EU critic Rumen Radev named new Bulgarian prime minister
Radev won the first outright parliamentary majority in Bulgarian elections since 1997 last month on promises to fight corruption.
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Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
‘We will not be bullied’: MEPs dig in over delayed US trade deal
Nine months after the EU and US struck a controversial trade deal, negotiations remain deadlocked as MEPs resist pressure to fast-track approval without safeguards against future American threats.
Europe needs to be more radical on the energy crisis. But how? EU Climate Commissioner explains
The only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews. "We owe it to our citizens and our companies."
Latest news bulletin | May 7th, 2026 – Evening
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.
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.
Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia, Zelenskyy says
US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.
Sweden plans electronic bracelets to monitor children at risk of gang recruitment
Criminal gangs in Sweden increasingly recruit children to commit crimes, knowing they will not face prison time if caught as the age of criminal responsibility is 15.
Tenerife locals 'concerned but calm' as hantavirus-hit cruise ship approaches
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.
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus' athletes but Russians still barred from competiton
The IOC executive board released a statement saying that it "no longer recommends any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams."
Budapest awaits: A football travel guide to the 2026 Champions League final host city
Hungary’s capital will welcome thousands of PSG and Arsenal fans for European football’s showpiece fixture on 30 May.
Fading Echo: Can independent gaming studios survive AI - and battle for a better future?
Euronews Culture speaks to Elise Marchouba, Senior Producer at independent game developer Emeteria, about the upcoming game Fading Echo, the stereotypes still clinging onto the gaming community, and the challenges facing the video game industry.
US underlines 'strong relationship' with Vatican as Rubio meets pope after Trump criticism
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.
EU steps up coordination on hantavirus but insists risks for citizens are 'low'
"According to the current situation, there is no cause for concern at the moment," the European Commission said about the hantavirus outbreak.
After coronavirus, should we fear hantavirus? Here is what you need to know
A deadly hantavirus outbreak has unfolded aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, leaving three passengers dead and several others infected. Here’s what you need to know.
Greek coastguard accused of migrant boat pushback in Aegean Sea, NGO says
At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
Middle East war will slow down economic growth in Africa as cost of living crisis soars, IMF warns
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.
Video shows United Airlines plane striking truck in New Jersey, injuring driver
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.
How UK 30-year bonds reached the highest yield this century and why it matters
Investors are demanding significantly higher returns to hold British debt as 30-year gilt yields reached levels not seen since 1998 this week. The surge represents a major challenge for the UK Treasury but why did it happen and what does it mean exactly?
'Companies should not be regulated twice': EU reaches tentative deal to simplify AI rules
EU states and the Parliament reached an agreement to simplify the AI laws for businesses. Here’s a look at what has changed.
Singer Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency operation in Portugal
A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering.
Travelling to Kraków? What to see and do in Europe’s ‘best leisure destination’
This Polish city offers affordable flights, board and dining, alongside stunning hikes, historical architectural landmarks and Renaissance-era works of art.
Economic growth in the Pacific could slow as energy disruptions spread, ADB warns
Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience
Nobu swaps city skylines for country escapes with luxury rural retreat in England
Nobu is launching its first UK countryside retreat, bringing a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences to rural Rutland in a major shift away from its usual city-centre hotspots.
Can Europe stand up to China on trade?
Trade relations between the two economic superpowers have soured in recent weeks as Beijing has attacked EU plans to cut its reliance on China for key goods, services and resources.
Germany calls for end to EU unanimity rule to stop decision-making 'standstill'
Twelve countries have already backed the initiative, with repeated obstruction by Viktor Orbán's Hungary increasingly fuelling calls for reform.
Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death
YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.
Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate
A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine’s strong air defence.
Disturbances and 127 arrests mar Paris party after PSG Champions League victory
Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
Iran's president says he met Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei amid persistent health rumours
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.
Brussels mulls scrapping methane fines amid energy crisis - leak
The draft text, circulated to EU member states, says penalties should not jeopardise gas or oil supplies during periods of market stress or crisis — a move likely to be seen as a concession to mounting pressure from industry and international partners.
'Blood is Russia's art': Politics and protests mark start of Venice Biennale
The Russian punk rockers Pussy Riot and Ukraine feminist group FEMEN have joined forces to protest at Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest international art exhibition.
Portugal has just used up its natural resources for 2026. Is the rest of Europe doing any better?
Humans use as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.7 Earths, meaning many European nations have already reached 'Overshoot Day'.
Shell profits surge as Iran war drives oil prices higher
Europe’s biggest energy company reported a jump in first-quarter profits as the war involving Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil and gas prices higher.
Fake viagra, steroids and weight-loss drugs seized in €13.1m Interpol operation
Interpol has seized 6.42 million doses of counterfeit and unapproved medicines in a global operation targeting illegal online drug sales.
Iranians at home divided 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.
Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony
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.
Injury row, Sardinia trip, petition - Kylian Mbappé faces growing backlash from Real Madrid fans
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.
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire, reportedly killing Hezbollah commander
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.
Local elections across UK test Starmer as Reform UK eyes major gains
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.
Hermes European Study Centre supports Cyprus compromise on Tobacco Excise Revision
Hermes–European Study Centre expresses its strong support for the compromise text developed by the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union on the revision of Directive 2011/64/EU, the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED). Hermes considers this a strong, balanced, and
‘Sunbed wars’: German tourist wins €900 payout after 6 am towel dash ruined Greek holiday
A tourist has won compensation after claiming towel-hogging guests made sun loungers impossible to use on a Greek holiday – and the ruling could spell trouble for resorts that fail to tackle the “sunbed wars”.
Germany's golden years are over, Reinhold Würth warns
Reinhold Würth, who has made the Würth Group the global market leader in the trade of assembly and fastening materials for trade and industry, sees an opportunity above all in the fields of electronics, IT and artificial intelligence.
Watch: potholes or Europe? Decoding Britain’s local elections
Millions of voters in Britain are heading to the polls in local elections today, and while Europe has barely featured in the campaigns, your reporter wonders if this vote matters for the EU?
Meta asks judge to overturn verdict in landmark social media addiction trial
In March, a United States jury found Meta and Google negligent in thedesign of their platforms in a landmark ‘social media addictions’ trial.
Nobel Laureate JM Coetzee refuses to attend Jerusalem writers festival over Israel’s actions in Gaza
Coetzee is the latest literary figure to call out Israel’s actions against Gaza, with several other film actors and authors also having declined working with Israeli institutions in the past few years.
Hantavirus confirmed as rare human-to-human variant
Health authorities are stepping up international monitoring and response efforts after additional cases linked to an Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius were confirmed in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed today (6 May)
iPhone users could receive up to $95 after Apple agrees $250m Siri lawsuit settlement
Apple has agreed to a $250 million (€230 million) settlement after being accused of misleading iPhone buyers over unreleased AI features linked to its Siri upgrade.