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World News

Declassified Pentagon UFO footage shows unexplained aerial phenomena

Newly released Pentagon footage shows unidentified aerial phenomena captured in different locations over several years, as the US government publishes declassified UFO-related files under a transparency initiative.

09/05/2026

USA

Trump declassifies 162 UFO files for public to judge the 'evidence'

A first tranche of files dating back to 1948 has been released to provide greater transparency regarding unidentified flying objects. Although the archive features unusual sightings reported by astronauts and pilots, it contains no definitive proof of alien life.

09/05/2026

Europe News

Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President announces ceasefire ahead of contentious Russia military parade. Ukraine says will implement cessation of hostilities, but only in central Moscow where the festivities are taking place Saturday.

08/05/2026

Europe News

‘EU legislation cannot be dictated by social media threats,’ says MEP trade chief

Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

08/05/2026

Culture news

White House calls out Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for dead Trump image

The White House has called Mark Hamill a “sick individual” after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media.

08/05/2026

Iran

UAE reports missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

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.

07/05/2026

Europe News

Trump gives EU until 4 July to finalise deal or face 'higher' tariffs

After speaking with Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday evening, Donald Trump delayed his threat of "much higher" tariffs on the European Union until 4 July. Von der Leyen hailed "good progress" towards implementation.

07/05/2026

Vatican

US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope

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.

07/05/2026

Iran

Iranians at home torn between hope for regime change and war fears

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.

07/05/2026

Europe Today

Former Trump envoy warns Iran still has power over Strait

After more than two months of war between the US and Iran, a deal appears in sight to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's vital shipping routes. However, former Trump official Kurt Volker says the conflict has effectively handed control of the Strait to Tehran.

07/05/2026

Europe News

White House calls Europe terrorism 'incubator' in security strategy

The fresh criticism of Europe comes just months after Trump's new national security strategy said the continent faced "civilisational erasure" due to immigration.

07/05/2026

Europe News

MEPs and EU countries fail to reach an agreement on EU-US deal

Despite intense pressure from the US, negotiators agreed to meet again in 10 days after more than 6 hours of talks last night. Both sides, seeking a compromise, said however that progress had been made during the negotiations.

07/05/2026

Iran

Iran reviewing US peace deal proposal as Trump ramps up pressure

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.

07/05/2026

Europe News

Spain 'more convinced' of its stance on US than the EU is - Jaume Duch

The Catalan regional minister told Euronews that, while Spain has been leading when it comes to standing up against Washington, the EU has taken a firmer stance in recent months.

06/05/2026

Europe News

Divisions in Brussels as EU negotiators face crunch talks on US trade

MEPs and EU countries are facing growing pressure just hours before key talks on implementing the EU–US trade deal. However, officials warn that the Parliament’s demands may be too ambitious to secure an agreement this evening.

06/05/2026

Iran

Iran says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured

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.

06/05/2026

USA

Top Trump advisers urge China to assist in reopening Strait of Hormuz

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”.

06/05/2026

USA

Trump says the pontiff's words help Iran, make world 'less safe'

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.

06/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

Gulf braces itself for potential escalation with Iran

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.

05/05/2026

Iran

Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and reach a peace deal

Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war.

05/05/2026