Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.
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How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán
Defeat for Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ in last weekend's vote was a carbon copy of Viktor Orbán's fall in Hungary.
Poland crisis: Donald Tusk strikes defiant tone vowing ‘no compromise’ on rule of law after Tribunal clash
Tusk addressed the nation as tensions over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal escalated, accusing PiS and President Nawrocki of undermining the rule of law and pledging support for the newly elected judges and the court’s work.
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026: Heavyweights deliver a spectacular finale
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam concluded with thrilling heavyweight action! Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Idar Bifov, Helena Vukovic and Irakli Demetrashvili claimed gold, while judo legend Teddy Riner joined the celebrations.
Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe
More than 320,000 people demonstrated across France against the rising cost of living and poor public services, with clashes between some protesters and police.
'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food.
Berlin student protests: youth demands meet extremist mobilisation
According to police, around 5,000 people joined a demonstration by the initiative "Gen Z regelt" at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. In the afternoon, organisers claimed some 11,000 participants had taken part.
France's third weekend of social protests sees lower turnout and early clashes in major cities
According to the Interior Ministry, the authorised marches proceeded peacefully. But tensions rose during their dispersal in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other major cities.
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Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees
The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.
Spain observes third day of mourning as unions demand urgent action following deadly train collision
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez is facing mounting pressure following the incident, which has further knocked confidence in Spain’s rail infrastructure.
'A lot of lies': Kaja Kallas criticises Russian FM Lavrov following G20 meetings
British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said he had told Lavrov in the plenary that "he should have the courage to tell Putin that Russia will not win this war."
'Northern women and esotericism': Life after death explored at Finnish National Gallery
The relationship between spirit and matter, questions related to life after death and the existence of the spirit world are the key themes of the exhibition "Arcana Borealis – Northern Women and Esotericism" at Ateneum Art Museum, Finnish National Gallery.
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine amid localised truce between Kyiv and Moscow
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said around 280,000 Ukrainian households had been left without power after Russian strikes overnight.
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal crisis explained: a decade-long dispute over legitimacy of the justice
The dispute over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal began in 2015, when the two main political camps, PO and PiS, clashed over the appointment of five judges. It later escalated into a wider conflict over judicial independence, the Tribunal’s composition and the authority of its
Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city
Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.
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Poland political crisis: Constitutional court in chaos as Nawrocki accuses government of staging power grab
Riot police were deployed outside Poland's Constitutional Tribunal on Friday after its president was suspended, escalating a power struggle over the court.
Kärcher boss: Less regulation, more action to get Europe and Germany fit again
Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe.
The seven days I thought I might have breast cancer
Seven days of uncertainty following a breast biopsy become a deeply personal reckoning with cancer, family history and fear. From that experience, Euronews reporter Monica Pinna explores Europe's persistent inequalities in early detection and care.
Zelenskyy thanks US over deal for 500 Patriot missiles but warns delivery could take years
Kyiv has long called for more interceptors to help its forces fend off Russian missile and drone attacks. The rapidly approaching winter is pressing home that need.
Syrian curriculum changes spark debate over removal of images and historical figures
Changes were not limited to the texts; images and illustrations were also edited in Photoshop, adding hijabs or long robes to female figures, deleting women's photos, and covering or replacing statues, sculptures and artworks.
Travelling beyond the borders of Baku through fiction
What connects an Iranian novelist exploring women's lives, a British children's author creating imaginary worlds and an Azerbaijani writer preserving her country's cultural identity? The answer is stories that cross borders, connect continents, and blend cultures through books.
Curfews, 70,000 police and Halloween fears: France braces for fresh protests
Mass protests are expected to sweep across France this Saturday, coinciding with Halloween celebrations as authorities deploy a major security operation.
France pushes 'responsible' 2027 budget as Fitch cuts debt outlook to 'negative'
A US rating agency doubts France can fix its finances after the 2027 presidential election. The government insists on the "absolute necessity" of adopting a budget by year-end.
France aims for 'responsible' 2027 budget as Fitch downgrades outlook
The US rating agency doubts France's ability to sustainably restore its public finances after the 2027 presidential election, probably followed by parliamentary elections. The government, for its part, reiterates the "absolute necessity" of having a budget adopted by the end of
How many bats are killed by wind turbines? Study warns of ‘shocking’ increase amid clean energy boom
Researchers warn the death toll of bats has spiralled since the boom in wind energy – but there are solutions at hand.
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11 ‘extraordinary’ European hotels included on Fodor's Finest list for 2027
A new list of the 50 most incredible hotels in the world features 11 properties in Europe.
Where in Europe do people spend over 40% of their income on housing?
Housing costs take up more than 40% of disposable income for millions of Europeans. Euronews Business takes a closer look at which countries are hit hardest, with experts explaining the drivers.
Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
