Macron warns student anger is being exploited as France braces for more protests
With high schools still blocked in several French cities, student unions are urging protests to merge in a fresh nationwide day of action on Saturday 17 October.
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Le Pen lands in Brussels lashing out at the European Commission
The French far-right leader wants to strip powers from the EU and cap France’s net contribution to the bloc’s budget at €5 billion a year. “Being pro-France does not mean being anti-Europe,” she says.
Meloni warns Trump's Russian diesel deal is 'very risky' and legitimises Moscow
Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back.
Florence’s 'Maricarmen': 94-year-old faces losing her home of 60 years as rent nearly triples
The elderly widow, almost blind and using a walking frame still does not know about the eviction; her daughter says her story echoes Maricarmen, a symbol of Spain's fight for housing.
Are Hungary and the EU friends again? The Ring in Budapest
The Ring visits Budapest to ask whether Prime Minister Péter Magyar has reset Hungary’s ties with the EU. After April’s landslide, Brussels agreed to release €16.4bn in blocked funds, but several issues remain unresolved.
How Azerbaijan is building its next chapter in tourism
Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, tells the Travel and Tourism Summit how direct flights, regional investment and a 2030 plan are shaping the country’s future.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Hidden for 7,000 years: The twisted skeleton baffling German archaeologists
Was the Stone Age teenager laid to rest in a twisted pose on purpose, or did the body slip in a sloping grave?
Thousands of supermarket fridges still exposed after cyberattack
No group has claimed the attack, and experts warn thousands of similarly exposed devices remain online as a separate incident disrupts Dutch grocer Albert Heijn.
Mont Blanc rises by almost two metres, now standing at 4,807.47 metres
An altitude that "is close to the historical value" measured at the end of the 19th century, but still not enough to draw conclusions about the effects of global warming.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ after deadly Kyiv strike
A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight.
Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
Mont Blanc: new French measurements, summit 'grows' to 4,807m
New measurements from Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc show Western Europe's highest peak at 4,807.47 metres, almost two metres higher than in 2023. Experts say the change is due to the thickness of the snow and ice cap.
FBI arrest Saudi OpenAI employee for allegedly planting recording device in office
The ex-OpenAI employee allegedly wrapped a USB device in toilet paper and inserted it into a television located in an "executive conference room".
Croatia's wartime grievances threaten Montenegro's hopes of joining EU by 2028
Croatia's list of grievances with Montenegro include missing persons, war crimes, prison camps, property seizures and borders. Podgorica has closed 21 of 33 chapters, but Zagreb is blocking progress unless bilateral issues are resolved.
Todd Haynes at Lumière Festival: 'It is a time to remember how important it is to protect our freedoms'
"It is a time to remember how important it is to protect our freedoms, and our ability to speak freely." Euronews Culture sits down with celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes during this year's Lumière Film Festival.
Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking outrage over media freedom
Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.
Spanish Foreign Minister tells Euronews 'fundamental rights of people' at stake in snap election
Albares says upcoming election pits 'progressive majority' against rightwing forces that want to remove fundamental rights. He also discusses Madrid's position ahead of an EU leaders summit on Thursday, advocating to use Russian frozen assets to finance Ukraine
Burnham treads carefully with Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
EU summit: Leaders tackle energy prices, spar over budget and unite on Ukraine
The two-day summit of EU leaders comes with a packed agenda topped by energy prices, the long-term budget and Russia's war on Ukraine. Hybrid warfare, enlargement and migration will also feature prominently.
Rutte urges allies to send more air defence to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte said allies need to do more to support Ukraine, especially in air defences. His pleas come amid drastic Russian escalation over the skies in Kyiv.
Louvre could be forced to close without major overhaul, director warns
A year after thieves made off with €88 million of crown jewels that have never been found, the new man in charge says leaking pipes and crumbling galleries mean security fixes alone won’t save the Paris landmark.
Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landline phones
State procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country. Rostelecom’s chief urged Russians to keep one at home “like a fire extinguisher".
Entire Swedish reality show season lost weeks before premiere amid disputed AI claims
The project could not be restored, wiping out hundreds of days of work, according to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.
Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.
Holidays remain a ‘spending priority’, but ‘cost-conscious’ travel is on the rise, report reveals
Travellers are planning on booking cheaper accommodation and eating out less while away, rather than giving up holidays completely.
Major artworks by masters on sale as Monsoon's Peter Simon clears out collection
Assembled over decades, the art owned by Peter Simon, founder of the Monsoon fashion store, is one of Britain's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art.
US inflation rises to 3.7% as fuel costs climb ahead of midterms
Higher petrol prices and airfares pushed US inflation to 3.7% in September, adding pressure on households and the Federal Reserve weeks before the midterm elections.
Meet the 76-year-old Kazakh traveller on a mission to walk around the world
Sarsenbay Kotyrashov began travelling on foot in his 70s. After walking across Kazakhstan and through parts of Asia and Europe, he is now preparing to cross the US.
Exploring Dubrovnik: Lilly’s epic Adriatic adventure of history and thrills
Dubrovnik welcomes more than a million visitors a year. Join Lilly Douse as she explores its historic Old Town, tries traditional Croatian cooking, and heads out onto the Adriatic Sea.
Kazakhstan seeks Antwerp-Bruges partnership to boost trade via Middle Corridor
Kazakhstan is seeking closer cooperation with Belgium on the Middle Corridor, including a potential partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Caspian ports of Aktau and Kuryk, as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde make their first state visit to the country.
What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
Lufthansa to become new TAP shareholder, Portuguese government says
Lufthansa has won the race to privatise TAP. The prime minister announced that the airline's first privatisation phase has now been completed.
Lufthansa to become new TAP shareholder, Portuguese government announces
Lufthansa has won the race to privatise TAP. The prime minister has announced that the first phase of the airline's privatisation is complete.
Lufthansa to be new TAP shareholder, Portuguese government says
Lufthansa has emerged as the buyer in TAP's privatisation. The prime minister said the airline's first privatisation process is now complete.
Lufthansa beats Air France-KLM to €1.2bn stake in TAP Air Portugal
Portugal has chosen Lufthansa to buy a 44.9% stake in TAP, completing the first phase of the airline’s privatisation. The deal still needs regulatory approval.
Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.
World’s oldest shipwreck off Turkey: 4,700-year-old amphorae discovered
The shipwreck found near Antalya’s Kekova Island, dated to roughly 4,400–4,700 years ago, sheds light on maritime trade in the eastern Mediterranean.
French journalist Natacha Polony joins growing field of 2027 presidential hopefuls
She is stepping away from her role as an observer to make herself "useful" to her country, denouncing a France mired in "chaos", amid a debt crisis, "tragic" unrest in secondary schools and a "total lack of prospects."
IEA warns diesel prices in Europe could rise as global crunch lasts into 2027
Europe could face renewed wholesale diesel price rises in the coming weeks, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday, as disrupted supplies leave markets tight well into 2027 despite recovering Gulf oil output.
‘Heartbreaking’ elephants and wily coyotes: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – in pictures
This year's winners showcase powerful stories from the natural world and the urgent need to protect it.
Tsui Hark at Lumière Festival: ‘We don't know where the future will bring us’
"We all know that the thing about humanity is that we always fear being replaced by something." Euronews Culture sits down with legendary Hong Kong filmmaker Tsui Hark during this year's Lumière Film Festival.
Japan summons Russian ambassador to protest journalist's arrest on spying charges
Moscow's FSB security service said a Japanese national was arrested on the Far East island of Sakhalin, near a disputed cluster of islands, but did not name the individual.
Prosecution calls Russell Brand 'ruthless' sexual predator at opening of sex assault trial
Brand is on bail and arrived at court Wednesday to a crowed of photographers and video journalists. He said he felt "blessed."
MEPs urge EU to shield International Criminal Court from US sanctions
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum say the EU should activate the Blocking Statute to prevent European companies from complying with measures imposed by the US administration, defined as an "attack by a foreign power."
How Germany is training medical staff to fight Ebola
With 9,000 infections and 4,000 deaths, Ebola continues to spread in eastern DR Congo. German experts are training local healthcare workers to treat patients safely and contain the virus.
EU's methane rules face one-year delay, sparking environmental backlash
Environmentalists warn that delaying EU methane rules will do little to lower energy prices, accusing Brussels of using energy security and competitiveness to justify weakening the Green Deal.
Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk
Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks.
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A new night train will launch between Hamburg and Munich in March 2027
Nox Mobility’s first night train will link Hamburg and Munich via Bremen and Augsburg, with individual private ‘suites’ for all passengers.