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Fuel prices hit record highs, sparking protests in Portugal

By Lina Ferreira Published on 07/09/2026 - 19:07 GMT+2•Updated ...

Politics30m ago

Record fuel price rise sparks protests in Portugal

By Lina Ferreira Published on 07/09/2026 - 19:07 GMT+2 Portugal woke up to yet another fuel price rise, which in the case of diesel......

Politics34m ago

AfD victory exposes divisions on France’s far right as National Rally stays silent

France’s far right responded in markedly different ways to the AfD’s sweeping victory in Germany’s regional elections, with the National Rally (RN) maintaining a conspicuous silence on Monday while Éric Zemmour’s Reconquête! openly celebrated the result....

Politics1h ago

Syrian reactor could have been used for nuclear weapons if completed, UN says

A nearly complete nuclear reactor built secretly during the rule of the toppled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad would have been able to produce fissile material for possible use in nuclear weapons, the chief of......

Politics2h ago

Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after far-right AfD wins state in Germany

The numbers speak for themselves: Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), a party that dabbles in Nazi imagery, distinguishes between “biological” and “passport” Germans, and is too extreme even for France’s......

Politics5h ago

Germany's shocking far-right surge rattles Europe's political foundations

AfD's landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt could be the prelude to far-right forces governing alone across Europe. Germany's 'grand coalition' model, and the centrist alliance underpinning EU politics, are starting to crack....

Economy6h ago

Paris flight searches surge ahead of Céline Dion's comeback concerts

Céline Dion is driving tourism to the French capital, with flight searches up 11% and bookings also on the rise as fans from the US, Brazil, Canada and beyond plan trips for the star’s long-awaited return to the stage....

Economy6h ago

Can tech giants curb AI data centres’ growing thirst for water?

AI’s boom has a water problem. Data centres are facing growing public anger in the United States over the amount of water and electricity they use. The technology giants spending billions of dollars on them......

Politics6h ago

Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia

Thousands of mourners have gathered in Belgrade for the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a Serbian general convicted of orchestrating the worst massacre in Europe since the second world war, and whose hero’s return......

Technology6h ago

Illegal hunting of protected species trial opens in Orléans against French billionaire Olivier Bouygues

If found guilty, the French billionaire, worth close to €3.2 billion, and the other defendants face up to seven years in prison in the landmark case, unprecedented in French history.

Economy7h ago

Where in Europe has seen the most outbreaks of Salmonella?

From everyday staples such as dairy and poultry products to record-breaking regional outbreaks, Salmonella cases are quietly surging across Europe — leaving health officials on high alert as infections reach......

Politics8h ago

French EDF Energy in talks to buy British So Energy as UK supply market consolidates

France's EDF Energy is reportedly in discussions to buy So Energy, the smaller British supplier whose Irish parent company has put it up for sale, in a deal that would add to a renewed wave of consolidation among UK gas and electricity retailers....

Politics8h ago

Anti-migrant protests are 'wake-up call' for UK government, says police commissioner

Published on 07/09/2026 - 11:29 GMT+2 The UK government branded hundreds of demonstrators as "thuggish" after they blocked roads in an attempt to prevent asylum seekers......

Politics11h ago

Monday briefing: How much longer can Nigel Farage survive amid ongoing scandals?

In today’s newsletter: At Reform’s conference the faithful remained defiantly upbeat, even through fresh allegations and overnight suspensions, with Farage’s grip on the party suddenly looking far less secure...

Technology11h ago

Witches, tapestries and a suspended horse: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

September is in full swing, and we're ringing in the autumn vibes with a line-up of events and new releases that will give you goosebumps. From the Bayeux Tapestry's first appearance in the UK in nearly......

Politics12h ago

Exclusive: MEPs on track to end article 7 'nuclear option' against Hungary

MEPs are on course to end the long-standing measure, which was introduced over alleged violations of EU values under Viktor Orbán’s government. A mission to Hungary in October would assess the progress of Péter Magyar’s administration, with a final decision expected in early 2027....

Economy13h ago

Europe's busiest ports ranked: Which cities lead in volume of goods transported?

Sea shipping keeps Europe fed, fuelled and supplied — and this year, the Iran war's disruptions to shipping routes have thrust it into the headlines. Euronews looked at the busiest ports in Europe by volume of goods transported....

Politics13h ago

Could NVIDIA's purchase of Hugging Face boost the EU's AI sovereignty?

The deal, marking NVIDIA's increased focus on open-AI models, is likely to draw significant regulatory concern from the EU due to its size and implications for the bloc's digital and AI sovereignty.