US midterm elections: Backlash to AI data centres reaches ballot boxes
Republican backer Elon Musk posted "data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now" as Democrats win control of US Congress.
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Apple begins AI trial in China, powered by Alibaba
Apple has begun testing its AI tools with developers in China, almost two years after launching them in the US. To comply with Beijing’s strict rules, it is relying on Alibaba’s Qwen model.
Poland's PM seeks meeting with president to ease tensions over constitutional court crisis
Donald Tusk said he is ready for a one-to-one meeting with President Karol Nawrocki this week, to ease political tensions over the Constitutional Tribunal.
Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.
Supermarket cyberattacks in Europe hit Italy's Coop stores in Catania and Palermo
On Monday night a cyberattack hit dozens of supermarkets in six European countries, raising fridge temperatures to 50°C and spoiling tonnes of food. Four Coop stores in Sicily were also damaged.
EU cancer groups fear funding squeeze under next long-term budget
As European Union countries negotiate funding allocations for the bloc’s next long-term budget, cancer organisations fear that projects spanning from research to personalised care and patient support could be discontinued, weakening cancer care across Europe.
US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected
Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.
'He’s so strong': Former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan shares his pick for the next James Bond
The former Bond actor has given his seal of approval to 007 hopeful Callum Turner, who is rumoured to be one of the frontrunners for the coveted role. An official announcement regarding the identity of the next Bond is expected to drop before the end of the year.
'Largest House majority' in decades, says election expert Boyd Wagner on US midterm elections
Stefan Grobe speaks to Boyd Wagner, an elections expert on the surprise result of the US midterm elections. The Democratic Party blew away expectations overnight, with historic results in long-time Republican states such as Kansas and Texas electing their first Democratic
Judicial crisis is 'weakening Poland' in a 'very unfortunate' time, says former EU Commissioner Jourová
Věra Jourová, former European Commissioner for Justice, believes this "judicial schism" is "very unpleasant" and "decreasing" the trust of Polish people in their justice and the independent judiciary system.
‘We will take back the House in 2028’: US House Speaker Johnson promises Republican comeback
US House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged Republicans not to lose hope after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections. Johnson vowed that Republicans would double down on their agenda and seek to retake the House in 2028.
50 million Europeans can’t heat their homes. What is the EU doing to help?
Europe enters winter with its gas tanks emptier than at any point since 2011, and EU ministers have offered few binding answers on how to shield households from another energy shock. Watch the video!
‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. He said voters supported his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump. Trump also praised
Brussels to host talks on Ukraine's reconstruction with key allies
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen this Wednesday morning. Today: Brussels becomes the stage for intensified diplomacy on Ukraine, and I break down the key takeaways from Euronews’ Enlargement Summit.
Israel's election commission says no fraud found in last week's vote
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, possibly with foreign assistance.
US midterms: What Trump's defeat means for Europe and global markets
Democrats have won both chambers of the US Congress. For Europe, the big questions are tariffs and Ukraine, where Trump still holds much of his power.
Europe Today: Democrats win Senate in rebuke of Trump as Poland’s constitutional crisis drags on
A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and the
Paul Krugman backs temporary rent caps to curb housing speculation in Europe
Paul Krugman says modern income-stabilisation models preserve construction incentives while easing a currently "impossible" situation. He also warns French public debt could be "catastrophic" and urges Europe to adopt "temporary protectionism".
‘We defeated Goliath’: Talarico says after historic Texas Senate win
Democrat James Talarico has won the US Senate race in Texas, according to US media projections, marking a major breakthrough in a traditionally Republican state.
Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote
The first Black female governor, the first openly gay male senator and the first female Native American governor all won groundbreaking elections in the vote that racked up resounding wins for Democrats.
This lifestyle change saves money, improves your health and cuts emissions. But there’s a catch
Making this small change to your daily routine could be as impactful as recycling.
Get your skates on: Visit some of Europe’s top outdoor ice rinks this winter
From castle backdrops to illuminated ice trails, these outdoor skating spots bring a little extra magic to a European winter break.
Latest news bulletin | November 4th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Democrats win control of US Congress in midterm rejection of Trump presidency
The results reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump's war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president.
Asian stocks and dollar fall as Democrats gain ground in US midterms
Technology shares led losses in Asia as investors weighed the prospect of tighter AI regulation and political gridlock in Washington. Oil prices also fell.
China is leading the clean energy industry. Will it redraw the lines of global power?
China secured 23 of the world’s 36 major clean industrial projects financed last year, as emerging economies advanced past both Europe and the US.
UK Supreme Court to hear appeal against ban on Palestine Action group
The two-day hearing, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Supreme Court, comes as the group's prohibition has failed to quell support for the pro-Palestinian group, leading to mass arrests across the UK.
Thousands join Czech protest against public media financing plan
Critics say the overhaul would give the ruling three-party coalition the means to take control of the media, similar to what populist governments did in Slovakia under Prime Minister Robert Fico and in Hungary before former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was ousted from power in
Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.
US midterm elections: Democrats take control of US Congress in rejection of Trump
Millions of Americans have cast their votes to elect representatives in the US Senate and the US House of Representatives.
Cristina Fernández Cubas wins 2026 Cervantes Prize for Spanish literature
The Catalan writer, a leading figure in the short story and fantastic literature, becomes the seventh woman to receive the top Spanish-language literary award.
Spain’s transport minister Óscar Puente resigns over Urda train crash that killed 69
Óscar Puente revealed that a high-speed train was allowed to keep running at over 160 km/h after its safety system failed, as rail workers threaten to strike.
Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
Italy holds emergency talks as supermarket fridge attacks spread across Europe
The EU says the cyberattacks are a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, but Romania’s cyber chief calls them “semi-amateurish”.
French government launches fertility awareness campaign targeting 29-year-olds
The health insurance system is about to send 29-year-old men and women a message on fertility issues, a key measure in the government’s anti-infertility plan launched in February.
Ryanair passenger says bomb threat was 'traumatic'
Sarah Jones says passengers had to wait in a hangar for three hours after landing at Murcia in Spain.
Progress and pitfalls on the path to a bigger EU: Five takeaways from the Euronews Enlargement Summit
At the Euronews Enlargement Summit, Montenegro, Albania and Moldova pressed ahead with their accession plans, North Macedonia snapped at Bulgaria, Ukraine rejected farm carve-outs, Armenia eyed an swift application, while Georgia had no answer to its EU deadlock.
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel as Americans vote in midterms
Trump tied the decision to criticism from left wing politicians, while US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
La bola negra becomes Spain's third highest-grossing film ever
The film by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi has grossed 36.7 million euros and is only behind 'Spanish Affair' and 'The Impossible'.
Portugal signs TAP sale contract with Lufthansa, pledging to keep airline Portuguese
The government and Lufthansa have signed a contract for the sale of TAP to the German group, which says it will remain a "Portuguese airline"; the prime minister pledges to preserve the "TAP brand and identity".
What happened near Kyiv as viral allegations sparked unrest outside National Guard building
As allegations of unlawful detention and torture at a National Guard building near Kyiv went viral, Ukrainian investigators said they suspected the ensuing unrest was organised to abduct a serviceman who had left his unit without authorisation.
Georgia PM offers no way out of EU accession deadlock in Euronews interview
Kobakhidze said he remains “very committed” to EU accession but offered no plan to restart negotiations, accusing the European Commission of “blackmail” and refusing to repeal two laws among the main sticking points in the dispute with Brussels.
Latest news bulletin | November 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
Montenegro rejects ‘second-class’ EU membership as it eyes 2028 accession
Montenegro’s EU Minister Maida Gorčević told the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels that its negotiating chapters could close this year, with accession following in 2028. She rejected second-class membership and pledged to resolve disputes with Croatia.
Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory
Portugal's housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square.
The Senate on a razor’s edge: The races that will decide America's midterms
Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will decide who controls Washington.
Hoax bomb threats target four European flights as scares spread across the continent
One of Warsaw’s airports was shut and a Ryanair jet landed in Spain under an emergency protocol, the third straight day that threats have disrupted passenger planes in Europe.
Italy-Albania migration deal could be extended beyond 2029, Rama says
The Albanian prime minister said the migration deal with Italy could be extended at Rome’s request, dispelling doubts about the closure of the centres when the current partnership expires.
Americans head to the polls for US midterm elections
Voters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.