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Where in Europe is tap water the most and least safe?
Water purity varies across Europe, with Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic having some of the most polluted groundwater on the continent.
Universities in Qatar celebrate graduation week despite regional crisis disruptions
Education City students in Qatar turned war-time alerts and evacuations into a story of resilience, keeping studies online and now celebrating graduation.
Partial results show losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK in local elections
The votes are widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was elected less than two years ago.
Pre-flight pints: Should alcohol be served at the airport before morning flights?
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has questioned why people drink at this early hour, but Wetherspoon owner Tim Martin has hit back against a proposed two pint limit at airports.
Aerial footage shows widespread tornado damage across Mississippi
Aerial footage reveals extensive destruction after tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi, damaging hundreds of homes.
White House lashes out at ‘sick’ Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for AI post of dead Donald Trump
The White House has called Mark Hamill a “sick individual” after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media.
Newsletter: Another Trump ultimatum, another fragile trade truce for the EU
Also in this newsletter: Europe Today speaks to the EU's Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius as he's set to sign the EU's first defence loan deals under the €150-billion SAFE programme in Poland and Lithuania.
Where is the MV Hondius? Follow live the position of the hantavirus ship
Here you can follow the journey of the cruise ship MV Hondius from Cabo Verde to the Canary Islands, where it will anchor and begin the process of extracting the infected and passengers.
Εuronews report in Ayia Napa: Tourist traffic in Cyprus down 30-40% but with signs of recovery
Concerns remain for tourism in Cyprus due to the war in Iran, though there are smiles of optimism from the recovery trend of the last few days with an increase in bookings.
Péter Magyar's first cabinet crisis: the brother-in-law who had to go
Melléthei-Barna is a lawyer and a university peer of Hungary's next prime minister. He was one of the founding 10 members of the Tisza Party when it was formed in 2020 and served as the party's legal director.
Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France as prosecutors escalate X's AI Investigation
Paris prosecutors have escalated an investigation of Elon Musk and his social network X to a criminal probe.
Falling tourist numbers: Why Berlin is losing its appeal
The German capital has significantly fewer overnight stays than just a few years ago. Visitors complain about rubbish, traffic problems and dwindling cultural offerings.
PESPod #27: Predicting the skills of the future
The latest episode of PESPod, the podcast of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network), explores how PES are helping jobseekers and employers prepare for the skills needed in tomorrow’s labour market. Across Europe, the triple transitions of
Africa builds momentum and challenges Europe and Asia in global tourism race
The war in the Middle East is shaking up the global tourism map. While some destinations are losing ground, Africa is emerging strongly as the new player in the sector.
Why more and more Israeli and American Jews are seeking German citizenship
A German passport as protection in uncertain times: Driven by fear, pragmatism and a changing relationship with Germany, growing numbers of Israeli and American Jews are applying for German citizenship.
Inside KFDA, the arts festival that unites Belgium's Flemish and French-speaking communities
The Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels is small in budget but big in ambition. Each year, it brings together Belgium’s Flemish and French-speaking communities while showcasing artists from around the world — a fitting opening to the European festival season.
Protecting public spaces from terrorist threats in Senegal
The EU project Public Spaces+ is implemented by FIAP and the Spanish Guardia Civil. Together with Senegalese partners, the project has designed a total of nine specialised training programmes in the country, which aim to strengthen training and operational capacities in key
Liberals and Democrats welcome Commission’s social package: An important step forward for a fairer and more inclusive EU
Liberals and Democrats welcome the European Commission’s social package, presented today, as a crucial step in modernizing Europe’s social contract and ensuring that no one is left behind. Encompassing the first ever EU anti-poverty strategy, a strengthened Child Guarantee,
'Dai Dai': Shakira teases official World Cup 2026 anthem
Shakira marks her fourth musical participation in FIFA tournaments with the song 'Dai Dai', which will be released in full on 14 May. The 2026 World Cup kicks off on 11 June.
Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price
The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.
Labour mobility deal: Liberals and Democrats celebrate a new era of stronger worker's rights in the EU
6 May marks a long-awaited and much needed leap forward for freedom of movement of workers and a well-functioning single market, as the Committee on Employment and Social affairs (EMPL) endorses the trilogue agreement which significantly strengthens and improves cross-border
Europe Today: Trump issues trade deal ultimatum as Commissioners Kubilius, Hoekstra join Euronews
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day
New rules 'sends a clear signal of relief for consumers'
MEPs say that EU citizens should have more ways to get a car checked, but frequency of mandatory tests should not change. The new EU-wide rules would allow the technical inspection of a car to be conducted in an EU country other than its country of registration. This, it is
The WW2 spy killed in mystery crash days after the war ended
Jacques Vaillant de Guélis was born in Cardiff but served as a French operative behind enemy lines.
Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to US government AI testing programme
The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public.
The brain doesn't switch off under anaesthesia – it keeps processing language, study finds
While the body is under anaesthesia, the brain is not fully inactive; it continues processing language even when unconscious, according to a new study.
Beauty you can measure: New eye-tracking study reveals the world’s most visually stunning spas
A novel eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most visually striking spas, showing how setting and design can shape the way we relax just as much as the treatments themselves.
Latest news bulletin | May 8th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Gold vs oil: Which offers better protection from rising prices during the Iran war?
Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics.
Appeal for help to repair vandalized war graves
An appeal has gone out for information and help following a spate of “despicable” thefts from war cemeteries in Belgium. The thefts have taken place in recent weeks at different locations around the country, the latest being at Braine l’Alleud in Brabant Walloon. It is believed
El Niño looms: Near-record sea temperatures in April raise fears of more global heat
The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come.
Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says ceasefire holds
The US military said it struck Iranian targets in self-defence but that it does not seek escalation. Iran said it launched missiles at "enemy" forces in the waterway after a claimed US attack on an oil tanker, and reported shooting down several drones.
UK to summon Chinese ambassador after convictions over spying on Hong Kong dissidents
The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities. One witness reported the pair threatened to arrest him on foreign soil due to his continued opposition.
Trump gives EU until 4 July to implement trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs
After speaking with Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday evening, Donald Trump delayed his threat of "much higher" tariffs on the European Union until 4 July. Von der Leyen hailed "good progress" towards implementation.
Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row
Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".
EU critic Rumen Radev named new Bulgarian prime minister
Radev won the first outright parliamentary majority in Bulgarian elections since 1997 last month on promises to fight corruption.
Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
‘We will not be bullied’: MEPs dig in over delayed US trade deal
Nine months after the EU and US struck a controversial trade deal, negotiations remain deadlocked as MEPs resist pressure to fast-track approval without safeguards against future American threats.
Europe needs to be more radical on the energy crisis. But how? EU Climate Commissioner explains
The only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews. "We owe it to our citizens and our companies."
Latest news bulletin | May 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.
Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia, Zelenskyy says
US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.
Sweden plans electronic bracelets to monitor children at risk of gang recruitment
Criminal gangs in Sweden increasingly recruit children to commit crimes, knowing they will not face prison time if caught as the age of criminal responsibility is 15.
Tenerife locals 'concerned but calm' as hantavirus-hit cruise ship approaches
Residents in southern Tenerife say it is “business as usual” despite concerns over a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Officials report no symptomatic cases on board, while tourism activity and bookings remain largely unaffected.
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus' athletes but Russians still barred from competiton
The IOC executive board released a statement saying that it "no longer recommends any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams."
Budapest awaits: A football travel guide to the 2026 Champions League final host city
Hungary’s capital will welcome thousands of PSG and Arsenal fans for European football’s showpiece fixture on 30 May.