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Watch: At the scene of student protests in Lille
The BBC's Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from a large demonstration in northern France.
One student killed, eight wounded in Istanbul school stabbing attack
A 15-year-old student disguised herself in the target school's uniform before attacking pupils at Şeyh Şamil Imam Hatip Secondary School in Başakşehir on Tuesday morning. The suspect, who attends a different school, was apprehended.
Book weighing over 200kg illustrated by Dalí and Cocteau stolen in Auvergne
On the night of 4 to 5 October, the "Book of the Apocalypse", a 210‑kilo volume with works by Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau and Bernard Buffet, was stolen from an art centre in Issoire, Puy‑de‑Dôme.
EU-China trade tensions: Five things to know as Brussels and Beijing face crunch talks
The next ten days will be critical for EU-China relations. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing later this week for high-level talks aimed at rebalancing the trade relationship and securing “tangible” results ahead of next week’s meeting of EU leaders.
Brussels eyes agricultural carve-outs from Ukraine's EU membership
The European Commission proposed excluding Ukraine's agricultural products from the EU market and agricultural funding even when Kyiv joins the EU, in a move to smooth the country's accession process and address concerns from several member states.
AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
Russia denies plague death but quarantines hundreds without explanation
Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a
Third day of national action by secondary school pupils and students in France
The protesters, joined by parents and trade unions, are condemning the lack of resources in the national education system.
Lithuania takes further step towards lifting nuclear weapons ban
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Lithuania’s move, alongside broader plans to expand US and NATO military infrastructure in the region, risked further escalating tensions.
New EU members face 15-year probation period after joining the bloc
The European Commission is proposing a new procedure to cut funding and voting rights of EU newcomers that breach the rule of law, available for 15 years after accession. The proposal also includes new procedures for the gradual integration of candidate countries and governance
'Whole world is paying' for Iran war, Qatar warns as mediation efforts continue
The Iran war has disrupted global trade as regional powers prepare to bolster Saudi Arabia’s defences. Qatar said talks to end the war remained active and backed the Mecca defence alliance, but added that it was too early to discuss joining the pact.
EU countries to discuss suspected plague outbreak in Russia
European health authorities are closely following the suspected plague outbreak in Siberia, Russia. The European Commission and member states are set to discuss the matter on Wednesday morning.
Metsola to take action after MEP Rima Hassan removes Israeli flag
French pro-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan removed Israeli and EU flags from an exhibition commemorating the victims of Hamas’s 7 October terrorist attack, sparking outrage among fellow lawmakers. She could face a suspension of her daily allowance.
EU Commission throws down the gauntlet to member states on reforming the bloc
The European Commission is proposing fewer commissioners and less unanimity to prepare the EU for 30 or more members. However, EU diplomats say capitals are unlikely to agree.
Two Spanish F-18 jets scrambled in Romania after drone alert near Ukraine
Two Spanish F-18s deployed in Romania under NATO command took off at dawn after two air targets were detected near the Ukrainian border. The objects did not ultimately enter Romanian airspace and were not intercepted.
France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time
"To be free, one must be feared," Emmanuel Macron has posted, weeks after vowing that hybrid attacks blamed on Russia would "not go unanswered".
Paramount and Warner Bros complete merger to form Hollywood giant Skydance
Two of America’s oldest film studios have completed their merger, bringing CNN, HBO and franchises including The Godfather and Harry Potter under one roof.
Warm tributes paid to UK novelist Jeffrey Archer
A former government minister in the UK has paid glowing tribute to politician and author Jeffrey Archer, describing him as a “larger-than-life personality”. Archer, who has died aged 86, was a former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party under Margaret Thatcher. He was also
Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death
The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
Burnout at work: MEPs call for stronger EU protections
MEPs called for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety, which affect almost one in three workers. Far-right groups opposed the text, arguing that it would place excessive obligations on businesses.
From desalination to irrigation: How countries are adapting to water scarcity
From desalination in the UAE to modernising irrigation systems in Uzbekistan, countries facing water pressure are finding ways to secure supplies and reduce losses.
What to know about Mistral's ML4 as it bets on EU sovereignty in the US-China open-weight AI race
Known as “Le Chonk,” the new frontier AI offering from French company Mistral says it will be the strongest open-weight AI outside China, as it bets that European "sovereignty" can win customers in a race increasingly framed as US versus China.
Trump's 'super intelligence' rebrand keeps Slovenian domain sales surging
Slovenia has struck digital gold, courtesy of the White House. Since US President Donald Trump signed an executive order rebranding artificial intelligence as "super intelligence"or "SI", buyers have been scrambling for the country's .si web domains.
Von der Leyen turns to Europe’s refineries as shrinking capacity raises energy security concerns
Europe wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, but while it still relies heavily on oil — particularly diesel — reducing the infrastructure that processes that oil has increased vulnerability during the green transition.
The 'death' of back-office jobs: office work in the AI storm
From insurance payouts to banking, AI is taking over tasks that once took hours or days of human work – which office jobs are first in line for automation?
Brunello Cucinelli transforms a historic Tashkent madrasah into a runway
The Fall-Winter 2026 collection was presented inside the Abulkasim Madrasah, with Uzbek carpets, music and traditional craftsmanship shaping the setting.
Caves, castles and domes: The countries with the most unusual places to stay
France came out top overall, with nearly 3,000 unusual property listings on Airbnb, including more than 1,000 castles.
Trump defers diesel tax for truckers as fuel costs bite weeks before US midterms
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order deferring tax payments on red-dyed diesel used on public roads, as near-record fuel prices linked to the Iran war weigh on the Republican Party weeks before the midterm elections.
Spanish judge lifts arrest warrant for former Catalan leader Puigdemont, opening door to his return
The former regional president has lived abroad since Catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence in 2017, and left the country without being detained after a brief public appearance in Barcelona in 2024.
Belgian physicist wins Nobel for turning Antarctic ice into a telescope
Belgian Francis Halzen, 82, turned a cubic kilometre of Antarctic ice into the world's largest neutrino detector. On Tuesday, his hunt for "ghostly messengers" from the distant universe won him the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics.
The EUDI wallet: Building trust, unlocking growth in Europe
Europe is about to place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every citizen. Writes Jacques Van Zijp in an OpEd for Euronews. It could become the trust layer of the European economy and a growth driver in a single market that works at digital speed. A model that has value
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
Keith Haring retrospective opens at Rome’s Palazzo Braschi with more than 140 works
Keith Haring’s unmistakable art has arrived in Rome, with a major new retrospective bringing together more than 140 works.
Watch: Bin on fire at school protests on the streets of Lille
The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools.
UniCredit gets Putin’s approval to sell part of its Russian business
The Italian bank plans to keep its international payments business while selling its other Russian operations. The approval contrasts with Moscow’s recent moves to place several Western companies’ local assets under temporary management.
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Electrification, AI and fossil fuels: What to expect as Türkiye hosts major climate summit next month
The UN talks in Antalya next month will be backdropped by the energy crisis, extreme heat and Nepal's flood disaster.
Latest news bulletin | October 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Pneumonic plague suspected in Russia: What we know and what is the risk to Europe?
The death of a staff member at an anti-plague institute in Russia following a laboratory accident has put the spotlight on plague and how it spreads.
Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.
New European ski lodges and hotels opening in winter 2026-2027
The winter sports season will see the arrival of many new properties in Europe. Highlights include The First Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo and the aptly named Ski Lodge in Verbier, while several properties are also returning after renovations.
18 sailors rescued after drone attack in Black Sea
Eighteen sailors were rescued after drones struck two commercial vessels off Bulgaria.
Mermaids compete in Warsaw's deepest swimming pool
Warsaw’s Mermaid Polska Deepspot Cup turns mermaiding into sport and art, with acrobatics, races and growing popularity among women and children.
Bulgarian PM says drone attack on two ships is 'flagrant' breach of maritime law
The EU pledged "full solidarity" with its eastern members as the search went on for the sunken vessel's crew, and no one has yet been blamed for the strikes.
Moonshot AI eyes Hong Kong IPO after $50 billion valuation as DeepSeek raises capital
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot AI is targeting for a Hong Kong listing in early 2027 after its valuation hit $50 billion (€44.6bn), while rival DeepSeek is raising between ¥80 billion (€10.6bn) and ¥100 billion (€13.3bn) in a round led by Tencent and CATL, fuelling bets on its
George Fenton, British composer behind David Attenborough’s Earth Trilogy, dies aged 76
Best known for his award-winning film scores and long-lasting partnership with director Ken Loach, George Fenton also created the music for what became known as David Attenborough's Earth Trilogy: The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.
Yemen government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb in offensive against Houthis
Operation Yemen Dawn, backed by 100 Saudi coalition aircraft, retook the town of Dhubab just north of the strait, as the Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and military bases across Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan and Turkey agreed to deploy
Pneumonic plague in Russia: What do experts say about the risk?
Russian authorities are investigating the death of a laboratory worker from an unexplained respiratory infection after unconfirmed reports suggested pneumonic plague. Experts say the disease is treatable with antibiotics and is unlikely to spread widely.
Ex-German intelligence chief arrested over suspected espionage
Former BND president August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified documents from his former agency, with investigators reportedly examining whether information was passed to foreign powers.