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This frequently amusing fairytale about emancipation is also a very sweet-natured story that isn't the raunchy sexcapade the viral trailers might have led you to believe...
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A train wreck: Can Sánchez survive Spain’s latest crisis?
Good morning. It’s Thursday and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: a deadly train crash rocks Spain, a very fraught EU-Canada summit starts in Montreal, and questions mount over where Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor missiles are. Let’s dive in.
Festive voyages: Europe’s top Christmas market river cruises to book in 2026
Choose between a sailing along the Main, the Danube or the Rhine, getting your fix of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts on the way.
Volkswagen posts €5.8 billion loss as Chinese competition bites
Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen said on Thursday it had made a €5.8 billion loss in the third quarter, as it struggles with intense Chinese competition.
Europe Today: Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief
At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark Carney to launch an 'Alliance for the Future'. We also look at next week's US midterms, Ukraine's defence capabilities, and
Shares mixed after Google parent Alphabet's earnings disappoint
Ahead of European markets opening, Asian shares and US futures were mixed on Thursday morning, weighed down by some big technology stocks after Google parent Alphabet’s earnings were lower than expected.
Flight delay? These are the best and worst European airlines for making a compensation claim
TAP Air Portugal, LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air were ranked the most honest airlines in Europe, according to AirAdvisor data.
What is Canada’s climate track record as it seeks 'ever closer' ties with Europe?
Critics say there is a stark contrast between PM Mark Carney's international reputation as a climate champion and his domestic drive to expand oil and gas production.
'It's just cold and silent': Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir on the rise of Icelandic Noir
As crime fiction continues to dominate Iceland's book charts, two of its best selling authors — Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir — sat down with Euronews Culture to discuss why one of the safest countries in the world is so drawn to literary darkness.
Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk in children
Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy — particularly during the second and third trimesters — is associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children.
How one of Europe’s most polluted cities became a blueprint for nature restoration
350 football pitches’ worth of degraded urban areas have been restored.
EU's push to reduce reliance on China could come at a price
Brussels is preparing a new tool to shield the EU economy from countries weaponising its strategic dependencies. But European businesses fear the costs of diversification - and question which sectors will be targeted.
Latest news bulletin | October 29th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
What’s trending for winter travel? Tripadvisor reveals its top European destinations and experiences
From snowy escapes to festive breaks, these are Europe’s trending winter destinations and experiences for a chilly getaway.
Airbus eyes UK-Japan-Italy fighter jet deal after rival collapse
Airbus chief Guillaume Faury said on Wednesday that the European plane maker could join a British-Japanese-Italian consortium to build a next generation fighter jet after the collapse of a Franco-German rival.
Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true leader after fleeing to US
US President Donald Trump's administration has strong links to Bolsonaro and his father Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest in Brazil after attempting to overturn his own electoral loss to Lula in 2022.
Europe’s oil bill: EU pays €10bn more per month than in 2025
Euronews Business takes a closer look at how Europe’s petroleum oil import bill has risen amid tensions in the Middle East - and experts do not expect costs to fall in the near future.
Sánchez pledges tough line on possible safety failures after Toledo train crash
One of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safety on Spain's rail network after the transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to the crash.
Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night
Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.
Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low
Similar resolutions have been approved almost every year since 1992, but usually by overwhelming margins.
High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.
Belgium's finance and tax agency hit by cyberattack
The online portal MyMinfin and several other services have been temporarily taken offline as a precaution while officials investigate and secure their systems.
Fed holds rates days before US midterms as two officials push for another hike
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, six days before the midterms, but two officials, including Governor Lisa Cook, whom US President Donald Trump is trying to fire, voted for a hike, with inflation at 3.7% and investors still braced for a rise in
UEFA reschedules Europa League match amid planned French general strike
UEFA has brought forward kick-off to 4.30pm on Wednesday 4 November because of a general strike called by French unions the next day.
Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.
Latest news bulletin | October 28th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Inexplicable’ order by control centre investigated after Spain train crash
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that "the whole of Spain is in mourning" following the accident and expressed his solidarity with the victims, their families and the injured.
Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centre
Poland has been chosen to host Europe's service centre for PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot systems. It will be the only such facility outside the US.
60.000 runners, two million spectators, one city: New York gets ready for marathon day
New York will become the running capital of the world this Sunday. On November 1, nearly 60,000 people will line up at the start of the NYC Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic races. But what’s getting people running?
Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
From Baku’s old city to mud volcanoes: discovering Azerbaijan’s wonders
Azerbaijan is a country rich in history, culture, and natural wonders. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse explores Baku’s historic Old City, discovers the ancient rock carvings of Gobustan and visits the region's mud volcanoes.
EU approves €319 million in state aid to Austrian 'first of a kind' next generation semiconductor factory
The European Commission has approved Austria’s state-aid grant to Infineon Technologies to upgrade its existing semiconductor facility in Villach, Carinthia, and make it the world’s first high-volume manufacturing facility for next generation semiconductors.
Nord Stream pipeline won't reopen after the war, Brussels tells the US and Russia
Brussels insists Nord Stream will remain shut after the war in Ukraine ends, countering a joint push by the US and Russia to restart the pipeline.
Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.
Hungary’s €5.4bn defence loan approved as EU wraps first SAFE round
The European Commission has approved Hungary’s €5.4 billion defence loan application, completing the first round of SAFE allocations and leaving just over €21 billion available for a new funding round.
European gas price crosses €100 for first time since 2022 as EU warns of new crisis
Europe's benchmark gas price crossed €100 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since the 2022 energy crisis, just hours after EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned that Europe faces "another energy crisis" and a difficult winter.
Discovering the birthplace of apples in Kazakhstan’s wild forests
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we head to southern Kazakhstan to uncover the birthplace of apples.
EU removes mention of ‘associate membership’ from Canada declaration
The EU has dropped “associate membership” from the draft EU-Canada summit declaration after German objections, replacing it with “ever closer association”.
EU and Canada explore LNG deal as Europe grapples with gas crisis
A draft EU-Canada summit statement envisages a feasibility study on long-term LNG exports to Europe as Brussels seeks to diversify its energy supplies. But questions remain over infrastructure, costs and the impact on the bloc's climate ambitions.
What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the crash occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
Satellites the size of drinks cans: Young engineers take on a space challenge in Uzbekistan
From classroom calculations to rocket launches, teams from 15 countries tested their creations under real flight conditions. Equipped with sensors and communication systems, the devices collected data before descending by parachute.
Germany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions rise
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.
South Korea fines Google, Apple for pushing app developers onto their payment systems
South Korea has fined Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won (€42.7m), for steering app developers towards their in-house payment systems and holding up app reviews, adding to a string of penalties the US tech giants face over app store rules, including in the EU.
More than half of pilots say they flew while tired as trust in reporting systems remains low, survey finds
Pilot fatigue remains a major aviation concern, with many reporting nodding off during flights instead of declaring themselves unfit to fly.
UK budget: Here’s five key takeaways from the Chancellor’s speech
The UK's new Chancellor, John Healey, has delivered his first Budget in the role. Here's five key takeaways from his speech.
Pictures show rescue efforts after deadly Spain train collision
Images from central Spain show the wreckage and rescue efforts after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, killing at least 64 people and injuring dozens more.
Trump rolls back methane rules for US oil and gas industry
Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week's midterm elections, as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration.
Biometrics, AI and digital passports: Europeans ‘most cautious’ about travel technology, IATA survey finds
European travellers are the least enthusiastic when it comes to using a digital passport, according to IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey. The research also found how digital privacy concerns and entry requirements are shaping the way people are travelling.
Using artificial intelligence to step up the fight against doping
Tools used by WADA and national bodies, the danger that would-be cheats use them too, the personal data risk from a simple online post, and lessons from the "Santorini Summit".
EU defence chief warns of fuel crunch if Europe goes to war
The European Commissioner for Defence, Andrius Kubilius, has warned that Europe must be prepared to "surge" energy production to fuel its armies in conflict.