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Outspoken CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87
Ted Turner was considered a pioneer in the news business, which he transformed after the launch of CNN in 1980.
Timmy the humpback whale is presumed to have died after being released into a shipping lane
The entrepreneur-funded rescue effort said that it had fitted the previously stranded whale with a tracking device but this is suspected to be untrue.
Europe's first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia
A Croatian company has begun testing what it says is Europe’s first robotaxi service on the streets of Zagreb. Backed by Uber and powered by Chinese firm Pony.ai, the self-driving cars are currently operating in a limited rollout with a human operator still present.
What is Elon Musk’s new chip-making facility, Terafab, and why is he building it now?
Terafab is being developed by SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, placing it at the centre of Musk’s push to connect artificial intelligence, computing power, and space infrastructure.
Divisions in Brussels as EU negotiators face crunch talks on US trade deal
MEPs and EU countries are facing growing pressure just hours before key talks on implementing the EU–US trade deal. However, officials warn that the Parliament’s demands may be too ambitious to secure an agreement this evening.
French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz mission
The carrier’s southward move puts French air assets within range of the strait without entering the Gulf, where the US Navy has been blockading Iranian ports since 13 April.
Cape Verde: three evacuated from MV Hondius over suspected hantavirus
Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to
Spain’s record 794 Blue Flags: The beaches and marinas travellers should visit in 2026
When choosing a beach in Spain, the Blue Flag label is a guarantee of a good day by the sea, with clean waters, accessibility and safe swimming.
Zelenskyy hails 'important step' as Hungary returns assets seized from Ukraine bank workers
Ukraine's Oschadbank demanded the immediate return of cash and gold confiscated by Hungarian authorities in March, lawyers representing the bank in Hungary told Euronews.
Have posters for Kneecap’s album ‘Fenian’ been censored in London transport?
The band’s manager Daniel Lambert has claimed that Transport For London would not allow promotional posters for Kneecap's new album 'Fenian'.
Lufthansa posts record revenue but warns Iran war fuel costs will hit annual profit
The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.
'Far from united': Mélenchon's 2027 candidacy does not appeal to French left outside his party
The alliances forged with Mélenchon's LFI in the run-up to the municipal elections have already been criticised by some centre-left voices. Now, the idea of a left-wing primary is gaining traction.
Valencia, Europe’s sun-drenched sporting playground
The Valencian Region has established itself as a world-class destination where elite competition and Mediterranean lifestyle meet.
Taking the dombra global: how a Kazakh duo is modernising a traditional instrument
The “Temirlan & Yernat” duo is bringing the Kazakh traditional instrument, the dombra, to global audiences, proving this ancient instrument can thrive far beyond the steppe.
Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.
Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale
The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Studio Ghibli wins Spain's highest Princess of Asturias Award for 'universal cinema'
Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values.
Fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills 11 and injures dozens
Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported.
Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
'We had to fight a different kind of mafia,' Magyar says ahead of talks with Meloni
The lack of information about what the leaders will discuss has led to speculation about how relations between Budapest and Rome might look after 16 years of Viktor Orbán's government.
German police raid neo-Nazi criminal youth groups
Police search locations in 12 states, mainly in the East and South of the country in what prosecutors say is a targeted raid.
Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort in Montenegro to reopen five years after beach access row
Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests.
Hard-right Reform UK party eyes huge new gains in local elections on Thursday
Reform UK has surged in polls largely due to its campaign against immigration and has vowed a wave of mass deportations if it wins the next general election in 2029.
Trump recognises the ‘weaponisation’ of trade, former EU top diplomat Catherine Ashton says
Hours before negotiations in Brussels to get the EU-US trade deal over the line, the EU's former top diplomat and trade commissioner Catherine Ashton tells Euronews that Trump sees trade as a "weaponisation".
Hantavirus cruise highlights the environmental risks of ‘last chance tourism’, scientists warn
Trips to Antarctica “need to be regulated appropriately, as you would with any of the world’s sensitive and precious ecological sites,” says one expert.
'Unacceptable': Israeli community anger over public support for Kanye West concert in Portugal
The Israeli community has asked the Faro and Loulé councils and the government not to grant any public finance to the show, which is set to take place in the Algarve on 7 August.
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Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what visitors need to know
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s centuries-old heritage and a growing, creative hospitality scene are helping to establish the Balkan nation as one of Europe’s emerging travel destinations.
Raves, cruises and historic train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse this August
On 12 August, those in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes.
EU countries need more 'targeted measures' to tackle soaring energy prices, says IMF's Helge Berger
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said vulnerable households should be the main target of energy price relief measures and urged EU governments to guarantee that these won't do "more damage than good".
United Nations demands Israel 'immediately' release two Gaza aid flotilla activists
The flotilla's vessels set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
Deadly air: Which European countries have the worst PM 2.5 levels?
Up to 20% of monitoring stations in Europe recorded air pollution levels above the current EU air quality standards.
Canary Islands pushes back against Madrid and says ship carrying hantavirus cannot dock
The Canary Islands reject the Spanish government's decision to transfer a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak to their territory, as health authorities coordinate a medical evacuation from Cabo Verde. South African authorities have detected the Andean variant, which is
'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues
Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting...
Meloni slams AI-generated images of herself, calling deepfakes a 'dangerous tool'
Doctored sexualised images of the prime minister have surfaced before, particularly last year on a pornographic website that included altered images of high-profile women.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal.
Europe's ultra-rich club grew by 26% in five years — led by Germany
The number of people with at least $30 million (€25.7m) in wealth is growing across Europe. Germany has by far the most ultra-rich, and continues to add more.
Hantavirus outbreak: Medical aircraft are traveling to the Netherlands with all infected patients
All those infected with hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being evacuated from Cabo Verde to the Netherlands aboard medical aircraft.
Gender emissions gap: Rich white men’s jobs, diets and hobbies found to be ‘bad for the planet’
Men were also found to have “less concern with climate change” and be “less ambitious and less active in environmental politics”.
North Korea drops references to unification with South from constitution, Seoul says
China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment
Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.
Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks, Ukraine's FM says
On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.
European stocks rally, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough
Some of Europe’s leading stock indices climbed more than 3% on Wednesday, while oil prices retreated as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran conflict boosted market sentiment.
Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia to go to auction for charity
An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor's name following his death in 2023.
EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat
As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in Brussels will spend Wednesday searching for a way to thrash out the final details of the EU-US trade agreement, lest they suffer more import levy
European Commission increases its funding target for the first half of 2026
The European Commission has increased its funding target for EU-Bonds for the January to June 2026 period by €10 billion, to a total of €100bn for the first half of 2026, instead of the €90bn announced last December. This follows the adoption of the relevant legislative
Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine
Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.
EU-Mercosur interim trade deal to enter into provisional application
The EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement entered into provisional application on 1 May, bringing immediate and tangible benefits for EU businesses, workers, and citizens. To mark this occasion, President von der Leyen will participate tomorrow, together with the President of the
Holocaust denial is creeping into Dutch classrooms via social media, survey shows
Teachers who responded to a survey in the Netherlands say their students confront them with Holocaust-related disinformation they likely picked up on social media.