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Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
Sanchez rejects criticism of Spain's migration policy: 'Words do not match reality'
Spain's prime minister defended the country's record on tackling irregular migration amid criticism of its mass regularisation plan, while Ursula von der Leyen called for full implementation of the EU migration and asylum pact.
Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to truce in besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky
The call took place at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pope is recovering well from surgery, on the same day he celebrated his first Mass since the operation.
Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network
Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.
Trump's new press secretary leaves after less than a week following controversy
Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer while working as a commentator for conservative outlets such as Fox News and Newsmax.
Romanian president calls for greater NATO oversight in the Black Sea in Euronews interview
In an interview with Euronews, Romanian President Nicușor Dan warns that Black Sea security is under growing pressure as drone attacks hit commercial vessels off Romania and Bulgaria.
Budget, Ukraine, migration: Five takeaways from the EU leaders’ summit
EU leaders ended their Brussels summit with no deal on the budget, a new €70bn Ukraine funding gap, open clashes over energy and migration, but fresh resolve to create new trade defence tools to battle China.
Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for escalating anti-government unrest
Police said 160 people were detained following violent incidents on Thursday evening.
Global timekeeping rules change: leap second scrapped from 2027
Global timekeepers have voted to end the practice of adding extra seconds to UTC, citing risks to computer systems and the prospect of the first-ever negative leap second.
Commission and Ukraine launch joint task force over EU accession
The Commission and Ukraine launched a joint task force meeting twice a week to speed up accession reforms on the rule of law and anti-corruption, after Hungary lifted its veto and two more negotiating clusters were opened.
EU–Turkey summit in October aims to restart Cyprus talks
President Christodoulides said the high-level meeting would focus on resuming negotiations over Cyprus and advancing EU-Turkey relations.
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
Japan's first female PM says makeup and housework add hours to her working day
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says household chores and getting ready for TV appearances add three to four hours to her working day compared with male predecessors.
Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals and outlines plans for two more nuclear power plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass as recovery from cancer surgery progresses
Vatican Media has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his hospitalisation, showing him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.
Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
Palestinians in Gaza dread another winter with nowhere safe to shelter
More than 44,000 people still live in buildings marked for demolition across the territory, unable to leave because no alternative shelter exists. Euronews spoke to families in Al-Mughraqa as tarpaulin prices double and Israel blocks timber and shelter kits from entering Gaza.
Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.
Paris Motor Show: Renault and Citroën unveil electric concepts inspired by classic cars
Some of Europe's best-known cars are making a comeback at the Paris Motor Show, reinvented for the electric age.
'‘It’s easier dealing with Trump than Putin,’ Zelenskyy tells Euronews amid US tensions
After a week of tensions between Washington and Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Trump was still easier to deal with than Putin, despite the US president’s calls for new leadership in Ukraine and criticism of the Ukrainian leader.
Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?
Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.
Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery
The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.
Norwegian teenager sentenced to 20 years in prison over UK murder plot
UK Counter Terrorism Policing said Natland had been operating under orders from someone in the Foxtrot Network, an international criminal gang based in Sweden.
This 19th-century Portuguese farmhouse in the Algarve is being transformed into a wellness retreat
Shanti-Som Algarve will offer six different programmes focusing on things like detoxing, relaxation, and burnout recovery.
From Samarkand to Paris: Preserving Central Asia's scientific heritage
From the scholars of the Silk Roads to new research institutions in Tashkent, Uzbekistan is seeking to make its historical legacy more accessible. Experts meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris examined its contribution to world civilisation and the value of shared cultural
Inside Qatar’s Geekend where gamers, cosplayers and artists share their love of games, comics and anime
From anime costumes to locally designed board games, Geekend brings Qatar’s pop-culture fans together, with artists selling their work and gamers meeting face to face.
Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.
France and Germany strike car-industry deal linking 2035 engine rules to ‘Made in Europe’ push
Under the agreement, carmakers would be required to cut their CO₂ emissions by 90% by 2035, without having to offset the remaining 10%, as initially proposed by the Commission.
Albanian protests turn violent: What we know
Albania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.
Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight, cancelling dozens of flights
Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.
Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airport
Flight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.
Portuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies
Joaquim Letria, regarded as one of the leading figures in Portuguese journalism, died this Friday at the age of 82.
Croatia's leaders slam pro-Nazi chants ahead of Ajax match in southern city Split
Hajduk Split, who won the game 2-1, in a statement apologised to UEFA and Ajax who "witnessed scenes which we do not want Europe to remember", while the Croatian football federation also condemned the incident.
Norwegian teen 'hitman' jailed over UK murder plot
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
These are the most underrated travel destinations in Europe
A little known region in Romania – Bucovina – topped the list for 2027 in a new ranking of underrated travel destinations by Time Out.
‘Subsidising suicide’: UN chief urges governments to stop propping up polluting fossil fuels
Fossil fuels are 'boiling our planet', says Guterres. Yet COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia are expanding them, a new report shows.
These are Europe’s best party cities for a Halloween night out, according to a new ranking
From Edinburgh’s fiery Samhuinn festival to Dublin’s Gothic celebrations, Europe has plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
Denmark urges EU to scrutinise Spain’s plan to legalise 600,000 migrants
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen accused Madrid of doing “almost the exact opposite” of that adopted by other EU countries, intensifying tensions with her fellow Socialist, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Lisbon mayor moves to suspend shared e-scooter scheme
The move is set to be discussed at a council meeting on 21 October. There are currently three companies operating in the sector in the Portuguese capital: Bolt, Lime, and Bird.
Hungary’s Magyar meets Zelenskyy in bid to reset strained ties
Hungarian PM Péter Magyar held talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Council, seeking to normalise ties after Kyiv passed a minority-rights law and Budapest dropped objections to EU accession clusters.
Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump
Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before winter sets in has been an annual feature of the war, aiming to wear down Ukraine’s appetite for the fight by denying civilians heating and running water.
ETS splits EU leaders and tests bloc's climate goals
EU leaders are trying to counter soaring energy prices, with some arguing that carbon pricing is hurting the bloc's competitiveness.
Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace'
EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".
'Switzerland plus' deal option for UK as it seeks closer ties with EU, senior MEP says
Bernd Lange's comments come as the Brexit debate has once again reignited across the UK after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for the country to readdress its relationship with Brussels.
The new multiannual financial framework (MFF): A future vision for the EU
The EU's new multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 should channel funds more efficiently to bolster the bloc's competitiveness and future resilience, argues Markus Töns, the SPD parliamentary group's spokesperson on European affairs, in an opinion piece for Euronews.
Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.
OpenAI tries to solve mathematician backlash problem by pledging $5 million to math foundation
“Mathematicians did not ask for this work to be done,” said the Association for Human Mathematics.