Germany and Ukraine test armed ground robot for frontline deployment
Remote-controlled and heading for the front lines. ARX Robotics and the Ukrainian company ROBONEERS report completion of the first major system tests.
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Kazakhstan's Tokayev calls for faster construction of nuclear power plants
President Tokayev outlined the country's priorities for the coming year in his annual address, urging the government to accelerate energy and construction projects, while criticising inefficiencies in public policy.
Paris shooting suspect admits targeting Muslims and people of African origin
The shooting left one dead and seven injured. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office highlights the premeditated nature of this racist attack.
Italian military helicopter on EU peacekeeping mission crashes in Bosnia
The aircraft was involved in Operation Althea. The causes of the accident still have to be established.
Death toll from Spain train crash revised to 69 as royals visit victims
Spain's King Felipe VI expressed his sorrow over the "terrible accident" as he and Queen Letizia visited a hospital where injured victims were being treated.
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Major strikes planned across Italy on Friday against cost of living and military spending
Strikes and rallies are planned over rising living cost and the shift of public funds to arms. Unions are demanding wage increases in line with inflation; while dockworkers in 17 countries are mobilising against the war.
Deadly train crash puts Sánchez on the ropes a month before elections
Wednesday's accident happened in the middle of the pre-election campaign, adding pressure to Sánchez's government. With a month to go, parties are locked in a blame battle.
EU countries push back against Brussels plan to tax gas more than electricity
More than a dozen EU countries are challenging Brussels' plans to favour electricity over gas, warning that the proposals would undermine national control over energy taxation and grid charges.
German serial rapist sentenced to 12 years as police investigate 44 more cases
Frank S. was sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by preventive detention. The 69-year-old from Berlin systematically drugged and raped 14 women and filmed the assaults. A further 44 cases are expected to be examined in a separate trial.
Netenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
Qatar has denied interfering in the election or funding efforts to influence the result, calling the accusations “ridiculous and dangerous”.
Palestinian President Abbas signals readiness for talks with Israel, seeks Cyprus mediation
During his visit to Cyprus, the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas said he is ready for talks with Israel's new government.
‘I cannot remain neutral’: Lagarde finally explains her early ECB exit
Lagarde says she is leaving the ECB early because she can no longer stay neutral. She also revealed the ECB debated a hike and hinted at a December move.
Vatican: Century of Mercedes-Benz popemobiles goes on display
From silk-lined limousines to vehicles fitted with bulletproof glass, eight historic popemobiles go on display at the Vatican Museums. The exhibition traces how papal transport has evolved over nearly a century.
Europeans still worry about climate change – but are losing faith in EU green policies
A new international poll reveals a widening gap between concern about climate change and confidence in the policies designed to tackle it, as EU governments struggle to reconcile ambitious green targets with mounting pressure to cut energy bills.
Brussels hopes unspent defence loans may help plug Ukraine’s budget hole
The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unspent SAFE defence loans, urging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine, which faces a €70bn budget gap. Brussels cannot force them, but hopes the joint procurement rules will steer some of the money to Kyiv.
Mistral releases latest AI model for download, giving companies more control over their cybersecurity
The French AI company says its Large 4 model offers advanced coding and cyber-defence capabilities and can be run on an organisation’s own computers and servers.
‘I’m not a candidate for anything’: What Lagarde told Euronews before quitting the ECB
Christine Lagarde told Euronews in an exclusive interview in July that she was not a candidate for any political office. Her announcement that she will leave the European Central Bank early, in February 2027, comes just months before France’s presidential election.
You Only Audition Once: Which actors came close to being cast as James Bond?
James Bond is one of Hollywood’s most coveted roles, and some very famous actors came close to playing 007. As we wait for the identity of the seventh actor to land the role, here's a look back at the Bonds we never got.
Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say
At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.
Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares
Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
After the victory: The foreign policy and governing challenges facing Serbia’s student movement
The victory of Serbia’s Student List has fundamentally changed the country’s political landscape. But winning the election may prove to have been the easier part.
Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands
Visitors to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can once again take home a piece of the Dutch master's art, permanently tattooed on their skin.
JD Vance contacts senior Iranian official in bid to revive peace talks
With less than a week until the US congressional midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal has reported that JD Vance has written to Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive negotiations, as Trump continues to warn of possible renewed strikes again
NATO allies fear Trump will delay Patriot missiles for Ukraine until after US midterms
Ukraine has called on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth to sign off on the delivery of crucial Patriot defence systems used to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. But NATO sources warn the situation is "unpredictable."
ECB holds rates at 2.5% as Lagarde announces early exit with inflation near double the target
The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2.5% on Thursday, hours after President Christine Lagarde said she would leave next February, months before her term ends, as France's bond market turmoil and inflation at 3.8% cloud the outlook for the eurozone.
Europe’s own ICE? Inside Brussels plans to triple Frontex and expand deportation powers
The European Commission wants to triple Frontex's workforce and give it sweeping new powers to deport migrants beyond EU borders and monitor social media, prompting warnings over surveillance and fundamental rights.
US vs China: As the world splits into AI blocs, where does Europe stand?
As the US and China build rival AI blocs, Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on both. But despite its ambitions to become a technological power in its own right, the EU still lacks the chips, infrastructure and homegrown AI models to compete on equal terms.
EU lawmakers press Beijing to rein in exports during Beijing visit
Following a deal to curb Chinese hybrid car imports, EU lawmakers are demanding similar measures in other industrial sectors, warning that Beijing's export-driven economic model threatens European jobs and industries.
EU chief lays out vision for new Canada partnership at Montreal summit
Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.
Nothing beats a Jet2… charter? Low-cost airline unveils business class-only plane
The Boeing 737-800NG has 76 business class seats and is based out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Russian drone attack on Ukrainian railway station kills at least 14 people
Russia and Ukraine have intensified drone and missile attacks in recent months, even as Moscow and Kyiv prepare to resume US-mediated peace talks next month.
Watch: Fuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey
Around 200 passengers on a residential cruise ship have been left stranded in Cambodia after its operator suspended operations amid soaring fuel costs. The MV Odyssey began its continuous world voyage from Belfast in October 2024, with some residents paying six figures for
Spain train crash: What happened in the 17 minutes before the collision?
An IT failure halted several trains on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line, but the crash came after Adif’s control centre authorised an AVE to resume its journey. Investigators are examining what caused the collision, which killed 69 people.
Is von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ for Canada already dead?
The term ‘associate membership’ was dropped from the EU-Canada summit text after German pushback, in a major blow to Commission President von der Leyen. Nonetheless, the two sides are still keen to boost their partnership.
Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election
Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.
Ex-US Ambassador to NATO: Trump fears midterm defeat
The former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Euronews that the reason the US is delaying the delivery of Patriot missiles to Ukraine is because it may resume its war against Iran after the midterm elections.
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Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night
Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims.
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down next February, months before her mandate ends
Christine Lagarde will step down on 7 February 2027, around nine months before the end of her eight-year term, the European Central Bank announced on Thursday, hours before it kept interest rates on hold at 2.5%.
In Pompeii, a woman's wardrobe resurfaces with beauty items and jewels
Jewels, coins, tools and cosmetics: a cupboard in Cornelius Maximus's house brings to life the daily lives of Pompeii's women before Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.
US measles surge reminds of Europe’s vaccination gaps
The US risks losing its measles elimination status as under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases.
What worker guarantees do unions and lawmakers demand to unblock EU Inc?
Trade unions say the Commission’s pledge that labour law is “unaffected” does not close loopholes in the flagship 28th regime. Lawmakers cannot agree on how to fix them.
More refineries 'spread across the globe' needed to avoid disruptions during wars, says expert
Energy expert and analyst Osama Rizvi believes high fuel prices have become a “structural feature” of the market, warning that it could take months for supplies to recover and prices to fall.
Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly crash
The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.
Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk’s Starlink.
The doctor will see you now: Noah Wyle crowned People magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive
The 55-year-old actor, best know for his roles in ER and The Pitt, has officially been named People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive.