Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protest Israel’s military draft plans in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men filled central Jerusalem on Thursday to protest government plans to draft them into the military.
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Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace says
The move follows revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Destroyer USS Gravely leaves Trinidad and Tobago
The USS Gravely, a destroyer equipped with guided missiles, departed from Port of Spain in Trinidad on Thursday morning.
Trump limits refugee admissions to 7,500 per year and gives priority to white South Africans
The administration announced the programme for Afrikaners in February, saying that white South African farmers face discrimination and violence at home.
Germany's Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreements on Gaza
The advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, had urged Merz to speak out against Turkey's crackdown on the opposition, including the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.
'Don't believe the hype': Flavor Flav joins US Olympic bobsleigh team as official fan
Public Enemy's hypeman is swopping the stage for the snow after agreeing to join the US Olympic bobsleigh team as their loudest supporter during the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina. The ultimate soundtrack to sliding through the snow
Five-hour Lisbon-Madrid rail link to go ahead by 2030, Portuguese officials say
The agreement between the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission also foresees, among other goals, a high-speed connection between the two capitals by 2034.
Baku waits for UN resolution to join international troops in Gaza
Under the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, Washington and its partners aim to form a temporary multinational mission. Multiple countries are in talks to contribute troops.
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Regrets and reconciliation: Spain's emeritus King Juan Carlos shares respect for Franco in memoir
In his memoirs, Spain's former king Juan Carlos I reviews half a century of history: his role in the country's transition to democracy, the strained relationship with his family - including his son Felipe VI - and the "mistake" he made by accepting millions of euros from Saudi
Greek carrier Aegean Airways set to fly direct to Baghdad in European first
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis confirmed that the inaugural flight to Iraq's capital would take place on 16 December.
Astérix in Lusitania: 'We had to include Portuguese hospitality in the story'
'Astérix in Lusitania' set a new sales record after launching at a Lisbon book store earlier this month, and its numbers are continuing to rise. Its authors tell Euronews Culture why they chose to set the diminutive Gaulish warrior's latest adventure in Portugal.
NGOs unite for ENSP conference at decisive moment in Europe’s anti-tobacco crusade
From 22 to 24 October, the Institute of Economic Sciences, led by Director Jovan Zubović, hosted the 10th Conference of the European Network for Smoking Prevention (ENSP) in Belgrade. In a historic first, the conference was organized outside the EU and without EU funding due to
Hong Kong finalises preparations for Chinese National Games 2025
Hong Kong is finalising preparations for the Chinese National Games 2025, which will feature cross-border races and state-of-the-art venues shared with Guangdong and Macao.
Greece announces €2.5 billion plan to tackle drought and secure water supply
Climate change and the drought "threaten" Athens with water scarcity for the first time in 30 years. The emergency plan aims to avoid this.
Sci fi meets chores: This humanoid robot does your cleaning. But humans may peek into your home
An American company just launched what they say is the first humanoid robot that is able to do domestic chores.
One injured, train services suspended as heavy rains lash Andalusia
Around fifty commuter, regional, and long-distance trains connecting Seville, Huelva, and Malaga have been suspended. One person is in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a falling awning in Gibraleón (Huelva).
Three dead in Russian strikes as Moscow continues attacks on Ukraine's power grid
Russian launched more than 650 drones and more than 50 missiles of various types in its latest strikes, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
ECB keeps interest rate at 2% as growth holds up against trade tension
With inflation subdued and growth steady, the ECB maintained rates at their lowest level in more than two years, matching market expectations.
Dutch election stuns in night full of surprises: What you need to know
Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia hit hard in Russian strike, injuries reported
Multiple Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia from Wednesday night into early Thursday, local officials said, injuring at least 17 people.
Jamaica airport reopens but flight cancellations and delays continue following Hurricane Melissa
Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages.
Louvre heist: Five new suspects arrested as search for jewels continues
French police have now detained seven people over the robbery at France's landmark museum on 19 October.
Albania’s AI minister is ‘pregnant’ with 83 digital assistants, prime minister says
Diella, the country’s first AI system that is now a minister in Edi Rama’s cabinet, will have 83 “children,” who will become parliamentary assistants.
Does Belgium's small size prevent it from using its new fighter jets?
French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has always been taken into account, according to Belgian authorities.
Latest news bulletin | October 30th, 2025 – Midday
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The European Parliament revolts against Commission's €2 trillion budget proposal
Four political groups, including the European People's Party, send strongly-worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for changes to the budget proposal. “The Parliament cannot accept this as a basis to start negotiations”.
Eurozone GDP beats forecasts: Portugal emerges as growth leader
Eurozone gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter. Within member states, Portugal recorded the highest growth rate at 0.8%.
Underpaid? The highest and lowest ranking sectors for employee pay satisfaction in Europe
Is the Netherlands an employee haven? Are construction workers better off than most others? What's the uncomfortable truth about worker pay in Finland? A new survey reveals where workers are happiest with their pay.
Who is Rob Jetten, the potential next Dutch prime minister?
The 38-year-old's D66 party is neck-and-neck with Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom after Wednesday's election, meaning he could become the country's youngest ever leader.
Microsoft beats revenue expectations and invests a further €30bn in AI
Microsoft beat earnings expectations and outlined a renewed push into AI and cloud computing. A €30bn spending splurge, along with an Azure outage, nonetheless overshadowed the strong quarter and sent share prices falling.
Blood test to detect prostate cancer cuts risk of dying by 13%, study finds
One life was saved for every 456 men invited for a prostate cancer screening, the study found.
Spanish photographer captures world's first ever white Iberian Lynx on camera
The genetic anomaly testifies to the good progress of the Lynx pardinus conservation plans in the two countries of the Iberian Peninsula, after releases began in 2011 when the species was on the verge of extinction.
Character.AI bans under-18s from interacting with chatbots after teen suicide
The company is facing a series of lawsuits including by a mother who claims an AI character persuaded her son to take his life.
Meta projects higher expenses for 2026, sending shares plummeting
Meta did not say what it expects 2026 expenses to be, but analysts are forecasting $97 billion (€83.51bn) — according to FactSet.
Commission invites member states to discuss cormorants
The meeting took place in Brussels on Tuesday (28 October). The European Commission has invited all concerned member states to engage in a structured dialogue and explore the challenges they might have in managing conflicts with Great Cormorant populations and fisheries. The
Alphabet posts first-ever quarter with $100 billion in revenue
Investors celebrated the third-quarter numbers by driving up Alphabet’s stock price more than 6% in Wednesday’s extended trading.
Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft
They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Paris' public prosecutor said.
Agreement reached on 2026 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea
The Council of the European Union reached a political agreement on the fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2026, following the Commission proposal made in August this year. The Council followed the Commission’s proposal on some elements. However, the Commission is
Great expectations: The world's biggest museum dedicated to Ancient Egypt opens this week
The Grand Egyptian Museum will have more than 100,000 artefacts on display, from Tutankhamun’s tomb treasures to pharaoh Khufu’s famed ‘solar boat’.
Open letter to President von der Leyen: A competitive Europe means a digital Europe
Nearly a year has passed since your Commission was formed with the aim of restoring Europe’s competitiveness. Digitalisation and connectivity play a crucial role in this regard, as was signalled by Europe's main industrial leaders last year. This is why we welcome your very
Scenes of joy at D66 and GreenLeft HQs on Dutch election night
Supporters of Dutch parties reacted on Wednesday evening to the release of an exit poll published immediately after voting ended.
Hybrid war or holy war: Do IS and Russia share the same playbook?
The so-called Islamic State group and Russia use similar tactics: propaganda, disinformation, and targeted recruitment of vulnerable groups. Hybrid warfare today, terrorism back then – methods designed to destabilise societies.
Fossil fuel projects face stricter scrutiny after Europe’s top human rights court ruling
The case worked its way through European legal systems for nearly a decade before the ruling.
JAFZA and DIFC explore framework for dual-zone operations for companies
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have signed an agreement to establish a framework that promotes dual-zone operations for companies looking to expand their financial, industrial, and corporate structuring presence
Fed cuts key rate yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in
Powell suggested the Fed increasingly sees inflation as less of a threat as the central bank cut its key rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%.
Tsikhanouskaya supports Lithuania's border closure amid Belarusian 'hybrid attacks'
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the Belarusian opposition leader, living in exile in Lithuania, called the measure justified and urged Europe to stay united against provocations from both Minsk and Moscow.
Africa’s Circular Economy gains momentum as innovation meets opportunity
The African Development Bank Group has incorporated circularity into its Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033, recognising it as a foundation for sustainable prosperity Access Multimedia Content ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 28, 2025/ -- On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old
Will AI create a gender trap for women in the workplace or level the employment field?
Jobs with the highest exposure to AI are likely to be the most affected but it is still unclear what form this impact will take.
Personal finance and AI: Should you trust ChatGPT’s investment advice?
Retail investors keep flocking to publicly-available online AI tools such as ChatGPT to help with their financial decisions, despite clear warnings about risks. But how capable are simple AI models of providing reliable and trustworthy investment advice?