Russia's foreign recruit drive amounts to human trafficking, Amnesty International says
In a new report, human rights advocates say that in many cases the recruitment of foreigners into Russia's army amounts to the crime of human trafficking.
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European bond yields hit multi-year highs as global sell-off continues
Long-term European government bond yields remain close to multi-decade highs, as inflation and interest-rate concerns keep driving the sell-off.
Latest news bulletin | September 11th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
“Learn about Serbian Suffering” – An overlooked dimension of European history presented in Italy
The Memorial Center of the Republic of Srpska is bringing its international “Learn About Serbian Suffering” campaign to Rome from September 7 to 13, reports NewsEurope. The initiative aims to introduce Italian and wider European audiences to the historical experience of the
Houthis seize Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait
Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under
Major fire tears through Marseille market near Saint-Charles station
A major fire tore through Marseille’s Marché du Soleil, with firefighters battling the blaze at the market near Saint-Charles station.
Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of political and human rights activism
From the fight for abortion and women's rights to her commitment to Europe and human rights: Emma Bonino's political journey.
Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ wows Venice and breaks standing ovation record
'NAZA', the new documentary by 'No Other Land' filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, earned a record-breaking 24.5-minute standing ovation following its premiere – the longest-ever ovation recorded at the Venice Film Festival.
Healthcare is driving Sweden's election: Big promises, few easy fixes
At the core of Swedish elections this Sunday is fixing the healthcare system — something that matters to voters the most. The political parties from the left to the right wing are making promises, but health experts say none of them cut to the core of the issue.
Delay tactic or genuine solution? Carbon capture under fire again as EU invests in ‘unproven’ technology
Carbon capture and storage has been found to be “technically uncertain and very high cost”.
European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia forecast to grow 130% by 2030
According to new research, Europe was also the fastest-growing long-haul region for Saudi leisure travellers between 2019 and 2025.
EU's largest political group doesn't want confrontation with China
The EU's most influential political family is drafting a paper urging tougher use of trade leverage with China, while maintaining dialogue and avoiding a trade escalation.
OpenAI makes U-turn and calls for binding national AI safety rules
The intervention comes a week after OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, “its most capable model to date,” after delaying its rollout over cybersecurity concerns.
Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in eastern Switzerland
A coach believed to be carrying tourists through one of Switzerland's most scenic Alpine valleys has crashed near the entrance to the country's national park.
Tributes paid to 9/11 victims at Republican midterm convention in Dallas
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the sites of the 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday, with Trump expected to deliver a speech at the Pentagon.
Two Azerbaijani sailors killed in Black Sea tugboat drone attack
The Somali-flagged TEDY was hit near Odesa and struck twice more overnight, with two other crewmembers hospitalised with burns. Azerbaijan's foreign ministry did not attribute responsibility for the attack.
Digital customs could boost Kazakhstan’s transit potential, but infrastructure remains key, experts say
From L to R: WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Photo credit: Akorda.Kazakhstan is stepping up its partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s position as a key Eurasian
Norway’s Foreign Minister warns Netanyahu’s government driving Israel into a 'very dangerous place'
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide tells Euronews that Israel has lost “tremendous support” because of how it has conducted its military response to the 7 October attacks.
Detained city mayor declares: 'I have still not lost hope'
The mayor of Albania’s capital city says he has “not lost hope” despite being held in detention for over 18 months. Erion Veliaj (pictured) has remained nominally in office as mayor of Tirana despite being held in what is known as pre-trial detention (PTD) since February 2025.
Growth: France lags behind its European neighbours
Insee has cut its 2026 growth forecast from 0.7% to 0.4%. After a weak first half, sluggish consumption, falling investment and rising inflation darken prospects for year-end.
Economic growth: France lags behind its European neighbours
The government has cut its 2026 growth forecast from 0.7% to 0.5%, a day after an even more pessimistic estimate from Insee.
Russia launches 160 drones overnight across Ukraine killing at least one and leaving many injured
The injured include a mother and her son who were left injured following an overnight Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
Nuclear medicine: New EU framework to secure Europe’s supply of medical radioisotopes and reduce dependence on Russia
The European Commission has put forward the European Radioisotope Valley Initiative (C/2026/6132) a new strategic framework to strengthen Europe’s leadership in the production of medical radioisotopes. It aims to reinforce EU security of radioisotope supply, guiding investment
'One of the most powerful messages she ever made': Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to go up for auction
The infamous ‘Revenge Dress’, interpreted as having been worn by Diana "in revenge" for the televised admission of adultery by then-Prince Charles, is going up for auction for the first time since 1997. Part of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to NHS Lothian Charity.
War, sanctions and inflation leave Iran short of hundreds of medicines
Prices for basic medicines such as paracetamol and insulin have skyrocketed amid major shortages of less common pharmaceuticals. More than 70% of healthcare costs in Iran are paid out of pocket, leaving the most vulnerable patients unable to afford treatment.
Welcome to the Riga and the Baltic military-industrial complex
Good morning. Angela Skujins penning this Friday newsletter from the bitter Baltics, where I’ve just spent the last few days immersed in beetroot soup, battlefield tactics and the scintillating spirit of the rīdzinieki, aka Rigan people.
Thousands of flags honour 9/11 victims at Malibu university
Nearly 3,000 American flags fill Pepperdine University's Malibu campus as visitors gather to remember the victims of the September 11 attacks.
Europeans are skipping family visits and medical appointments to pay energy and fuel bills, study finds
The rising cost of fuel and energy bills is hammering Europeans, with some taking extreme measures to offset higher prices, such as giving up on medical care. However, not all of them are affected equally.
The European Commission launches public consultation on VAT and the Circular Economy
This consultation invites stakeholders to propose changes to the VAT rules so that they better support circular business models. The European Commission has launched a consultation on the alignment of VAT rules with the principles of the circular and low emission economy.
Brazil meat ban ‘reversing expectations’ of EU-Mercosur deal, ambassador warns
Brussels' suspension of Brazilian meat imports undermines key benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade deal which Brazil paid a high price to secure, the country’s ambassador to the EU has said.
EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's exact budget needs, Dombrovskis tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the "open questions" surrounding Ukraine's budget needs must first be clarified. Kyiv has asked its allies to plug a €23 billion funding shortfall.
Realising the potential of the EU’s outermost regions
Home to 5 million people, the EU's outermost regions - French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin (France), the Azores, Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain) – are its most remote territories. They extend the EU’s presence across the
BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit as global conflicts set to take centre stage
Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019.
Chalk artists honour Flight 93 victims with portraits on 9/11 anniversary
Chalk artists create portraits of the 40 Flight 93 passengers and crew at the Shanksville memorial ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Europe Today: EU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, we report on how this event changed America and the world. Also on the show: exclusive interviews with the EU's economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis, Norway's FM Espen Barth Eide, and Brazil's Ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da
Sanctions against Israel mark a turning point in international political antisemitism
The great temptation for left-wing forces to fish in the waters of the new antisemitism in search of votes is nothing new. It costs little; the Jews pay the price. In Rome, there is an eagerness to cast aside the common sense demonstrated by the Italian government, in
Anthropic says it stopped AI misuse for cyberattacks, propaganda and bioweapons
The AI company revealed new cases of its models being used for cyberattacks, propaganda campaigns and dangerous biological research, days after a researcher resigned over safety concerns.
Budanov: Europe is finally waking up to Russia’s hybrid warfare
Kyrylo Budanov tells Euronews that Europe is finally recognising Russia’s hybrid warfare threat beyond the Baltics, offering Ukraine’s military experience to counter Moscow. "If you don't want to deal with Russia — deal with us."
25 years on, 9/11 continues to cast a long shadow over the US
Alongside the thousands of Americans killed on 9/11, dozens of Europeans lost their lives that day — and 25 years on, some of the people accused of being behind the attacks have still not faced justice.
Can the ECB rate hike stop an inflation shock driven by energy costs?
The ECB is raising borrowing costs to stop expensive energy from fuelling lasting inflation. Economists disagree on how far rates must rise and how much growth could suffer.
Renew Europe meets in Paris to set priorities ahead of State of the Union address
Renew Europe MEPs met in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday (7-8 September) this week to set the group’s political priorities ahead of President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address next week. During the two days of meetings, Renew Europe MEPs were received at the
Moonlight, phone screens and standby LEDs: Is your bedroom too bright?
A new study found that even as little light as from a phone screen at low brightness during sleep is linked to potentially harmful changes in the heart’s structure and function.
From Galápagos penguins to giant daisy trees: Powerful El Niño could decimate rare wildlife
After the powerful 1998 El Niño, only 400 of the 1,300 existing Galápagos penguins remained.
Latest news bulletin | September 11th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Leaf-peeping in Europe: The best destinations for autumn colours
Europe offers a long and varied autumn, with colourful forests, mountain valleys and vineyards putting on spectacular seasonal displays. From Slovenia and Scotland to Finland and Portugal, here are some of the best places to see autumn’s reds, oranges and golds.
Anthropic says AI could bring both 15% growth and mass unemployment by 2030
Anthropic has published an economic model projecting how AI might reshape the US economy by 2030, and its three scenarios range from barely perceptible to a boom with no historical precedent, including one in which GDP grows 15% a year while nearly a fifth of office workers are
Japanese company unveils 'robot ambulance' for on-site humanoid repairs
The vehicle can transport engineers, repair equipment and replacement humanoids when robots break down.
Renew Europe backs a new chapter in EU-Switzerland relations
Renew Europe welcomes the 10 September vote in the Foreign Affairs Committee, marking a new chapter in EU-Switzerland relations and delivering concrete gains for citizens and businesses. The committee backed two elements: a recommendation for Parliament to approve the
'The Survivor': Inside the story of a Spanish woman who posed as a 9/11 victim
Catalan Alicia Esteve spent six years posing as Tania Head, a 9/11 survivor and head of a victims' association. In a new documentary "The Survivor", Kike Maíllo investigates how the lie endured until she was exposed by The New York Times in 2007.
Behind the scenes at Qatar Airways: Passenger numbers recover as carrier expands routes and fleet
During a tour of Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways’ CEO and management discussed the airline’s recovery from regional disruption while preparing for the winter season, new aircraft and next generation of Qsuites.