A private island, a log cabin and Canada next door: in 2005, Bavarian Matthias R. won this unusual prize. Twenty years on, he wants to sell, as wild land needs upkeep and it is a long way to travel for a short holiday.
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach.
Little-known San Francisco start-up Marathon Fusion says it has turned mercury into stable gold at ten times the rate of CERN's record, raising a question that has haunted the diamond trade: could lab-made gold one day sink the price of the mined metal?
France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar
European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada.
The Argentinian footballer has arrived in Oviedo with Antonela Roccuzzo, greeting hundreds of fans awaiting him. This Friday he will receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.
Rising energy prices added to inflation concerns as doubts over AI spending hit tech stocks; investors sought safety in US bonds, and France’s borrowing costs remained above 5%.
Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.
Around 280 companies from 33 countries gathered at Milipol Qatar, displaying drones, robots and AI systems. Exhibitors discussed changing security needs, while officials examined how to protect essential services and respond to cyberattacks and emergencies.
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Trump’s pivot towards Putin has reignited fears that Washington is pushing Ukraine towards capitulation, regardless of the consequences. Alarmed, Europeans are scrambling to get the peace talks back on track.
The top spot went to Québec City, with only one European destination making the cut.
Governments claim to protect public health while failing to tackle fossil fuel dependence, as new research by the Global Climate and Health Alliance exposes a gap between climate rhetoric and action.
The clashes broke out after parliamentary leadership rejected opposition demands to debate ten days of student demonstrations that have gripped the capital Tirana.
A small Japanese village facing an ageing population and labour shortages is hoping to attract young residents from Peru through a new sister-city partnership.
It was the most powerful earthquake to strike the region in five years, according to Chinese media.
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
Catholic bishops and archbishops gathered around US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to pray for him and the country.
Italy's Foreign Ministry is seeking information on the detention of several Italian activists in a West Bank village as they accompanied Palestinian olive farmers.
Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
Several Spanish trade unions have already called a general strike for 11 November, but the leader of Spain's biggest union CCOO says a joint strike with Portuguese unions is now being considered.
The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.
Since 1993, Poland has allowed abortion only in cases of severe foetal abnormalities, risks to the mother's health or life, or pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.
A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.
The BBC has accused Trump of seeking to postpone his deposition until January 2027.
A non-binding European Parliament resolution urges a freeze on all the Yemeni group's funds, as the EU struggles to counter the threat to civilian maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
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The arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has fuelled political tensions ahead of next month's election.
Families of more than 4,000 Azerbaijanis still missing since the first Karabakh war brought their demand for answers to the EU institutions, hoping that the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, after decades of suffering on both sides, could finally clarify the fate of
Protests will only be allowed in some towns and cities if organised by unions, and top museums will be closed on Saturday.
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.
The National Police has found 74 migrants crammed into a house in Ceuta's Príncipe district, including 10 unaccompanied minors, and arrested a man on suspicion of labour exploitation, assault and facilitating irregular immigration.
The EU and Canada are hoping to deepen ties at their upcoming Montreal summit, in areas like trade, energy, defence and critical minerals. Meanwhile, the UK is seeking its own reset with Brussels.
After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.
On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni's government approved the aid bill after truckers staged a protest against the spiralling cost-of-living crisis and high fuel prices. The protests have brought many critical sectors and services, including food deliveries, to a standstill.
Qatar has no shortage of luxury hotels and restaurants. Now the focus is on experiences and technology that give visitors a reason to come back.
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
A Ukrainian national has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia. According to federal prosecutors, he allegedly gathered defence-related information.
The European Investment Bank's €30 billion for climate financing reflects a shift from climate mitigation to economic protection -- and comes a week before the European Commission is due to present its own climate resilience plan.
Azerbaijan is seeking to diversify its economy through manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, tourism and renewable energy, while attracting new international investment.
The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions, with Iran vowing a devastating response against the Gulf nations.
EU lawmakers say their position balances climate ambitions with easing supplies – at a time of turmoil in energy security.
AI models uncovered what OpenAI calls "one of the most impactful" security bugs in recent memory, hidden in PHP for more than a decade. From a Pokémon sleep tracker to the Dutch parliament, websites went dark worldwide to stay ahead of hackers.
Elon Musk has opened the door to merging Tesla and SpaceX into a $3.5 trillion (€3.1tn) giant, the latest step in years of folding his companies into one another, with a deal reportedly aimed at closing before US President Donald Trump leaves the White House.
“Every EV on the road reduces exposure to volatile oil markets, and as fleets grow – so does the protection against future supply shocks.”
The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.
Lithuania’s capital city Vilnius will host a slower kind of 'race-cation' this festive season where participants can forget about watching their pace and instead enjoy a leisurely walk among festive settings.
The latest Russian bombardment of Ukraine's capital came just hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, underscoring the stark contrast between Washington's renewed diplomatic efforts and Moscow's continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities.