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Graveyard tourism: Why Europe’s cemeteries are on the must-visit list for Halloween
From Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris to the overgrown Gothic tombs of London, these historic burial grounds offer an alternative to Halloween’s usual tourist attractions.
Latest news bulletin | October 25th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Gold market and central banks: Russia, Kazakhstan sell as Poland, China buy
Russia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.
Young protesters clash with police on Rome streets
Young protesters clashed with police in Rome on Saturday as demonstrations over wages, the cost of living and public services spread across Italy.
Protests sweep across Europe from France to Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Violence in earlier protests prompted authorities to take additional security measures, with massive deployments of police and even soldiers observed across several European capitals.
Brussels shops boarded up amid fears of repeat of last week's looting
Luxury boutiques and high-street retailers in central Brussels covered their windows with wooden panels to protect against possible looting as fresh protests raise concerns over further unrest.
Watch: BBC in Paris as police charge protesters and use tear gas during unrest
The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
Euronews on the ground as hundreds of thousands take to the streets of Paris
The government has blamed the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party and Jean-Luc Mélenchon for what it says is stoking violence, an accusation the party denies.
Rallies, opinion polls and a final debate - Brazil gets ready for Sunday's knife-edge presidential election
Lula against Flavio - both candidates in the second-round presidential election in Brazil hold rallies in major cities on the last day of campaigning. With around 20% of the electorate having abstained in the first round, the result is wide open and opinion polls show them neck
Bardella wins 99% backing as Le Pen gears up for French presidential race
With the party leadership settled, all eyes are now on Marine Le Pen, who is preparing to lay out her vision for France at a major National Rally gathering in
Latest news bulletin | October 24th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Israel removes around 250 Palestinian families from West Bank city of Hebron after soldier deaths
Days before tight elections are due to be held in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a massive operation on the West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed by militants at a checkpoint.
Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany
A fire broke out at the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat in southern Germany. Police say a suspect has been detained, and around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze.
Violent protests shake Tirana as police use tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators
Opposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with riot police using water cannons on large groups of protesters. Authorities said 2,500 police officers were deployed to the streets of Tirana.
Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille
French police deployed Centaure armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as authorities stepped up security during protests over the rising cost of living.
Italy: Thousands take to the streets as protests turn violent in several cities
Clashes erupted between protesters and police across several Italian cities on Saturday, with officers deploying water cannons and tear gas as demonstrations turned violent. Thousands took to the streets of Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna and Florence, with protesters throwing
Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits
The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.
Madrid joins weekend of protests across Europe as thousands rally for better pensions
Pensioners are marching in Madrid on Saturday to demand decent pensions, indexation to inflation and an end to the gender gap, as parallel rallies in France and Italy prompt tighter security.
Soldiers patrol Milan streets as shops board up ahead of protests
Milan is on alert ahead of expected protests, with additional soldiers deployed and shops boarding up their windows a week after looting and clashes with police.
Clashes between French police and protesters after largely peaceful demonstrations that drew thousands
Organisers said more than 800,000 took part in demonstrations across the country, with 250,000 in Paris alone. Authorities said 410,000 demonstrated nationwide. The protests were over the high cost of living and lack of funding for education.
Tensions mount in France as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s National rally
The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, joined left-wing politicians and trade union leaders in Orléans as Marine Le Pen's party gathered ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory
Three people were killed and five others seriously wounded in a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory in Russia’s Oryol region, according to local authorities.
Man arrested after fire at Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat
Some 200 emergency personnel were deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.
French police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Lyon
French police fired tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters outside Lyon 3 University, in an area where demonstrations were banned.
Latest news bulletin | October 24th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says
Starlink, and its military version Starshield, have proved crucial to the Ukrainian military's operations, providing resilient internet and communications over the battlefield.
France on edge as fresh nationwide protests begin amid last-minute restrictions
As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some.
Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall
Limoges Town Hall, a historic building dating back to 1883, was largely destroyed by fire during riots on 17 October. Images released by the city council show the extensive damage inside the building.
Winter time or summer time? What the science says about the best option for health
Permanent standard time would be better for health, experts say, while once again we are to change our clocks over the weekend.
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking change to form 'discrete partnership' with CIA
The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that its goal is to bring about a change in Havana's leadership, with President Donald Trump himself having claimed the country is "ready to fall."
Debt: Moody's spares France, "a brief respite", not a "vote of confidence"
Despite downgrade consensus, the agency kept France's sovereign rating unchanged, a short-lived relief, say economists, warning of a debt time bomb and worsening political and social tensions.