Five for 2026: Forecast headlines you can expect to see in the year ahead

While sabre-rattling talk of war in Europe continues to ramp up, house affordability goes ever further from the reach of most, and the cost of living squeezes households to the limit, 2026 is not all about bad news. Of course, some of the news will be positive, or just plain curious. From a full eclipse of the sun in August, to simpler and more streamlined residency processes in Spain through arraigo, 2026 holds some interesting and newsworthy stories, so watch this space.

Here the Euro Weekly News has compiled 5 news stories to watch out for in the year ahead, stories including groundbreaking innovations, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural triumphs. From tech revolutions to space exploration, here’s a roundup of five anticipated headlines set to dominate the news cycle ahead.

Apple’s foldable future unfolds

Apple is said to be getting ready to launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026, potentially as part of the iPhone 18 series, featuring a crease-free 7.8 and 8.3-inch display and a slim profile. Priced between $2,000 and $2,500 in the US, and to be released soon after in Europe. The device marks Apple’s entry into the foldable phone market with high demand and some possible supply constraints. Expect the buzz around the product to gradually get hotter. For more details, check Apple’s official podcast discussions on the topic here.

Pill-powered weight loss boom

This year heralds a new era in obesity treatment with oral GLP-1 medicine taking centre stage. Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, approved by the FDA in late 2025 and launched in January 2026, offers 13.6 to 16.6 per cent average weight loss without injections. Eli Lilly’s orforglipron is scheduled for approval in March, promising similar results. The advancements could reshape a $95 billion market by 2030. Watch this space as Euro Weekly News will be reporting on it.

Humanity’s lunar return edges closer

While a full moon landing has been delayed until 2027, NASA‘s Artemis II mission is said to be ready to blast off between February and April 2026, sending four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby, the first humans beyond low-Earth orbit since 1972. This critical test will pave the way for future touchdowns on the moon. Euro Weekly News will be all over this story, so stay tuned.

Gaudí’s masterpiece reaches new heights

Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica completes its main structure in 2026, coinciding with the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death, with the 172.5-metre Jesus Christ tower making it the world’s tallest church. Expect celebrations including masses and exhibitions, though this seemingly interminable construction may drag on if further issues hit this year.

F1 roars back to Madrid

The Spanish Grand Prix is due to return to Madrid on September 13, 2026, with a new 5.47km hybrid street-circuit around IFEMA, featuring 22 corners and capacities for up to 140,000 fans. This event will boost the city’s sports reputation like never before, and again the Euro Weekly News will report on all the fine details as they come in.