Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

Dutch police clash with hundreds of far-right protesters at anti-immigration rally

Dutch riot police clashed with around 500 far-right protesters in The Hague during an anti-immigration rally. Police used water cannons and dogs after demonstrators threw fireworks and performed Nazi salutes.

Tense Berlin election finale: who is to emerge strongest in the capital?

The Left and the CDU are vying for first place, with the AfD and the Greens trailing and the SPD suffering heavy losses. An overview of parties, leading candidates, key issues and possible coalitions.

Police clash with far-right protesters at anti-immigration rally in The Hague

Dutch police clashed with around 500 far-right protesters during a rally against immigration and asylum policies in The Hague.

Germany's defence chief Carsten Breuer chosen to head NATO military committee

Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer was elected as the next chair of NATO’s Military Committee. He will take office in July 2027 for a three-year term, serving as the alliance’s top military adviser.

Latest news bulletin | September 19th, 2026 – Evening

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A ticking 'mercury bomb'? Ancient Nazi U-boat lies off Norway

Off the Norwegian island of Fedje lies a German WWII submarine believed to contain a huge load of mercury. Underwater footage shows the state of the wreck today and why salvaging it has become a race against time.

Yemen’s Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh and the port of Yanbu

Yemen’s Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu after Saudi Arabia issued alerts over a “hostile aerial threat”. Black smoke was seen at Riyadh airport, but authorities reported no casualties or damage.

Contrast in Tehran as unveiled women race marathon alongside regime military display

Tehran split into two worlds: unveiled women ran openly in a city marathon while state forces paraded machine guns nearby. The striking contrast exposes a deeply divided capital, caught between defiance and regime mobilisation amid rising warfare.

The keg is tapped: Munich springs to life as Oktoberfest returns

Munich is once again in its own special “state of emergency”: for 16 days, the Theresienwiese becomes a mix of a traditional Bavarian costume catwalk, funfair, beer garden and open-air stage, as Bavaria’s capital celebrates the return of Oktoberfest.

Thousands of migrants return to beaches in Ceuta after new port facility runs out of space

Police had struggled to maintain order as people fought to secure a spot at the new site on Friday after weeks of living on the beaches and streets.

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 11 and injure dozens over past 24 hours

The Ukrainian air force reported that Russian forces had fired two “Zircon” missiles as well as 174 drones at Ukraine overnight.

Latest news bulletin | September 19th, 2026 – Midday

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Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and 'Waka Waka'

Shakira kicked off her 12-show residency in Madrid on Friday, performing 25 songs before 50,000 fans in her first return to Spanish stages in years.

Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments

Backlash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible

Macron heading to Saint Pierre and Miquelon to meet with Canadian PM Carney

French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Saint Pierre and Miquelon this weekend, an archipelago the Élysée describes as "central to today's France."

Who deserves a transplant? AI's answer isn't the same as a human doctor's

AI chatbots make faster, more confident, but less nuanced decisions than human doctors when choosing who gets a life-saving kidney transplant.

Bolivia slashes diesel subsidies as its Congress ratifies $1.9 billion IMF deal to ease deep economic crisis

La Paz hopes the deal, awaiting final authorisation by the IMF’s executive board, will open other lines of finances from different institutions, like the World Bank, as the country works to restore its struggling credit status.

Operations resume at Luxembourg airport after 'unauthorised' drones halt flights

The airport has warned of knock-on delays and disruption as airlines work to restore regular flight schedules.

Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in Ukraine

The bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.

What we know (and still don't) about Canada's 'associate membership'

The idea of making Canada the European Union's first "associate member" has caused a furore. Here's what we know and still don't know.

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security

Greenland's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, welcomed the agreement, saying it was "to the benefit of us all" and that it would "ensure and strengthen" the security of the island.

What happens if a solar farm catches fire? Europe’s biggest battery test centre is finding out

Battery ‘torture testing’ simulates car washes, sandstorms and wildfires for the benefit of the energy transition.

Drums, dancing and definitely no tears: Here’s why you need to experience Nepal’s Sa: Paru festival

Euronews Travel’s Dianne Apen-Sadler headed to the ancient city of Bhaktapur in Nepal for the Sa: Paru festival honouring those that have died in the past year.

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Fear of AI job losses now outweighs hope of new jobs, study finds

In the midst of calls for an AI development slowdown, the fear and uncertainty over AI's impact on the job market remain present worldwide, study finds.

EU fuel prices hit records as ECB experts see diesel margins peak in October

EU petrol and diesel prices hit record highs this week, according to the European Commission. Refining margins—the cost of turning crude oil into fuel—are partly to blame, and prices could remain elevated as ECB experts tell Euronews that diesel margins are expected to peak

Russians leave before election ends, fearing mobilisation to follow

Requests for emergency emigration assistance from Russia have surged eightfold since July, with searches for "how to leave" and "mobilisation" at their highest since early 2023. An electronic summons register now automatically triggers an exit ban, documented cases show.