EU hails Serbia’s political upheaval after student group ends Vučić’s rule
EU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election win in Serbia, offering support for reforms and a path to membership after Vučić conceded defeat.
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From metalworker to Brazil's president: Lula da Silva's rise
Lula broke with his unfavourable record since 1989, winning the runoff after losing the first round, crowning a career that took him from metalworker to Brazil's presidency.
Lula wins Brazil election after cutting Amazon deforestation to record low
Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon – but far-right gains threaten progress.
Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh kills two as Kyiv and Moscow prepare to restart talks
Debris from a downed drone hit a moving commuter train, while Zelenskyy says territorial questions must be settled by leaders themselves.
US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rally
Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Michigan, declaring her support for the president. The event also saw Trump renew his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Can EU Inc still make business easier? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
EU Inc, Europe’s harmonised corporate form, is stalled after Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs failed to vote. Caught between furious founders and protesting workers, could EU Inc still change how you build a startup? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Israel is 'on its way become normal again', says former prime minister Ehud Olmert
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert believes the country's general election, to be held this Tuesday, is an "inevitable battle about the future of Israel" . He warns the fate of current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu "may become the disaster of the state Israel".
'Extraordinary historical moment' in Serbian democracy, following Vučić defeat
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Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory
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Europe weighs €10bn plan to launch its own astronauts ahead of Rome space summit
Europe is seeking to boost its presence in space and cut technological dependence on other states. The 15 December ESA summit in Rome will shape choices on astronauts, cargo and investment.
Serbia’s strongman toppled by student-backed movement
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Cooperation between Italy and Africa is focused on training, traceability and the restoration of cultural heritage.
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Europe Today: Serbia’s students topple Vučić as Israel braces for crucial election
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Political earthquake in Serbia: The end of the Vucic Era and the rise of the student list
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GPHG 2026: The 'Oscars of watchmaking' scraps gender categories for ‘a breath of fresh air’
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'Having money is not enough': Why a job no longer guarantees access to housing in Spain
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Latest news bulletin | October 26th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Brazil's Lula clinches election victory as Bolsonaro rejects results
Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America’s largest economy will likely continue defying Trump’s demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs.
Antonelli delivers 'the race of a champion who isn't the champion yet'
Kimi Antonelli's Austin win was "the best he has delivered", according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, even if it wasn't quite enough to give him the title.
How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.
Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up
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Joy and disbelief on Serbian streets as Vučić concedes election defeat
BBC correspondent Nick Thorpe reports from Belgrade, where there were rapturous celebrations following the victory of the student-led movement.
Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeat
Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.
Songs of praise: An emotional Greek-German musical collaboration at Berlin Cathedral
Thirty-eight students from the Chios Music School joined forces with choirs and ensembles from Berlin’s Song Academy as part of German Unity Day.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy confirms trilateral talks with Russia and US to take place in November
The trilateral talks aim to restart stalled peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, with the latter's invasion well into its fifth year.
Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.
Student List wins Serbian election in political earthquake as Vučić concedes defeat
The election was seen as a referendum on Vučić’s political dominance and the political system that had been in place in Serbia for more than a decade.
Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign with vow to restore 'rule of law'
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Brazil: long queues and river journeys mark decisive presidential vote
Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. From canoe journeys in the Amazon to long queues in Rio and a Lula doll in Brasília, voters turned out for the presidential runoff.
Latest news bulletin | October 25th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Storms batter northern Europe, cutting power to more than 150,000 homes and disrupting road and air transport
Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption over the weekend across northern Europe with temporary power cuts to 150,000 homes, people in injured by falling trees and flights and ferries cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark.
María Corina Machado back in Venezuela after 10 months in exile
The opposition leader was last in Venezuela in in December 2025, after which she left to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. Since then, she has carried out much of her political activity from the United States and Panama.
Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival
Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.
Off the Record: Yalta 2.0 spells bad news for Europe in desperate need of a plan
In this week’s newsletter Euronews’ Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo examines an “unfortunate triumvirate” facing Europe: Trump, Xi and Putin.
Demonstrators wounded as police break up Lisbon and Porto housing protest camps
The ongoing confrontation between police and protesters demanding affordable housing turned violent overnight. Police again moved in against protest camps in Lisbon and Porto in the early hours of Sunday, with several arrests and injuries reported.
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill four and injure 28, authorities say
Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia has launched roughly 1,600 guided aerial bombs, 48 missiles and nearly 2,300 attack drones against Ukraine over the past week.
Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Polls are closing in Serbia as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.
Suspected Trappes gunman moved to police psychiatric unit
French President Emmanuel Macron, who visited Trappes on Friday, has described the shooting as a "racist terrorist attack."
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants 'honest discussion' on return to EU free movement
Ahead of next month's UK-EU summit, Burnham said he favours an 'honest discussion' about the divisive issue of re-adapting free movement between the UK and the EU. But in an interview in London Sunday Times, he ruled out ever joining the Schengen zone or adopting the Euro.
Hellenic Basketball Federation president resigns amid match-fixing investigation
Liolios has denied the charges against him, and his defence team has argued that there is no solid evidence linking him to match fixing, describing the case as a conspiracy.
Israel orders West Bank crossings to close on election day following Hebron shooting
The move comes as part of a wider clampdown in the occupied West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed by Palestinian gunmen in the city of Hebron earlier this week.
Latest news bulletin | October 25th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.