F-35 jets arrive in Poland to bolster NATO's eastern flank
Poland has ordered 32 F-35 multirole fighter jets from the US.
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Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator Mohamed Bakkali granted prison leave
The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.
Canal+ sued over CEO's response to 'Zapper Bolloré' collective letter
Leading industry figures including Javier Bardem and Ken Loach have signed the collective's open letter.
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
High temperatures, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal
Portugal’s IPMA forecasts weekend temperatures above seasonal norms, with rain and thunderstorms as a tropical air mass carries Saharan dust over Iberia.
Heat, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal
Portugal’s weather agency IPMA forecasts weekend temperatures above the seasonal average, with rain and thunderstorms, as a tropical air mass brings Saharan dust over the Iberian Peninsula.
US says people seeking green cards must leave the country to apply
Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.
Fadi Selwan, Deputy CEO at Meridiam – "What distinguishes Meridiam is our vision as a very long-term investor"
This interview provides an in-depth look at Meridiam's strategy, operational practices, and commitment to sustainability. Fadi Selwan, Deputy CEO, outlines the core pillars of his role, which range from asset management to overseeing ESG and human resources teams. He discusses
What if AI could move your hand? Students build a wearable device using AI and electric pulses
The prototype system was developed in just 48 hours during a hackathon.
Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills at least 90 in China
Six emergency rescue teams consisting of 345 personnel have since been sent to the scene, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Saturday.
Pakistan's army chief arrives in Tehran as Rubio signals 'slight progress' in peace talks
US President Donald Trump has described the stop-start negotiations this week as teetering on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed attacks.
WHO says Ebola risk now 'very high' in DR Congo
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low.
China ‘won’t win anything’ if it ‘destroys’ Europe’s industry, French minister tells Euronews
France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, says the European Union must stop being “naive” and shift its mindset when addressing trade imbalances, saying that the approach should encompass all countries weaponising foreign trade.
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Anime effect’: Fans boost tourism across Asia with pilgrimages to attractions and festivals
An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences.
In the race to succeed Trump, Vance and Rubio set for unpopularity contest among Republicans
When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.
Is Hantavirus a threat to Europe? Climate change and habitat destruction are increasing the risk
Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk?
EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical
UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions
Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results.
Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president.
'Associate membership' risks leaving Ukraine in limbo, Ireland warns after Merz pitches bold plan
Helen McEntee, Ireland's foreign minister, warned that granting "associate membership" to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full member, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unprecedented plan.
Rent takes 98.7% of young workers’ pay in solo flats and over 33% in shared homes
The youth emancipation rate fell to 14.5% in 2025, the lowest since comparable records began, says Spain's Youth Council, which warns a young worker must spend almost their entire salary to rent a home alone.
Average rent now swallows 98.7% of young workers’ pay for one-person flats in Spain
The youth emancipation rate fell to 14.5% in 2025, the worst figure on record, says Spain's Youth Council, adding that a young person must spend almost all their wages to rent a home alone.
Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist film professionals for criticising owner Vincent Bolloré?
In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom
Do not get 100% of your supply from one country, EU industry chief says
The warning from EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné comes as China has repeatedly threatened the EU in recent weeks while Brussels moves to shield its single market from the Asian giant.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy invited to NATO summit in Ankara, Rutte confirms
Trump has lashed out at NATO allies on numerous occasions since the start of the Iran war on 28 February when both the US and Israel launched surprised strikes against the Islamic republic.
Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action
As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how can cities withstand conflict, climate change, rapid urbanisation and inequality without leaving
WHO confirms 12 hantavirus cases after new positive in the Netherlands
WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, in a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, raising the total to 12 infections.
Spain allows hantavirus contacts who test negative to spend last 14 quarantine days at home
The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12.
From rolling clothes to shoe hacks: The packing tips travel experts swear by
Heading away this summer? These tips from seasoned packing experts and the team at Euronews Travel will make travelling smoother, lighter and far less stressful.
Sabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest
Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.
EU leaves door open to sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill, but not yet
The EU has been unable of sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill since 2022. The change of power in Hungary offers an opportunity to revisit the issue.
USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest
MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.
Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million
Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.
Five things to know about OpenAI’s potentially record-breaking IPO plans
The maker of ChatGPT is preparing to go public in what could be the largest stock market debut in history — if SpaceX does not get there first.
Carbon-capturing bison and bill-slashing renewables: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.
Egypt to ship Cypriot gas to Europe in QatarEnergy deal
QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub.
Ukraine strike on Starobilsk dormitory kills four in occupied Luhansk
Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson.
German business morale improves despite Iran war disruption to energy markets
German business confidence rose unexpectedly in May, breaking a run of declines linked to the Iran war and offering cautious optimism that Europe's largest economy is proving more resilient than initially feared.