Heidi Klum's 2026 Halloween party costume: a giant bloody replica of her own hand
“I looked at my hand and I thought, ‘Hey, I think I could fit my body in this somehow,’” Klum said of the inspiration for the costume, per the Associated Press.
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Russia arrests minor after US embassy warns of 'credible threat of a mass casualty event'
Russian state media published a statement from the Federal Security Service (FSB) on Sunday announcing that a minor had been detained in relation to the threat.
University of Cambridge scientist among victims of deadly Spain train crash
Marta Shahbazi had been on her way to collect the 2026 José Luis Gómez-Skarmeta prize for her "outstanding contributions to the study of the early stages of human development."
Swiss foreign minister makes first North Korea visit since 2003 as diplomatic office reopens
Switzerland is renewing direct talks with North Korea as tensions rise on the peninsula. Seoul hopes the Swiss office will help it engage with Pyongyang.
Looted shops, burning barricades as riots erupt in Frankfurt
Police remained on the streets of Frankfurt on Sunday after rioting and looting broke out following youth demonstrations, leaving shopfronts smashed, fires burning and several people injured.
Heidi Klum turns herself into a giant severed hand for Halloween
Celebrities gathered in New York for Heidi Klum’s 25th annual Halloween party, with the host transforming herself into a gruesome severed hand and guests arriving in an array of elaborate costumes.
Germany 'Gen Z' protests turn violent as shops looted
The violence followed largely peaceful protests earlier on Saturday and came amid a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest was reminiscent of scenes across France last month.
Flags, banners and chants at youth protest in Berlin
Hundreds of young demonstrators gathered outside Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as the “GenZ regelt!” movement called for nationwide protests against political and social issues, in solidarity with student demonstrations across Europe.
Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks again
Iran ramps up its threats and does not exclude pre-emptive military action, but its officials have nevertheless noted positive steps in mediated negotiations with the US ahead of the decisive midterm elections. The Gulf countries remain "braced for the worst."
Bulgarians head to the polls in tense presidential runoff
The vote puts together two candidates with sharply contrasting views on how Bulgaria should engage with Russia and the war in Ukraine moving forward.
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UN demands urgent investigation after death of staff member held in Houthi custody
Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani said more than 70 UN staff members and dozens of humanitarian workers remain in Houthi custody.
Kärcher CEO warns Europe faces 'perfect storm' as he calls for economic reforms
Europe and Germany risk deindustrialisation, Kärcher CEO Hartmut Jenner has warned. He is urging major cuts in bureaucracy, incentives for extra work and a firm EU trade policy towards China and the US.
France taps strategic diesel reserves, diesel prices fall
Several fuel retailers announce lower pump prices after drawing on strategic reserves. Prices will still track markets but volumes from these reserves will help offset rises.
FBI blames North Korea for $6.3 billion Binance crypto hack
According to the CISA, TraderTraitor is a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group that has been associated with cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattack tactics since at least 2020.
The world according to Ellen von Unwerth: Glamour, sensuality and photography
Euronews Culture sat down with the renowned German photographer Ellen von Unwerth to discuss her contribution to Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari's 2027 Toiletpaper calendar, her unique approach to fashion photography and the stories behind some of her most iconic images.
Russia says 'massive' drone attack targeted 'industrial enterprise' amid reports oil refinery hit
Telegram war monitoring channels said an attack had targeted the Kstovo oil refinery - also known as the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery, thought to be one of Russia's largest such facilities.
Hooray for Houdini: Budapest celebrates 100th anniversary of escape artist's death
An event honouring the greatest escape artist and most influential magician of all time has brought Harry Houdini's only living descendant, his brother's grandchild, to Budapest. The centenary for the former "King of Shackles" is also being celebrated by a film festival and an
EU Commission: Polish Parliament has right to appoint judges to the Constitutional Court
The statement comes after a confrontation outside the Constitutional Tribunal building on Friday night, broadcast live on television, that has pushed a decade-old dispute into the wider European political debate.
Europe’s crumbling coastlines face a €800 billion crisis. Is it time to move inland?
Economic losses from coastal erosion exceed €1 billion per year across 28 European countries
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Doha stopover travel guide: What to see and do on a city break in Qatar's capital
Qatar’s capital Doha offers plenty for travellers on a stopover, whether it’s a 24-hour stay or a few days. Here’s what to see, where to dine and what to experience beyond the airport.
Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent
The protests in cities across Germany - including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt - came on the same day hundreds of thousands also protested in France.
How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán
Defeat for Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ in last weekend's vote was a carbon copy of Viktor Orbán's fall in Hungary.
Poland crisis: Donald Tusk strikes defiant tone vowing ‘no compromise’ on rule of law after Tribunal clash
Tusk addressed the nation as tensions over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal escalated, accusing PiS and President Nawrocki of undermining the rule of law and pledging support for the newly elected judges and the court’s work.
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026: Heavyweights deliver a spectacular finale
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam concluded with thrilling heavyweight action! Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Idar Bifov, Helena Vukovic and Irakli Demetrashvili claimed gold, while judo legend Teddy Riner joined the celebrations.
Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe
More than 320,000 people demonstrated across France against the rising cost of living and poor public services, with clashes between some protesters and police.
'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food.
Berlin student protests: youth demands meet extremist mobilisation
According to police, around 5,000 people joined a demonstration by the initiative "Gen Z regelt" at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. In the afternoon, organisers claimed some 11,000 participants had taken part.
France's third weekend of social protests sees lower turnout and early clashes in major cities
According to the Interior Ministry, the authorised marches proceeded peacefully. But tensions rose during their dispersal in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other major cities.
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Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees
The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.
