Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.
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WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new cases
Uganda shares an 877-kilometre border with the DRC, which is battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.
Polish Olympic chief Radosław Piesiewicz arrested in crypto-linked graft probe, officials say
Authorities launched an investigation in April, which prompted most of Poland's sports federations to call for Piesiewicz's resignation.
EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase
The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.
EU’s frugals push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase
The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.
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Italy faces summer's most intense heatwave with 45°C highs
Nine cities will be under red heat alerts on Friday, while northern regions face a growing risk of torrential rain, hail and strong winds.
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in Hague prison
The former Bosnian Serb military commander, sentenced to life for the summary execution of more than 8,000 Bosniaks in July 1995 and the years-long siege of Sarajevo, died at 84. He spent 15 years as a fugitive before his arrest in Serbia in 2011.
Is Spain facing another major earthquake? A geologist tells Euronews about the risks
Euronews talks to a National Geographic Institute geologist about the real danger, the areas most at risk and what science can – and cannot – predict.
Russian MP threatens Hungary with energy cut-off after Budapest labels Moscow a security threat
Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk.
CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells Euronews
Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.
Strict rules on French cheesemaking relaxed as farmers battle record heat and drought
Depleted grasslands have forced farmers to temporarily supplement their cows' diets with feed from elsewhere.
Strict rules on French cheesemaking relaxed as farmers battle record heat and droughts
Depleted grasslands have forced farmers to temporarily supplement their cows' diets with feed from elsewhere.
2027 eclipse sends prices soaring: Up to €33,129 a night in El Palmar
With almost a year to go, accommodation prices in southern Spain are soaring, with some stays already reaching €33,129 for a single night.
Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors
Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.
How a glacier collapse may have triggered the Nepal-Tibet disaster
While individual glacial events cannot be directly attributed to climate change, experts say rising global temperatures are putting increasing pressure on glaciers.
The literary scandal of the year? Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' / Natalie Portman drama explained
Is Natalie Portman really the subject of Rachel Cusk’s new novel? Or is this manufactured literary drama designed to generate buzz?
Coffee for a Frenchman, police for an Algerian: Users accuse Gemini of bias
Google's AI search tool gave starkly different advice depending on the nationality named in questions posed to its chatbot, prompting accusations of racial bias that have swept French media.
Von der Leyen turns up pressure on China over trade deficit
The European Commission's president said that the EU’s trade relationship with China had to be rebalanced, and pointed out that the bloc's trade defence investigations into Chinese products had ramped up significantly in recent years.
Thieves steal Villena Treasure in under four minutes, one of Europe's great Bronze Age hoards
The thieves distracted security forces with a false alarm on the outskirts of Villena and stole the museum's 59 prehistoric pieces in under four minutes.
Villena Treasure stolen in under four minutes, major Bronze Age find in Europe
The thieves diverted security forces with a false alarm on the outskirts, then entered the museum and stole 59 prehistoric artefacts in under four minutes.
Can French debt really be cancelled? Mélenchon’s proposal sparks debate
Mélenchon’s call to cancel part of France’s debt heats up the presidential race, with prominent French banker Matthieu Pigasse backing the proposal.
ESA signs first major European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain's PLD Space
ESA has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the €158.9 million European Launcher Challenge. The Alicante company will use the funds to increase MIURA 5 launches and develop new orbital capabilities.
ESA signs €158.9 million first major European Launcher Challenge contract with PLD Space
The European Space Agency has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros. The Alicante-based company will use the funds to increase MIURA 5 launch cadence and develop new orbital capabilities.
Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed
Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.
Apple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ on 9 September
Incoming CEO John Ternus will present the company’s first foray into the foldable phone market, hitting shelves by the end of the year starting at €2,200.
Apple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ on 9 September
Incoming CEO John Ternus will present the company’s first foray into the foldable phone market, hitting shelves by the end of the year starting at €2,200.
Nordics weigh merging their stock exchanges into one regional market
A group of the Nordic region's largest companies and investors is examining whether Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland could combine their national stock exchanges into a single regional marketplace in an effort to deepen liquidity and win more listings.
Could high-speed trains run from London to Europe every 15 minutes?
Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot easier, with services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam potentially departing as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade as Eurostar faces a wave of new competition.
High-speed trains from London to Europe to run ‘every 15 minutes’
Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot easier, with services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam potentially departing as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade as Eurostar faces a wave of new competition.
How Dubai became the world’s easiest place to set up and scale a business
Dubai’s streamlined regulation, free zones and Founders HQ are drawing investors and startups, turning the emirate into a launchpad for global expansion.