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Can birdwatching help stroke recovery? Researchers say it could aid communication skills
Watching birds has become a meaningful part of stroke recovery at the University of Montana, offering a natural, low-pressure way to practise communication, researchers say.
EU seeks hybrid threat playbook without duplicating NATO
EU foreign and defence ministers backed further work on a new protocol for responding to hybrid threats, while stressing that it must complement rather than duplicate NATO.
Free at college or online at your own pace? How adults in England can get GCSE maths in 2027
Adults aged 19 and over in England who don't have a grade 4 in GCSE maths can study it free at a further education college. If you can attend classes on the college's timetable for an academic year, take that offer. If you can't, because of shifts, childcare or distance, paid
Families welcome guilty verdict over Mali crash that killed 116
Relatives of the victims tell the BBC they are relieved to finally have a ruling 12 years after the crash.
Latvia is committed to fibre optics: it exports more than 90% of its production
Latvia is focusing on a technological niche: fibre optics. It exports more than 90% of its production. This versatile technology, made from synthetic quartz, is flexible and capable of transmitting ultraviolet and infrared rays.
These are the best-value winter sun destinations to head to in 2026
The new report looked at the cost of common holiday purchases like meals, drinks and sunscreen to discover where you’ll get the most bang for your buck.
Pope Leo urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles
In a speech from Metz, Pope Leo XIV invoked Europe’s Christian roots and urged leaders to defend the international rules-based order.
EU sets out cardiovascular screening framework as Várhelyi urges shift towards prevention
All Europeans should receive regular cardiovascular health checks throughout their lives under new European Commission recommendations aimed at detecting risks earlier and reducing deaths from the EU’s biggest killer. Launching the first EU Screening Week on Monday (28
London’s Southwark Bridge turns into woolly parade at annual Sheep Drive charity event
Sheep took over Southwark Bridge in London on Sunday, 27 September, as the city hosted its annual Woolmen’s Sheep Drive.
Ukraine cuts budget hole by $7bn but still needs allies to bridge gap
Kyiv is turning to international partners to help cover its wartime spending needs, with Brussels set to bring together donor countries and financial institutions on Tuesday.
AI infrastructure push draws $6bn in data-centre commitments
At the Tashkent event, industrial uses and internationally active startups offer signs of a broader technology ecosystem taking shape. But affordable access to computing power remains a constraint for local companies.
Macron urges Europe to resist the ‘return of nationalisms’
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to rediscover the “courage” of its founders and resist what he described as a return to nationalisms. He was speaking in Metz during a meeting on European integration and peace attended by Pope Leo XIV.
The La Rábida monastery: Where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America
The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, when two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus gained vital backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.
Tigray rebels push into Afar as Ethiopia blames neighbours
The TPLF advanced toward Afdeera after taking Erebti, with at least 150,000 people feared displaced in Afar alone. The offensive targets the Djibouti corridor, through which almost all of Ethiopia's international trade flows, giving the rebels potential leverage over the
'Major breakthrough': Ancient wall discovery points to origins of first Paris settlement
French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the
Madrid protesters vow to maintain pressure on Sánchez government against rising cost of housing
The demonstrators set up around 100 tents in the capital's busy Puerta del Sol square after tens of thousands took to the streets on Saturday to demand action to lower housing costs and protect tenants.
Jet ski rider cruises through flooded streets of Bangkok
A jet ski rider manoeuvred through flooded streets in Bangkok as days of heavy rain inundated roads, markets and homes.
Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected, UN bodies say
The UN cautioned that radio frequency interference could disrupt measurements and compromise the reliability of forecasts, affecting authorities' ability to prepare for and respond to environmental hazards.
These are the most beautiful new train stations in Europe, according to Prix Versailles
Three stations on the continent made the list, including Rome’s Colosseo - Fori Imperiali Station.
Russia plans seven new 'superprisons' despite war recruitment emptying its jails
Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine.
US and China name goods for possible tariff cuts – what it means for Europe
Washington has published lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their “30-for-30” framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could squeeze
US and China list $30bn worth of goods for tariff cuts, what it could mean for Europe
Washington has published lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their "30-for-30" framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing's list could squeeze
Nvidia launches platform to quarantine rogue AI agents in 'milliseconds'
The platform is designed to control what an agent can access and isolate it within milliseconds if it crosses those limits, according to the US chipmaker.
Impressionist masters and deranged diggers: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Tom Cruise gives his zaniest performance yet in dark comedy 'Digger', The Smiths' Johnny Marr returns with his 10th album, and new exhibitions spotlight Renoir and Monet. Here's what to look out for this week.
From 'Chud' to 'Bop': Most searched Gen Alpha slang terms of 2026 (so far) revealed
These are the most-searched-for Gen Alpha slang words for 2026 so far - and what they mean.
Ukraine: Kharkiv apartment block hit by Russian strike, 25 injured
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early on Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers evacuated 32 residents from the damaged building, according to regional authorities.
From answering questions to carrying out complex tasks: The next phase of AI
At the Google Cloud Summit in Doha, AI agents were a major focus as Qatar expands AI training and testing, raising questions over oversight and jobs.
Sunday elections in Krakow yield two rival candidates for mayor. Does it reflect nationwide trends?
In May, a grassroots initiative in Krakow led to a referendum that ousted the then mayor, Aleksander Miszalski which set a nationwide precedent. On Sunday, Krakow voted again and it is now clear who will face off in the second round.
EU pushes China to accept import quotas in bid to rebalance trade
Brussels is pressing Beijing to accept quotas on Chinese exports as negotiations enter their final stretch, with the EU threatening trade measures unless tangible progress is made by next month.
Emmanuel Macron 'rearranges his schedule' to attend Pope Leo XIV's final mass in Metz
In a last-minute schedule shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to attend the concluding mass of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France before officially escorting the pontiff at his departure ceremony.
Europe’s AI demand could set off nuclear energy boom, says JP Morgan
The EU’s goal of ramping up data centre capacity is already driving more investment in nuclear energy projects as the bloc seeks to decarbonise and secure energy security at the same time, says the global investment firm.
Kazakhstan calls for new era of practical multilateralism as global trust comes under strain
From nuclear disarmament and the war in Ukraine to water security, Gaza and artificial intelligence, Kazakhstan has used the United Nations General Assembly to argue that international cooperation must once again produce tangible results. At a moment of deepening geopolitical
Lithuania needs 'NATO response' to Russian escalation, ex-minister says
Gabrielius Landsbergis, former Foreign Affairs Minister of Lithuania, said his country expects hybrid attacks by Russia to be "mitigated by the Allies", as there is "so much Lithuania can do".
Turkey lifts asset freezes in fund probe as ruling-party deputy chair quits amid share trading allegations
Turkish prosecutors have lifted asset restrictions on 45 companies and 19 funds amid an investment fund crisis affecting more than 450,000 investors. The decision comes after a deputy chair of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ruling party resigned amid allegations about her
North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacks
North Korea, one of the world’s most closed-off countries, has been linked to some of this year’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. Proceeds from such attacks help fund its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, according to the US government.
Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.
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Hungarian parliament lifts immunity of PM and Orbán-era ministers in separate criminal cases
Péter Magyar, whose Tisza party swept to power in April promising to investigate alleged corruption and abuse of office during Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, has said he wants to abolish parliamentary immunity altogether.
EU ministers plan hybrid threat response amid warnings of Russian sabotage
EU foreign ministers are meeting on Monday to strengthen the bloc’s response to hybrid attacks, as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Russia is planning further sabotage across Europe.
Fact check: Did Denmark play 'Send in the Clowns' song before signing US-Greenland security deal?
Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any involvement in choosing the music played before the signing ceremony, but the claim continues to spread on social media.
Russia under Putin lost nearly half its schools — war propaganda fills the rest
Closures driven by per-pupil funding that made smaller rural schools unviable far outpaced demographic decline. Since 2022, all remaining schools hold mandatory weekly classes on Russian "traditional values" and the Kremlin's version of events surrounding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş on trial for insulting President Erdoğan in standup show
Göktaş's arrest was the latest in a widening crackdown on anyone seen as critical of Turkey's conservative government or its values, which has netted hundreds of politicians, artists, musicians, journalists and LGBTQ+ activists.
At least 81 killed after heavy rain and flooding in northern India, officials say
Schools were closed in parts of the state on Monday, including the capital Lucknow, while rescue teams moved people from flooded areas to safer locations.
Protesters camp in Madrid as housing crisis sparks anger
Protesters have been camping in central Madrid for a second day, calling on Spain’s government to take action over the country’s housing crisis. The demonstration was sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home.
Uzbekistan’s dream finish: Olympiad Gold in Samarkand
Uzbekistan celebrated a historic triumph on home soil as the hosts captured gold in the Open section of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, while China’s emerging generation powered to victory in the Women’s competition. Uzbekistan sealed their second Olympiad title with a
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić resigns to run for prime minister in snap elections
The ballot in October will be held against a backdrop of high political tensions as Vučić’s populists seek to remain in office despite widespread popular discontent.
The top 10 countries for tourism have just been named – and six are in Europe
While Japan claimed the top spot overall, Albania was named as the fastest improver in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index.
How successful is Europe at closing the gender gap between men and women?
Europe continues to be a global leader when it comes to what is possible for men and women, but huge gaps exist between European countries, and full equality remains a very distant reality.
‘Truly special’: worshippers react to Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes during his four-day visit to France. Worshippers describe the occasion as emotional and unforgettable, with some saying the Pope’s presence offers a rare opportunity for those unable to travel to meet him.