Flash floods swamp southeast Australia as record October rainfall forces school closures
A television reporter abandoned his shoes and glasses and dived into rising floodwaters to save a driver whose car was sinking fast in Morayfield, Queensland.
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Clayface' – Gloopy, gruesome, but not quite great
An admirably dark and wince-inducing detour for DC Studios, who get a lot right with 'Clayface' when it comes to horror. However, the script lets it down in the second half, leading to a bold but uneven result.
Albania: Parliament descends into chaos as MPs clash over protests
Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.
'Music is medicine': RAYE wins Mercury Prize 2026 for her second album 'This Music May Contain Hope'
British jazz and soul artist RAYE beat competition from heavyweights including Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and favourite Olivia Dean. The Mercury Prize honours the best album released by a British or Irish artist each year.
Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages face ban as New York votes to end tourist attraction
Horse-drawn carriage rides could end in Central Park in June 2028, following years of debate over animal welfare and public safety.
Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures
Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.
Volvo Cars announces 2,500 job cuts as it swings to quarterly loss
Chinese ownership has not shielded Volvo Cars from competition in China, as the Geely-owned carmaker steps up its turnaround efforts amid pressure from local rivals, US tariffs and the removal of EV incentives.
Serbia election results expected to be ‘very tight’, analyst says
Berta López Domènech, an analyst at the European Policy Centre, said this is the first time an alternative to Serbia’s current leader, Aleksandar Vučić, has “real options” ahead of Sunday’s snap elections.
Less product, same price: what is supermarket ‘shrinkflation’?
From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as “shrinkflation,” this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less.
Dream prize, everyday reality: why a German is selling his Haribo island
A private island, a log cabin and Canada next door: in 2005, Bavarian Matthias R. won this unusual prize. Twenty years on, he wants to sell, as wild land needs upkeep and it is a long way to travel for a short holiday.
A Budapest reset, and a scramble to get Ukraine peace talks back on track
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach.
Could lab-made gold crash prices like diamonds? US start-up says it turned mercury into gold
Little-known San Francisco start-up Marathon Fusion says it has turned mercury into stable gold at ten times the rate of CERN's record, raising a question that has haunted the diamond trade: could lab-made gold one day sink the price of the mined metal?
Europe Today: France braces for fresh protests as EU leaders seek Hungary reset
France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar
EU-Canada 'love story' needs more than warm words, senior MEP warns
European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada.
Lionel Messi sparks euphoria in Oviedo ahead of Princess of Asturias award ceremony
The Argentinian footballer has arrived in Spain's Oviedo region with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, greeting hundreds of fans awaiting him. This Friday he will receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.
Oil prices climb above $113 as AI sell-off rattles stocks and investors buy bonds
Rising energy prices added to inflation concerns as doubts over AI spending hit tech stocks; investors sought safety in US bonds, and France’s borrowing costs remained above 5%.
Europe just had its deadliest summer. Which country was hit the hardest by extreme heat?
Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.
Drones, AI and cybersecurity on display as Milipol Qatar brings together firms from 33 countries
Around 280 companies from 33 countries gathered at Milipol Qatar, displaying drones, robots and AI systems. Exhibitors discussed changing security needs, while officials examined how to protect essential services and respond to cyberattacks and emergencies.
Latest news bulletin | October 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'It's terrifying': Ukraine and Europe on edge as Trump sides with Putin
Trump’s pivot towards Putin has reignited fears that Washington is pushing Ukraine towards capitulation, regardless of the consequences. Alarmed, Europeans are scrambling to get the peace talks back on track.
Québec, Kyoto and Wachau Valley: These are the world’s best places to visit for autumn foliage
The top spot went to Québec City, with only one European destination making the cut.
Major emitters fall short on climate action despite health pledges in their climate plans
Governments claim to protect public health while failing to tackle fossil fuel dependence, as new research by the Global Climate and Health Alliance exposes a gap between climate rhetoric and action.
Albanian opposition and ruling party lawmakers scuffle in parliament over student protest tensions
The clashes broke out after parliamentary leadership rejected opposition demands to debate ten days of student demonstrations that have gripped the capital Tirana.
Japan village looks to young Peruvians to tackle ageing population
A small Japanese village facing an ageing population and labour shortages is hoping to attract young residents from Peru through a new sister-city partnership.
Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Tibet killing at least 16 people and destroying hundreds of homes
It was the most powerful earthquake to strike the region in five years, according to Chinese media.
Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
Watch: Catholic bishops pray over Trump in the Oval Office
Catholic bishops and archbishops gathered around US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to pray for him and the country.
Four Italian activists held during West Bank olive harvest amidst rising settler violence
Italy's Foreign Ministry is seeking information on the detention of several Italian activists in a West Bank village as they accompanied Palestinian olive farmers.
Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted
Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.
China: Panic as 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
Spanish and Portuguese unions discuss joint general strike
Several Spanish trade unions have already called a general strike for 11 November, but the leader of Spain's biggest union CCOO says a joint strike with Portuguese unions is now being considered.
Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks
The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.
Thousands protest in Poland over stalled abortion law reforms
Since 1993, Poland has allowed abortion only in cases of severe foetal abnormalities, risks to the mother's health or life, or pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.
Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest
A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.
Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit by December 11
The BBC has accused Trump of seeking to postpone his deposition until January 2027.
MEPs call for Yemen's Houthis to be added to EU terrorist list
A non-binding European Parliament resolution urges a freeze on all the Yemeni group's funds, as the EU struggles to counter the threat to civilian maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
Latest news bulletin | October 22nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
How migration is reshaping the political debate in Spain's Ceuta
The arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has fuelled political tensions ahead of next month's election.
Families of missing Azerbaijanis call for support from European institutions
Families of more than 4,000 Azerbaijanis still missing since the first Karabakh war brought their demand for answers to the EU institutions, hoping that the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, after decades of suffering on both sides, could finally clarify the fate of
Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots
Protests will only be allowed in some towns and cities if organised by unions, and top museums will be closed on Saturday.
France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.
Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.
Police find 74 migrants in overcrowded conditions in Ceuta, arrest suspected exploitation ring leader
The National Police has found 74 migrants crammed into a house in Ceuta's Príncipe district, including 10 unaccompanied minors, and arrested a man on suspicion of labour exploitation, assault and facilitating irregular immigration.
EU and Canada draw closer in Trump’s unpredictable world – with Britain looking on
The EU and Canada are hoping to deepen ties at their upcoming Montreal summit, in areas like trade, energy, defence and critical minerals. Meanwhile, the UK is seeking its own reset with Brussels.
Why a student protest movement is challenging 12 years of Vučić rule in Serbia
After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.
Meloni government approves aid for transport, farming and fishing sectors amid intense pressure from truckers
On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni's government approved the aid bill after truckers staged a protest against the spiralling cost-of-living crisis and high fuel prices. The protests have brought many critical sectors and services, including food deliveries, to a standstill.
Beyond five-star luxury: What's next for hospitality in Qatar?
Qatar has no shortage of luxury hotels and restaurants. Now the focus is on experiences and technology that give visitors a reason to come back.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
Germany arrests Ukrainian national on suspicion of spying for Russia
A Ukrainian national has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia. According to federal prosecutors, he allegedly gathered defence-related information.
EIB to double climate funding to €30bn as extreme weather costs soar
The European Investment Bank's €30 billion for climate financing reflects a shift from climate mitigation to economic protection -- and comes a week before the European Commission is due to present its own climate resilience plan.