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Five killed in Russian drone strike on bus in southern Ukraine
The United Nations says civilian deaths in Ukraine are running at their highest level since the first months of the war.
From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward
Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.
Alatau city targets role as new regional economic hub
Kazakhstan is developing Alatau City near Almaty as a new regional centre for manufacturing, logistics, technology and finance. Its investment pipeline has expanded to 67 projects worth nearly $6.9 billion, with the potential to create around 55,000 jobs. Projects involving
Fallen firefighter given standing ovation as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfires
The President of the European Commission centred climate early on in the speech, before mentioning AI or migration.
EU's von der Leyen calls for pacing frontier AI models
In her State of the Union address, von der Leyen called for pacing the development of frontier AI models due to their disruptive potential, pledging closer safety cooperation with Canada, the UK and other like-minded countries.
Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.
Labour market flows in Q2 2026
Between the first and the second quarter of 2026, 3.1 million unemployed persons aged 15-74 in the EU moved into employment, representing 23.2% of all unemployed in the first quarter of 2026. During this period, 7.0 million (52.8%) remained unemployed and 3.2 million (24.0%)
Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments
All support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month.
The 'silent waste' of Greek seas: Thousands of concrete blocks lifted from seabed
Reducing them is the goal of the 'Fishing For Litter' programme, which has recovered more than 6,000 concrete blocks from the seabed since 2019.
SDG 4: Adult learning on the rise in the EU
13.7% of the people in the EU aged 25 to 64 state having received formal or non-formal education and training in the last 4 weeks in 2025, rising from 10.1% in 2015. This growth has been steady, except for a temporary decline in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
Fishing waste from as far away as US and Canada washes up on Portuguese beaches
Lobster-fishing plastics have drifted across the Atlantic and washed up on Faial and Pico islands, over 3,000 km away. The oldest item dates back to 1983.
Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement
Thousands of Yemenis are fleeing renewed fighting and arriving at makeshift Al Kadha camp in Taiz. The UN says 125,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks.
Strasbourg stage set for von der Leyen’s big moment
Good morning. This is Luca Bertuzzi holding the pen in sun-drenched Strasbourg, where the European Parliament is abuzz ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's long-awaited State of the European Union speech.
Rail freight transport dropped by 1.8% in 2025
In 2025, the EU rail freight transport performance fell by 1.8%, declining from 375.1 billion tonne-kilometres (tkm) in 2024 to 368.2 tkm, and marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. Germany remained by far the largest contributor to rail freight transport performance
EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the deadline
The EU has set a December 24, 2026, deadline for every EU country to launch a digital ID wallet; only three have delivered so far. Watch the video!
Spain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focus
With 100 million international visitors expected this year, and ongoing concerns about overtourism, Spain is putting people and sustainability at the centre of its countrywide policy.
US plans to send bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons deal
The same class of bombs raised concerns under the Biden administration because of the risk of large civilian casualties in densely populated Gaza
Supermarket deliveries: Lidl tests autonomous electric lorry
Lidl is putting a driverless electric lorry on public roads in Hesse for the first time. What the technology can do and how other EU states are leading.
Billions risk being locked out of the AI revolution due to smartphone costs
A new GSMA report finds that 3.4 billion people remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage, as rising component costs push smartphones further out of reach for the world's poorest.
AI chatbots developed a secret language that baffled humans, study says
A study by AI start-up Emergence found that autonomous agents powered by Claude, Gemini, Grok and other models developed shorthand and new word meanings on their own — with up to half their messages becoming unintelligible to humans.
Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU
Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team
Canada, heatwaves, AI and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union
Follow live as Ursula von der Leyen delivers her State of the Union speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
When do young people leave the parental home?
In 2025, young people in the EU left their parents’ home at an average age of 26.3 years, up slightly from 26.2 years in 2024. Since 2002, this average age stayed close to 26 years. The highest average ages for leaving the parental home, at 30 years or above, were recorded in
Fed expected to raise rates despite Trump’s calls for a cut
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years as persistent inflation tests Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to price stability.
Democracy Shield must be 'more than just a name', say MEPs
Centre right MEPs say they want the EU to give itself the tools and resources to protect European democracies from foreign interference, disinformation and hybrid threats. The assertion comes just ahead of a parliamentary vote on the EU Parliament’s recommendations on the
Increase in air pollution takes a toll on your sleep
The human respiratory system is extremely sensitive to short-term fine particulate matter changes even in relatively clean urban environments, a new study found.
Why is European money financing the American AI boom?
Eurozone households have hundreds of billions of euros invested in US technology. Analysts say Europe has the money and promising companies, but too few become accessible investments for ordinary savers.
'A wake-up call': California music festival cancelled after El Niño-linked hurricane erodes beach
"Whether you’re an athlete, an entertainer or a fan, we all have a stake in protecting the cherished spaces that bring us together."
Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Think you’re the same person when on holiday? Plenty of travellers say otherwise
From staying out later than planned to buying things they’d normally consider unnecessary, travellers are more willing to break their everyday habits when they’re away, new research suggests.
UK MPS told: Revive the Tiffin Cup
Ahead of National Curry Week in the UK (5-11 October) MPs are being urged to revive the Parliamentary Tiffin Cup. The Tiffin Cup was an annual competition where MPs (advised by their constituents) nominated the Best South Asian Restaurant in their area. One restaurant from
Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court
As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations in the United States and to hand over 195 million dollars (some €168.9 million) derived from the corruption scheme.
Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on Polish and Lithuanian borders
Mechanised and tank battalions are training in border protection and counter-drone operations along the 104-kilometre Polish-Lithuanian corridor, NATO's only land link to the Baltic states.
NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three in Los Angeles while reporters covered car accident
The helicopter crashed near a storage building in the San Fernando Valley, as news crews were covering a car accident that left at least two dead and six others injured
Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Centre closed over name change row
Trump took control of the centre's board shortly after beginning his second term. A judge ruled that the president's name cannot be added without congressional approval.
Where Europe spends its money: A look at public spending across the continent
European governments allocate the largest share of their spending to social protection, while the second-largest category varies across countries. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how governments spend public money on services.
Spain at the forefront of quantum computing: chips made in Spain, built in Barcelona
The new IMB-CNM facility features cutting-edge equipment to manufacture nanoscale devices and has benefited from an investment of over six million euros.
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM heads to Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.
Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists
The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.
US to divert $52 million in military aid from Europe and Middle East to Trump-friendly nations in Americas
It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a trip to South America last week, where he met with the conservative leaders of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador to pledge further support and cooperation.
At least five killed and more than a dozen injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
It comes as a Ukrainian unit launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces near the city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine, according to the unit's commander.
Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election
Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union: Europe’s push for independence faces a delivery test
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her speech in 2025 Photographer: Dati Bendo © European Union, 2025 Ursula von der Leyen is expected to make the case for a more independent and resilient Europe in her State of the European Union address on Wednesday (16
EU moves to speed up recognition of qualifications and make skills more portable
Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu presents Fair Labour Mobility package © European Union The European Commission has unveiled what it calls an ambitious “Fair Labour Mobility” package aimed at making it easier for people to work across EU borders while strengthening
French police take to streets in mass protest over pay, staffing and resources
Mounting anger among police officers has been fuelled by a range of issues, including discontent around the special police duty allowance (ISSP), their "risk bonus", which has not gone up since 2019.
Carney bound for Europe as Ottawa seeks closer ties with EU
Carney is reportedly expected to use the trip to seek a new arrangement with the EU that could allow Canadians to live and work across the bloc without visa restrictions.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
Canada still a crucial partner for US in 'many key areas,' PM Carney says
Carney made the comments at a two-day Investment Summit in Toronto as Canada seeks to diversify and bring new investment into the country.
ECB staff raise stability concerns about rumours of Lagarde's early departure
Concerns are mounting that Europe's central macroeconomic institution might not be ready for turnover at the highest level.