Italy on high alert as thousands take the streets in nationwide strike
People have taken to the streets again in dozens of Italian cities to protest against the rising cost of living, as part of a general strike called by grassroots unions.
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Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.
Manosphere's impact on boys and men calls for public health action, report warns
The ‘manosphere’ is fuelling harmful attitudes and worsening health inequalities among boys and men, prompting calls for a public health response that addresses the root causes of its growing appeal.
Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down following pressure from Kremlin
The paper is one of the few Russian outlets that has been openly critical of Russia's war in Ukraine, but it has come under increasing pressure from Moscow.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as talks continue
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United States.
UK probes Meta over 'exploitative' new terms for media as global pushback mounts
Britain's competition watchdog has opened an investigation into whether Meta was imposing "exploitative" new terms allowing it to use media content for its own products, including AI, without giving publishers adequate choice.
EU to impose €2 fee on all packages entering the bloc as of 1 November
A €3 fee also came into force in July, leading to a 60% drop in small parcel imports over three months. The new rules aim to counter imports from Chinese platforms, whose low prices threaten European retailers.
PSG to defend Intercontinental Cup title in December as Qatar hosts final stage
Continental champions will compete in Qatar this December as PSG seek a second successive Intercontinental Cup title. The final stages return for a third year, following earlier matches in Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
Nvidia CEO sees Kazakhstan as potential AI hub for Europe
During his first visit to Kazakhstan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the country's growing computing capacity could make it a major AI hub for Europe, as Kazakhstan expands its energy and digital infrastructure.
Germany, France, Italy and Spain: Where was inflation highest in October?
Inflation rose in Italy and France, held in Spain and fell in Germany in October. What is driving the gap between Europe's largest economies and will the European Central Bank hike again in December?
Christa Pike describes 'pain in my mind and in my soul' in first statement after failed execution
Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital during her attempted execution on 30 September. She was sentenced to death for torturing and killing her classmate Colleen Slemmer in 1995, when she was 18.
From derelict food market to futuristic Centre of Excellence: inside a Cyprus success story
It is housed in what once was a derelict food market building. It is now a thriving regional hub for immersive technologies. Its urban regeneration project has been shortlisted as one of the EU´s top social cohesion projects. An ongoing metamorphosis… made in Europe.
Pope Leo XIV has voted in US midterm elections, Vatican says
The US midterm elections, scheduled for 3 November, will determine the make-up of Congress for President Donald Trump's final two years in office.
Islamic states prosecutors call for global enforcement coalition
Law enforcement heads from 46 Islamic states gather in Baku to tackle cross-border financial crime, artificial intelligence and international asset recovery.
Czech Republic: Meerkats and cheetah cubs play with Halloween pumpkins
Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.
Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.
This new Times Square hotel will have a free-fall thrill ride, an observation deck and a rooftop pool
New York City’s most iconic address is getting a 1,800-key hotel, bringing with it plenty more reasons to visit.
Spain transport minister says he won't resign over high-speed rail disaster
Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
Nature recovery is falling behind. Can COP17 get global action back on track?
Biodiversity goals are off track as the UN nature summit faces funding and political tensions on its final day.
North Korea warns South Korea with ballistic missiles as Seoul calls for talks to ease border tensions
Missile launches and a dispute over a landmine incident have heightened tensions between the two Koreas. Seoul is seeking military talks to prevent accidental clashes, but Pyongyang has yet to respond.
Italy inflation surges to 5.4% in October as energy costs bite
Italian inflation rose 5.4% in October from a year earlier, a sharp rise from the 4.2% rate in September, Italy's statistics agency Istat said on Friday.
Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation corridor opens
Several hundred people are understood to have decided to stay in the frontline town, despite the lack of gas, electricity and running water.
AstraZeneca profit jumps 23% on cancer drugs as it unveils major savings plan
AstraZeneca's net profit jumped 23% in the third quarter on booming sales of its cancer drugs, as the British drugmaker unveiled a programme to save $1.5 billion (€1.34bn) a year to invest back into developing new medicines.
China rejects report of spy plot targeting Nvidia's Jensen Huang
"Our regional cloud customers receive ordinary business information - not sensitive NVIDIA trade secrets - and zero information relevant to national security," a spokesperson for Nvidia told the AFP news agency on Friday.
EU deforestation law faces enforcement test as palm oil giants risk violations
After several setbacks, the EU's anti-deforestation rules are due to take force on 30 December 2026.
How the Binance hack happened and who was behind it
Investigators say several factors may have been involved, including a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop, with signs pointing to North Korean actors being responsible.
‘Removing Netanyahu is the most important thing’, Mustafa Barghouti tells Euronews
Changing the government in Israel is the top priority for Palestinians, according to one of the West Bank’s most prominent political figures. Arab parties hold the balance of power after Israel’s election and would be key to forming a new government.
Ukraine holds its breath as humanitarian operation begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky
After years of Russian occupation, civilians in Oleshky face a rare chance to receive humanitarian aid or escape the town, but serious concerns remain over whether those seeking evacuation will be allowed to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest
Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.
Bilbao, Wrocław and Bordeaux top the best-value destinations list for 2027
You could save up to two-thirds on flight prices and hotel stays by selecting the right city for your next holiday.
BP profit quadruples as Iran war sends refining margins soaring and debt tumbles
BP's net profit quadrupled between July and September as the Iran war sent refining margins and oil prices soaring, with the British energy giant beating forecasts and cutting its net debt by $8.4 billion (€7.5bn) ahead of a strategy update in December.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Apple Pay and Google Pay launch in Uzbekistan amid wider fintech reforms
The rollout follows changes to personal data laws and high-level talks with Google. The Central Bank tells Euronews that work is underway to include domestic payment networks Uzcard and HUMO.
Cameroonian families call for repatriation of relatives sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Lured by the promise of employment in Russia, young Cameroonian men have instead found themselves thrust onto the front lines in Ukraine.
Which vaccinations should you have this autumn and which are recommended in Germany
In Germany new recommendations for coronavirus vaccinations now apply. Even last year far fewer people had themselves vaccinated against flu.
EU countries pledge 20.5mn diesel barrels as winter supply fears grow
The eleven countries also urged Brussels to ensure the bloc has functioning refineries capable of turning crude oil into the products its economy consumes, like diesel or jet fuel.
US: flowers laid at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood star after his death
Flowers have been placed at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood Walk of Fame star following reports of the British actor's death at 86. Visitors gather in Los Angeles to remember his celebrated screen roles.
Naples Airport to close for the whole of November for €30m revamp – here’s what passengers need to know
The Italian airport will shut for the entire month of November for major runway upgrades, with flights diverted to nearby Salerno and extra bus and taxi services planned to limit disruption.
French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe designated 'assisted witness' in embezzlement case
Through his lawyer, Philippe welcomed the decision to have been given assisted witness status, which is less serious than being formally investigated. "This confirms that there is nothing to reproach him for in this case," his lawyer told the AFP news agency.
'You look like hell': Trump berates reporter who asks if he is tired of campaigning
US President Donald Trump berated a Reuters reporter who questioned whether he had cancelled a planned Kansas rally because he was tired of campaigning ahead of the midterm elections.
US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overhead
Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.
Tech firms take fresh hit as disappointing earnings fan AI fears
Tech firms were again on the back foot on Friday after another round of disappointing earnings from Wall Street titans, fanned already by deep concerns about the AI investment boom.
Halloween in Portugal: from Pão por Deus to Goat and Canhoto, how Portugal celebrates Witches' Day
Carved pumpkins, sinister masks and children knocking on doors. Besides Halloween, "Pão por Deus" survives: in Portugal these are two ways to mark the year's scariest time.
2026 science Nobel Prizes: Who are the winners, and is there a gender gap problem? | Password
Password is Euronews Tech Talks’ new monthly series unpacking tech and health tech news from Europe and the world. In this first episode, we discover who the scientists awarded Nobel Prizes are, and whether the award has a gender gap issue.
Oleshky ceasefire will not bring wider truce with Russia, former Ukrainian PM warns
The first humanitarian operation in years in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky offers a fragile glimmer of hope for civilians trapped by war, but raises grave concerns over Moscow's true intentions and the fate of those seeking evacuation to Ukrainian-controlled
Drone attack and fire reported at Russia's Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery
According to Rosneft, the Novokuibyshevsk refinery can process around 8.8 million tonnes of crude oil per year and is involved in the production of jet fuel.
What happens to the brain when you eat peanuts daily? New study reveals striking results
Does eating peanuts every day help to maintain memory as we get older?
Mexico: world's tallest Catrina unveiled for Día de Muertos in Mexico City
A 33.4-metre Catrina has broken a Guinness World Record in Mexico City. Towering over the Zócalo, the giant skeleton is surrounded by thousands of marigolds ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.
‘Godspeed, Captain’: Heartfelt tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Stewart
Tributes have poured in following the death of British actor Patrick Stewart, celebrated for his decades-long Shakespearean stage career and iconic roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises.