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Energy boss Birol urges governments to accelerate global electrification at COP31
In an exclusive interview, Fatih Birol urged governments to accelerate the electrification of the global economy, as the COP31 gets underway.
Democrats took the House, Senate and a good deal of Republican pride: So who are the real winners and losers?
As of Tuesday, projections gave the Democrats 254 seats and the Republicans 165, with 16 races still undecided.
Costa seeks to reassure Merz after EU budget ultimatum
António Costa has replied to Friedrich Merz's controversial letter linking a deal on the EU budget to a deal on Ukraine aid. Four countries have already pushed back against the German chancellor's ultimatum.
Latest news bulletin | November 10th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Inside devastated front-line city that Russia wants Ukraine to give up
The BBC gains rare access to a specialist drone unit defending the eastern city of Slovyansk from heavy Russian fire.
Rare "sting jet" storm could hit Portugal with winds over 160 km/h
Portugal faces high meteorological risk as depression Charles passes and a rare, destructive sting jet could trigger wind gusts above 160 km/h around Greater Lisbon.
Portugal on alert for rare "sting jet" winds above 160 km/h
Portugal faces high meteorological risk as depression Charles may trigger a rare, destructive sting jet, with gusts above 160 km/h, mainly in Greater Lisbon.
Portugal on alert as storms Bruna and Charles raise sting jet risk of 160 km/h winds
Portugal faces a high weather-risk scenario as depression Charles passes and a rare, destructive 'sting jet' could form, bringing wind gusts above 160 km/h, especially across the Greater Lisbon area.
Italian government debates aid to Kyiv while Abu Dhabi holds talks on Ukraine's future
The Italian government coalition has split over the military aid to Ukraine, just after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secured a seat for Rome in the peace talks session in Abu Dhabi.
Russia’s ‘unfriendly countries’ list now targets property, child custody and debts
Moscow’s list of states it deems unfriendly was set in March 2022 for foreign economic policy, but decrees and court rulings now apply it to child custody, vehicle registration and debt repayment.
Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.
DLR, NASA and CSA plan lunar greenhouse to grow vegetables for astronauts
What sounds like science fiction is becoming a concrete research project: the German Aerospace Center (DLR), together with NASA and the Canadian Space Agency CSA, is developing a concept for greenhouses on the Moon.
GCC members agree to station forces at new military command post in Kuwait
The new post in Kuwait will be part of the six Gulf countries’ joint military command, based in Riyadh, GCC announced on Tuesday.
Home appliances could be next after fridge hacks, warns EU cyber chief
The warning comes after supermarkets in at least 12 European countries were hit by cyberattacks in October and November, with France the worst affected.
'Second chance of survival': Newborn stingray takes first swim before being released back into wild
Rays are often accidentally caught in fishing nets, which can cause females to expel their eggs. This Portuguese project gives pups a second chance.
EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid
Slovakia's Robert Fico accused the German chancellor of "blackmail" as four EU countries resisted his demand to link approval of the bloc's next long-term budget to fresh financial support for Ukraine.
Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say
The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.
Inside Uzbekistan's agricultural transformation: Technology, investment and food security
From higher-yield orchards to modern irrigation and digital farming, Uzbekistan is changing how its farms operate. Business Line examines the investment and support behind these developments, and the challenge of increasing exports while securing domestic food supplies.
How AI glasses are changing the way people communicate
AI glasses, more than half of which are made in China, are moving from gadget to everyday tool for travellers and people with hearing loss, as makers hope they will one day replace smartphones.
Qatar sees 'progress' in US-Iran talks after White House meeting
A day after Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Trump at the White House, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman said both sides were making positive statements about a diplomatic solution but that “we cannot say how close or how far away an agreement is.”
French wartime resistance heroine Solange Alexandre dies aged 104
With 30 men under her orders, she organised sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen and joined the fight against the occupying German forces.
‘Scared to death of those stairs’: Addressing the fear of falling among older adults
Falls pose a significant health risk for older adults, and the likelihood and severity of fall-related injuries increase with age. Yet many people remain unaware of the factors that contribute to falls, including anxiety, hearing loss and mobility problems.
Infineon says AI data centre boom to persist despite growing backlash
Infineon expects soaring demand for chips powering AI infrastructure to sustain growth, despite mounting concerns over the environmental and economic costs of data centre expansion.
Denmark pledges €643 million in military aid as Zelenskyy meets Nordic leaders
The Copenhagen talks coincided with the start of US-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
Twelve dead after motorway pile-ups in Bulgaria fog
About 50 other people were injured in the pile-ups along a section of the Trakia motorway, officials have said.
Vodafone suffers huge net loss on Germany hit but raises full-year outlook
British mobile phone giant Vodafone on Tuesday posted a huge post-tax loss for its first half, linked primarily to a writedown in Germany, but raised its outlook with total revenue increasing.
EU pledges €10 million for Bulgarian Black Sea search, rescue operations
The EU has pledged €10 million for Bulgaria to bolster search and rescue operations in the Black Sea, which is becoming one of the most dangerous transport routes in the world due to continued drone attacks.
Central Asia's first wind farm with large-scale batteries nears completion in Uzbekistan
Twenty-five of the 26 turbines are already supplying the national grid, while the storage system undergoes safety checks. The €232m investment includes international financing and a 25-year electricity purchase agreement, as large-scale storage installations in Europe more than
Aerial footage reveals devastation after deadly Bulgaria highway crash
Drone footage shows the aftermath of a massive pile-up involving dozens of vehicles on a foggy highway near Yambol, Bulgaria, where 11 people were killed and dozens injured, according to state media.
Portugal on alert as storm Charles brings red warnings to Madeira
The government warns of flooding, falling trees and power cuts, urging people to shelter "during peaks of rain and wind". Forecasts indicate heavy rain with thunder, six-metre waves and gusts up to 130 km/h, with parts of Madeira under red alert.
Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access
The leaders of Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands want Britain to contribute to EU regional development funds in return for closer energy ties, adding a new hurdle to negotiations ahead of the 20 November summit.
Latest news bulletin | November 10th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
EU candidates will not have a say on anti-Orbán safeguards
Montenegro is the first to test the EU's new safeguards, with member states expected to reach a position as early as next week. But contrary to the other negotiating chapters, Podgorica is finding out that the safeguards, including the possibility of suspending voting rights,
Europe must stop 'begging' for seat at Ukraine peace talks, ex-NATO chief warns
Former NATO boss Anders Fogh Rasumussen warned Europe against merely pleading to part of the US-brokered ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, saying that securing a seat at the negotiating table comes through strength, not “begging”.
Stocks rally as investors snap up tech shares at lower prices
Stocks rallied on Tuesday, extending a technology-led surge on Wall Street, as investors took advantage of lower prices following last week's rout. Falling oil prices added to the upbeat mood.
Japan to supply Philippine military with coastal radar and drones
Tokyo says the new equipment will help Manila monitor shipping routes that are also important to Japan.
Donnie Dunagan, the Purple Heart marine who was the original voice of Disney’s Bambi, dies aged 92
Dunagan was six years old when he voiced the young deer in the classic Disney animated film. He went on to enlist in the Marine Corps and retired as a Major with three Purple Hearts.
12 dead and dozens injured in Bulgarian motorway pile-up
Drone footage shows cars crushed between lorries in thick fog near Yambol, and the road has been closed in both directions in an incident involving over 50 vehicles.
Spain clears Ceuta port migrant camp as 300 return to Morocco
Around 5,800 people are still living in emergency facilities set up after mass arrivals in the territory at the end of July.
Trump says Iran war ‘effectively over’ as Tehran denies planned talks
Speaking after meeting Qatar’s prime minister, a key mediator, Trump said further strikes were “quite unlikely” but that the US was “locked and loaded”. Meanwhile, Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei told Washington to stop “manufacturing fake news about imaginary talks”.
Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar
A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.
Prince Harry blasts social media 'brainwashing' – as Brussels audience keeps scrolling
The Duke of Sussex, in Brussels, praised the EU Kids Act, the proposed law regulating how children use online services, while the Duchess stayed silent following her father’s arrest over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
Macron wants AI banned wherever it threatens children
The French president made the comments as the country draws up a charter to protect its citizens from threats posed by artificial intelligence.
More computing power, more jobs? Denmark boosts its AI supercomputer
The 500 million DKK (approximately €67 million) investment in Denmark’s AI supercomputer could help create businesses and jobs and enable public institutions to use AI securely, according to Tuesday’s announcement.
'She owns everything': Portugal's last circus elephant adapts to life of freedom in new sanctuary
Another elephant from a circus in Belgium is expected to arrive at the sanctuary as early as November.
Police officer dies and another injured after backpack explosion in northern Spain
Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the Spanish city.
Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Brussels for an event highlighting the dangers of online harm to children. Meghan's appearance marks her first public engagement since her father, Thomas Markle Sr., was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material in the US.
French pupils step up protests as government concessions fall flat
Unions walked out of talks with the prime minister’s office over the presence of the far right, while firework mortars have been set off inside schools as tensions rise.
Ukraine and Russia reportedly show 'a little bit of flexibility' on territory as Abu Dhabi talks begin
The renewed US-mediated negotiations come amid deep divisions over territorial concessions and post-war security guarantees, with European leaders pressing for a role in discussions that could reshape the continent's security.