http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:32:25 +0200 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:32:25 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/friends-or-rivals-dembele-and-upamecano-unite-evreux-in-a-champions-league-night-to-rememb http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/29/friends-or-rivals-dembele-and-upamecano-unite-evreux-in-a-champions-league-night-to-rememb Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:32:22 +0200 The region of Evre in Normandy celebrated its two "children" who grew up together and gave a unique performance in the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich as rivals http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/26/kenyas-sabastian-sawe-becomes-first-person-to-run-marathon-in-less-than-two-hours http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/26/kenyas-sabastian-sawe-becomes-first-person-to-run-marathon-in-less-than-two-hours Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:13:44 +0200 Sabastian Sawe smashed the men’s world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/reigning-two-time-champ-carlos-alcaraz-pulls-out-of-french-open-due-to-wrist-injury http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/reigning-two-time-champ-carlos-alcaraz-pulls-out-of-french-open-due-to-wrist-injury Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:50:04 +0200 Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/tickets-for-world-cup-final-in-new-jersey-appear-on-fifas-resale-site-for-19m-each http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/24/tickets-for-world-cup-final-in-new-jersey-appear-on-fifas-resale-site-for-19m-each Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:52 +0200 FIFA does not control prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase fee to each ticket buyer and a 15% resale fee to each ticket seller. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/trump-envoy-calls-on-fifa-to-replace-iran-with-italy-at-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/trump-envoy-calls-on-fifa-to-replace-iran-with-italy-at-world-cup Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:47:40 +0200 Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/23/two-runners-help-collapsed-competitor-finish-boston-marathon http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/23/two-runners-help-collapsed-competitor-finish-boston-marathon Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:56:20 +0200 Ajay Haridasse collapsed near the Boston Marathon finish line but was helped up by Robson De Oliveira of Brazil and Aaron Beggs of Britain, who supported him across the line as other runners continued the race. The dramatic moment unfolded during Monday’s race. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/infantino-insists-iran-will-play-at-us-cohosted-world-cup-despite-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/16/infantino-insists-iran-will-play-at-us-cohosted-world-cup-despite-war Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:41:08 +0200 The FIFA chief has confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup despite the ongoing war, saying sport should build bridges and remain outside politics. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/sinner-beats-alcaraz-at-monte-carlo-atp-and-returns-to-top-spot-in-the-rankings http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/12/sinner-beats-alcaraz-at-monte-carlo-atp-and-returns-to-top-spot-in-the-rankings Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:29:13 +0200 The South Tyrolean champion beat the Spaniard with a score of 7-6, 6-3. The victory on clay enabled him to return to first place in the rankings, collecting a new record. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/fifa-opens-disciplinary-case-against-spanish-football-federation-over-anti-muslim-chants http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/fifa-opens-disciplinary-case-against-spanish-football-federation-over-anti-muslim-chants Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:06:30 +0200 Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/romanian-football-great-mircea-lucescu-dies-at-age-80-bucharest-hospital-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/romanian-football-great-mircea-lucescu-dies-at-age-80-bucharest-hospital-says Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:22:51 +0200 Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/it-feels-like-a-nightmare-fans-upset-as-italy-fails-to-qualify-for-third-straight-world-cu http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/it-feels-like-a-nightmare-fans-upset-as-italy-fails-to-qualify-for-third-straight-world-cu Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:35 +0200 Italy’s World Cup hopes ended in heartbreak after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia, leaving stunned fans in Rome lamenting another missed chance and a 16-year absence from football’s biggest stage. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/england-superfan-hoping-to-sell-house-to-fund-trip-to-fifa-world-cup-matches http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/england-superfan-hoping-to-sell-house-to-fund-trip-to-fifa-world-cup-matches Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:20:24 +0100 Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/us-quadruple-amputee-cornhole-champion-arrested-for-murder-during-argument http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/us-quadruple-amputee-cornhole-champion-arrested-for-murder-during-argument Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:38 +0100 Maryland authorities say the pro cornhole player fatally shot passenger Bradrick Wells after an argument in his car and fled before his arrest. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/22/georgia-shows-its-heavyweight-power-on-day-3-in-tbilisi http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/22/georgia-shows-its-heavyweight-power-on-day-3-in-tbilisi Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:49:00 +0100 A powerful final day in Tbilisi saw Luka Maisuradze win gold at -90kg, Audrey Tcheumeo dominate, and Idar Bifov impress. Raz Hershko staged a comeback victory, while Irakli Demetrashvili thrilled the home crowd. Georgia confirmed its strength with multiple medals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/21/thrilling-finishes-light-up-day-2-in-tbilisi http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/21/thrilling-finishes-light-up-day-2-in-tbilisi Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:06:12 +0100 An electric Day 2 in Tbilisi saw Haruka Kaju take gold in -63kg, Leonardo Valeriani claim his first Grand Slam title, and Madina Taimazova return to the top. Vedat Albayrak sealed victory in the final seconds, while the Georgian crowd celebrated Giorgi Loladze’s bronze. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/tbilisi-welcomes-the-world-judo-tour-in-spectacular-fashion http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/tbilisi-welcomes-the-world-judo-tour-in-spectacular-fashion Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:18:18 +0100 The World Judo Tour returns to Tbilisi with an exciting opening day. Tugce Beder dominates at -48kg, Izhak Ashpiz claims his first Grand Slam gold, and Blandine Pont shines. Nurkanat Serikbayev snatches victory late, while Timna Nelson Levy secures gold. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/morocco-declared-afcon-2025-winners-after-caf-overturns-final-defeat-to-senegal http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/morocco-declared-afcon-2025-winners-after-caf-overturns-final-defeat-to-senegal Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:11:38 +0100 Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/kimi-antonelli-takes-first-f1-win-with-victory-in-china-to-extend-mercedes-start http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/kimi-antonelli-takes-first-f1-win-with-victory-in-china-to-extend-mercedes-start Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:32:05 +0100 The only driver younger than Antonelli to win a Grand Prix was Max Verstappen, who was 18 when he took his first victory in 2016. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:35:31 +0100 Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/taking-part-in-world-cup-not-possible-says-iranian-sports-minister http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/taking-part-in-world-cup-not-possible-says-iranian-sports-minister Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:19:14 +0100 The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/historic-firsts-highlight-day-3-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/historic-firsts-highlight-day-3-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:41:40 +0100 Day 3 in Linz brought thrilling heavyweight action. Tato Grigalashvili won the all-Georgian final at -90 kg, while Marie Branser made history with Guinea’s first World Judo Tour gold. Anton Savytskiy, Raz Hershko and Ibrahim Tataroglu also claimed gold on a spectacular final day. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/local-heroes-shine-on-day-2-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix-in-linz http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/local-heroes-shine-on-day-2-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix-in-linz Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:02:52 +0100 Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling action in Linz. Rafaela Silva, Ethan Nairne, Michaela Polleres and Adilet Almat secured gold medals. The home crowd celebrated Polleres’ dramatic golden score victory as fans enjoyed another spectacular day of judo. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/judo-returns-to-upper-austria-as-grand-prix-action-begins-in-linz http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/judo-returns-to-upper-austria-as-grand-prix-action-begins-in-linz Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:34:30 +0100 The World Judo Tour returned to Linz for Day 1 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Mitsuki Kondo, Romain Valadier Picard, Iroha Oi, Ruslan Pashayev and Ayami Takano claimed gold medals as fans at the TipsArena enjoyed thrilling finals and spectacular techniques. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/heavyweights-deliver-a-spectacular-finale-in-tashkent http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/heavyweights-deliver-a-spectacular-finale-in-tashkent Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:32:06 +0100 The final day in Tashkent saw thrilling heavyweight action. Murad Fatiyev shocked Lasha Bekauri, Kaila Issoufi secured her first Grand Slam gold, Said Sadrudinov made history for Bahrain, and Akira Sone returned to the top. A dramatic finish closed an unforgettable weekend. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/four-nations-share-gold-on-day-two-in-tashkent http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/four-nations-share-gold-on-day-two-in-tashkent Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:16:23 +0100 Day two of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 saw gold medals claimed by four different nations. Tanioka dominated at -63kg, Abdulloi stunned the home crowd at -73kg, Butkereit impressed in -70kg, and Rajabli secured his first Grand Slam gold at -81kg in front of a passionate Uzbek audience. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/27/home-gold-shines-on-day-1-in-tashkent http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/27/home-gold-shines-on-day-1-in-tashkent Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:19:10 +0100 Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/napoli-fan-stabbed-by-wife-at-home-after-var-decision-sparks-domestic-dispute http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/24/napoli-fan-stabbed-by-wife-at-home-after-var-decision-sparks-domestic-dispute Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:23:50 +0100 The 40-year-old man was stabbed by his wife after a misunderstanding while watching a Napoli game at their home, according to Italian media. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/uefa-suspends-benficas-prestianni-for-one-match-over-alleged-racist-abuse-towards-vinicius http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/uefa-suspends-benficas-prestianni-for-one-match-over-alleged-racist-abuse-towards-vinicius Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:58:56 +0100 UEFA has provisionally banned Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni after allegations he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in last week’s Champions League clash. Benfica heads into the second leg on Wednesday trailing a goal and without manager José Mourinho, who is serving a suspension. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/milano-cortina-games-end-how-europe-saw-italys-winter-olympics http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/milano-cortina-games-end-how-europe-saw-italys-winter-olympics Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:32:51 +0100 As the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games wrapped up, many European countries returned home with medals. Euronews bureaus across Europe report on how the Games were received in their respective countries. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/eu-tops-combined-medal-standings-at-milano-cortina-winter-olympics http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/eu-tops-combined-medal-standings-at-milano-cortina-winter-olympics Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:12:18 +0100 When tallied, the results of all EU member states placed the 27-member European bloc at the top of the overall medal standings at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/norway-tops-the-medals-count-as-milan-cortina-olympics-close-in-verona-arena http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/norway-tops-the-medals-count-as-milan-cortina-olympics-close-in-verona-arena Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:57:14 +0100 The next Winter Games will be held in France, which received the Olympic flag in the official handover in the closing ceremony. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/22/alcaraz-stays-perfect-in-2026-with-dominant-doha-title-run http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/22/alcaraz-stays-perfect-in-2026-with-dominant-doha-title-run Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:24:26 +0100 World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz improved to 12–0 in 2026, defeating Arthur Fils 6–2, 6–1 to win the Qatar Open, while Fils capped a breakthrough week with a runner-up finish in Doha. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/19/italian-broadcasters-sports-chief-quits-after-series-of-olympics-on-air-gaffes http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/19/italian-broadcasters-sports-chief-quits-after-series-of-olympics-on-air-gaffes Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:56:00 +0100 RaiSport chief Paolo Petrecca quit after a series of blunders during the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony sparked revolt and possible strikes by RAI journalists. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/18/racism-is-not-rivalry-it-is-a-crime http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/18/racism-is-not-rivalry-it-is-a-crime Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:56 +0100 There are lines that cannot be blurred. Racism is one of them. No context can mitigate it, no club passion can excuse it, no victory can relativise it. We cannot tolerate intolerance, Bruno Batista writes in an opinion article for Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/18/uefa-set-to-probe-racism-row-after-real-madrids-vinicius-jr-claims-abuse-in-benfica-match http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/18/uefa-set-to-probe-racism-row-after-real-madrids-vinicius-jr-claims-abuse-in-benfica-match Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:23:35 +0100 Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/cheating-row-at-winter-olympics-challenges-curlings-culture-of-trust http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/cheating-row-at-winter-olympics-challenges-curlings-culture-of-trust Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:19:24 +0100 A cheating row over "double-touching" has rattled curling at the Winter Olympics, testing the sport's culture of trust and self-officiating. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/15/alcaraz-and-sinner-set-for-doha-showdown-as-qatar-exxonmobil-open-returns http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/15/alcaraz-and-sinner-set-for-doha-showdown-as-qatar-exxonmobil-open-returns Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:45:48 +0100 Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner headline the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, recently voted ATP 500 Tournament of the Year. With Novak Djokovic withdrawing, the spotlight shifts firmly to the sport's new generation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/14/lucas-pinheiro-braathen-makes-history-for-brazil-after-winning-giant-slalom-gold-in-milano http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/14/lucas-pinheiro-braathen-makes-history-for-brazil-after-winning-giant-slalom-gold-in-milano Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:38:33 +0100 Lucas Pinheiro Braathen beat Switzerland's Marco Odermatt by 0.58 seconds in the giant slalom event to clinch the gold and with it, securing Brazil's first ever medal in the Winter Olympics. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/14/the-harder-the-fall-the-most-impressive-images-of-the-falls-at-the-2026-olympic-games http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/14/the-harder-the-fall-the-most-impressive-images-of-the-falls-at-the-2026-olympic-games Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:03:08 +0100 This photo gallery highlights some of the most spectacular falls of athletes at the Milan Winter Olympics. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/14/mikhail-shaidorov-wins-historic-figure-skating-olympic-gold-for-kazakhstan-at-milano-corti http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/14/mikhail-shaidorov-wins-historic-figure-skating-olympic-gold-for-kazakhstan-at-milano-corti Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:41:41 +0100 Mikhail Shaidorov became Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medallist in men’s figure skating after triumphing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/14/eat-like-an-olympian-what-athletes-need-to-eat-during-the-games-and-how-nutrition-helps-pe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/14/eat-like-an-olympian-what-athletes-need-to-eat-during-the-games-and-how-nutrition-helps-pe Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:53 +0100 During the Winter Olympic Games, thousands of athletes have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the facilities. What are they eating, and what role does nutrition play in the competition? http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics-who-leads-the-medal-count http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics-who-leads-the-medal-count Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:52:01 +0100 Which country is doing best at this year's Winter Olympics, held in Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo? Track the official medal standings as they are updated throughout the Games. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/at-milano-cortina-olympics-curling-turns-into-true-family-affair-on-ice http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/at-milano-cortina-olympics-curling-turns-into-true-family-affair-on-ice Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:47:24 +0100 Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/thank-you-paris-day-2-highlights-from-the-grand-slam-2026 http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/thank-you-paris-day-2-highlights-from-the-grand-slam-2026 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:05:27 +0100 The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/08/electric-start-day-1-highlights-from-the-paris-grand-slam-2026 http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/08/electric-start-day-1-highlights-from-the-paris-grand-slam-2026 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:44:54 +0100 Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Home hero Shirine Boukli thrilled the crowd, while gold medals also went to Aghayev, Krasniqi, Takeoka, Cysique, Makhmadbekov and Silva in a spectacular opening day at Accor Arena. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/07/milan-protesters-rally-against-environmentally-and-economically-unsustainable-winter-olymp http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/07/milan-protesters-rally-against-environmentally-and-economically-unsustainable-winter-olymp Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:35:45 +0100 A demonstration took place in Milan on the first day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with protesters lamenting the environmental and economic effect of the Games on the region. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/07/winter-olympics-officially-open-in-milan-and-cortina-with-two-cauldrons-lit-to-start-the-g http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/07/winter-olympics-officially-open-in-milan-and-cortina-with-two-cauldrons-lit-to-start-the-g Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:47:41 +0100 The ceremony’s organisers have said they sought to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/06/size-matters-alleged-hyaluronic-acid-penis-injections-may-be-helping-olympic-ski-jumpers http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/06/size-matters-alleged-hyaluronic-acid-penis-injections-may-be-helping-olympic-ski-jumpers Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:04:46 +0100 The World Anti-Doping Agency will look into allegations that ski jumpers are injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises to gain aerodynamic advantage at the Winter Olympics 2026. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/03/when-the-saints-go-marching-in-nfl-to-stage-first-ever-american-football-game-in-france http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/03/when-the-saints-go-marching-in-nfl-to-stage-first-ever-american-football-game-in-france Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:10:27 +0100 France is about to experience its first ever professional NFL American Football game with the New Orleans Saints scheduled to play the 2026/27 season opener in Paris. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/alcaraz-overcomes-injury-to-defeat-zverev-in-thrilling-five-set-australian-open-semi-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/alcaraz-overcomes-injury-to-defeat-zverev-in-thrilling-five-set-australian-open-semi-final Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:46:18 +0100 The five-set match set the record for the longest this year and the third in Australian Open history.