Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 11 and injure dozens over past 24 hours
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russian forces had fired two “Zircon” missiles as well as 174 drones at Ukraine overnight.
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Latest news bulletin | September 19th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and 'Waka Waka'
Shakira kicked off her 12-show residency in Madrid on Friday, performing 25 songs before 50,000 fans in her first return to Spanish stages in years.
Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments
Backlash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible
Macron heading to Saint Pierre and Miquelon to meet with Canadian PM Carney
French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Saint Pierre and Miquelon this weekend, an archipelago the Élysée describes as "central to today's France."
Who deserves a transplant? AI's answer isn't the same as a human doctor's
AI chatbots make faster, more confident, but less nuanced decisions than human doctors when choosing who gets a life-saving kidney transplant.
Bolivia slashes diesel subsidies as its Congress ratifies $1.9 billion IMF deal to ease deep economic crisis
La Paz hopes the deal, awaiting final authorisation by the IMF’s executive board, will open other lines of finances from different institutions, like the World Bank, as the country works to restore its struggling credit status.
Operations resume at Luxembourg airport after 'unauthorised' drones halt flights
The airport has warned of knock-on delays and disruption as airlines work to restore regular flight schedules.
Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in Ukraine
The bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.
What we know (and still don't) about Canada's 'associate membership'
The idea of making Canada the European Union's first "associate member" has caused a furore. Here's what we know and still don't know.
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security
Greenland's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, welcomed the agreement, saying it was "to the benefit of us all" and that it would "ensure and strengthen" the security of the island.
What happens if a solar farm catches fire? Europe’s biggest battery test centre is finding out
Battery ‘torture testing’ simulates car washes, sandstorms and wildfires for the benefit of the energy transition.
Drums, dancing and definitely no tears: Here’s why you need to experience Nepal’s Sa: Paru festival
Euronews Travel’s Dianne Apen-Sadler headed to the ancient city of Bhaktapur in Nepal for the Sa: Paru festival honouring those that have died in the past year.
Latest news bulletin | September 19th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Fear of AI job losses now outweighs hope of new jobs, study finds
In the midst of calls for an AI development slowdown, the fear and uncertainty over AI's impact on the job market remain present worldwide, study finds.
EU fuel prices hit records as ECB experts see diesel margins peak in October
EU petrol and diesel prices hit record highs this week, according to the European Commission. Refining margins—the cost of turning crude oil into fuel—are partly to blame, and prices could remain elevated as ECB experts tell Euronews that diesel margins are expected to peak
Russians leave before election ends, fearing mobilisation to follow
Requests for emergency emigration assistance from Russia have surged eightfold since July, with searches for "how to leave" and "mobilisation" at their highest since early 2023. An electronic summons register now automatically triggers an exit ban, documented cases show.
Trump threatens to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
The president has already pursued legal action against other major news organisations, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the BBC.
Video shows migrants running towards temporary camp in Ceuta
Hundreds of migrants ran towards the port of Ceuta on Friday hoping to secure a place at a new temporary camp set up by Spanish authorities.
As Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv, Russian cooling tower hit by drone
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has been informed of the strike on the Kursk nuclear power plant and said it was not on fire despite being operational at the time
Irish Finance Minister says Hormuz closure, not Ukraine, causing energy crisis
The Irish Finance Minister hit back against claims made by the US that Ukraine is causing the global energy crisis, saying de-escalation in the Middle East is the only solution.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
Latest news bulletin | September 18th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
Officials say the teenager had warned friends after lunch that he was “going to do something” and told them to go home, but they thought he was joking.
Three parties to attempt to form new cabinet following Romanian election
The previous government collapsed after a no-confidence vote following tensions over austerity and efforts to reduce Romania’s large budget deficit.
Shakira opens her Madrid stadium with the first of 12 concerts
Shakira returns to Spain this Friday with 12 shows in Madrid, wrapping up her world tour after eight years away, playing to about 50,000 fans a night until 11 October.
Shakira opens her Madrid stadium with first of 12 concerts
Shakira returns to Spain this Friday for a 12-date run in Madrid, where she will end her world tour after eight years away. The Colombian star will perform for up to 50,000 fans a night until 11 October.
Shakira launches 12-concert Madrid run to close world tour after 8-year absence
Shakira returns to Spain this Friday with 12 shows in Madrid, wrapping up her world tour after eight years away, playing to up to 50,000 fans a night until 11 October.
Biosimilar uptake could unlock major savings for European healthcare systems
European health systems could unlock substantial savings by increasing the use of biosimilar medicines, but doing so will require a coordinated mix of procurement, prescribing and dispensing policies, according to a policy brief from the European Observatory on Health Systems
EMA backs 12 new medicines, alongside key label expansions
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended 12 new medicines for approval at its September 2026 meeting, while backing extensions of indication for 11 existing medicines. Among the new medicines, the CHMP recommended
easyJet cabin crew in Portugal plan October and December strikes
easyJet cabin crew in Portugal voted on Thursday to stage strikes from 2 to 6 October and 19 to 23 December over working conditions and pay.
What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit, from tariffs to a possible $30 billion deal
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to hold talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, with an expiring trade truce, tens of billions in tariff relief and AI all on the table as both economies need the relationship to hold.
Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania in failed asylum attempt
A 68-year-old Russian man swam down the Nemunas River from Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave to neighbouring Lithuania to seek asylum, only to be returned to Russia.
Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.
Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close
Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.
Burnham pledges 'further steps' to deepen ties with EU in meeting with Irish Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said a closer relationship between the UK and the EU would "be of benefit to the European Union and indeed to Ireland."
Macron to convene G7 on energy, warning of 'Russian aggression'
Emmanuel Macron is calling for a "protection plan" against "Russian hybrid attacks". According to the French president, "the nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing".
The world's 20 best airlines for 2026 have been announced – with only six in Europe
There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
Parliament rallies behind Jerković’s plan to prevent cardiovascular disease
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed S&D MEP Romana Jerković’s report on cardiovascular health, with 545 votes in favour, 47 against and 75 abstentions. Cardiovascular diseases are the EU’s number one killer, causing around 1.7 million deaths every year, despite an
EU weighs windfall taxes on energy firms amid growing economic strain
EU ministers meeting in Dublin on Friday and Saturday are considering a windfall tax on energy companies, as price volatility continues to destabilise the economic outlook.
‘Race-cation’ boom: Searches for 24-hour city breaks rise by 500% as runners plan marathon trips
Searches for ‘marathon abroad’ have hit an all-time high, with travellers also researching what to see, eat and do in European race destinations once the running is over.
Meet the beekeeper carrying on three generations of family tradition
The Honey Festival celebrates Kalbajar’s long beekeeping tradition, bringing local producers together as they promote the region’s honey and explore opportunities to reach new audiences beyond Azerbaijan.
Tajikistan celebrates its 35th independence anniversary
To mark the 35th anniversary, the country’s president, Emomali Rahmon, set out plans for economic growth, hydropower, investment, and a stronger international presence.
The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany
The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany. On the site of the decommissioned Biblis nuclear power station, the switch is being made: from nuclear fission to fusion power. Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie got access to the protected site.
Zelenskyy launches 'Carpathian Eight' alliance to boost regional investment
Ukraine's president unveiled the new eight-nation bloc at a summit in Western Ukraine on Friday, pledging cooperation on security, energy, and trade. Organisers hope to attract €9.4 billion in investments.
Canada seeks to join €90bn support loan for Ukraine, Brussels confirms
Canada's inclusion will allow Ukraine to buy weapons from Canadian defence companies and bypass the "Made in Europe" requirements. In turn, Ottawa will have to pay a proportional share of the annual interest.
Oasis 2027 tour: Travel searches surge for European host cities – and tickets are not on sale yet
After tour dates were announced for 38 concerts in 2027, Oasis fans are already searching for travel to the host destinations – with Glasgow seeing the biggest surge, +2,400%, according to new data.
Women dominate Europe's health workforce but earn 19% less per hour, WHO warns
Despite dominating Europe's health and care sector, women hold just over half of its top-paying jobs, according to a new WHO report.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Resident Evil' - How to resurrect a dead franchise
It's taken six attempts, one reboot and one doomed Netflix show... But now, after 24 years, we have a good Resident Evil film.