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Prince Harry and Meghan make first joint public appearance since surprise UK return
Known formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they posed for selfies, hugged members of the crowd and accepted flowers.
Water scarcity and costly imports threaten food security in landlocked countries
As one of only two doubly landlocked countries globally, Uzbekistan faces unique water and food security challenges.
Chios airport to close from 15 November to 15 March amid strong local opposition
Four-month suspension of runway operations at Chios State Airport "Homer" aims to complete works by 28 February 2027 and boost flight safety.
Azerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leaders
Israel and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.”
Russia detains Swedish citizen as Moscow eyes future prisoner swaps
The FSB arrested the Swedish citizen in Pskov region on terrorism charges and Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin on espionage charges, days after former president Medvedev wrote that Russia may need to “fill up the exchange pool with European and American idiots” to
Bulgarian PM breaks ranks with EU leaders to back Trump-Putin diesel deal
Despite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement.
What you need to know about Germany’s planned tax on sugary drinks
The German cabinet has approved draft legislation to tax sugar-sweetened drinks in the country from 1 July 2027. The sugar tax is intended to help fund the statutory health insurance system, easing pressure to raise contributions.
Domestic violence in France: 111 women killed by a partner or ex in 2025, up 4%
The Interior Ministry has published its 2025 study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths, a stark picture of these intimate tragedies and the warning signs that precede them.
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IMF warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could hurt global economy after strike on Aramco headquarters
Aramco's headquarters has been hit, flights are suspended and oil prices are rising. The IMF warns that the economic fallout from attacks on Saudi Arabia could be felt worldwide.
UK's hard-right Reform party hit by fresh scandal as racist views caught on camera
The broadcast followed Reform UK candidates and councillors during local elections in May and at four by-election campaigns in 2025 and 2026.
El Niño vs climate change: Which had more influence over the powerful Hurricane Polo?
El Niño turbocharged the Pacific hurricane – but climate change had an even greater impact, scientists find.
Mental health at work starts by breaking the taboo, EU agency says
Nearly half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, yet the subject remains taboo.
Anthropic revenue jumps 46% to $16.8bn as AI firm eyes record $2 trillion IPO valuation
AI developer Anthropic grew its sales by about 46% to $16.8 billion (€15bn) last quarter and turned an adjusted profit, it told investors on Wednesday, weeks before a November stock market debut that could value it at up to $2 trillion (€1.79bn).
New J.K. Rowling documentary set to explore ‘polarising’ Harry Potter author
The two-part series, commissioned by the BBC, will look at how Rowling's "unflinching personal beliefs have sparked a fraught and divisive dialogue that continues to this day”.
Eight crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast
A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
Pope Leo XIV has 'good night' in hospital after lung surgery, Vatican says
After the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday, the Vatican revealed that the growth was cancerous and that surgeons had removed part of his right lung.
China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay
China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and creating a major new route for cross-border trade.
Pan Am-inspired cruise set to launch in 2027 to mark airline’s 100th anniversary
The 28-day cruise will trace some of the former airline’s historic routes through the Caribbean and Central America.
EU enlargement is the bloc’s “most powerful” geostrategic instrument, says Austrian Foreign Minister
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger says the reforms required for Western Balkan countries to join the EU are a “complicated” and “bureaucratic” process.
Jordan is “becoming a safe gateway” for neighbouring countries, says investment minister.
Jordan’s Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said his country had “shown all investors” that it has a “resilient economy”.
'Spain's hallmark in Vatican': The Spanish medical science behind Pope Francis' lung operation
Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery.
EIB seeks cross-border projects to boost Central Asia’s economic development
The European Investment Bank is seeking to expand cross-border investments in Central Asia, while requiring projects to meet environmental standards and offer benefits for both regional economies and European industry.
UK economy unexpectedly grows despite fall in consumer spending
Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in August, official data showed on Thursday, in a boost to Finance Minister John Healey ahead of the Labour government's budget update this month.
At least two killed after heavy rain and widespread flooding causes Istanbul shutdown
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest amount of rain since 1985.
Sally Rooney forced to withdraw sale of books in UK due to support for Palestine Action
The best-selling author of “Conversations With Friends” and “Normal People” is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action.
Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defence
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire.
2027 budget: French cinema fears a catastrophic scenario
More than 170 figures from France's film industry warn about the impact of the 2027 budget, fearing hundreds of films could vanish if measures like doubling VAT on Canal+ pay-TV offers go through.
EU's top diplomat says Trump's Russian diesel deal was a gift to Putin
Kaja Kallas, the EU's Foreign Policy chief, speaks exclusively to Euronews ahead of an European Summit in Brussels. Spiralling energy prices, the EU's long-term budget and support for Ukraine in the wake of Donald Trump's latest pressure campaign will be some of the topics EU
Flooded homes and rising costs: Why some Thai villages are paying the price to protect Bangkok
As climate change causes more frequent and severe flooding, could cities in Europe face the same tough choices?
School roof collapse kills teacher and at least 28 children in northwest Pakistan
Roof and building collapses are common across Pakistan, mainly because of poor safety standards and shoddy construction materials in the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people.
Russia miscalculated by sidelining Europe in US talks, Kallas tells Euronews
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas tells Euronews that Russia miscalculated by seeking a deal with Washington alone, adding that Europe will continue to back Ukraine and "pressure aggressor" Moscow.
Taiwan chip giant TSMC says net profit hit record in third quarter
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC said on Thursday that net profit soared 68.7% to a record high in the third quarter, buoyed by massive global demand for AI hardware.
Rooms with a view: The highest hotel in France just opened in the Pyrenees
Featuring 16 double rooms with panoramic views, the Hôtellerie des Laquets is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car.
Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalism
Hundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.
Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid attacks?
The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly.
EU leaders enter crunch talks on energy, China and the budget
Good morning from Brussels, where EU leaders are about to kick off a two-day summit. On their menu today: soaring energy prices, China trade ties and the showdown over the EU’s next long-term budget. Let’s dive in.
Europe Today: Kallas speaks exclusively to Euronews as crucial EU summit kicks off
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, speaks exclusively to Maria Tadeo as EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a crucial EU summit on spiralling energy prices, an unfinished seven-year budget, and Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine. We also interview Abu Abughazaleh, the Jordanian
Romania says seven people missing after fire on San Marino-flagged tanker in Black Sea
The incidents have renewed scrutiny of Europe's ability to protect shipping and critical infrastructure in the Black Sea, more than a year after the EU launched a strategy to strengthen security in the region. Romania's president warns that "there will surely be a reaction."
EU summit: Leaders seek solutions to spiralling energy prices
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels for a packed two-day summit. Energy prices, trade with China and the budget will dominate Thursday's session.
New four-lane bridge between China and North Korea opens after a decade of delay
The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.
‘They’re not dead yet’: Bleached corals recover in record time after touching healthy clones
In the lab, bleached corals recovered within just seven weeks of being put in brief contact with healthy corals.
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Embryo gene editing is getting more precise, but how safe and ethical is the practice? | Euronews Tech Talks
The use of a precise gene editing technique to edit human embryos has caught the attention of academics and society, yet doubts over its safety and ethics remain.
‘Plot twist trips’: Why going off-script is the ‘ultimate travel flex’, according to Booking.com
In its 2027 predictions report, Booking.com says travellers look set to break out of their comfort zones by taking a trip to do something that’s completely out of character.
Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
Deepening tech sell-off drags stocks lower as major markets slide
A deepening tech sell-off drags Asian stocks lower as South Korean and Japanese markets sink. European markets open mixed.
Musk suggests US government behind slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system
Elon Musk said any restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system are controlled by the US government, not SpaceX. Ukraine’s former defence minister called for the removal of speed limits to strengthen the country’s defence.
AI in healthcare: from fighting epidemics to family doctors
A situation report in an hour instead of a day: in Africa's fight against Ebola, AI shows how it can bolster healthcare, in Germany too. But experts warn of opaque systems and unresolved risks.