Europe
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Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21
Explosion of 'homemade explosive' at Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 on Saturday evening. Russia's national anti-terrorism committee says it's a bombing. #EuropeNews
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Italy brings in border checks for arrivals from Spain: what changes
Italy has reintroduced checks on travellers arriving from Spain after the Ceuta crisis. ID checks are carried out at Italian ports and airports for non-EU citizens; here is how. #EuropeNews
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EU rules on AI models become enforceable. What's going to change?
EU AI Act rules on AI models become enforceable today, making Brussels the world's top AI regulator. Euronews breaks down what this all means for Europe and beyond. #EuropeNews
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Ceuta returns to normality 'with caution'
Ceuta's annual festivities in honour of its patron saint, the Virgin of Africa, were cancelled on Saturday as the city grappled with the aftermath of the migration crisis. After more than 24 hours of lockdown, shops and restaurants have cautiously reopened. #EuropeNews
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UEFA says it 'lost confidence' in Infantino despite shelving FIFA deal
FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
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Germany's small islands: nature and slow living almost on your doorstep
When Germans talk about islands, many think of Sylt, Rügen or Usedom. Yet beyond these classics lie small islands ideal for short breaks, offering peace, nature and unique landscapes far from crowds.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Increased security at Hamburg Pride one week after Berlin attack
The Hamburg event's motto this time is “Queer in solidarity. Take a stand — for a future without fear.” #EuropeNews
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Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece
A wildfire in Provence continues spreading despite emergency services keeping it from nearby towns. Meanwhile, 400 firefighters battle winds-fueled fires threatening a coastal resort in Greece. #EuropeNews
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Vast majority of illegal entries in Ceuta returned to Morocco, EU says
After around 60,000 irregular migrants entered the Ceuta Spanish enclave in North Africa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this Saturday that "the vast majority of those who arrived illegally have returned to Morocco." #EuropeNews
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search. #EuropeNews
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Find in German cave: 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory bird figures discovered
During excavations in the Hohle Fels cave, archaeologists uncovered two bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory, hinting at humans’ striking artistic sense 40,000 years ago.
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22 EU leaders call for emergency talks over Ceuta migrant crisis
The letter came as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hit out at some EU members over their response to the crisis. #EuropeNews
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Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe
"We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures. Some are calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, others call these "instrumental attacks". #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Two reported attacks on tankers near Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the world's most crucial oil and gas transit chokepoints, carrying roughly a quarter of the global seaborne oil trade.
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Will the EU exclude Spain from Schengen after the Ceuta crisis?
Italy reintroduced air and maritime border controls, while Finland and Denmark ask for full suspension of the free-movement rules for Spain. The European Commission has to trigger the procedure, a move which does not appear imminent. #EuropeNews
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Lost for words: How modern languages were formed from ancient dialects
According to a study published in the journal Science, today's spoken languages are the legacy of a handful that survived a major "language bottleneck" in the past.
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Mysterious DNA: two unknown ancestors found in human genome
The human family tree is gaining new branches. Researchers have found in modern humans' DNA signs of two previously unknown ancestors – extinct human forms with no fossils or decoded DNA, yet they have left traces in our genome.
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FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash
The venture aimed to cash in on what Infantino described as the sport's "remarkable commercial value" by inviting third parties to take minority, non-controlling investments in the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise subsidiary.
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US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against Europe
A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Magnitude 4.7 quake strikes volcanic area near Naples, injuring four
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area near Naples in southern Italy, injuring four people and damaging buildings and churches. #EuropeNews
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Wildfires: Var department once again facing the flames
Fanned by the mistral and extreme heat, the blaze swept through 1,000 hectares in six hours; 2,500 people were evacuated near the Gros Bessillon massif and the village of Correns is now completely cut off.
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Spain's legal dilemma behind Ceuta's record migrant arrivals
Ceuta is facing its worst migration crisis since 2021, with its reception centre overflowing and facilities for unaccompanied minors operating at 1,600% of capacity. #EuropeNews
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Inside Ceuta: Residents face fear as migrant numbers soar
Most shops are shut, bread is scarce, and local festivities have been cancelled after tens of thousands of migrants arrived from Morocco. Residents and local authorities describe growing fear and uncertainty as returns continue. #EuropeNews
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Five wildfires still burn in Turkey as risk extends into next week
Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces.
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Breaking news. - Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
The temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. #EuropeNews
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Sovereignty, sarcasm, blame: How North Africa reacted to Ceuta crisis
Morocco's press framed Ceuta as a sovereignty question, Algerian media accused Rabat of "weaponising" migration, and Tunisian social media responded with dark humour, as the region's own economic and political crises remained in the background.
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Rescuers search for five after deadly Italian building collapse
The body found after the collapse of a two-storey building near Messina is believed to be that of a local businessman. Five people remain missing. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | July 31st, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine busts worth $336 million
The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation.
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Migrants in Ceuta cannot move to mainland Europe
The European Commission says migrants who entered the Spanish enclave irregularly will not reach mainland Europe, as EU countries call for Spain’s suspension from Schengen over border-control failures. #EuropeNews
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Video. Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival
Video. Cosplayers in elaborate costumes gather at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, where gaming fans meet characters inspired by popular video games.
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Miss Supranational: The contest setting the mark for beauty pageants
Held in southern Poland, Miss Supranational is a beauty pageant you may never have heard of -- but it has quietly grown into one of the world's leading competitions, challenging the dominance of Miss Universe and Miss World.
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Barack Obama pays tribute to Glen Hansard in his summer 2026 playlist
Barack Obama continues his longstanding tradition of sharing his music (and literature) picks for the summer - and has paid tribute to the Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard, who tragically died this week in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56.
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'This is our wake-up call': EU crisis chief slams climate deniers
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the EU's crisis chief said the fires served as a "wake up call for Europe" and insisted that prevention is key to reducing the risk of future wildfires as she called to invest more.
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Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea pact
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping.
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Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies links smallpox to colonisation
Analysis of DNA from Chilean mummies has revealed the earliest known genome of the smallpox virus recovered from the Americas.
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Exclusive: MEPs demand Infantino testify over FIFA's investment plan
As European football associations threaten to boycott the World Cup, a draft letter obtained by Euronews accused the FIFA President of using the organisation as a “political career ladder”. #EuropeNews
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False claims about devastating wildfires spread in Spain
A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season. #TheCube
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Video. Latest news bulletin | July 31st, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing after avalanche
Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days.
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Video. Massive land art urges UK PM Andy Burnham to restore aid
Video. A campaign calling on the UK to restore humanitarian aid has been launched with a striking land art portrait of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in northern England.
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Video. Super size sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds
Video. Carole Feuerman's hyperrealistic sculptures transform Chicago's Magnificent Mile into an open-air gallery, inviting visitors to interact with public art.
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Franco Baresi, Italy and AC Milan football legend, dies aged 66
Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.
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EU advisers urge Europe to prepare for heatwaves as deaths top 16,000
As Europe counts over 16,000 excess deaths due to this summer’s soaring temperatures, the European Union’s health security committee is calling for a fundamental shift in how governments prepare for heatwaves — moving away from reacting to emergencies towards systematic, long-term planning.
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Apple shares fall despite record revenue as outlook disappoints
Apple’s iPhone revenue jumped by almost 22% in the three months to June, but its forecast for the current quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations.
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Hamas agrees to Trump's disarmament deal to enable Israeli withdrawal
Trump said the deal to advance his 20-point peace plan will be rolled out in “carefully structured phases”, but did not announce a timeline as to when the process may be completed.
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Europe's youth is getting weaker, study finds
European children are in worse physical shape than at almost any point in the last 60 years, new research shows, which will have an impact on both the current and future health of this population.