Romanian president signs law regulating bear population cull
In recent years Romania has increasingly seen bears wandering into towns and villages, and the number of bear attacks has risen sharply.
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Judo: Abe Siblings Strike Gold Again at the World Championships in Baku
Uta Abe claimed her sixth world title at -52kg, defeating Ariane Toro Soler to remain unbeaten at the World Championships. Hifumi Abe followed with his fifth world crown at -66kg, producing a spectacular ippon against David Garcia Torne in the final.
'I'm not a terrorist, I'm just a journalist', how to carry on reporting for Russia and Belarus from exile
Alina Koushyk and Maxim Katz, two opposition journalists living in exile who fled Belarus and Russia respectively, on how they pursue their work from abroad.
Merz and Macron seek tougher EU trade tools ahead of crucial China talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are calling on the European Union to develop tougher trade defence measures as concerns mount over Europe’s growing trade imbalance with China. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der
Securing the forgotten attack surface: Why exposure Is an ownership problem
Many organizations know how to secure their web assets. The harder problem is knowing what is still exposed, who owns it, and when it should disappear. Somewhere on most corporate domains is a login page nobody remembers building. It might be an old content management console,
From school blockades to violence: what is driving student protests in France?
Student protests erupted in the Paris region in mid-September and have since spread across the nation, with some demonstrations descending into violent clashes with police.
Sánchez calls snap election for 29 November after housing defeat
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for 29 November after his minority government failed to secure parliamentary support for a package of measures aimed at tackling the country’s deepening housing crisis. Sánchez announced the decision on
FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv airport
The FlyDubai co-pilot behind the hijacking attempt wanted to crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport and previously flew the sensitive Israel route, according to multiple sources close to the investigation, amid increasingly difficult questions about the circumstances of the
São Paulo stock exchange surges after Flávio Bolsonaro election result
The Ibovespa, São Paulo's main stock index, had already closed higher on Friday, but after the first-round election results in Brazil the market opened at a new record.
EU monitoring reports of possible pneumonic plague incident in Siberia
The European Commission says it is closely monitoring reports of a possible pneumonic plague case in Siberia following the death of a laboratory worker at a Russian research institute specializing in dangerous pathogens. Reports emerged on Friday (2 October) in Russian media of
When growth is not enough: housing and inflation, Sánchez's key election challenges
Spain's economy is still outpacing the eurozone and employment is at its highest since 2008, but Sánchez's term end is marred by inflation, weak productivity and a housing crisis now dominating the election debate.
When growth is not enough: housing and inflation, Sanchez's main challenges before elections
Spain's economy is still growing faster than the eurozone and employment is at its highest since 2008, but Sánchez's term ends amid inflation, weak productivity and a housing crisis dominating the election debate.
How light became a remote control for the brain, and won a Nobel Prize
Optogenetics, the technique that lets scientists control brain cells with light, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
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US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK, Baltics risks dividing NATO
US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is hosting representatives from five key NATO members in Poland to discuss defence capabilities and the future of the alliance. Critics warn the exclusion of some Allies risks creating a “toxic” divide.
Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding
Students in Marseille and Lille escalate protests over education funding, barricading schools and clashing with police as blockades spread across France.
Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China
Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.
A decade of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix: more than just a race
The 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix brought thousands of international visitors to Baku, highlighting Formula 1’s growing impact on tourism, hospitality, jobs and the wider local economy.
Female AI agents would get paid 10% less than male ones, study finds
Humans tend to trust and would pay male-presenting AI agents more than female ones for the same work, according to a new study by the University of Limerick on how humans interact with agents in the workplace.
What does Spain's snap election mean for European politics?
Spain's snap election on 29 November could cost progressive European forces their last government in a large member state, tilting EU power towards the right and pushing socialists into opposition mode.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ dethrones 'Avatar' once more as highest-grossing movie in history
'Avengers: Endgame (Encore)' has sold enough tickets to nudge ahead of 'Avatar' and reclaim the title of the highest-grossing film in cinema history.
This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320 kilometres
Japan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.
VAT hike: Canal+ threatens to reduce its support for cinema
As the government drafts its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed by a planned doubling of VAT on pay-TV. Boss Maxime Saada may slash film spending, threatening a sector it heavily bankrolls.
VAT hike: Canal+ threatens to cut its support for cinema
As the government drafts its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed at plans to double VAT on pay TV. Boss Maxime Saada threatens to cut film funding, endangering a sector the group still largely bankrolls.
VAT rise: Canal+ threatens to scale back support for cinema
As the government prepares its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed at plans to double VAT on pay TV. Boss Maxime Saada warns he may slash the group's film spending, threatening a sector where Canal+ is still a key funder.
Thousands of pilgrims make overnight journey to Luján ahead of Pope Leo’s visit
Thousands of pilgrims walked through the night to the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan in Argentina, weeks before Pope Leo's planned visit in November 2026.
Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine in Siberia stays in place
Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.
Is Kazakhstan the birthplace of apples? Here’s how the fruit spread across the world
The part of the Tian Shan mountains that stretches from south-eastern Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan is home to the wild Sievers apple (Malus sieversii), the ancestor of every apple we know today. But how did it travel from Central Asia to orchards around the world?
Pedro Sánchez has lost control of the narrative. So he's calling an election
On the back foot since the Ceuta crisis, Sánchez is taking his biggest gamble yet with a snap election. He thrives on main-character energy, but the momentum has shifted and reality is catching up with his carefully crafted image.
Who holds the keys to Europe’s emergency oil reserves?
National leaders command the valves, the International Energy Agency coordinates global oil volumes, while the European Commission is a vital central switchboard.
Turkish grain ship sinks in Black Sea after deadly drone attack
In a new deadly incident in the Black Sea, a drone strike sank a Turkish cargo ship carrying grain from a Ukrainian port, killing two sailors, while 11 others were rescued and one was missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia, stating it "consistently
Iran insists it controls Hormuz as rial hits record low and exports dry up
Iran's military insisted it retained full control of Hormuz and the foreign minister said the strait could reopen within seven days if Tehran's conditions were met, after US Treasury Secretary Bessent said Iran had not loaded a single barrel of crude onto tankers in September.
Extreme heat is raising risks for mothers and babies - but experts say cooling solutions already exist
73 per cent of maternal healthcare workers surveyed say they have seen heat-linked cases rise in the last five years.
Ukraine warns of fake government and media sites tied to Russian intelligence
Ukraine's security agency claims that Russia is impersonating official government sites to spread disinformation and collect personal data.
EU monitors 'very closely' suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia
Brussels and Washington are "closely" monitoring the evolution of a suspected plague outbreak in Siberia following the death of a lab worker.
Ai Weiwei: "We are losing privacy and without it we stop being individuals"
The artist warns of the dangers of using AI as a tool of censorship during his visit to Belgium, where he will open a major retrospective this autumn.
Pink, perfume and power: Inside Copenhagen's new exhibition on ancient Roman fashion
A new exhibition at Copenhagen’s Glyptotek museum is exploring the colourful world of ancient Roman fashion - and how clothes, jewellery, hairstyles and perfume were used to signal identity, wealth and power.
New US escalation against the Muslim Brotherhood: Florida designates CAIR as a terrorist organization
Florida has once again brought the Muslim Brotherhood into the spotlight of global debate following a decisive move against the group and one of its affiliates in the state.On September 29, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida state government designated the Muslim
Oktoberfest draws record 7.4 million visitors in Munich
Munich's Oktoberfest has drawn an estimated 7.4 million visitors in 2026, making it the most visited edition in the festival's history to date. Around 6.7 million one-litre mugs of beer were served over the 16-day event, up 2.7 per cent from last year.
Schneider Electric shares plunge on record $22.6bn PTC deal
French energy technology group Schneider Electric has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boston-based PTC for $22.6bn (€20.1bn) to expand its industrial AI business. The French company's shares plummeted on Monday following the announcement.
Student's hand blown off by police grenade as French school protests continue
More than 400 schools were disrupted by late morning, as the government promised a bill to dock family benefits over damage.
The 'Terminator scenario': How realistic is the AI apocalypse?
OpenAI boss Sam Altman and Anthropic chief Dario Amodei warn of the risks of overly rapid AI development. More experts now think AI could wipe out humanity. How realistic is that? Euronews talks to AI specialist Reinhard Karger.
Musk to follow Trump and rebrand SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI
The company will be known as SpaceXSI, its third name this year alone, as Elon Musk follows Donald Trump’s push to rebrand AI into "super intelligence".
Anatomy of a flop: ‘Digger’ a disaster at box office and a major misfire for Tom Cruise
The Tom Cruise starring black comedy 'Digger' has tanked at the box office and threatens to become one of the biggest box office disasters of recent times.
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Middle East oil exports return to pre-war levels, excluding Iran
Oil exports from the Middle East, excluding Iran, exceeded their pre-war average last week, Kpler data showed, as pipelines helped bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite continued attacks on shipping.
New molecule restores memory in animals with Alzheimer's' disease
The molecule RSQ-020 targets the Tau protein, which, when it folds incorrectly and forms clumps, is implicated in many severe neurodegenerative diseases.
Medieval ruler Tsar Samuel’s remains return home to Bulgaria after 60 years
Czar Samuel’s bones are flown back to Sofia after 60 years in Greece, as both countries seal a deal to exchange historic religious relics.
Hackers access data of 8.8 million people in Denmark in 'extremely serious' breach
A major cybersecurity breach has exposed the personal data of 8.8 million people in Denmark.
'Bolsonaro win could put EU-Brazil ties at risk,' says former MEP Albuquerque
A Bolsonaro victory could push Brazil further from the European Union, according to Portuguese political analyst and former MEP João Albuquerque. He says Lula helped bring the two sides closer on trade, climate and democratic values, including progress on the Mercosur deal.