http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:28:57 +0200 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:28:57 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/half-a-million-visitors-flock-to-spains-path-of-total-solar-eclipse http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/half-a-million-visitors-flock-to-spains-path-of-total-solar-eclipse Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:28:57 +0200 Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/13/the-eu-loses-one-in-four-litres-of-treated-water-can-digitalisation-fix-that http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/13/the-eu-loses-one-in-four-litres-of-treated-water-can-digitalisation-fix-that Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:15:31 +0200 Global water demand will increase by 55 percent by 2050. Europe loses 23 percent of treated water before it's billed because of old, leaky pipes. Water Europe says AI-driven upgrades could generate around €3 billion in annual savings and more than 13,000 jobs. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/rare-eclipse-plunges-parts-of-europe-into-darkness http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/rare-eclipse-plunges-parts-of-europe-into-darkness Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:58 +0200 Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/13/financial-sovereignty-digital-euro-and-payment-roaming-eu-seeks-alternatives-to-us-cards http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/13/financial-sovereignty-digital-euro-and-payment-roaming-eu-seeks-alternatives-to-us-cards Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:05:14 +0200 From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/taking-the-stairs-could-be-better-for-your-heart-than-you-think http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/taking-the-stairs-could-be-better-for-your-heart-than-you-think Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:04:27 +0200 Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/13/ranked-the-worlds-best-stargazing-destinations-and-the-no1-is-in-france http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/13/ranked-the-worlds-best-stargazing-destinations-and-the-no1-is-in-france Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:36 +0200 In a new ‘clean sky index’ of the world’s best stargazing destinations, Pic du Midi in France came out on top for its combination of sky quality and accessibility. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/latest-news-bulletin-august-13th-2026-morning http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/13/latest-news-bulletin-august-13th-2026-morning Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/13/wildfires-in-europe-is-2026-already-the-worst-year-on-record http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/13/wildfires-in-europe-is-2026-already-the-worst-year-on-record Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:12 +0200 As of early August, 2026 is the worst year for several European countries over the last 15 years in terms of cumulative area burnt by wildfires. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries hit the hardest. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/13/tourist-guides-raise-the-alarm-as-europe-braces-for-another-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/13/tourist-guides-raise-the-alarm-as-europe-braces-for-another-heatwave Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:09 +0200 Last summer, a 56-year-old guide died after collapsing while leading a visit of the Colosseum in Rome in scorching heat. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/millions-of-solar-eclipse-glasses-could-end-up-in-landfill-heres-what-to-do-instead http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/millions-of-solar-eclipse-glasses-could-end-up-in-landfill-heres-what-to-do-instead Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:09 +0200 Be a responsible consumer by following expert advice on what to do with your glasses now the eclipse is over. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/us-strikes-targeting-houthis-killed-153-civilians-in-yemen-last-year-pentagon-review-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/us-strikes-targeting-houthis-killed-153-civilians-in-yemen-last-year-pentagon-review-says Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:49:41 +0200 The Pentagon review focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 that were launched during the US campaign against the Houthis when the militants were attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/congos-ebola-outbreak-on-track-to-surpass-deadliest-in-history-who-chief-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/congos-ebola-outbreak-on-track-to-surpass-deadliest-in-history-who-chief-says Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:30:40 +0200 “At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/oil-spill-from-tanker-believed-to-be-russian-reaches-omans-coastline-muscat-authorities-sa http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/oil-spill-from-tanker-believed-to-be-russian-reaches-omans-coastline-muscat-authorities-sa Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:17:17 +0200 The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman's Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye on the leak. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-to-leave-role-at-end-of-month-trump-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-to-leave-role-at-end-of-month-trump-says Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:58:11 +0200 Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/12-august-solar-eclipse-brings-thousands-of-tourists-to-gormaz-fortress-in-soria http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/12-august-solar-eclipse-brings-thousands-of-tourists-to-gormaz-fortress-in-soria Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:08:54 +0200 The caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria became a prime vantage point to view the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds of visitors from Spain and abroad to this Castilian town. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/eurovision-to-exclude-countries-at-war-from-hosting-contest-ebu-says http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/eurovision-to-exclude-countries-at-war-from-hosting-contest-ebu-says Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:06:46 +0200 The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/how-to-tell-if-the-eclipse-damaged-your-eyes-key-warning-symptoms http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/how-to-tell-if-the-eclipse-damaged-your-eyes-key-warning-symptoms Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:54 +0200 Dry eyes or a gritty sensation after the eclipse may be short‑lived, but a central blind spot can signal retinal damage. A specialist explains how to tell the difference and when to seek medical help. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/sophie-adenot-to-become-first-frenchwoman-to-walk-in-space-fantastic-news http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/sophie-adenot-to-become-first-frenchwoman-to-walk-in-space-fantastic-news Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:49:20 +0200 "I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," says Sophie Adenot. On the ISS since February, she is due to become France's first woman to walk in space. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/who-will-miss-the-12-august-eclipse-geography-clouds-or-work http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/who-will-miss-the-12-august-eclipse-geography-clouds-or-work Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:28:33 +0200 As the country prepares for its first total eclipse since 1912, many people will miss the experience: because of where they live, the weather, work shifts or simply to protect their eyesight. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/trump-hails-wall-of-steel-blocakade-says-us-will-keep-control-of-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/trump-hails-wall-of-steel-blocakade-says-us-will-keep-control-of-strait-of-hormuz Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:20:39 +0200 Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/eye-on-the-sky-millions-across-europe-hope-to-catch-glimpse-of-rare-total-eclipse http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/eye-on-the-sky-millions-across-europe-hope-to-catch-glimpse-of-rare-total-eclipse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:04:46 +0200 The eclipse, a first in mainland Europe since 2006, also cast its shadow through parts of Greenland, racing south to smother part of Iceland before arcing across the Atlantic Ocean towards northern Spain. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/latest-news-bulletin-august-12th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/latest-news-bulletin-august-12th-2026-evening Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/grand-voyager-exploring-switzerland http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/grand-voyager-exploring-switzerland Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:14 +0200 Switzerland is a country of stunning landscapes and historic cities. In this episode, Lilly Douse explores one of Europe's most picturesque destinations. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/libyan-marshal-haftars-intelligence-chief-killed-in-benghazi-car-bombing http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/libyan-marshal-haftars-intelligence-chief-killed-in-benghazi-car-bombing Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:47:50 +0200 Fawzi al-Mansouri was assassinated outside a mosque in an LNA stronghold, in what analysts said was a major blow to the Haftar family's security credentials and could delay a US-brokered plan to reunify Libya's rival governments. No group has claimed responsibility. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/nato-stands-with-poland-and-romania-amid-russian-airspace-violations http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/nato-stands-with-poland-and-romania-amid-russian-airspace-violations Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:44:37 +0200 Members of NATO met on Wednesday to discuss recent incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace and concluded that Russia bears "full responsibility" for the incidents. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/extreme-heat-half-of-europes-population-exposed-to-temperatures-exceeding-30c http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/extreme-heat-half-of-europes-population-exposed-to-temperatures-exceeding-30c Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:33:35 +0200 The most intense heat is expected across Western and Southern Europe, with France, Italy and Spain among the hardest-hit countries. But the Balkans and the United Kingdom are also sweltering under the heat. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/the-office-star-british-actor-lucy-davis-reveals-incurable-cancer-diagnosis http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/12/the-office-star-british-actor-lucy-davis-reveals-incurable-cancer-diagnosis Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:23:31 +0200 After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/germany-beefs-up-its-intelligence-services-as-threat-from-foreign-powers-rises http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/germany-beefs-up-its-intelligence-services-as-threat-from-foreign-powers-rises Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:05:55 +0200 German officials accuse Moscow of waging a "hybrid" campaign of sabotage, espionage and disinformation against the country, which is among Ukraine's biggest military supporters in the war with Russia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/12/rent-in-spain-tops-1100-for-80-m-these-are-the-priciest-and-cheapest-cities http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/12/rent-in-spain-tops-1100-for-80-m-these-are-the-priciest-and-cheapest-cities Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:34 +0200 Renting an 80-square-metre home in Spain costs an average of 1,131 euros a month, but regional disparities are stark: from 600 euros in Jaen to 1,610 in San Sebastian. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/queens-brian-may-outraged-by-ai-version-of-album-cover-and-tells-uk-pm-andy-burnham-you-mu http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/queens-brian-may-outraged-by-ai-version-of-album-cover-and-tells-uk-pm-andy-burnham-you-mu Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:58:36 +0200 "Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like. He has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to block AI "before it's too late". http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/12/iea-and-opec-split-on-global-oil-demand-estimates-as-strait-of-hormuz-closure-drags http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/12/iea-and-opec-split-on-global-oil-demand-estimates-as-strait-of-hormuz-closure-drags Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:50:10 +0200 The world's two most watched oil forecasters published sharply conflicting views of 2026 on Wednesday, with the IEA deepening its call for the first annual demand decline since the pandemic while OPEC still sees consumption growing, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drags on. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/three-moroccan-migrants-arrested-over-alleged-sexual-assaults-in-ceuta http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/three-moroccan-migrants-arrested-over-alleged-sexual-assaults-in-ceuta Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:50:02 +0200 Two men have been remanded in custody over alleged sexual assaults on minors, while a judge has ordered the deportation of a third. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/fifas-plans-what-the-infantino-case-tells-us-about-football-governance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/fifas-plans-what-the-infantino-case-tells-us-about-football-governance Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:47:13 +0200 Former FIFA and UEFA adviser, finance and football expert Ebru Koksal shines a light on lack of governance, transparency and representation in football governance. Against the backdrop of the Infantino case, she identifies in an OpEd insights that can be applied to the corporate sector as a whole. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/two-portuguese-tourists-found-and-two-still-missing-at-sea-off-croatia-rescuers-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/two-portuguese-tourists-found-and-two-still-missing-at-sea-off-croatia-rescuers-say Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:40:45 +0200 The four had set off from a local campsite in a small 1.5-metre inflatable boat, intending to paddle along the coast, but contact was later lost, rescuers said. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/queenstown-tromso-and-bariloche-these-are-the-best-cities-for-a-coolcation-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/queenstown-tromso-and-bariloche-these-are-the-best-cities-for-a-coolcation-this-summer Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:38:31 +0200 This new index looks at climate relief, accessibility, value and visitor experience to highlight the best overall coolcation destinations. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/chinas-c919-makes-first-international-flight-as-it-takes-aim-at-boeing-and-airbus http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/chinas-c919-makes-first-international-flight-as-it-takes-aim-at-boeing-and-airbus Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:11:18 +0200 China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet has finally ventured beyond the country’s borders, making its first scheduled international flight from Beijing to Mongolia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/heatwave-and-jellyfish-a-fifth-of-french-nuclear-capacity-offline http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/heatwave-and-jellyfish-a-fifth-of-french-nuclear-capacity-offline Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200 France uses nuclear power to generate around 70% of its electricity. The country has seen nuclear power production disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts this year. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/portugal-boosts-maritime-surveillance-with-portuguese-made-long-range-drones http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/portugal-boosts-maritime-surveillance-with-portuguese-made-long-range-drones Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:36 +0200 The Portuguese Air Force will boost maritime surveillance using AR5 drones from Portuguese tech firm Tekever, which supplies autonomous systems to Ukraine. Delivery is due in early September. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/what-time-will-the-solar-eclipse-be-visible-in-my-city-in-spain-on-12-august http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/what-time-will-the-solar-eclipse-be-visible-in-my-city-in-spain-on-12-august Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:27 +0200 The total solar eclipse will cross Spain this Wednesday at sunset, peaking around 8.30 pm. See when it will be visible in each city, where it is total, and its peak in Madrid and Barcelona. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/colombia-declares-three-days-mourning-for-quake-victims-as-eu-pledges-assistance http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/colombia-declares-three-days-mourning-for-quake-victims-as-eu-pledges-assistance Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:46:52 +0200 The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/the-most-expensive-engagement-ring-ever-everything-we-know-about-ronaldos-jaw-dropping-dia http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/the-most-expensive-engagement-ring-ever-everything-we-know-about-ronaldos-jaw-dropping-dia Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:45 +0200 Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez are officially married - but the real mystery remains on her finger. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/12/us-inflation-eases-to-34-in-july-as-the-feds-september-call-stays-on-a-knife-edge http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/12/us-inflation-eases-to-34-in-july-as-the-feds-september-call-stays-on-a-knife-edge Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:21:47 +0200 US inflation eased for a second month in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% from a year earlier, down from 3.5% in June, exactly as economists had forecast, a reading that hands neither side of a divided Federal Reserve fresh ammunition before next month's rate decision. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/fragrant-fortunes-dohas-teeb-al-hazm-plans-london-debut-as-gulf-perfumes-gain-wider-appeal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/fragrant-fortunes-dohas-teeb-al-hazm-plans-london-debut-as-gulf-perfumes-gain-wider-appeal Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:11:58 +0200 From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/jack-lowden-for-james-bond-did-british-tv-presenter-and-author-richard-osman-leak-identity http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/jack-lowden-for-james-bond-did-british-tv-presenter-and-author-richard-osman-leak-identity Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:42 +0200 Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond... http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/mount-etna-eruption-catania-airport-closes-and-ash-cloud-reaches-as-far-as-libya http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/mount-etna-eruption-catania-airport-closes-and-ash-cloud-reaches-as-far-as-libya Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:41 +0200 The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/which-countries-have-the-best-cyber-security-albania-tops-the-global-list http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/which-countries-have-the-best-cyber-security-albania-tops-the-global-list Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:49:25 +0200 Estonia's e-Governance Academy ranks Albania and Czechia as the world's most cyber-secure nations, with major attacks often forcing the top-to-bottom overhauls that push smaller, easier-to-coordinate states ahead of larger powers like Germany and the US. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/europes-new-border-system-is-causing-huge-airport-queues-as-ees-wait-times-double http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/12/europes-new-border-system-is-causing-huge-airport-queues-as-ees-wait-times-double Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:48:31 +0200 The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/ukraine-strikes-novorossiysk-putting-russias-last-black-sea-sanctuary-within-reach http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/ukraine-strikes-novorossiysk-putting-russias-last-black-sea-sanctuary-within-reach Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:43:23 +0200 Ukraine’s strike on Novorossiysk demonstrates Kyiv’s ability to threaten Russian military infrastructure far beyond the frontline and challenges the assumption that shifting vessels from Crimea can keep them safe. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/british-driver-sets-speed-record-in-hydrogen-powered-car http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/british-driver-sets-speed-record-in-hydrogen-powered-car Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:36 +0200 Retired RAF pilot Andy Green has set a world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406.320 mph (653.908 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/the-musk-effect-reaches-lerma-spacex-books-historic-burgos-parador-to-watch-eclipse http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/12/the-musk-effect-reaches-lerma-spacex-books-historic-burgos-parador-to-watch-eclipse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:20:42 +0200 The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person.