Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages
Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out.
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Blocked sunlight and changing clouds: How coal pollution is damaging our solar potential
Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power.
Trump-Xi summit: Europe watches as Washington and Beijing reset the board
Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with President Xi Jinping has ended with both sides claiming success — but Europe should be cautious before celebrating. After two days of talks, Trump described the visit as “great” and said the two leaders had reached “fantastic trade deals”.
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
Heading to Mexico City for the World Cup? Here’s where to go and what to see
Azteca stadium is set to host five matches this summer as one of the host cities.
Fact check: Is the EU about to restrict the use of VPNs?
Claims that the EU could restrict the use of VPNs have spread widely online in recent weeks, prompting concerns among some users about digital freedoms and online privacy. However, they seem to have stemmed from a misunderstanding.
Can the US and China avoid ‘Thucydides’ Trap’? Harvard scholar who popularised term weighs in
The concept, which draws on the ancient Greek historian Thucydides, describes the danger that conflict can erupt when a rising power challenges an established one.
Letting Israel participate in Eurovision 'wrong from the beginning', Spain’s culture minister says
Eurovision is 'whitewashing’ the Israel-Hamas war by allowing Israel to compete, Spain's Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun told Euronews in exclusive comments.
Philippines suspends Senate security chief after shootout, 'escape' of politician wanted by ICC
MANILA, May 15 - The Philippines anti-graft chief has ordered a six-month suspension of the head of Senate security following a chaotic shootout inside the upper chamber on Wednesday that later led to the \"escape\" of a politician wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Week in wildlife: super-rare bongos, ducks on parade and Marmalade the Thames seal
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Europe shouldn’t buy Myanmar junta’s Suu Kyi ploy
Myanmar’s military is trying to sell former State Councilor Aung San Suu Kyi’s transfer from prison to a “designated residence” as a gesture of mercy. But the move has raised basic questions: where is she, who has seen her and can anyone outside the junta verify her health and
Europe’s AI defence revolution: who’s leading and what comes next?
Analysts told Euronews Next that Germany, France, Ukraine and the United Kingdom stand out as countries that have done the most for AI military integration so far.
Uwe Boll Directing ’23 Years Later,’ an ‘Unofficial Sequel’ to ‘House of the Dead’ (Exclusive)
The German B-movie filmmaker appears to be trolling 'Resident Evil' director Paul W.S. Anderson, who is planning an official reboot of the zombie franchise, adapted from the hit video game.
Ireland sees changes to migration policies and improved digital inclusion
Registration fee waived for migrant victims of domestic abuse The Department of Justice announced the domestic abuse concession scheme for migrant victims of domestic abuse. Under the scheme, anyone who experiences domestic abuse - and whose permission to be in Ireland is
North Korea slams UK over sanctions on camp allegedly linked to abducted Ukrainian children
Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal.
King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party
King Charles III marks 50 years of The King’s Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide.
Wild Bunch Takes Hit Survival Thriller ‘Balandrau’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Wild Bunch has acquired German rights to “Balandrau: Where the Fierce Wind Blew” (“Balandrau, Vent Salvatge,” original Catalan title), the Spanish survival thriller sold internationally by Filmax. The deal is one of several closed by Filmax ahead of and around the Cannes Marché
Drone fallout rocks Latvia and fragile US–China reset
Latvia is reeling from a major drone incursion last week that resulted in the resignation of the prime minister and the sacking of the defence minister. As the country reckons with major questions about its air defences, Europe is also watching the finale of Trump's visit to
When Trump met Xi as peers
The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.
Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app
SYDNEY, May 15 - An Australian court upheld a landmark decision for a transgender woman on Friday, ruling that her exclusion from a female-only app because she appeared to be a man amounted to an act of discrimination.
BYD in talks to buy idle European car plants as it eyes Maserati
BYD is in talks with Stellantis and other carmakers about buying underused European plants, according to the Chinese carmaker's vice-president.
Podcast | Hungary after Viktor Orbán: How 16 years vanished in 30 days
After 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule, Hungary suddenly feels like a different country. The billboards are gone, the propaganda machine has fallen silent, and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar is promising sweeping change. This week on Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love?,
Rise in dolphin and whale sightings in Cyprus prompts increased protection measures
In recent weeks, an increased presence of dolphins and other cetaceans has been recorded in the marine areas of Cyprus.
New EMN inform examines digital inclusion and accessibility in legal migration procedures
A new European Migration Network (EMN) inform examines how digital services can enhance accessibility for applicants with disabilities and for those who are digitally disadvantaged, drawing on contributions from 25 EMN Member and Observer Countries. Overview A new European
‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is First ‘Star Wars’ Movie to Be Shot Entirely in Los Angeles Thanks to California Tax Incentive, Says Director Jon Favreau
It’s been almost 50 years since the first “Star Wars” was released. And it’s taken that long for a movie in the beloved franchise — “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” — to be shot in Los Angeles. “I’d like to thank the California Film Commission for allowing us to have a
Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanies US counterpart Donald Trump on a walk through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound next to Beijing's Forbidden City.
Xi gives Trump rare tour of secret garden at heart of Chinese government
BEIJING, May 15 - After talks on trade, Taiwan and Iran, Chinese President Xi Jinping showed off the centuries-old trees in Beijing’s walled-off Zhongnanhai compound, where he strolled with U.S. President Donald Trump in the concluding hours of their summit.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Ten more countries complete lineup for Saturday's finale
The Eurovision Song Contest's final lineup has been decided, with five more countries on their way home after failing to make it out of second semifinal on Thursday.
India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US
The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.
US reportedly seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro as energy crisis deepens
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed an offer of €85 million in aid on the condition that the assistance be distributed by the Catholic Church, bypassing the government.
Zimbabwe tobacco hits new highs under smallholder contracts
Rows of green tobacco plants stretched towards the bush in a vast field of a crop that has rebounded to record levels in Zimbabwe, driven largely by smallholders contracted to Chinese firms. A few dozen aspiring tobacco farmers inspected the broad leaves on a field day of
Revised 2026 EU ETS auction calendars published
The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has published the revised 2026 EU ETS auction calendars. The published calendars reflect the auctioning of 50 million allowances for the Social Climate Fund (SCF), of which 10 million allowances originally auctioned and allocated to member
Cate Blanchett’s Dirty Pictures Boards Doc ‘Fashionopolis’ Directed by Reiner Holzemer (Exclusive)
The project is based on Dana Thomas’ book of the same name, and the noted fashion scribe is writing and will produce alongside Bronwyn Cosgrove, with Danielle Perissi on board as an executive producer.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Gets Divided First Reactions, From a ‘Thrilling Adventure’ to ‘One of the Weakest Star Wars Movies’ and a ‘Snooze Fest’
“Star Wars” has officially returned to the big screen courtesy of “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” and members of the film press are calling the franchise’s comeback “a thrilling adventure,” “a perfect summer movie” and “a lot of fun,” although overall reactions are divided. “It’s
Former China hawk elected Solomon Islands' leader
Vote comes a week after lawmakers ousted the nation's former pro-China prime minister.
Trump says he and China’s Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
The two leaders concluded two days of talks in Beijing.
Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
BEIJING, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran is running out and he had agreed in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that the Islamic republic cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon and must re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
Madonna Taps Peggy Gou for Buoyant ‘I Feel So Free’ Remix
The pop star will release her long-awaited LP, Confessions II , on July 3
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
Debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit pre-payment energy meters.
And the Inaugural Gold Rush Pictures Berlinale Talents Lab Awards Winners Are…
Each winner, picked by a jury consisting of Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Feo Aladag and Tom Tykwer, receives a grant of €5,000 ($5,820) and support for their stay at the Cannes Film Festival.
TrustNordisk Adds Niels Arden Oplev’s ’Shadow & Light,’ Starring Esben Smed (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen-based sales outfit TrustNordisk has acquired international rights to “Shadow & Light” from acclaimed Danish writer-director Niels Arden Oplev (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “We Shall Overcome,”“Flatliners”). The drama, which just started filming in Denmark,
Commission launches the European Housing Alliance
Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen (pictured) is inviting member states, regions, cities and stakeholders across the Union to join Europe’s first-ever Housing Alliance. This landmark initiative is designed to strengthen cooperation, mutual learning, and sharing of
Amazon MGM Studios Confirms the Search for the Next James Bond is ‘Underway’
The next film in the spy franchise will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight
Norway confirms decision to revoke missile licences for Malaysia, cites stricter export controls
The Norwegian foreign ministry said its decision was shaped by evolving security conditions in Europe and around the world
Europe Today: Latvia in turmoil after PM resigns over drone incursion — what now?
Latvia, an EU and NATO member, is facing political turmoil after PM Evika Siliņa resigned yesterday following a drone incursion described as a major security failure. Europe Today has exclusive comments from former Defence Minister Andris Sprūds, who also stepped down this week.
Cannes Competition Title ‘Moulin’s’ ‘Truly Extraordinary’ Look Testament to Post-Production Specialists at Budapest’s NFI Filmlab
For his historical drama “Moulin,” which premieres in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Oscar-winning Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes (“Son of Saul”) traveled back in time to WWII-era France to tell the story of Jean Moulin, a resistance fighter whose bravery helped
