lamine-yamals-palestine-flag-wave-revives-debate-over-politics-in-football Wed, 13 May 2026 17:01:37 +0200 Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations, reviving a debate over whether politics and sport should be mixed with just a month to go before the World Cup begins amid geopolitical tensions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/end-barbaric-conversion-practices-now-brussels-tells-eu-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/end-barbaric-conversion-practices-now-brussels-tells-eu-countries Wed, 13 May 2026 16:15:23 +0200 The European Commission's recommendation falls short of the EU-wide ban on conversion practices that advocates had demanded in a citizens' initiative that gathered more than one million signatures across the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/energy-ministers-confront-europes-dependence-on-chinas-power-storage-dominance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/energy-ministers-confront-europes-dependence-on-chinas-power-storage-dominance Wed, 13 May 2026 16:03:54 +0200 Energy ministers recognised the strategic importance of energy storage for the bloc's energy transition. Currently, the EU is producing significant amounts of clean power that are wasted due to a lack of storage infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/russia-launches-mass-attack-against-ukraine-with-hundreds-of-drones-kyiv-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/russia-launches-mass-attack-against-ukraine-with-hundreds-of-drones-kyiv-says Wed, 13 May 2026 14:47:45 +0200 Russia had mainly carried out mass drone and missile strikes at night, but the tactic changed in March, when Moscow switched to a daytime assault strategy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/sexist-shocking-surreal-spanish-media-reacts-to-real-madrid-bosss-explosive-press-conferen http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/sexist-shocking-surreal-spanish-media-reacts-to-real-madrid-bosss-explosive-press-conferen Wed, 13 May 2026 14:23:05 +0200 A press conference by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez turned into an explosive row after the football supremo criticised the press, made comments described as sexist, and accused arch-rival Barcelona of corruption. His remarks have turned into a political storm. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/exclusive-eu-negotiators-find-deal-on-key-clauses-of-the-eu-us-deal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/exclusive-eu-negotiators-find-deal-on-key-clauses-of-the-eu-us-deal Wed, 13 May 2026 14:02:52 +0200 EU lawmakers and EU capitals struck a deal over provisions halting the EU-US deal if American imports surge unfairly. But crunch talks are still under way over when to start implementing the agreement, as negotiators face pressure from Trump’s threats of more tariffs. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/eu-to-turn-carbon-tax-revenues-into-farm-subsidies-amid-fertiliser-crisis-leaked-document- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/eu-to-turn-carbon-tax-revenues-into-farm-subsidies-amid-fertiliser-crisis-leaked-document- Wed, 13 May 2026 13:25:53 +0200 Brussels is considering using revenues from the EU’s carbon market, the Emissions Trading System to cushion farmers from soaring energy and fertiliser prices, according to a document seen by Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/wholly-unsuitable-conditions-how-full-are-europes-prisons http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/wholly-unsuitable-conditions-how-full-are-europes-prisons Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:55 +0200 Prison populations are rising across the EU, and so are complaints. Overcrowding and violence are surging, but which countries are worst affected? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/nothing-to-worry-about-on-hantavirus-as-long-as-we-contain-it-says-expert http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/nothing-to-worry-about-on-hantavirus-as-long-as-we-contain-it-says-expert Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:39 +0200 Professor Luke O'Neill, from Trinity College Dublin, acknowledges the virus situation is "a bit scary" given the mortality rate. But he asks authorities to "reassure" people about its low danger, as it is a known strain of hantavirus, the Andes variant, and it has "not changed". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/no-question-eu-funds-must-not-be-misused-estonian-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/no-question-eu-funds-must-not-be-misused-estonian-minister-says Wed, 13 May 2026 09:29:16 +0200 EU ministers met in Brussels this week to discuss how Ukraine could best use the EU’s €90 billion loan to repel Russian forces. Backdropped by a widening corruption scandal in the war-torn country, Estonia's defence minister told Euronews there is 'no question' the money should not be mishandled. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/australia-trades-constructively-with-china-but-relies-on-diverse-partnerships-ambassador-s http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/australia-trades-constructively-with-china-but-relies-on-diverse-partnerships-ambassador-s Wed, 13 May 2026 09:26:10 +0200 As US President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, middle powers are wondering how they will fit into what comes out. Australian Ambassador to the EU Angus Campbell speaks to Euronews about the weight of those watching. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/newsletter-a-medley-of-middle-powers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/newsletter-a-medley-of-middle-powers Wed, 13 May 2026 08:53:11 +0200 As US President Donald Trump readies himself for a widely anticipated multi-day visit to China, and to be hosted by the country's leader Xi Jinping, the world's middle powers are watching on to see how they can slot themselves into what the summit brings. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/forcing-returns-will-lead-to-chaos-in-syria-foreign-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/forcing-returns-will-lead-to-chaos-in-syria-foreign-minister-tells-euronews Wed, 13 May 2026 08:43:38 +0200 Al-Shaibani held political discussion with the EU's top diplomat as the country looks for assistance to rebuild its economy. Kallas says Brussels can "accompany" transition but warns minorities must be protected. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/watch-inside-the-trump-xi-visit-that-could-leave-europe-in-the-cold http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/watch-inside-the-trump-xi-visit-that-could-leave-europe-in-the-cold Wed, 13 May 2026 08:20:14 +0200 For the first time since 2017, Donald Trump visits China. Meeting Xi Jinping to discuss Iran, nuclear weapons, trade, and AI, the US President arrives with a weakened hand. What could this mean for Europe? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/europe-today-syrian-fm-speaks-exclusively-to-euronews-after-landmark-eu-syria-talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/europe-today-syrian-fm-speaks-exclusively-to-euronews-after-landmark-eu-syria-talks Wed, 13 May 2026 07:54:23 +0200 Our Europe Editor Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani following this week’s landmark EU-Syria talks, which saw the agreement from both sides to fully restore trade and diplomatic ties. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/the-eus-record-2-trillion-budget-who-wins-who-loses http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/the-eus-record-2-trillion-budget-who-wins-who-loses Wed, 13 May 2026 07:45:47 +0200 The EU is negotiating its biggest-ever budget, and almost nobody agrees on how to spend it. Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-to-ban-brazilian-meat-imports-from-september http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-to-ban-brazilian-meat-imports-from-september Tue, 12 May 2026 19:47:30 +0200 The ban would come just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade across the Atlantic despite fierce opposition from farmers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-countries-back-suspension-of-funding-for-the-venice-biennale-over-russian-participation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-countries-back-suspension-of-funding-for-the-venice-biennale-over-russian-participation Tue, 12 May 2026 18:19:35 +0200 Fourteen out of 27 EU member states criticised the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which sparked a fierce controversy in Italy, as Brussels called for a suspension of funding. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/general-strike-in-belgium-against-government-reforms-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-the-capita http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/general-strike-in-belgium-against-government-reforms-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-the-capita Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:17 +0200 The country’s three main trade unions have called for a nationwide protest against the government’s reforms. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/zelenskyy-not-implicated-in-a-major-graft-probe-anti-corruption-investigators-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/zelenskyy-not-implicated-in-a-major-graft-probe-anti-corruption-investigators-say Tue, 12 May 2026 17:17:56 +0200 “The President of Ukraine has neither been nor is currently a subject of the investigation,” the head of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said on Tuesday, as the president’s former chief of staff appeared in court for a bail hearing. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/swedish-crime-kingpin-linked-to-foxtrot-network-arrested-in-tunisia-police-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/swedish-crime-kingpin-linked-to-foxtrot-network-arrested-in-tunisia-police-say Tue, 12 May 2026 16:31:30 +0200 The Foxtrot criminal network was formed in the late 2010s and has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/germany-plans-active-cyberdefence-as-online-attacks-rise-interior-ministry-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/germany-plans-active-cyberdefence-as-online-attacks-rise-interior-ministry-says Tue, 12 May 2026 15:53:08 +0200 In 2025, around 334,000 cases of cybercrime were registered in Germany, two-thirds of them from abroad or unknown locations, with many more cases thought to be unreported.