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As the EU moves to simplify cross-border rail travel, which countries' passengers travel the most?
Rail travel in the EU hit record highs in 2024, but railway networks remain uneven across the bloc. Which countries are leading Europe's rail revival?
Fast-moving wildfire spreads through Southern California hills
A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, Ventura County, has forced evacuations and damaged homes as it spreads across more than 180 acres in California.
Weather in Spain expected to hit 38C as heatwaves start earlier than ever
Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country.
Ukraine is our 'number one priority' - top EU military chief tells Euronews
Speaking on Europe Today on Euronews, the EU's top military general Seán Clancy says Ukraine remains the EU’s “number one priority” as war continues to reshape Europe’s defence strategy.
Carbon price paid in Third Countries
On 28 August 2025, the European Commission launched three Calls for Evidence (CfEs) to support the preparation of the implementing acts for the definitive phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This specific consultation aimed at gathering stakeholders' input
Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit
Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?
Clashes erupt in Bolivia amid economic crisis
Bolivia faces growing protests, roadblocks and clashes with police amid shortages, inflation and economic unrest.
Spain, Italy or France? Which countries in Europe attract the most tourists?
The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing where hundreds of millions of travellers are spending their holidays across the continent.
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
Married At First Sight UK: Women allege they were raped during filming of popular reality show
British broadcaster Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married At First Sight UK - one of its flagship reality shows - after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the filming of the series.
Watch: Brussels vs Washington—inside the high-stakes battle over the EU-US trade deal
Tonight, European lawmakers and diplomats will meet in Strasbourg, desperately trying to prevent an all-out transatlantic trade war. The clock is ticking down to an unforgiving 4 July deadline set by Donald Trump. How did Europe end up in this mess?
Commission announces measures to better protect migrant workers and fight illegal employment
The Commission has adopted two new reports on the Employers Sanctions Directive and the Seasonal Workers Directive, assessing efforts to ensure fair working conditions for third-country nationals, prevent migrant exploitation and tackle illegal employment. As set out in the
US to screen for Ebola at airports as European medics deploy to region
The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.
Oil prices slip as Trump calls off planned military strike on Iran
Oil prices fell on Tuesday morning as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran.
Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath
More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.
Roundtables: Cloud computing services
The Commission is advancing its market investigation on the application of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to cloud markets, to gather views from experts. The Commission will invite stakeholders who actively contributed to the market investigation to further share their views
Newsletter: Europe braces for a more hostile economic order
Also in this newsletter: NATO military chiefs meet in Brussels amid concerns over weapons shortages.
Grief travel is booming as mourners turn to healing retreats and wellness escapes
From Greek spa retreats to psychedelic healing breaks in Jamaica, a growing number of travellers are booking grief-focused getaways to process loss, trauma and heartbreak away from everyday life.
Commission provides EU countries with practical examples to address energy crisis
The Commission is continuing to support EU countries in addressing the impact of the energy crisis resulting from the conflict in the Middle East. Today, it has published a catalogue of national practices that can help EU countries reduce gas and oil consumption, cut costs, and
Three people killed as two teenagers open fire at a mosque in San Diego
Police say the two suspects had exhibited behaviour indicating a “generalised hate rhetoric” towards Muslims. The attack is one of the most major to target the Californian city’s large Muslim community.
Europe Today: Energy shock and Russian oil sanctions dominate crunch G7 finance talks
G7 finance ministers are gathering in Paris for a second day of crunch talks on rising energy prices, sanctions, and how to contain the economic impact of disruptions in Hormuz. All this as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni urges the EU to treat the energy crisis with the same urgency
How the EU plans to ban non-consensual ‘nudifier apps’
The European Parliament and Council outlaw “nudifier apps”. Starting 2 December, the ban targets companies developing AI systems for sexual deepfakes and users creating false intimate content of real people without consent.
‘Devastating’: Orca whales rescued from performing in France destined for Spanish zoo
Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”.
EAfA Community of Regions and Cities’ High-Level event in Rome
The Metropolitan City of Rome, together with its partners and in cooperation with EAfA, will host the EAfA Community of Regions and Cities’ High-Level event on apprenticeships and entrepreneurial learning for Europe’s Union of Skills. Set to take place on 4-5 June, the event
Sit down, tune in, drop out: How 'cozy' video games have become the new anti-depressants
Watering virtual crops at 11pm, decorating a pixel house or chatting with an animated raccoon after an exhausting working day. What seems like a childish pastime has become the disconnection ritual for millions of adults.
Worst-case global warming projection cut by 1°C as cheap solar and wind slash emissions
Cheap renewables are lowering predicted 2100 temperatures – but warming could still be catastrophic.
Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
NATO military chiefs meet as Iran war depletes alliance's arsenal
NATO allies are increasingly concerned that the US's massive campaign in Iran is starting to constrain their supplies of top-grade weapons, including interceptors. A meeting of the alliance's military chiefs Tuesday will discuss the urgent need to ramp up weapons production at
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana will no longer promote fur at Milan Fashion
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), the exclusive owner of the “Milano Fashion Week®” trademark, announced today that it will no longer promote fur at any official Milan Fashion Week event, including on social media. The announcement comes after engagement with LAV
Greek stocks vs. Nasdaq 100: Which market won in the last 5 years?
The Athens market has returned 146% in five years, beating the Nasdaq 100. A long read on how a 92% crash became one of finance's best turnarounds.
Russia maintains heightened intensity as it unleashes another major nighttime barrage at Ukraine
Kyiv says Russia has launched one of its largest barrages at Ukraine in recent days, with the country’s aerial defences reporting more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles fired into Ukraine, targeting various cities.
Ex-British soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.
What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday
The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as "serious negotiations are now taking place."
Aerial footage captures police surrounding San Diego Islamic center after shooting reports
Aerial footage showed a large police and emergency response outside the Islamic Center of San Diego after reports of an active shooter on Monday. Authorities said multiple law enforcement units surrounded the area, while heavily armed officers were seen positioned around the
'No society is immune' to housing crisis, UN chief warns at World Urban Forum in Baku
António Guterres told the World Urban Forum in Baku that no country is immune from the housing crisis, as 40,000 delegates gathered for the second day of talks.
Ex-Everton director loses Russian sanctions challenge
Sarvar Ismailov was sanctioned in 2022 due to his billionaire uncle's ties to Vladimir Putin.
Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel as strikes continue despite ceasefire
On Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said the death toll from Israeli strikes since the start of the war had reached 3,020, with 211 people 18 and under and 116 healthcare workers among those killed.
How WAPI makes cash on delivery in Europe really profitable
Have you ever looked at your COD numbers across Europe and thought there has to be a smarter way to make this actually pay off? For a lot of high-volume e-commerce sellers, cash on delivery feels like a necessary friction point. It is popular with customers in markets like
Belarus stages nuclear drills with Russia as Kyiv warns of new offensive
Russia and Belarus conducted joint nuclear exercises on Monday as Kyiv warned Moscow was preparing a new offensive from Belarusian territory against Ukraine or NATO.
Teargas fired as protests erupt over rising fuel prices in Kenya
Police fired teargas at protesters in Nairobi as demonstrations broke out during a nationwide transport strike over soaring fuel prices and rising living costs.
Irish president says King 'graciously accepted' state visit invitation to Ireland
It is President Connolly's first official visit to Great Britain since her inauguration in November.
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
Italy's ancient walking routes: could they be Europe's ultimate slow travel experience?
Ancient pilgrimage routes such as the Via Francigena and the Via di Francesco place Italy at the heart of slow travel, with all routes converging on Rome.
As trade war with China looms, how can the EU defend itself?
The European Commission is considering a range of tools to shield the bloc from cheap Chinese imports, including reducing its dependence on Chinese components and imposing tariffs on strategic sectors.
UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack
The enigma surrounding Sunday’s unprecedented drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant deepened on Monday as the UAE said the drone came from its western border, but it did not accuse Iran.
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Colonial ghosts, virgins and Nazi directors: The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist
This year's International Booker Prize shortlist of six novels take readers from a Japanese colonial-era Taiwan to the propaganda studios of Nazi Germany.
Iran sets up Hormuz transit authority to charge ships for passage
Tehran has launched a formal body to manage and charge ships for transit through the Strait of Hormuz in a highly-contested move as tankers pile up in the waterway and peace talks remain deadlocked.