Cristina Fernández Cubas wins 2026 Cervantes Prize for Spanish literature
The Catalan writer, a leading figure in the short story and fantastic literature, becomes the seventh woman to receive the top Spanish-language literary award.
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Spain’s transport minister Óscar Puente resigns over Urda train crash that killed 69
Óscar Puente revealed that a high-speed train was allowed to keep running at over 160 km/h after its safety system failed, as rail workers threaten to strike.
Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
Italy holds emergency talks as supermarket fridge attacks spread across Europe
The EU says the cyberattacks are a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, but Romania’s cyber chief calls them “semi-amateurish”.
French government launches fertility awareness campaign targeting 29-year-olds
The health insurance system is about to send 29-year-old men and women a message on fertility issues, a key measure in the government’s anti-infertility plan launched in February.
Progress and pitfalls on the path to a bigger EU: Five takeaways from the Euronews Enlargement Summit
At the Euronews Enlargement Summit, Montenegro, Albania and Moldova pressed ahead with their accession plans, North Macedonia snapped at Bulgaria, Ukraine rejected farm carve-outs, Armenia eyed an swift application, while Georgia had no answer to its EU deadlock.
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel as Americans vote in midterms
Trump tied the decision to criticism from left wing politicians, while US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
La bola negra becomes Spain's third highest-grossing film ever
The film by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi has grossed 36.7 million euros and is only behind 'Spanish Affair' and 'The Impossible'.
Portugal signs TAP sale contract with Lufthansa, pledging to keep airline Portuguese
The government and Lufthansa have signed a contract for the sale of TAP to the German group, which says it will remain a "Portuguese airline"; the prime minister pledges to preserve the "TAP brand and identity".
What happened near Kyiv as viral allegations sparked unrest outside National Guard building
As allegations of unlawful detention and torture at a National Guard building near Kyiv went viral, Ukrainian investigators said they suspected the ensuing unrest was organised to abduct a serviceman who had left his unit without authorisation.
Georgia PM offers no way out of EU accession deadlock in Euronews interview
Kobakhidze said he remains “very committed” to EU accession but offered no plan to restart negotiations, accusing the European Commission of “blackmail” and refusing to repeal two laws among the main sticking points in the dispute with Brussels.
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Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
Montenegro rejects ‘second-class’ EU membership as it eyes 2028 accession
Montenegro’s EU Minister Maida Gorčević told the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels that its negotiating chapters could close this year, with accession following in 2028. She rejected second-class membership and pledged to resolve disputes with Croatia.
Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory
Portugal's housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square.
The Senate on a razor’s edge: The races that will decide America's midterms
Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will decide who controls Washington.
Hoax bomb threats target four European flights as scares spread across the continent
One of Warsaw’s airports was shut and a Ryanair jet landed in Spain under an emergency protocol, the third straight day that threats have disrupted passenger planes in Europe.
Italy-Albania migration deal could be extended beyond 2029, Rama says
The Albanian prime minister said the migration deal with Italy could be extended at Rome’s request, dispelling doubts about the closure of the centres when the current partnership expires.
Americans head to the polls for US midterm elections
Voters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.
The Zangezur Corridor: Regional peace and global connectivity
The Zangezur Corridor is a test case for the region, writes Dr Matin Mammadli of the Centre for the Analysis of International Relations in Baku in an article for Euronews. It could link Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan, strengthen trade between Europe and Asia, and lay an economic
A licence to create: Inspired carpets and religious brushstrokes shine at Baku Art Weekend
Transforming a carpet into contemporary art and replacing a painter’s brush with a syringe. Just a few insights into how an art weekend offered new methods of artistic licence to creatives gathering in Baku.
South Korea and Turkey sign financing pact as Seoul seeks role in planned nuclear power plant
Turkey and South Korea are expanding nuclear, defence and trade ties. Their latest agreement explores funding for nuclear projects, while Ankara weighs potential partners for its planned Sinop plant.
UK likely to face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, cyber chief warns
Criminals and hostile states are increasingly using artificial intelligence to scale up cyber operations, with outdated technology leaving essential services exposed, the head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre says.
Moldova suspects state actor behind major cyberattack, PM tells Euronews
Moldova Prime Minister Vasile told Euronews that a foreign state is suspected of hacking government databases and extracting citizens’ personal identification data. He said the list of suspects was "not very long". The attacks come amid wider cyber incidents across Europe.
Flash floods devastate US Southwest, sweeping away homes and cars
Flash floods sweep across the United States Southwest, destroying homes, stranding residents and forcing hundreds to evacuate.
Costa: Europe's experience demonstrates that enlargement benefits us all
In a message to Euronews, António Costa set out why enlargement is an investment rather than a burden, from the 26 million jobs created since 2004 to Montenegro’s push to join by 2028.
Armenia to apply for EU membership in 2027 or 2028 ‘realistic’, PM tells Euronews
Armenia could formally apply to join the EU in 2027 or 2028, PM Nikol Pashinyan told Euronews. He called EU membership a strategic choice to protect democracy, said Armenians must choose between Brussels and Russia’s Eurasian bloc, and rejected warnings that Armenia could
Taylor Red singer Nicole Taylor dies aged 35 after battle with breast cancer
The death of Taylor Red's singer Nicole Taylor was announced by her siblings on YouTube. They described their sister as their "fearless leader".
Serbia's new leaders unlikely to recognise Kosovo, Albania's Rama warns
Edi Rama says Serbia’s new government remains “completely closed towards recognising Kosovo” and remains reluctant to impose sanctions on Russia.
Earth Now | What does it take to tackle air pollution?
From emissions at busy ports to pollution from industry, traffic, heating and dust, improving air quality means tackling a complex mix of sources. In Turkey and Uzbekistan, different approaches are being taken to reduce emissions and better understand the air people breathe.
Philippe Jaenada wins 2026 Prix Goncourt for novel 'L'Inconnue du quai de Javel'
The jury for the Goncourt Prize, France's most prestigious literary award, has delivered its verdict, amid controversy over the dominant role of the Madrigall group in the selections.
Hungary appoints Péter Fejes as new top prosecutor to head anti-graft drive after Orbán downfall
Public confidence in prosecutors eroded under Orbán's 16-year rule, as critics accused the highly centralised institution of shielding the premier's inner circle from scrutiny.
Qatar sees 'hope' for US-Iran deal despite fresh US strikes as mediators exchange proposals in real time
Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war.
Anthropic swings back to operating loss as $895 billion compute bill looms over IPO
Anthropic’s revenue jumped 47% to $17 billion (€15.1bn) last quarter, but the developer of the Claude AI models slipped back into an operating loss and revealed close to $900 billion (€804bn) in commitments, mostly for computing, numbers investors will weigh ahead of its Nasdaq
Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries
Supermarkets have reported problems from Estonia and Sweden to Portugal and Italy and many retainers have been forced to discard food.
All 69 victims of last week's train crash in central Spain identified, authorities say
The latest disaster struck when a service by state operator Renfe ploughed into the back of a stationary train belonging to Spanish company Iryo outside the central village of Urda.
InnoWeek 2026 showcases advances in robotics, aviation and clean energy
From remotely operated firefighting equipment to agricultural drones and student-built electric vehicles, innovators in Uzbekistan are developing practical solutions while exploring opportunities for commercial production and international markets.
Turkey's justice minister says 'criminal network' behind billion-dollar fund scandal
In the fund investigation, Korkmaz Enes Ergun, detained on 31 October, was remanded on charges of "accepting bribes" and "membership of an organisation formed to commit crimes".
North Macedonia leader hits back at Bulgaria's demands for constitutional change
North Macedonia says its two-decade long EU bid is threatened by Sofia's demand that Skopje recognise the Bulgarian minority living in the Balkan country.
Video shows two helicopters colliding in Nepal’s Everest region
Two small helicopters collided while landing on a snowy site in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, killing an Indian tourist and injuring a New Zealander.
French elections could derail EU enlargement, Croatian PM tells Euronews
Croatian premier Andrej Plenković told Euronews that the growing Eurosceptism in French politics are potential obstacles to EU's enlargement process.
Kristin Scott Thomas weighs in on Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden for next James Bond
“He’s got that twinkle, he’s cheeky and he’s a very, very good actor.” Jack Lowden's Slow Horses co-star Kristin Scott Thomas has commented on the actor being a reported frontrunner for the role of James Bond... Even if many are speculating that Callum Turner may have landed
Students block high schools in France to press for reform ahead of general strike
The school protests have fuelled a nationwide movement against soaring prices and inadequate public services, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets over the past three weekends.
Global travel to hit record 1.57 billion arrivals in 2026 – with European arrivals up 5%
According to a new report released at WTM London, international travel is set to reach a new high in 2026 despite conflict and rising costs. Europe is forecast to welcome 226 million more annual international arrivals by 2032 than in 2026.
UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers
Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.
Bomb threats target seven flights across Europe
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
Ukraine rejects permanent curbs on farm exports after joining EU, PM tells Euronews
Ukraine’s PM tells Euronews that EU limits on Ukrainian wheat and grain must be transitional, with clear exit conditions, not a permanent restriction.
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Portugal housing protesters hail court win, but ruling limits tents to one activist
The court ruling letting Renata Cambra keep her tent in Rossio overnight is a win for the housing rights movement, but it does not recognise collective occupation of the square.
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security
The Asian Football Confederation cited “exceptional circumstances” and travel disruptions in moving the tournament from January 2027 to late December, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia forced the Dakar Rally and the WTA Finals to be cancelled or relocated.