Espionage scandal involving ex-BND chief: second arrest over suspected treason
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Italians and Czechs push Brussels to ease green rules as energy crisis hits industry
Rome and Prague have joined forces to protect industry ahead of the EU leaders' summit in Brussels next week.
Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran
Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tighter control of Hormuz, and Washington publicly pondered how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wielded.
Longevity: why do Poles live shorter than Western Europeans?
Poland still clearly trails Western Europe in life expectancy and years lived in good health. According to Robert Mordaka, a public health specialist, prevention and everyday habits are crucial.
Europe’s travel and tourism industry to grow 3.1% in 2026, new figures reveal
The new statistics were released during the opening day of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s global summit in Malta.
Madrid versus Latin America: Where is housing more affordable?
Homes cost more per square metre in Madrid than in several major Latin American cities, but lower wages in those cities can make renting even less affordable.
Iran parliament votes to criminalise interviews with 'hostile' foreign media
The bill passed 174 to six despite cabinet opposition, carrying penalties of up to two years in prison, fines and flogging for Iranians who speak to outlets designated as hostile by the Intelligence Ministry. The bill has not yet become law and faces Guardian Council review.
Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high
Mercedes-Benz shares fell after the German carmaker reported a 6% fall in global sales, driven by weakness in China. Sales outside China edged higher, supported by growth in Europe and North America.
Inside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO
Five rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.
Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku
Wakana Koga claimed her first world title at -48kg, defeating Assunta Scutto in the final. At -60kg, home favourite Ahmad Yusifov came from behind to beat Sherzod Davlatov, sending the Baku crowd into celebration on an unforgettable opening day.
France suspends police stun grenades at student protests after teenager loses hand
More than 6,500 people, most of them minors, have been arrested since the movement began and one teenager lost his hand when handling a police grenade.
Interlaken vs Innsbruck: How Europe’s adventure travel hotspots compare for a winter holiday
These Alpine adventure destinations offers snow-covered slopes, unique hotels and local delicacies. But between Interlaken and Innsbruck, where should you choose to travel this winter?
EU agrees to sanction over 1,600 people and entities linked to Russia's war
The EU will soon add over 1,600 names, including 77 lawmakers who stood for election in the occupied territories of Ukraine, to its Russia sanctions. The decision comes amid an unsettling rise in hybrid attacks.
Scientists identify ancient Egyptian crocodile whose skull is missing its nose like the Sphinx
A skull found nearly a century ago has helped Egyptian and European researchers revise part of the crocodile family tree, shedding light on the Mediterranean's prehistoric wildlife and revealing an unexpected connection to the Great Sphinx.
Laws, pledges or an iron grip? How the EU, US and China are reining in AI
The US, China and the EU are taking sharply different approaches to regulating artificial intelligence. Here is how the world's biggest economies are tackling the technology, and what is at stake.
Willem de Kooning returns to the Netherlands for major Rijksmuseum exhibition
A century after leaving the Netherlands for New York, Willem de Kooning is returning home in a major new exhibition at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
One-minute siren sounds in Tel Aviv to mark October 7 anniversary
A one-minute siren sounded in Tel Aviv as Israelis gathered to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks and remember those killed.
Finland orders pause on Google AI data centres over environmental concerns
Google had called the data centres its biggest investment in Europe.
Tokyo sleep competition offers 2 million yen prize to best sleeper
A Tokyo sleep competition organised by Koala offered ¥2 million to the best sleeper, highlighting Japan’s long-hours work culture and sleep deprivation.
Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak
The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.
Hungary set to lift veto on Ukraine's EU membership talks
Hungary dropped its veto on two clusters of Ukraine's EU accession talks on Wednesday. The next phase depends on Kyiv's parliament passing a minority-rights law.
Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 22
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
EU releases €1.24 billion for Ukrainian-made drones and munitions
The European Union has released €1.24 billion for Ukraine to buy drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and munitions manufactured domestically in a bid to push back against Russia's ongoing and escalated air attacks.
Plague fears in Siberia: How are Irkutsk residents reacting?
Irkutsk residents react to reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death at a local anti-plague institute, with authorities saying the cause of death remains unconfirmed.
Kyiv residents take refuge underground during overnight Russian attacks
Kyiv residents took refuge in metro stations, preparing to sleep underground before a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least eight people.
French and Japanese scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for what could change how medicines are made
Two researchers have won this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work that could change how medicines are made.
Italy lets diesel tax cut expire as Europe tackles fuel costs
The Meloni government has neither renewed the diesel tax cut nor launched the replacement scheme it had promised. EU leaders meet on 15–16 October, while European governments pursue different measures to ease fuel costs.
EU to put energy security at heart of COP31 push for faster green transition
EU ministers are set to confirm their commitment to the green transition despite soaring energy prices and supply concerns, according to a draft COP31 position seen by Euronews.
İzmir's centre-left mayor joins Erdoğan's AK Party, shocking Turkish opposition
Cemil Tugay, who won İzmir for the CHP with a 314,000-vote margin in 2024, received his AK Party badge from Erdoğan in Ankara on Wednesday, ending 27 years of centre-left rule in Turkey's third-largest city.
Latest news bulletin | October 7th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
From tech to sport: How Nurassyl Medeu is building a new education model in Kazakhstan
Nurassyl Medeu (pictured) is betting that the future of sports education will be built at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and global competition. In Kazakhstan, his journey from computer science and artificial intelligence to sports education and international
Emirates launches Helsinki flights as airline reaches 93% of pre-disruption capacity
The Dubai-based airline has touched down in Finland’s capital Helsinki for the first time as it reports operating at around 93% of its pre-disruption capacity.
Why are Melania Trump staffers gloating about ‘Digger’ and its box office woes?
A senior advisor to Melania Trump posted a comparison online that doesn't make much sense...
Hardline Iranian MPs move to impeach foreign minister over UN General Assembly talks
The motion, filed by MPs aligned with the Paydari Front, accuses Araghchi of meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff at the UN General Assembly without authorisation, a claim directly opposed by Supreme National Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei, who said the talks had prior approval.
Zelenskyy says Russia missile attack that killed 14 is birthday 'gift' to Putin
Four children are among the dead after an overnight barrage that Ukraine's president said showed the urgent need for more air defences as Kyiv residents spent the night sheltering in subway stations.
EU trade chief heads to Beijing under pressure to deliver on Chinese imports
Brussels has yet to find a way to curb Chinese imports, while EU leaders demand results from Beijing talks as a trade war looms.
Russia asks Vietnam for planes as illegally re-registered Western fleet falls apart
Moscow proposed wet-leasing Vietnamese aircraft, crews and maintenance, but any transfer would involve Airbus or Boeing jets, exposing Vietnamese carriers to secondary sanctions. Nearly a fifth of Russia's largest airlines' planes are already grounded, double the normal
Czechia withdraws from Eurovision Song Contest 2027 citing budget pressures
Czech Television said in a statement: "We won't see the Czech flag on stage next year,” citing ongoing financial pressures.
Removing Russian oligarchs from sanctions list sets 'a very bad precedent', Browder says
Bill Browder, once Russia’s largest foreign investor, said sanctions are the “worst thing” that can happen to Russian oligarchs, adding that they are “scheming and trying to come up with ways of getting off the sanctions list”.
IMF chief signals austerity is back as global public debt heads for 100% of GDP
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has urged heavily indebted governments to tighten their belts and central banks to take a hawkish stance, signalling a return to austerity as the energy shock from the Iran war, record public debt and a credit-fuelled AI investment boom weigh on
Balloons, baths and poppy-seed cuisine: discover Afyonkarahisar
In Afyonkarahisar, hot air balloons drift over 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock carvings, mineral-rich thermal springs have drawn visitors since 1200 BC, and poppy seeds define a UNESCO-recognised culinary tradition.
Israel pauses in moment of silence to remember those killed on 7 October
A group representing the bereaved families organised tributes, including a silence at 6:29am - the minute the attack began - and a ceremony that will follow tonight in Tel Aviv.
Israel's ambassador Zarka: France has a serious antisemitism problem
The world is marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas — a day that shocked Israel to its core and reverberated across the region and beyond. Meanwhile, the war against Hamas in Gaza continues to produce a human catastrophe, with tens of thousands dead and
House prices and rents continued to rise in Q2 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, house prices in the EU rose by 4.7%, while rents increased by 3.0% compared with the second quarter of 2025. Compared with the first quarter of 2026, house prices increased by 1.2% and rents by 0.7%. Between 2025 and the second quarter of 2026,
India hikes interest rates for first time in over three years as Iran war fuels inflation
The Reserve Bank of India raised borrowing costs for the first time in over three years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war pushes up prices in Asia's third-biggest economy and weighs on an already fragile rupee.
Eva Marie Saint, ‘North By Northwest’ star and 'On the Waterfront' Oscar winner, dies aged 102
The Oscar-winning actress was one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood and was the oldest living Oscar winner.
Siberia plague outbreak is an 'isolated incident', virologist says
Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst says that while people may think of plague as “something medieval”, cases are reported every year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar. However, he says the laboratory link makes this incident “a little more serious”.
Israelis mourn Nova festival victims three years after Hamas attack
Ceremonies at the Nova festival site and Kfar Aza marked three years since the Hamas-led October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war.