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Is Europe finally waking up to China?
Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key takeaways on the increasingly heated EU-China relationship.
Doha International Book Fair returns with record-breaking 35th edition
The Doha International Book Fair returns for its biggest edition yet, showcasing Qatar’s growing global influence through literature, publishing and cultural exchange.
Romanian foreign minister: Russia bears full responsibility for drone strike
On an exclusive interview, Romania Foreign minister Oana Țoiu said it’s “Russia’s full responsibility” that civilians in Romania were harmed after a Russian drone hit a residential building in the country. Țoiu also said they had "final confirmation" that the drone "was
Inside the month-long expedition to try and protect Europe’s elusive ‘Banana Hole’
The ‘Banana Hole’ has been described as a “living library” of our planet’s history - but its future is at risk.
Cashaw! US spelling bee champ Shrey Parikh wins the title in a rare spell-off
Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee after spelling 32 words correctly in just 90 seconds.
EU's six largest economies push for capital markets union
The EU’s six largest economies have reached a common agreement on how to integrate capital markets in an attempt to get a deal through a politically stagnant Brussels.
What we know about the Geran-2 drone that hit a residential building in Romania
The Iranian-made Shahed drones are one of Russia's main long-range strike UAV’s used by Moscow against Ukraine. First deployed back in 2022, Russia then set up domestic production, calling them Geran.
Italy wants to pull back on EU defence loan scheme to tackle rising energy costs
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is a loan instrument designed to provide financial support to EU member states to speed up defence readiness.
NATO exercises at Finnish-Russian border as drone incursions mount
The "Northern Star" exercise incorporates the need for NATO to modernise its deterrence as Russian strikes aimed at Ukraine violate NATO territory in Romania and elsewhere.
Fuel prices fall 12 cents a litre from Monday in Portugal
These are the figures released by Anarec on Friday afternoon, but the drop may be smaller if the government decides to cut back the fuel tax discount.
ECB rate hike in focus as Eurozone's 'Big Four' report stubbornly high inflation
Inflation picked up across the EU’s largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices, fuelling expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates at its June meeting.
Russia launches attack at Odesa region, cutting off power for thousands of people
Russia launched a large-scale attack at Ukraine's Odesa region, as well as at three commercial vessels in the Black Sea that were moving along the Ukrainian maritime corridor.
A real bull ache: Milan restores a national treasure’s family jewels
The famous bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is undergoing restoration after decades of luck-seekers wore away its most sensitive feature.
Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal with Brussels
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán.
Colombia elections: 5 key factors ahead of a pivotal vote for the nation
Political polarisation, voter fatigue and the rise of new populist rhetoric are shaping Colombia’s presidential race. Two analysts tell Euronews what's at stake.
What legacy will WUF13 leave for the future of cities?
As WUF13 concluded, attention turned to its legacy of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and innovation in addressing urban challenges worldwide.
The German village that made itself immune to the Hormuz shock
When the Hormuz crisis sent energy prices up across Europe, most households had little choice but to absorb the shock. The residents of Feldheim, a small village in eastern Germany, barely noticed. They pay just 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity.
Odesa and Zaporizhzhia struck as Ukraine faces huge drone barrage
Mass Russian drone strike targets Ukraine as 232 drones launched, 217 downed; Odesa and Zaporizhzhia suffer damage and injuries, ships hit in Black Sea.
Chevron moves into Greek offshore gas exploration as Europe's energy focus shifts east
Chevron has applied to join a Greek offshore exploration area known as Block 10 in the Ionian Sea, in a move that could strengthen Greece's role in Eastern Mediterranean energy security.
Disaster line-up: More artists flee from Trump-linked ‘Freedom 250’ concert
The upcoming Great American State Fair has been hit with a wave of cancellations, as more artists are pulling out of the “Freedom 250” event after concerns emerged over the festival’s links to Donald Trump. Two more acts have announced they won’t be participating...
Iran-US deal nears finish line — but Trump and Khamenei must say yes
The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil, with nuclear talks to follow.
Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane': Euronews Culture's review and verdict
For his first solo album in six years, Paul McCartney looks back to the past. Does he avoid the pitfalls of nostalgia?
Zelenskyy vows to support Romania in ‘whatever way is necessary’
Ukraine’s president called on the European Union to ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia following an attack on the residential building in Romania so that Moscow’s war “is not dragged out or expanded”.
Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes
With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is quietly becoming one of Europe’s best-value summer escapes.
Hungary must reform for its people not for EU, Commissioner McGrath tells Euronews
In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the EU Justice Commissioner dampened hopes that the frozen Hungarian EU funds could be disbursed any time soon.
Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Italy tap water not guaranteed: rules for restaurants, bars and hotels across Europe
A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules.
AI agents turned to theft, intimidation and collapse in simulated worlds
A new experiment suggests that when advanced AI agents are left to run simulated societies without human oversight, rule-breaking, instability and even systemic collapse can emerge rapidly.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Obsession' - Don't always trust the bear
Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale.
The next wealth boom: Emerging markets to add $12 trillion by 2030
Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers.
Euronews on the scene after Russian drone strike in Romania
Euronews reports from the Romanian city of Galati, where a Russian drone struck an apartment building near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire, injured two people and prompted an overnight emergency response.
Romania: First footage shows damage after drone hits residential block near Ukraine border
A Russian drone from strikes on Ukraine crashes in Galati, injuring two and prompting Romania to seek faster NATO anti-drone support for its air defences.
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus and why a vaccine is not an immediate solution
The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet.
NATO ready to defend Romania and ‘every inch’ of allied territory, Rutte says
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the 32-member alliance stands with Romania amid a Russian drone incursion that crashed into a residential building and injured two people in the country’s southeast early Friday morning.
From fairytale towns to secret islands: Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026
Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover.
Which are the most popular ice cream flavours in Europe - and who eats the most?
For a long time, vanilla ice cream was Europe's favourite flavour. Now a map shows more people trying new varieties as online trends shake up cone classics.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during engine-firing test on launch pad
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, with Jeff Bezos acknowledging a “rough day” and saying the company will rebuild and continue testing.
Lebanon: Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes
Residents of Lebanon's historic city of Tyre surveyed widespread destruction on 28 May after Israeli strikes hit the area. The attacks came as fighting with Hezbollah intensified despite a ceasefire announced in April.
Moment Russian drone hits apartment block in Romania
Video captured the moment a Russian Geran-2 drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border. The impact sparked a fire and injured two people, according to Romanian authorities.
EU leaders denounce Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați.
AI-generated child abuse material surges in Europe, data shows
Online child exploitation is increasing across Europe, alongside AI-generated abuse content. Which countries are emerging as hotspots for abuse material?
Trump administration mocked for Harambe tribute post 10 years after gorilla’s death
The White House has paid a lengthy tribute to Harambe, 10 years after the gorilla's death. The post has caused backlash, with many saying that the Trump administration is not focused on "the key issues of the day"...
UK: Cerner Abbas’ iconic chalk giant gets first major makeover
UK conservation teams are restoring the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, one of the country's most recognisable historic landmarks, using 17 tonnes of wet chalk to renew the figure's fading outline.
'Romanian drone incursion is no mistake, it's a provocation,' Polish official tells Euronews
Exclusive: Poland’s Undersecretary of State in Poland's Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Michał Baranowski condemned Russia's drone incursion in Romania early Friday morning, which comes hot on the heels to similar incidents in the Baltics and Poland.
‘Ghost farms’ have been polluting Greece’s waters for years. Now, things are changing
Abandoned farms have left the Ionian Sea filled with fishing nets, tiles, plastics and timber - but media coverage and pressure from the authorities has triggered a momentous 'shift'.
Podcast | An unusual heatwave with a sinister twist
From blistering heatwaves sweeping Europe to rising security tensions along the Baltic border, we dive into the issues keeping officials in Brussels awake this week.
Belgium is opening an embassy in Tashkent
Belgium and Uzbekistan have steadily expanded their diplomatic, political, and economic relationship over the past decades, transforming what was once a relatively limited bilateral partnership into an increasingly strategic dialogue between Brussels and Tashkent. The decision
101 and still going strong...that's Henri, a brave Belgian warrior
Photo credit: Dennis Abbott/RBL Today’s world leaders should heed the “mistakes” of the past or face the consequences, warns Count Henri d'Oultremont, who will celebrate his 101st birthday on Sunday (31 May). As one of only three known Belgian survivors of the famous Piron
DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives
The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east.