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EPP considers punishing lawmaker for appearing alongside far-right parties
The European People’s Party is considering sanctions against its MEP Branko Grims after he took part in an event alongside far-right lawmakers. “It is the most normal thing,” he told Euronews, pointing to growing alignment on migration issues among right-wing political forces.
Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C
India’s northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states.
EasyJet losses deepen as Iran war drives fuel costs higher and hits bookings
EasyJet reported wider first-half losses as the Iran war pushed up fuel costs and weakened demand. The airline warned of continued pressure from higher prices and softer summer bookings despite strong growth in its holidays business.
New AI atlas reveals how obesity affects the entire body
An AI-powered “body atlas” helps scientists study obesity, allowing them to see its effects across the whole body in a single view rather than organ by organ.
'No way out': Italian divers who died in the Maldives may have become lost in cave, rescuers say
The divers went missing while "attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres," the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously said.
What can post-conflict reconstruction teach future city planners?
President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction experience offers lessons in urban planning, infrastructure development and the creation of smart communities from the ground up.
Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp
Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike.
Tehran politicians are holding back military from striking US fleet, Iranian MP tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview, a senior member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission tells Euronews that political authorities have actively restrained the military from attacking US naval assets — but warns Tehran will sink a US warship if that check is gone.
Italy requests EU sanctions on Israeli minister over treatment of activists, Tajani says
The video even drew a sharp rebuke from senior politicians within Israel’s government with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slamming its publication.
How to have a responsible day trip in Europe’s most overtouristed cities
Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Ukrainian drone pilots compete in high-speed contests
Ukraine is turning FPV drone training into competitive tournaments to boost pilots’ speed, precision and tactics in its war against Russia.
Pashinyan grabs megaphone as exchange turns heated during election campaign
Armenian's election campaign turns fiery as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan grabbed a megaphone and confronted critics accusing him of giving up Karabakh, during an election campaign event in Yerevan.
Syphilis and gonorrhoea reach record highs, European health agency warns
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections have been rising across Europe for a decade, reaching record levels, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Meta accused of using “momfluencers” to shape child safety narrative amid scrutiny
Parent influencers and doctors allegedly advocated for Meta’s teen accounts amid criticism of keeping young people safe on its platforms, according to a new report.
Million-dollar salaries, billion-dollar stakes: Top AI talent every tech giant is fighting over
As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes.
Bruce Springsteen slams Donald Trump on Stephen Colbert’s penultimate show
On the eve of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’. The Boss used the opportunity to thank Colbert, and hit out at Donald Trump - as well as Paramount head David Ellison.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
Gaza students sit exams in tents as nearly all schools lie in ruins
With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textbooks, chairs — or walls.
Turning point: Germans lose faith in US as NATO ally and turn to defence, study shows
A German defence survey suggests that trust in the US as a NATO ally has fallen sharply, while support for higher defence spending and the military has continued to rise.
EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery in long-range drone attack, Kyiv says
Ukraine has been ramping up its retaliatory long-range strikes on Russia in recent weeks, particularly targeting oil infrastructure.
Airbnb expands beyond rentals with AI planning tools, airport pickups and World Cup experiences
The holiday rental giant is expanding far beyond accommodation, adding car hires, luggage storage, boutique hotels, AI-powered planning tools and exclusive travel experiences.
Paris hosts Franco-Lebanese music event to aid Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis
France hosted a large charity concert for Lebanon on Thursday evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where several hundred people gathered to support civilians affected by the conflict.
Agatha Christie's Poirot is returning to the screen with new series in production
Talk about big shoes to fill... Or should that be, a powerfully dainty moustache to sport?
Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus as NATO tensions spike
Russia has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of major nuclear drills amid tensions with European NATO members sparked by drone incursions in the Baltic.
Felipe VI presents Margaret Atwood with the 2025 Joan Margarit Poetry Prize in Toronto
During his visit to Canada, the head of state personally hands the author of 'The Handmaid's Tale' a distinction, 18 years after awarding her the Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature.
Felipe VI presents 2025 Joan Margarit Poetry Prize to Margaret Atwood in Toronto
The head of state is using his visit to Canada to hand the author of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ her award, 18 years after granting her the Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature.
Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Who is Raúl Castro: the man who inherited the revolution and still shapes Cuba under pressure
Fidel Castro’s brother and a central pillar of Cuban power for decades, the former leader is back in the spotlight after a US indictment, amid mounting pressure on the regime.
EU cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up
The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal
Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it
Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling.
Iran secretly executes four as it hits global death sentence record
Four more men, including two Kurdish political activists, were put to death in secret this week without informing their families, as Amnesty International recorded 2,159 executions in Iran last year — the highest of any country.
How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
Yves Sakila, who was 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
Recession warning? Eurozone activity hits lowest level in over two and a half years due to Iran war
Business activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in May, hitting its lowest level in more than two and a half years.
EU countries and Parliament clash on controversial return rules for migrants
The European Parliament and EU member states have failed to agree on a law enabling home searches and setting up deportation centres outside the EU to speed up migrants’ returns.
Latvia issues warning to residents after detecting unmanned aerial vehicle in its airspace
On Wednesday, Lithuania's Vilnius airport also temporarily shut down after the government announced a suspected drone threat over its airspace.
North and South Korean women meet in rare football clash as fans cheer both sides
Fans in rain ponchos cheered both North and South Korean women’s football teams during a rare inter-Korean match in Suwon, where North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal.
'Highly explosive' whale Timmy to be towed out to sea
The dead humpback whale 'Timmy' off the Danish coast is at risk of exploding. Authorities now plan to tow it out to open sea.
Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event
Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.
No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe
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.
Italy moves to Airbus A330 tankers in major NATO-aligned shift
Rome shifts course: six Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft, worth around €1.39 billion in total, to bolster the European pillar in NATO.
White House denies blocking Ebola evacuation
The White House has denied a report claiming that the United States blocked the return of Ebola-infected missionary doctor Peter Stafford.
Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine, with mutual assistance
The "associate membership" envisioned by Friedrich Merz would allow Ukraine to request assistance from other EU countries against a Russian attack. This, Merz says, would create a "substantial security guarantee".
Trump envoy says US should restore its 'footprint' in Greenland
The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War.
Technological sovereignty is not about isolation, EU digital chief says
Henna Virkkunen says tech sovereignty means cutting risky dependencies and boosting European capacity in areas from semiconductor supply chains to cloud services.
Paris nursery abuse probe expands as 16 staff held over extended custody
The suspects worked at the Saint-Dominique state nursery school in Paris’ 7th arrondissement and are being questioned over rape and other allegedly excessive or violent behaviour.
Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury
The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea.
Baltics must adapt to drone incursions because more will come, Lithuanian defence minister warns
Exclusive: As the Baltics continue to be rattled by repeated drone incidents – with at least six actual or suspected incidents rocking the region this month – Lithuania’s Minister of Defence Robertas Kaunas told Euronews there is a “high possibility” more unmanned aerial