Swedish centre-left holds slim election lead, but final result still too close to call
More than 90% of the votes have been counted, but the final total could take several days. All votes are automatically recounted by the country's regions.
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Oil surges past $108 as Hormuz attack and Saudi pipeline shutdown rattle markets
Brent crude climbed above $108 a barrel on Monday morning after a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member, and Saudi Arabia shut its main pipeline bypassing the waterway, renewing fears that Middle East supply routes are closing.
35,959 flights a day: Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war
The conflict has seen a large increase in flights to countries including Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia as Europeans choose holiday destinations closer to home.
Commission presents EU-Ecuador Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) to Council
On 11 September, the Commission presented its proposal on the EU-Ecuador Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) to the Council for its signature and conclusion. This is the first SIFA negotiated with a Latin American country and will help promote further EU
Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires
Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.
Sweden faces ‘very messy’ political situation after election, expert says
Lars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.
Atokos: The tiny Greek island where people and wild boars swim in the sea and sunbathe together
Thanks to its swimming pigs, the small island near Ithaca has become a major attraction for tourists from all over the world.
All your docs in one app? New EU digital wallet could solve admin issues
Would you trust a single, EU-backed digital service to hold all your legal, professional, and medical information? The EUDI Wallet wants to simplify administrative tasks by storing citizens’ documents in a single system that works across all member states.
Suicide rates are gradually falling in the EU, but men are still more drastically affected than women
Mental health is a growing political and social priority in Europe, including suicide prevention, and the numbers have been slightly falling across the EU. However, member states are not affected equally.
Commission presents landmark India trade deal to Council for signature
On 11 September, the European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, seeking authorization for its signature and conclusion. If authorized by the Council, this
Carney's EU courtship shifts up a gear ahead of Strasbourg visit
Good morning and welcome to Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Canada’s EU charm offensive steps up, Latvia’s Prime Minister weighs in on the Russian threat, and Trump unexpectedly reignites Irish reunification debate.
'Dolly Parton International Airport': Unanimous vote for Nashville Airport to be renamed after country icon
“At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter."
The EU’s plan to grow innovation in Europe
Europe has plenty of world-class research, talent and creativity. However, too often ideas originating in Europe are turned into economic success by others, elsewhere. This is because European innovators face barriers here and find it difficult to bring their ideas to life. As
Energy beneath our feet: Could rock be used as a battery for renewables?
Portuguese scientists studied options for storing energy as compressed air in deep porous rock. In the best case, one reservoir could power a small town.
Could one app replace your entire wallet? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
More and more public and private services move online. The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to help citizens keep track of their digital documents and gain stronger control over their personal data. But how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Europe Today: Sweden edges toward centre-left rule as Trump ends Dublin visit
Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson could become Sweden's next prime minister after a red bloc's election win, exit polls show. Meanwhile, Trump wraps up a two-day Dublin visit, Viktor Orbán returns to Hungary's political arena, and we hear from Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs.
Kazakhstan’s logistics diplomacy: Ambition, leverage and constraints
Long constrained by its landlocked geography, Kazakhstan is seeking to turn its position between Europe and Asia into a source of economic and geopolitical leverage. As trade disruptions and competition drive demand for diversified supply chains, Astana is investing in new
'Resident Evil', Tove Lo and Netflix's Monster: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Retrun to Raccoon City — if you dare — as Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' adaptation hits the big screen, while Netflix brings true crime chills in its latest season of 'Monster'. Here's what to look out for this week.
Safer and more secure digital products
Hardware and software products are increasingly exposed to cyberattacks. From baby monitors and smartwatches to apps and computer programmes, products with digital elements are part of our daily lives. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) strengthens the cybersecurity of these
Heavyweights Bring the Hungary Grand Slam to a Spectacular Close
Budapest delivered a thrilling final day as Schimidt, Pavic, Pirelli, Hershko and Endovitskii struck gold. Pavic celebrated her first Grand Slam title, while the heavyweights brought three unforgettable days of judo at the Papp László Arena to a close.
Le Pen vows to put French citizens first, tackle housing and cost-of-living crisis at first campaign speech
Marine Le Pen gave her first major campaign speech in northern France on Sunday, pledging to prioritise French citizens, as well as to tackle the cost-of-living and housing crises.
Could nuclear fusion power save planet Earth – or is it just a money sink?
Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.
US push to cut drug prices could mean longer waits for European patients
Europe’s patients could face longer waits for some new medicines as US efforts to drive down drug prices risk encouraging pharmaceutical companies to delay launches in lower-price markets, according to a new modelling study.
Leaf-peeping by rail: Europe’s best autumn train journeys
Watch nature’s transformation from the comfort of your own seat with these highly-rated rail journeys that are perfect for autumn.
Latest news bulletin | September 14th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
EU to further tighten migration policy after Ceuta crisis
Under pressure from member states, the European Commission is set to double down on tackling irregular arrivals. Three main options are on the table, and could be announced in the upcoming State of the Union speech.
The impact of Brexit on trade uncertainty
The UK’s trade ambitions are clear: open new markets, reduce border friction, and make it genuinely easier for small businesses to compete globally. The government’s 2025 Trade Strategy frames this as a growth priority. Yet the data tells a more sobering story, write Jose
Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win US Open title
Zverev dashed Shelton's hopes of becoming the first Black player to win the men's championship since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man to win the title since Andy Roddick in Flushing Meadows in 2003.
Film director Isabel Coixet bequeaths a defence of the analogue world to future Cervantes
The Catalan director condemns artificial intelligence and global ecocide in a letter read at her tribute, donating 'anachronistic' items to the Caja de las Letras, to be reopened in fifty years.
Donald Trump pledges to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey.
China's Xi Jinping proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'
China will lead the creation of an "open-source zone for artificial intelligence" for BRICS countries, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at a summit of the 11-nation group in New Delhi.
Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.
Sweden’s centre-left edges ahead by three seat in preliminary results
With 176 seats versus 173, the centre-left bloc has a three-seat parliamentary majority in the preliminary allocation, according to the Swedish Election Authority.
Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin Sommerville.
Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call
A preliminary count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.
Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
Peter Magyar announces upcoming changes to child adoption regulations for singles and same-sex couples
The prime minister's announcement marks a sharp ideological and policy break with the 2010-2026 Orbán governments and, since April's government change, a key step forward for human rights and child protection in Hungary.
Trump accuses Ukraine of pushing up energy prices while on two-day visit to Ireland
US President Donald Trump says Ukraine should stop striking Russian diesel supplies as the impact is harming the global economy. Trump's comments come as he continued his two-day visit to Ireland which blend a bit of high-level meetings with personal leisure.
Latest news bulletin | September 13th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Canada eyes ‘associate member’ status with EU amid US tensions, WSJ reports
Carney reportedly seeks ‘associate’ EU membership as Ottawa-Washington ties hit fresh low. He will address the European Parliament next week.
MOTELX ends 20th edition with awards for Nordic cinema
Portugal's scariest festival wrapped up with the Méliès d'Argent for best European feature going to a Danish film set in 19th-century Faroe Islands, and tributes to Solveig Nordlund and Julie Corman.
Austria's new headscarf ban for under-14s sparks debate over religious freedom
Since 1 September, Austria has banned headscarves for female pupils under 14 at state and private schools. Repeated breaches of the rule could lead to fines of €150 to €800 for parents.
Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
Le Pen kicks off presidential election campaign amid party tensions
It comes amid reported friction between Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, the president of the National Rally party.
Are you smarter than a 15-year-old? Test your maths, science and reading with these PISA questions
This week, the OECD's PISA report has revealed a global decline in 15-year-old's maths and reading skills — but how much better can the grown-up's fare?
Oktoberfest 2026: All the rules visitors need to know
Visitors are reminded to follow the rules while enjoying the event as it is meant to be, with a hearty "Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!"
UAE and Iran leaders meet at the BRICS summit for the first time since the war
The talks follow the UAE’s suspension of trade and financial dealings with Iran in August and follow UAE's firm position that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" after Iran's attacks on the Gulf countries.
Russian drone hits train two km from Polish border, rail operator says
"We are continuing to monitor aerial threats, ensure the smooth running of trains and take every possible measure to ensure the safety of passengers and railway staff," Ukrzaliznytsia said.
Sea of EU flags seems to outnumber Union Jacks at BBC's Last Night of the Proms
Ten years on from the UK's historic Brexit referendum, the nation's decision to leave the European Union appears as divisive as ever.