Quevedo overtakes Rosalía as most-streamed Spanish artist on Spotify
This summer, the artist tops the ranking on the Swedish platform, which estimates each artist’s monthly plays, overtaking his Catalan peer and Rels B. Read More
NATO jets scrambled as drone enters Romanian airspace
A drone crashed in eastern Romania as the country and neighbouring Poland stepped up air defences during a major Russian attack on Ukraine. Read More
Banderol, Russia’s new low-cost weapon testing Ukraine’s air defences
Russia is stepping up its use of the Banderol, a relatively cheap new weapon that carries a smaller warhead than conventional cruise missiles but can force Ukraine to use the…
Overcome market fragmentation or miss the AI train, Lagarde warns the EU
An overly fragmented single market cannot support Europe’s top priority of competing globally in the AI race, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warns. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Full-face veil bans: How do rules compare across Europe?
European countries take widely different approaches to full-face veils, from nationwide bans to restrictions in specific public spaces. Euronews looks at how the rules vary across the continent. Read More
Bookings soar for flights to eclipse destinations ahead of 2027’s celestial spectacle
The 2027 solar eclipse is already sending travellers scrambling for flights. Here’s where to go to catch the totality in Europe and how to plan the ultimate eclipse-chasing trip. Read…
Unexpected twin-city breaks you can take by sleeper train in Europe
Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail. Read More
ICC separates Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women’s fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights…
Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an…