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Israeli airstrikes hit 20 sites in Lebanon as ceasefire talks with Hezbollah show signs of progress

An Israeli airstrike hit 20 sites in southern Lebanon and central Beirut. The strikes preceded talks on a US-mediated ceasefire with Hezbollah, with optimism expressed by officials ahead of a vote by Israel's security cabinet.

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Latest news bulletin | November 26th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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As US touts ceasefire prgoress in Lebanon, peace in Gaza looks more elusive than ever

Qatar, one of the principal mediators in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, recently suspended all mediation efforts due to a reported lack of will on either side. Where are things headed now?

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Remote holy island off the Scottish coast to get some of the fastest broadband Internet in Europe

Business • 4:54 PM

The sacred island of Iona, which is home to a population of just 170 people, is getting some of the fastest broadband connections on the continent.

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Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donetsk region gains momentum

Europe • 4:35 PM

Russian troops continue to push forward in eastern Ukraine, making significant advances in the western Donetsk region. They may now get closer and threaten important Ukrainian ground lines of communication running into eastern Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhz

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Wales wants tourist tax to create ‘favourable conditions’ for Welsh language to thrive

The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050.

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Bhutan: Why the ‘kingdom of happiness’ should be your New Year wellness trip

Spending time in Bhutan can teach you to slow down, connect with nature and be inspired by Buddhist compassion.

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Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX': Euronews Culture's verdict

Culture • 3:36 PM

Argued to be the greatest rapper of a generation, can Kendrick Lamar maintain that position with his new surprise release?

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Trump's tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets

Business • 3:28 PM

The US has for years been a major destination for Chinese goods, but exporters are reducing their reliance on the world’s largest consumer market as Beijing and Washington feud over trade.

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Apology incoming! Carrefour caught in South American beef scandal

Carrefour SA's chief executive officer (CEO), Alexandre Bompard, has said that he will be issuing a public apology to Brazil's government to smooth over a controversy sparked by the supermarket after it said that it would not be supplying South American b

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Germany plans to turn buildings into bomb shelters

Europe • 3:09 PM

The country's interior ministry said that an app would be designed for citizens to find their closest bunker.

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Which EU countries have the most foreign-controlled enterprises?

Europe • 3:01 PM

Foreign-controlled businesses account for 15% of jobs in the EU with Luxembourg, Poland, and Slovakia having the highest share of employment.

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EU DECODED: Deforestation law’s trade-offs under negotiation

Europe • 3:01 PM

Can the goods we buy and the services we use affect the survival of the rainforest? The EU thinks so and this episode explores its new law on deforestation, which is provoking a backlash from companies and countries who are negotiating over how to delay t

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Germany, Netherlands, Austria face warning from Brussels for budget spending

Europe • 2:59 PM

Rejigged EU austerity rules – in play for the first time since the pandemic – are now coming back to haunt the bloc’s biggest deficit hawks, in a move likely to prove explosive to national politics.

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Latin America's unity in the face of violence against women

Women across Latin America marched on Monday to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Many wore purple handkerchiefs which have become a symbol of feminism, and green to represent calls for legal, safe, and free

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Bluesky plans to quadruple its moderation team to 100 as exodus from X sees number of users surge

Business • 2:54 PM

The decentralised social media said that the "huge influx of users" has led to "a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network".

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'Demure' named 2024 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com

Culture • 2:44 PM

Its exact meaning is hard to pinpoint, as a word once associated with shyness and modesty has taken on a whole new life through internet fame this year. Another case of TikTok recontextualizing language - which can be both fascinating and confusing.

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MEPs reaffirm support for Ukraine as Russia trains North Korean troops

Europe • 2:02 PM

A statement issued by European Parliament leaders called on the EU to step up its assistance politically, financially, militarily, and with humanitarian aid.

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Young Romanians protest far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's first-round win

Europe • 1:54 PM

Over 1,000 youths gathered in Bucharest, protesting against far-right nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of Romania's presidential election.

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Russia's second front: How Europe can prepare against hybrid warfare

Experts warn that politicians need to take Russia's so-called "hybrid war'' more seriously and populations should be better prepared.

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How French start-up Mistral AI is planning to take on Silicon Valley

Business • 1:43 PM

Mistral AI, one of Europe’s most valuable AI companies, is reportedly making plans to build a base in the US, having already started working on a Palo Alto office.

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Merkel looks back on Putin's 'power tactics' and shifting US presidencies in her memoirs

Europe • 1:42 PM

Angela Merkel's memoirs reflect on her tenure as German chancellor, detailing interactions with global leaders like Putin, Obama and Trump, and her thoughts on Brexit.

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Over 900 artists and art workers urge Tate to cut ties with donors linked to Israel

Culture • 1:37 PM

Their open letter calls upon leaders at Tate to take a stand “against the artwashing of genocide and apartheid”, with signees including a current Turner Prize nominee and past winners.

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Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Staff from a backpacker hostel have been detained after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out.

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New exhibition in Finland reveals rare murals by beloved Moomins creator Tove Jansson

Culture • 1:21 PM

Best known as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson's "Paradise" exhibition at Helsinki Art Museum reveals her lesser-known public murals, early sketches and artworks.

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Weight loss drugs could help fight chronic kidney disease, study finds

Business • 1:14 PM

Researchers said the drugs could make a major difference for chronic kidney disease patients by helping to reduce other risk factors.

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Banco BPM rejects Unicredit bid, saying price undervalues potential

Business • 1:07 PM

The bid from the larger Italian lender "does not reflect in any way the profitability and further potential to create value for Banco BPM shareholders", it said in a statement.

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'Enshittification': What does Australian dictionary's Word Of The Year mean?

Culture • 11:21 AM

Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary has selected its word of the year, and it encompasses a widespread feeling that things have been getting worse when it comes to all things digital. And more...

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EU watchdog blasts von der Leyen’s freebie Greek holiday ahead of key re-election vote

Europe • 11:02 AM

The incumbent Commission president has been accused of a conflict of interest in accepting hospitality from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, just days before MEPs decided whether to grant her a second term in office.

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Latest news bulletin | November 26th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Germany's job market reliant on thousands of migrants per year, experts say

Europe • 10:59 AM

An analysis by the independent Bertelsmann Foundation has sounded the alarm that Europe's biggest economy will need thousands of additional workers from abroad to thrive.

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Annie Ernaux and Salman Rushdie among authors demanding release of Boualem Sansal

Culture • 10:49 AM

Multiple Nobel Prize-winning authors have signed a petition to demand the release of Algerian writer Boualem Sansal.

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Zeren Group expands energy interests with Türkiye Petrolleri purchase

Business • 10:43 AM

Zeren's energy interests in the UK include Laval Energy, a London-based energy consultancy firm. The company says it plans to extend its interests further in both Turkey and Europe.

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European auto stocks slide as investors consider Trump tariffs threat

Business • 10:36 AM

European automakers took a share price hit on Tuesday after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.

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Polish artist Alicja Patanowska creates first installation for London’s Urban Farmer Project

Culture • 10:31 AM

Alicja Patanowska’s PLANTATION is the inaugural art installation at the sustainable urban farm project, set in the heart of the City of London.

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'Karate Kid' star Ralph Macchio receives Hollywood star next to Pat Morita's

Culture • 10:19 AM

Ralph Macchio received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, placed near his 'Karate Kid' co-star Pat Morita's, honouring their iconic legacy as the fictional student and mentor.

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Marine Le Pen: French prosecutor seeks jail sentence and election ban in EU embezzlement trial

Europe • 10:16 AM

The French far-right leader could be ruled out of France's 2027 presidential election if she is found guilty of misusing public funds.

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Renowned Hungarian painter Mihály Munkácsy gets major new exhibition at the Szépművészeti

Culture • 10:15 AM

The Museum of Fine Arts commemorates Mihály Munkácsy, who was born 180 years ago, with a major exhibition. The exhibition presents the entire career of the Hungarian painter, who resided in Paris, as well as explores the artistic, social and economic cont

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Auto industry's shift to EVs expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits

Business • 9:50 AM

The auto industry's shift to EVs is expected to go on despite Donald Trump's threat to kill tax credits.

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Mexico’s president unveils a plan to promote non-violent music over 'narco corridos'

Culture • 9:31 AM

President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to launch a campaign to promote other, less violent musical styles that aren’t as linked to drug trafficking.

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Fistfights in Serbia's parliament over over deadly awning collapse at train station

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between the ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday, weeks after a deadly awning collapse at a rail station sparked tensions in the Balkan state.

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Merkel confronts her legacy in long-awaited memoir

Europe • 9:17 AM

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who served for 16 years, reflects on her childhood, time in office, and her "worry" for the future in her new memoir.

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Meta offers EU Commission online teen protection proposal

Business • 9:04 AM

The call comes as several of the incoming Commissioners have named child safety online a top priority.

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'No excuses' for Israel to not accept ceasefire deal, EU foreign policy chief says

Israel's cabinet is set to agree on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Tuesday, despite several sticking points.

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Desperate Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar track 'Not Like Us'

Culture • 8:17 AM

The feud between Canadian rapper Drake and five-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar has taken a new turn, with Drake alleging that Universal schemed with Spotify to inflate the popularity of his rival’s beef-ending diss track ‘Not Like Us

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Jourová: financial sanctions key to countering rule of law abuses | Radio Schuman

Europe • 8:16 AM

Financial sanctions are the EU's best tool for bringing member states to compliance, despite their length, outgoing European Commissioner Vera Jourová told Euronews in exclusive interview.

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Cronenberg awarded Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

Culture • 8:16 AM

The 75 year old Canadian director was recognised for a lifetime of achivement.

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Which countries in Europe are heading toward becoming cashless societies?

Business • 7:51 AM

The Nordic countries are leading the way for adopting a future without cash transactions, while Armenia, Georgia, and Germany fall behind, according to a recent analysis.

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Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada

President-elect Donald Trump frequently threatened during his campaign that he would impose tariffs on multiple countries, citing concerns on illegal immigration and drugs.

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Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal

Europe • 7:01 AM

While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.

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Reliable snow, cheap passes and uncrowded slopes: Why you should go skiing in Georgia this winter

With modern resorts, mounds of snow and legendary hospitality, Georgia is a hidden gem for thrill-seeking skiers.

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Latest news bulletin | November 26th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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French prime minister lauds Gisèle Pelicot's ‘incredible courage’ in historic rape case

Europe • 5:56 AM

The public prosecutor's office has demanded the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced that the government would provide additional funds to support victims of domestic violence.

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Middle East ceasefire efforts to top Rome's G7 talks

"We are all in favour of a ceasefire in both scenarios (Gaza and Lebanon)," Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during the G7 meeting in Italy.

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Vatican to publish new monthly magazine with Pope answering readers’ questions

Culture • 12:42 AM

The magazine, as well as the livestream of St. Peter's tomb in the Vatican, are part of the outreach programme for the 2025 Jubilee.

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German foreign minister questions if DHL cargo plane crash was 'hybrid incident'

Europe • 12:40 AM

A cargo plane crashed into a house on its approach to Lithuania's Vilnius Airport on Monday morning, killing one crew member and injuring others.

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Rare Caravaggio portrait, hidden away for decades, goes on show in Rome

Culture • 12:34 AM

The never-before-seen portrait by celebrated Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio went on public display for the first time at Rome's Palazzo Barberini gallery.

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Yesterday

Green MEPs divided over backing for European Commission

Europe • 9:52 PM

The group split on the vote for final approval following decision-making meeting in Strasbourg. Co-chair Bas Eckhout says new executive is 'good on content', but several colleagues set to vote against.

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Under tight security measures, G7 foreign ministers focus on Middle East and Ukraine in Italy

Europe • 8:18 PM

Key Arab leaders and the Arab League chief are also participating.

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Russian daytime attacks injure dozens across Ukraine

Europe • 7:03 PM

Russian shelling on the center of Kharkiv injured 23 people. In Odesa, at least 11 were injured.

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Shock in Romania after little-known, far-right populist secures lead in presidential election

Europe • 6:50 PM

According to his website, Calin Georgescu holds a doctorate in pedology, a branch of soil science, and held different positions in Romania’s environment ministry in the 1990s.

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European consumers baffled by food labelling spaghetti

Europe • 5:35 PM

Lack of EU actions has led to an overwhelming array of labels and claims, leaving consumers struggling to make informed choices, according to EU auditors.

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Budapest unveils world's first full-size LEGO tram made from 1.8 million blocks

Culture • 5:01 PM

The newest tram in Hungary's capital has been unveiled: a full-size rail vehicle made of 1.8 million colourful LEGO blocks, the first of its kind in the world.

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Latest news bulletin | November 25th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Thousands across the UK battle floodwaters after Storm Bert causes widespread disruption

Europe • 4:58 PM

Among the hardest-hit areas were parts of Wales, where authorities issued over 40 flood warnings after floods were reported in several towns over the weekend.

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Fact check: Is illegal immigration to blame for rising sexual violence in Italy?

Europe • 4:06 PM

Italy's education minister sparked widespread outrage after claiming that the rise in sexual violence in the country is linked to illegal immigration, while delivering a message to a foundation that honours a woman who was killed by her ex-boyfriend.

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France makes a multi-million euro offer to buy Atos' computing activities

Business • 3:57 PM

The division includes the company’s artificial intelligence activities and its supercomputers, which can be used for nuclear deterrence.

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United Kingdom under water

Storm Bert caused widespread flooding across the western UK on Sunday. The Rhondda Cynon Taf area in Wales was hardest hit, with flooding also reported in Caerphilly and Newport. Landslides were reported in Wrexham and Powys.

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Thessaloniki Metro: Ancient treasures meet high-tech transit in Greece's long-awaited subway launch

Culture • 3:42 PM

Greece’s Thessaloniki metro, set to open after two decades of construction, unearthed 300,000 archaeological artefacts during excavations, including Roman roads, mosaics, and ancient burial sites.

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EVs explained: How do electric cars work and are they really better than petrol or diesel cars?

Business • 3:42 PM

Ever wondered how electric vehicles (EVs) work and what makes them different from the vehicles we drive today? Here’s everything you need to know.

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Violence against women as 'worrying' in the EU as a decade ago

Europe • 3:05 PM

One in three women in the European Union has experienced gender-based violence in their lifetime, a new joint survey reveals.

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Which EU countries saw the biggest decline in bicycle production?

Europe • 3:04 PM

A new Eurostat data shows that the EU in 2023 has produced 24% less bicycles than in 2022. The highest decrease was recorded in Romania, Italy and Portugal.

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North Korean soldiers in Russian invasion: Have they entered the combat yet?

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said over the weekend that the US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter the combat against Ukraine "soon". But Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Pyongyang’s soldiers have already participated in combat against U

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Hungary's push for Serbia EU accession talks stalls

Europe • 2:07 PM

Serbia's refusal to impose sanctions on Russia was one of the main stumbling blocks impeding the country from moving to the next stage of accession talks.

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Thyssenkrupp announces plans to cut total of 11,000 jobs in troubled steel unit

Business • 2:04 PM

Germany's largest steelmaker is proposing to cut 5,000 jobs from the workforce and outsource another 6,000 as it seeks to cut staff costs by around 10%.

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France's far right threatens to bring down the government over draft budget

Europe • 2:02 PM

Only last month, the French government survived a no-confidence vote brought by the left as the far-right abstained from voting.

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Judge to decide if new evidence could set Menendez brothers free

The pair were found guilty of murdering their parents in 1989 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. They have repeatedly appealed their convictions, arguing they were sexually abused by their father.

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Portuguese navy reports increase in Russian ship traffic near its coast

Europe • 1:54 PM

Portuguese naval authorities record heightened Russian ship activity, including spy vessels. Although deemed normal, they stress the importance of continued observation.

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Scholz nominated as SPD party's chancellor candidate after weeks of doubt

Europe • 1:31 PM

Germany's centre-left Social Democracts have chosen to officially nominate current Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their party's candidate despite his low approval ratings.

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Northvolt collapse leaves EU taxpayer on the hook for €293m

Business • 1:25 PM

The Swedish battery maker filed for bankruptcy last week, dashing ambitions for the European electric vehicles sector – and leaving significant EU loans outstanding

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Q&A: Central Asian integration is key in the region's response to the war in Ukraine

Euronews spoke to Janusz Bugajski, Senior Fellow at the Jamestown Foundation, to understand the situation and prospects for the region in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine, China's influence and ahead of the US presidency of Donald Trump.

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What do Baku and Brussels need to do to see eye to eye on gas supplies to the EU?

Baku wants more EU investments and commitments to its natural gas potential as it looks for more fossil energy revenues to finance its ambitions to become the renewable energy leader of Eurasia. Meanwhile, Brussels' gas goals are not enough.

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Bestselling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of 'A Woman of Substance', dies at 91

Culture • 11:37 AM

Bradford, whose literary career began with "A Woman of Substance" in 1979, went on to write more than a dozen novels, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide.

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Electrician discovers 17th-century frescoes hidden behind false ceiling at Rome's Villa Farnesina

Culture • 11:30 AM

The stunning frescoes are attributed to Italian Baroque painter Carlo Maratta and his pupils, Girolamo Troppa and François Simonot.

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Embattled internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom 'suffers serious stroke', says X post

Business • 11:19 AM

News of his ill health comes during a protracted battle by the US government to extradite the Finnish-German millionaire to the US from New Zealand to face charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering.

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Latest news bulletin | November 25th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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American photographer Nan Goldin condemns war in Gaza at Berlin exhibition opening

Culture • 10:48 AM

“Are you afraid to hear this, Germany?” the photographer asked in her fiery speech, which drew support from the crowd but criticism from some German cultural leaders.

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Bolivia: Landslide in La Paz hits 40 homes

A landslide in La Paz, Bolivia, has affected 40 homes, with six people rescued and no injuries reported.

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Germany business morale worsens further: Is industrial competitiveness at risk?

Europe • 10:23 AM

German business confidence fell sharply in November, with the Ifo Index hitting its second-worst level since January. Rising costs, energy prices, and structural issues are eroding industrial competitiveness, while private sector activity hit a nine-month

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Eurovision 2025: Basel referendum validates funding amidst opposition

Culture • 10:19 AM

Voters in the Swiss city of Basel on Sunday approved putting €37.5 million into hosting the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. With funding approved, the annual event will proceed, despite strong opposition from conservatives.

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Russia bans child adoptions for citizens of countries that allow gender transition

Business • 10:18 AM

The new law is part of a broader effort to push back on what Putin calls the West’s “satanic” values.

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Russian forces capture UK citizen fighting for Ukraine, reports claim

Europe • 10:10 AM

British ex-soldier James Scott Rhys Anderson was reportedly captured by Russian troops in Kursk. If confirmed, his capture would represent the first known case of a Western national seized on Russian territory.

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Consumer group report adds to fight against dynamic pricing

Business • 10:05 AM

Euroconsumers, a consumer rights advocacy group, has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the algorithms behind dynamic pricing. This issue could soon be addressed in the upcoming EU law on online consumer protection.

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