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Trump’s embrace of Putin roils Europe, but not enough to break with the US
Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin has driven a wedge between the transatlantic allies. But for all their outrage, Europeans are not yet ready to break away from the United States and go their own way.
A chilled stay: Europe’s coolest ice, snow and igloo hotels to visit this winter
If you’re planning a winter escape, why not embrace the cold and check into an ice, snow or igloo hotel? From seasonal ‘properties’ in Swedish and Finnish Lapland to a year-round icy stay in Norway, here are five places in Europe for a cool getaway.
Latest news bulletin | October 21st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
From ‘sleepmaxxing’ to rising temperatures: getting a good night's sleep is getting harder
Climate change, unequal access to healthcare and an ‘always-on’ work culture are undermining sleep across Europe — essential for good health.
Elon Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla merger as rocket firm turns profit
Elon Musk has signalled his support for a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, as SpaceX reported a sharp rise in revenue and its first quarterly profit since going public.
Alberta’s “no” to separation gives Carney a boost as Trump pressure unites Canadians
Roughly three in four voters rejected starting a path toward separation, as Trump’s trade war and annexation threats push Canadians closer together.
New Romanian prime minister Luca Niculescu and Cabinet members sworn in
Independent diplomat Luca Niculescu wins parliamentary backing for a minority government, but analysts warn the calm may not last.
Severe weather in southern France: one dead near Marseille, one missing in Corsica
In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône.
'Time to make a deal,' Trump tells Zelenskyy as he complains US has got 'nothing back' from Ukraine
Trump's comments came shortly after Zelenskyy met with a US delegation headed by special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo.
US envoy to meet Putin in Russia as Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now'
Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.
Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
Spain: Guardia Civil rescues family and dogs from rising floodwaters in Oliva
Spanish Guardia Civil officers have rescued a family and their dogs from a flooded home in Oliva, in eastern Spain. Dramatic footage shows officers carrying residents to safety as floodwaters engulf the town, while aerial images reveal the extent of the flooding across the
UK Typhoon fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting branded Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as "absolutely despicable and dangerous for the region."
Investment summit: German government strikes AI deal with Nvidia
At the "Invest in Germany" summit in Berlin, the federal government, despite early negative headlines, secured a partnership with AI firm Nvidia and new investment from Amazon.
EU Parliament approves standard form for claiming refunds on disrupted travel
Passengers across Europe are entitled to a full refund within 14 days, even if they booked through a travel intermediary. Companions of people with disabilities will fly free of charge.
France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing
IRGC mines set tankers ablaze as Tehran threatens expanded attacks
Iran’s foreign ministry further warned Washington it would retaliate against any strike, and an IRGC spokesperson threatened to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf in another escalation of the ongoing war of words between Tehran and Washington.
Latest news bulletin | October 20th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
France vows 'massive' security operation involving military forces for expected weekend protests
Some military forces from Operation Sentinelle will be deployed to free up police and gendarmes for the expected demonstrations, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
Qatar revamped its entire defence system in six hours, intelligence chief reveals
At Doha’s Global Security Forum, Qatar’s head of intelligence revealed how the war with Iran forced the Gulf country to urgently redeploy its defensive assets, while the US ambassador to Turkey offered new insights into a fundamental shift in Washington's presence in the Middle
Tourist attractions shut and cattle starving: How El Niño is wreaking havoc around the world
El Niño is combining with climate change to drive extreme weather conditions around the globe.
To infinity and beyond: Starmus co-founder Garik Israelian on mixing science, music and art
Mixing Nobel prize-winners, astronauts and artists, the Starmus Festival has been uniting key figures over the past decade at one event to spark creativity, curiosity and a greater understanding of the universe. Its co-founder, Garik Israelian says its all about inspiring the
Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in France’s Marseille
Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
Why is the European Union turning up the heat on the Arctic?
The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub.
Italy to respond to Milan clashes and looting ‘with great firmness’, foreign minister says
From preventive detention to bans on gatherings: proposed measures and new powers for troops deployed in Milan
Kaja Kallas accuses the US of pushing Ukraine to 'surrender on Putin's terms'
"American negotiators have been trying to push Ukraine into surrender for almost two years," Kaja Kallas said amid rising EU-US tensions.
Could your neighbourhood impact your dementia risk? Study says yes
People living in areas surrounded by greenery may have a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study.
Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray dies aged 34
Her family said she passed away in hospital surrounded by loved ones, just months after she welcomed her first child, daughter Snow.
Paris shop owners clean up and repair stores after riots
Shop owners and cleanup crews cleared debris and repaired vandalised storefronts in Paris on Monday, after two nights of rioting and looting left shops damaged across the city.
How Turkey and Uzbekistan are preparing their cities for a changing climate
From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures.
Uzbekistan expands transport links and eases travel rules to turn its tourism boom into economic gains
As international visitor numbers grow, Uzbekistan is introducing financial incentives for tourism businesses, expanding air and rail connections, and easing travel requirements. The reforms aim to attract investment, increase tourism revenue and create new economic
Power outage hits Google Cloud services disrupting UK banks
A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre in London caused serious network disruptions to its services Tuesday, the US tech giant said. The issue has since been "mitigated" for "most" customers, it added later.
King Charles welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham for state visit to UK
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, have welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor at the start of a three-day state visit.
'Everything is destroyed,' Paris pharmacy owner says after protests
France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".
Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.
Airbnb introduces weather protection that will pay out if it rains too much on your holiday
The optional insurance add-on, available in 10 European countries, will mean you get daily payouts if downpours threaten to ruin your trip.
Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.
Lisbon police arrest 55 housing protesters and clear Rossio tent camp
Demonstrators accuse the government of making evictions easier and vow to return to the streets, as the movement draws inspiration from neighbouring Spain.
Fireworks, petrol bombs and water cannon as unrest escalates in Albania
Protesters threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police in Tirana on Monday, as anti-government demonstrations escalated and riot police responded with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets.
France arrests man believed to be connected to town hall fire in Limoges
The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools.
Neanderthal remains dating back 46,000 years identified in Abauntz cave, Navarra
Six bone fragments from Abauntz cave in Navarre belong to a 46,000-year-old male Neanderthal; DNA and radiocarbon dating reveal the last Neanderthals of the western Pyrenees.
Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for fuelling unrest across the country
The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.
Digital bank Revolut suffers worldwide outage: everything you need to know
Revolut's app and services became inaccessible to millions of users on Tuesday. The issue, which appeared to be linked to a power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London, has now been "fixed" and services have been "restored," the company said.
Mastering the ‘Schengen shuffle’: How to make sure you don’t break the 90 in 180 days rule
Non-EU citizens can easily work out how many days they have left to travel within the EU via the Entry/Exit System (EES) website.
Uzbekistan's $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit
The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing.
Latest news bulletin | October 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Alberta rejects independence referendum plan, but separatists vow to keep fighting
Alberta separatists have vowed to keep fighting for independence after the Canadian province rejected a plan to hold a binding referendum on leaving the country.
Kallas: Russian Black Sea strikes deepen ‘perfect storm’ for world food supplies
Ukraine is losing an estimated €60 million a day in export earnings as Moscow is accused of targetting the routes it uses to ship grain abroad.
Hackers steal 421,000 emails belonging to members of Germany's far-right AfD party
It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised.