http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:56:04 +0200 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:56:04 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/is-linked-australian-women-charged-with-slavery-and-terrorism-offences-after-return-from-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/is-linked-australian-women-charged-with-slavery-and-terrorism-offences-after-return-from-s Fri, 08 May 2026 10:41:01 +0200 Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/universities-in-qatar-celebrate-graduation-week-despite-regional-crisis-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/universities-in-qatar-celebrate-graduation-week-despite-regional-crisis-disruptions Fri, 08 May 2026 10:14:43 +0200 Education City students in Qatar turned war-time alerts and evacuations into a story of resilience, keeping studies online and now celebrating graduation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/aerial-footage-shows-widespread-tornado-damage-across-mississippi http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/aerial-footage-shows-widespread-tornado-damage-across-mississippi Fri, 08 May 2026 09:55:22 +0200 Aerial footage reveals extensive destruction after tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi, damaging hundreds of homes. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/family-affair-marton-mellethei-barna-withdraws-name-as-hungarys-justice-minister http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/family-affair-marton-mellethei-barna-withdraws-name-as-hungarys-justice-minister Fri, 08 May 2026 09:42:58 +0200 Melléthei-Barna is a lawyer and a university peer of Hungary's next prime minister. He was one of the founding 10 members of the Tisza Party when it was formed in 2020 and served as the party's legal director. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/latest-news-bulletin-may-8th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/08/latest-news-bulletin-may-8th-2026-morning Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/iranian-media-report-exchange-of-fire-with-us-forces-near-island-in-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/iranian-media-report-exchange-of-fire-with-us-forces-near-island-in-strait-of-hormuz Thu, 07 May 2026 22:54:48 +0200 Meanwhile, a shipping data company reported that Iran had created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/uk-to-summon-chinese-ambassador-after-convictions-over-spying-on-hong-kong-dissidents http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/uk-to-summon-chinese-ambassador-after-convictions-over-spying-on-hong-kong-dissidents Thu, 07 May 2026 22:30:19 +0200 The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities. One witness reported the pair threatened to arrest him on foreign soil due to his continued opposition. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/latest-news-bulletin-may-7th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/latest-news-bulletin-may-7th-2026-evening Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/tenerife-locals-concerned-but-calm-as-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-approaches http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/tenerife-locals-concerned-but-calm-as-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-approaches Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:44 +0200 Residents in southern Tenerife say it is “business as usual” despite concerns over a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Officials report no symptomatic cases on board, while tourism activity and bookings remain largely unaffected. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/ioc-lifts-olympic-ban-on-belarus-athletes-but-russians-still-barred-from-competiton http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/ioc-lifts-olympic-ban-on-belarus-athletes-but-russians-still-barred-from-competiton Thu, 07 May 2026 16:56:13 +0200 The IOC executive board released a statement saying that it "no longer recommends any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams." http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/us-underlines-strong-relationship-with-vatican-as-rubio-meets-pope-after-trump-criticism http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/us-underlines-strong-relationship-with-vatican-as-rubio-meets-pope-after-trump-criticism Thu, 07 May 2026 16:13:46 +0200 Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/middle-east-war-will-slow-down-economic-growth-in-africa-as-cost-of-living-crisis-soars-im http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/middle-east-war-will-slow-down-economic-growth-in-africa-as-cost-of-living-crisis-soars-im Thu, 07 May 2026 15:46:39 +0200 According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0.3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face the risk of food insecurity as the Iran war raises energy and food prices. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/video-shows-united-airlines-plane-striking-truck-in-new-jersey-injuring-driver http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/video-shows-united-airlines-plane-striking-truck-in-new-jersey-injuring-driver Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:56 +0200 A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a bakery truck while attempting to land at Newark Airport. Dashcam video captured debris smashing through the truck windshield. The driver suffered minor injuries, while all 231 people aboard the aircraft were unharmed. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/russia-strikes-kharkiv-residential-district-as-drone-attacks-escalate http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/russia-strikes-kharkiv-residential-district-as-drone-attacks-escalate Thu, 07 May 2026 14:22:12 +0200 A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine’s strong air defence. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/irans-president-says-he-met-ayatollah-mojtaba-khamenei-amid-persistent-health-rumours http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/irans-president-says-he-met-ayatollah-mojtaba-khamenei-amid-persistent-health-rumours Thu, 07 May 2026 14:04:27 +0200 As speculation grows over the possibility of an agreement between Iran and the US, Pezeshkian said he had met with the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who is still to appear in public following his appointment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/iranians-at-home-divided-between-hope-for-regime-change-and-war-fears http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/iranians-at-home-divided-between-hope-for-regime-change-and-war-fears Thu, 07 May 2026 13:32:41 +0200 People in Iran who spoke to Euronews said they were torn between hope for regime change and fear of devastation, while reflecting on US-Israeli strikes, rising hardship and fading support for war. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/pope-leo-xiv-swears-in-28-new-swiss-guards-in-vatican-ceremony http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/pope-leo-xiv-swears-in-28-new-swiss-guards-in-vatican-ceremony Thu, 07 May 2026 13:19:28 +0200 Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/injury-row-sardinia-trip-petition-kylian-mbappe-faces-growing-backlash-from-real-madrid-fa http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/injury-row-sardinia-trip-petition-kylian-mbappe-faces-growing-backlash-from-real-madrid-fa Thu, 07 May 2026 13:14:19 +0200 Injured Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has sparked backlash from some fans after taking a holiday in Sardinia ahead of Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/israel-strikes-beirut-for-first-time-since-ceasefire-reportedly-killing-hezbollah-commande http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/israel-strikes-beirut-for-first-time-since-ceasefire-reportedly-killing-hezbollah-commande Thu, 07 May 2026 13:07:34 +0200 Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since 8 April, when massive Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 350 people. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/local-elections-across-uk-test-starmer-as-reform-uk-eyes-major-gains http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/local-elections-across-uk-test-starmer-as-reform-uk-eyes-major-gains Thu, 07 May 2026 13:06:11 +0200 UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/latest-news-bulletin-may-7th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/latest-news-bulletin-may-7th-2026-midday Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/israel-army-investigating-after-soldier-seen-desecrating-virgin-mary-statue-in-lebanon http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/israel-army-investigating-after-soldier-seen-desecrating-virgin-mary-statue-in-lebanon Thu, 07 May 2026 11:26:51 +0200 The Israeli military said on Thursday it "respects freedom of religion and worship, as well as holy sites and religious symbols of all religions and communities." http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/north-korea-not-bound-by-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty-un-envoy-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/north-korea-not-bound-by-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty-un-envoy-says Thu, 07 May 2026 09:10:29 +0200 North Korea has insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal, describing its path as "irreversible" and vowing to strengthen its capabilities. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/at-beirut-shoreline-camp-volunteer-barber-brings-dignity-with-free-haircuts http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/at-beirut-shoreline-camp-volunteer-barber-brings-dignity-with-free-haircuts Thu, 07 May 2026 08:26:38 +0200 Lebanon’s displaced families are finding small moments of relief in Beirut. A volunteer barber is helping restore dignity after weeks of conflict. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/israeli-airstrike-kills-4-and-injures-33-in-southern-lebanon-despite-fragile-ceasefire http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/israeli-airstrike-kills-4-and-injures-33-in-southern-lebanon-despite-fragile-ceasefire Thu, 07 May 2026 08:14:18 +0200 Israeli airstrike hits house in Saksakieh despite ceasefire, killing four and injuring 33, as raids in southern Lebanon stoke fears of renewed escalation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/latest-news-bulletin-may-7th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/latest-news-bulletin-may-7th-2026-morning Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/us-fires-at-iranian-oil-tanker-as-trump-pushes-for-peace-deal http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/us-fires-at-iranian-oil-tanker-as-trump-pushes-for-peace-deal Thu, 07 May 2026 05:47:01 +0200 A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since 8 April but in-person talks between the two countries hosted by Pakistan last month failed to reach an agreement. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/psg-edge-bayern-munich-to-reach-champions-league-final-against-arsenal http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/psg-edge-bayern-munich-to-reach-champions-league-final-against-arsenal Wed, 06 May 2026 23:01:51 +0200 Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League final after holding Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw and securing a 6-5 aggregate victory. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/ukraine-will-respond-in-kind-zelenskyy-says-after-russia-breaks-kyivs-ceasefire http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/ukraine-will-respond-in-kind-zelenskyy-says-after-russia-breaks-kyivs-ceasefire Wed, 06 May 2026 21:34:48 +0200 Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will respond in kind” to Russian attacks. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/champions-league-attacking-show-expected-as-bayern-welcome-psg-in-munich-for-semi-final-se http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/champions-league-attacking-show-expected-as-bayern-welcome-psg-in-munich-for-semi-final-se Wed, 06 May 2026 20:43:10 +0200 Barcelona hold the record for the best attacking performance in the Champions League since 2000 - but PSG and Bayern are both close to breaking it. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/eight-killed-in-iran-shopping-centre-fire-as-probe-targets-builder http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/eight-killed-in-iran-shopping-centre-fire-as-probe-targets-builder Wed, 06 May 2026 19:53:04 +0200 Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/latest-news-bulletin-may-6th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/latest-news-bulletin-may-6th-2026-evening Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/outspoken-cnn-founder-ted-turner-dies-at-age-87 http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/outspoken-cnn-founder-ted-turner-dies-at-age-87 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:17:39 +0200 Ted Turner was considered a pioneer in the news business, which he transformed after the launch of CNN in 1980. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/cape-verde-three-evacuated-from-mv-hondius-over-suspected-hantavirus http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/cape-verde-three-evacuated-from-mv-hondius-over-suspected-hantavirus Wed, 06 May 2026 16:13:59 +0200 Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/italy-femen-and-pussy-riot-protest-russias-return-to-venice-biennale http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/italy-femen-and-pussy-riot-protest-russias-return-to-venice-biennale Wed, 06 May 2026 14:46:30 +0200 The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/fire-at-commercial-complex-near-tehran-kills-11-and-injures-dozens http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/fire-at-commercial-complex-near-tehran-kills-11-and-injures-dozens Wed, 06 May 2026 14:41:09 +0200 Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/latest-news-bulletin-may-6th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/latest-news-bulletin-may-6th-2026-midday Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/united-nations-demands-israel-immediately-release-two-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/united-nations-demands-israel-immediately-release-two-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists Wed, 06 May 2026 10:50:30 +0200 The flotilla's vessels set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/us-pauses-naval-escorts-through-hormuz-as-progress-made-on-peace-deal-trump-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/us-pauses-naval-escorts-through-hormuz-as-progress-made-on-peace-deal-trump-says Wed, 06 May 2026 10:22:55 +0200 Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/north-korea-drops-references-to-unification-with-south-from-constitution-seoul-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/north-korea-drops-references-to-unification-with-south-from-constitution-seoul-says Wed, 06 May 2026 09:32:05 +0200 China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/mexico-marks-164-years-since-battle-of-puebla-with-historic-reenactment http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/mexico-marks-164-years-since-battle-of-puebla-with-historic-reenactment Wed, 06 May 2026 09:24:48 +0200 Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/deadly-airstrike-hit-kramotorsk-as-emergency-crews-battled-fires http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/deadly-airstrike-hit-kramotorsk-as-emergency-crews-battled-fires Wed, 06 May 2026 08:36:06 +0200 Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/latest-news-bulletin-may-6th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/latest-news-bulletin-may-6th-2026-morning Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/top-trump-advisers-urge-china-to-leverage-iran-ties-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-to-global-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/top-trump-advisers-urge-china-to-leverage-iran-ties-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-to-global-t Wed, 06 May 2026 06:41:28 +0200 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both expressed a need for China to leverage its tight relations with Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz for “their own interests”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/trump-renews-feud-with-pope-leo-xiv-days-ahead-of-planned-marco-rubio-visit-to-the-vatican http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/06/trump-renews-feud-with-pope-leo-xiv-days-ahead-of-planned-marco-rubio-visit-to-the-vatican Wed, 06 May 2026 05:41:58 +0200 In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words are helping Iran and making the world “less safe”, slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/gulf-braces-itself-for-potential-escalation-with-iran http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/gulf-braces-itself-for-potential-escalation-with-iran Tue, 05 May 2026 20:47:12 +0200 The Gulf is bracing itself for what could be a major escalation in the Iran war. Attacks against the UAE took place on Monday, the first since the ceasefire was announced in April. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/at-least-18-killed-in-russian-strikes-across-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-denounces-moscows-cynici http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/at-least-18-killed-in-russian-strikes-across-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-denounces-moscows-cynici Tue, 05 May 2026 20:06:37 +0200 On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/eus-kallas-visits-baku-to-advance-strategic-partnership-with-azerbaijan http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/05/eus-kallas-visits-baku-to-advance-strategic-partnership-with-azerbaijan Tue, 05 May 2026 18:25:43 +0200 The EU's High Representative Kaja Kallas met Azerbaijan’s leadership in Baku for talks to advance what she called “our strategic interest” in connectivity between the EU, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, and to contribute to the regional peace process. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/05/latest-news-bulletin-may-5th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/05/latest-news-bulletin-may-5th-2026-evening Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/05/russian-soldiers-rehearse-victory-day-parade-amid-fears-of-ukrainian-attacks http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/05/russian-soldiers-rehearse-victory-day-parade-amid-fears-of-ukrainian-attacks Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:51 +0200 Russian troops marched through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the upcoming Victory Day parade, which will take place without heavy military equipment.