http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:53:23 +0200 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:53:23 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/usa-momocon-in-atlanta-unites-65000-fans-for-a-huge-geek-culture-fest http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/usa-momocon-in-atlanta-unites-65000-fans-for-a-huge-geek-culture-fest Fri, 22 May 2026 16:53:09 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/lebanon-opens-seafront-tent-camp-in-beirut-as-israeli-strikes-displace-1-million http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/lebanon-opens-seafront-tent-camp-in-beirut-as-israeli-strikes-displace-1-million Fri, 22 May 2026 16:33:04 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/ukraine-strike-on-starobilsk-dormitory-kills-four-in-occupied-luhansk http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/ukraine-strike-on-starobilsk-dormitory-kills-four-in-occupied-luhansk Fri, 22 May 2026 15:32:01 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/pep-guardiola-to-leave-manchester-city-bringing-close-to-10-year-trophy-laden-spell http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/pep-guardiola-to-leave-manchester-city-bringing-close-to-10-year-trophy-laden-spell Fri, 22 May 2026 15:18:03 +0200 Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/taiwan-says-it-has-received-no-notification-from-us-of-any-pause-to-planned-12bn-arms-sale http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/taiwan-says-it-has-received-no-notification-from-us-of-any-pause-to-planned-12bn-arms-sale Fri, 22 May 2026 14:50:38 +0200 Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/iran-asserts-jurisdiction-over-uae-and-oman-waters-in-new-strait-of-hormuz-map http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/iran-asserts-jurisdiction-over-uae-and-oman-waters-in-new-strait-of-hormuz-map Fri, 22 May 2026 13:04:11 +0200 Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/how-cubans-feel-about-the-us-indictment-of-raul-castro http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/how-cubans-feel-about-the-us-indictment-of-raul-castro Fri, 22 May 2026 12:52:25 +0200 People in Havana reacted after US prosecutors indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by a Miami-based exile group, with several residents calling for dialogue instead of confrontation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/greece-protesters-marched-in-athens-outside-israeli-embassy http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/greece-protesters-marched-in-athens-outside-israeli-embassy Fri, 22 May 2026 12:42:51 +0200 Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/india-faces-extreme-heat-as-dead-fish-wash-up-in-new-delhi http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/india-faces-extreme-heat-as-dead-fish-wash-up-in-new-delhi Fri, 22 May 2026 12:08:51 +0200 India’s severe heatwave is affecting both people and wildlife in New Delhi. Hundreds of dead fish were removed from Sanjay Lake on Friday as temperatures remained far above seasonal averages. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/euroleague-final-four-these-are-european-basketballs-most-successful-teams-and-countries http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/euroleague-final-four-these-are-european-basketballs-most-successful-teams-and-countries Fri, 22 May 2026 12:02:26 +0200 Greek teams have dominated the EuroLeague Final Four in the modern era. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/latest-news-bulletin-may-22nd-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/latest-news-bulletin-may-22nd-2026-midday Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:17 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/erdogan-signs-decree-closing-istanbuls-bilgi-university-amid-criminal-probe-into-owner http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/erdogan-signs-decree-closing-istanbuls-bilgi-university-amid-criminal-probe-into-owner Fri, 22 May 2026 11:26:24 +0200 As part of an investigation into Can Holding, the operating licence of Istanbul Bilgi University was revoked after its founding foundation was placed under trusteeship. The decision has raised concerns about the future of its students and academic staff. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/fifa-u-17-world-cup-qatar-2026-draw-made-as-road-to-doha-begins http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/fifa-u-17-world-cup-qatar-2026-draw-made-as-road-to-doha-begins Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:48 +0200 Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha's Khalifa International Stadium and U-17 football glory begins. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/furious-crowd-torches-ebola-hospital-tents-in-dr-congo http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/furious-crowd-torches-ebola-hospital-tents-in-dr-congo Fri, 22 May 2026 10:19:17 +0200 Rwampara hospital lies near Bunia in the DRC's Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/angry-crowd-sets-fire-to-ebola-treatment-center-in-congo http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/angry-crowd-sets-fire-to-ebola-treatment-center-in-congo Fri, 22 May 2026 09:30:21 +0200 Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/british-climber-scales-everest-for-record-20th-time-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/british-climber-scales-everest-for-record-20th-time-officials-say Fri, 22 May 2026 09:12:24 +0200 Two Indian climbers are believed to have died while descending the mountain this week, after climbing the peak on Thursday. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/russian-strike-on-sumy-injures-six-as-mass-drone-attack-hits-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/russian-strike-on-sumy-injures-six-as-mass-drone-attack-hits-ukraine Fri, 22 May 2026 09:07:51 +0200 Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/turkey-welcomes-422-gaza-flotilla-activists-after-israel-detention http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/turkey-welcomes-422-gaza-flotilla-activists-after-israel-detention Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:08 +0200 422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/we-are-not-for-sale-greenlanders-protest-growing-us-presence-in-nuuk http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/we-are-not-for-sale-greenlanders-protest-growing-us-presence-in-nuuk Fri, 22 May 2026 08:52:11 +0200 Hundreds in Nuuk protest a renewed US presence, accusing Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and demanding respect for self-rule. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/rubio-doubtful-diplomacy-would-work-with-cuban-government-as-trump-raises-threat-of-milita http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/rubio-doubtful-diplomacy-would-work-with-cuban-government-as-trump-raises-threat-of-milita Fri, 22 May 2026 07:24:55 +0200 Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/it-doesnt-feel-real-team-qatar-gears-up-for-historic-le-mans-debut http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/it-doesnt-feel-real-team-qatar-gears-up-for-historic-le-mans-debut Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:51 +0200 Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/latest-news-bulletin-may-22nd-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/latest-news-bulletin-may-22nd-2026-morning Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:33 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/republican-call-off-vote-on-trumps-war-powers-resolution-that-was-on-the-verge-of-passing http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/republican-call-off-vote-on-trumps-war-powers-resolution-that-was-on-the-verge-of-passing Fri, 22 May 2026 05:45:17 +0200 Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/ancient-buddhist-hall-with-1000-year-old-eternal-flame-burns-in-japan http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/ancient-buddhist-hall-with-1000-year-old-eternal-flame-burns-in-japan Thu, 21 May 2026 21:32:57 +0200 A Buddhist hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island that housed an “eternal flame” believed to have burned for more than 1,000 years was destroyed in a fire, with aerial footage showing the building engulfed in flames. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/cities-must-plan-for-migration-as-permanent-reality-experts-say-at-world-urban-forum http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/cities-must-plan-for-migration-as-permanent-reality-experts-say-at-world-urban-forum Thu, 21 May 2026 20:44:46 +0200 Governments must treat migration as a permanent feature of urban planning, not an emergency, the IOM deputy director general told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/rubio-says-us-focused-on-changing-politics-in-cuba-as-havana-accepts-86m-in-aid http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/rubio-says-us-focused-on-changing-politics-in-cuba-as-havana-accepts-86m-in-aid Thu, 21 May 2026 19:54:43 +0200 Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous opponent of Havana's government, described the island 145 kilometres from the US shore as a "failed state" as it suffers a major economic crisis. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/turkish-court-annuls-leadership-of-main-opposition-chp-party-sparking-turmoil http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/turkish-court-annuls-leadership-of-main-opposition-chp-party-sparking-turmoil Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:11 +0200 The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/latest-news-bulletin-may-21st-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/latest-news-bulletin-may-21st-2026-evening Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/historic-uk-trade-deal-with-gulf-states-set-to-add-billions-to-british-economy http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/historic-uk-trade-deal-with-gulf-states-set-to-add-billions-to-british-economy Thu, 21 May 2026 17:02:09 +0200 The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/israel-says-all-gaza-flotilla-activists-have-been-deported-amid-global-outrage-over-their- http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/israel-says-all-gaza-flotilla-activists-have-been-deported-amid-global-outrage-over-their- Thu, 21 May 2026 16:29:39 +0200 Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/who-is-ahmad-vahidi-interpol-wanted-irgc-general-and-key-iranian-war-strategist http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/who-is-ahmad-vahidi-interpol-wanted-irgc-general-and-key-iranian-war-strategist Thu, 21 May 2026 16:29:11 +0200 Ahmad Vahidi, deputy IRGC commander and the man Argentina formally accused of planning the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, has emerged as the key figure in organising Tehran's military response and partaking in back-channel negotiations with regional mediators. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/intensifying-heat-wave-grips-northern-india-as-temperatures-near-48c http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/intensifying-heat-wave-grips-northern-india-as-temperatures-near-48c Thu, 21 May 2026 15:51:22 +0200 India’s northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/israel-destroyed-a-four-storey-house-in-overnight-airstrike-in-central-gaza-camp http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/israel-destroyed-a-four-storey-house-in-overnight-airstrike-in-central-gaza-camp Thu, 21 May 2026 14:56:57 +0200 Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/tehran-politicians-are-holding-back-military-from-striking-us-fleet-iranian-mp-tells-euron http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/tehran-politicians-are-holding-back-military-from-striking-us-fleet-iranian-mp-tells-euron Thu, 21 May 2026 14:56:02 +0200 In an exclusive interview, a senior member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission tells Euronews that political authorities have actively restrained the military from attacking US naval assets — but warns Tehran will sink a US warship if that check is gone. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/ukrainian-drone-pilots-compete-in-high-speed-contests http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/ukrainian-drone-pilots-compete-in-high-speed-contests Thu, 21 May 2026 14:39:53 +0200 Ukraine is turning FPV drone training into competitive tournaments to boost pilots’ speed, precision and tactics in its war against Russia. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/pashinyan-grabs-megaphone-as-exchange-turns-heated-during-election-campaign http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/pashinyan-grabs-megaphone-as-exchange-turns-heated-during-election-campaign Thu, 21 May 2026 14:37:25 +0200 Armenian's election campaign turns fiery as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan grabbed a megaphone and confronted critics accusing him of giving up Karabakh, during an election campaign event in Yerevan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/gaza-students-sit-exams-in-tents-as-nearly-all-schools-lie-in-ruins http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/gaza-students-sit-exams-in-tents-as-nearly-all-schools-lie-in-ruins Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:08 +0200 With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textbooks, chairs — or walls. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/ukraine-strikes-russian-oil-refinery-in-long-range-drone-attack-kyiv-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/ukraine-strikes-russian-oil-refinery-in-long-range-drone-attack-kyiv-says Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:50 +0200 Ukraine has been ramping up its retaliatory long-range strikes on Russia in recent weeks, particularly targeting oil infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/paris-hosts-franco-lebanese-music-event-to-aid-lebanons-humanitarian-crisis http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/paris-hosts-franco-lebanese-music-event-to-aid-lebanons-humanitarian-crisis Thu, 21 May 2026 12:50:47 +0200 France hosted a large charity concert for Lebanon on Thursday evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where several hundred people gathered to support civilians affected by the conflict. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/latest-news-bulletin-may-21st-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/latest-news-bulletin-may-21st-2026-midday Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/who-is-raul-castro-the-man-who-inherited-the-revolution-and-still-shapes-cuba-under-pressu http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/who-is-raul-castro-the-man-who-inherited-the-revolution-and-still-shapes-cuba-under-pressu Thu, 21 May 2026 11:45:09 +0200 Fidel Castro’s brother and a central pillar of Cuban power for decades, the former leader is back in the spotlight after a US indictment, amid mounting pressure on the regime. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/iran-secretly-executes-four-as-it-hits-global-death-sentence-record http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/iran-secretly-executes-four-as-it-hits-global-death-sentence-record Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:58 +0200 Four more men, including two Kurdish political activists, were put to death in secret this week without informing their families, as Amnesty International recorded 2,159 executions in Iran last year — the highest of any country. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/north-and-south-korean-women-meet-in-rare-football-clash-as-fans-cheer-both-sides http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/north-and-south-korean-women-meet-in-rare-football-clash-as-fans-cheer-both-sides Thu, 21 May 2026 11:04:51 +0200 Fans in rain ponchos cheered both North and South Korean women’s football teams during a rare inter-Korean match in Suwon, where North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/jeanette-revives-cult-film-anthem-por-que-te-vas-in-cannes-event http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/jeanette-revives-cult-film-anthem-por-que-te-vas-in-cannes-event Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:55 +0200 Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/trump-envoy-says-us-should-restore-its-footprint-in-greenland http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/trump-envoy-says-us-should-restore-its-footprint-in-greenland Thu, 21 May 2026 10:20:29 +0200 The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/israeli-security-minister-ben-gvir-releases-footage-of-detained-flotilla-activists http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/israeli-security-minister-ben-gvir-releases-footage-of-detained-flotilla-activists Thu, 21 May 2026 09:08:22 +0200 Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/bangladesh-albino-buffalo-nicknamed-donald-trump-becomes-unlikely-star-attraction http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/bangladesh-albino-buffalo-nicknamed-donald-trump-becomes-unlikely-star-attraction Thu, 21 May 2026 09:07:23 +0200 An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/netanyahu-speaks-out-after-video-shows-minister-taunting-activists http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/netanyahu-speaks-out-after-video-shows-minister-taunting-activists Thu, 21 May 2026 09:05:33 +0200 The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in an effort to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/lebanon-rescuers-search-rubble-after-attacks-in-tyre-province http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/21/lebanon-rescuers-search-rubble-after-attacks-in-tyre-province Thu, 21 May 2026 08:23:27 +0200 Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/trump-taiwan-arms-deal http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/trump-taiwan-arms-deal Thu, 21 May 2026 07:49:54 +0200 Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.