French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.
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Pope Leo ends France trip in Metz, spotlighting Schuman and EU unity
Pope Leo XIV ended his four-day visit to France in Metz on Monday by urging Europe to build on its Christian heritage and culture of dialogue rather than succumb to what he called the “desire for domination” behind many of today’s wars.
Sweden's Social Democrat leader Andersson says 'currently no possibility' to form government
Outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who resigned in the wake of his right-wing bloc's election loss, is now expected to be asked to take on the task.
Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now?
The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
Pope Leo XIV wraps up four-day France visit in the city of Metz
The American pope was escorted to the airport of the eastern border city of Metz by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
National Rally's Bardella denies report he made antisemitic remarks
Bardella called the allegations "blatant fabrications." He said: "I formally refute the accusations levelled against me by Mediapart, which attribute to me delusional and antisemitic remarks that I allegedly made whilst I was a minor."
Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.
SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit for the first time
SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time, but the test flight ended earlier than planned.
People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian drone
The BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.
Latest news bulletin | September 28th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
KIDS Act: Do Europeans support banning social media for children?
Some 91% of Europeans agree on tightening social media regulation for children, with a blanket ban emerging as the most widely backed measure.
Ukraine's city of Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid
Russia is shooting down food deliveries, confiscating supplies that reach the ground and blocking evacuation of some 2,000 residents still trapped in the occupied Kherson town, where the Council of Europe warns civilians face "a high risk of death" with no food, medicine, water
Spain's housing crisis: key issues behind the Maricarmen protests
Maricarmen's eviction has prompted thousands to take to the streets and reignited concern over housing in Spain, where sale prices soar, rents climb and supply falls short in pressured areas.
Spain's housing crisis: Key points after the Maricarmen protests
Maricarmen's eviction has brought thousands onto the streets, reigniting concern over access to housing in Spain as prices soar, rents rise and supply trails demand.
Spain's housing crisis: Key issues come into focus after 87-year-old evicted from home
The eviction of Maricarmen has prompted thousands to take to the streets and reignited a debate on housing access in Spain as prices soar and supply lags behind.
Russia strikes Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, killing at least one person
A Euronews reporter on the ground witnessed another attempted attack being intercepted by air defences high above the site as authorities carried out rescue operations.
Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
Beyond violence: Europe’s new focus on Muslim brotherhood networks
Concerns across Europe over the Muslim Brotherhood are no longer confined to violence or extremist cells. Law enforcement authorities and legislators in several European states now also monitor the funding, mosques, associations, schools and charities that they say the group
Geneva rights advocates: Allegations of chemical weapons use in Sudan warrant an international investigation
Allegations that the Sudanese army is using chemical weapons in its ongoing war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF( continue to spark significant reactions; most recently, speakers at a human rights conference held in Geneva on Friday (25 September) called on both the United
TotalEnergies raises buybacks and pledges higher dividends as oil trades around $100
TotalEnergies will buy back $2.5 billion (€2.2bn) of its own shares in the fourth quarter, up from $1.5 billion (€1.3bn) authorised for the third, and raise its dividend by more than 5% a year through 2030, as high oil prices boost the French energy giant’s earnings.
Uzbekistan bets on tax breaks and new rules to become Central Asia’s tech gateway
A new business framework is intended to let foreign companies test innovative products, recruit international specialists and expand across regional markets. Investors see opportunities, while authorities finalise the rules ahead of a planned launch in early 2027.
'We can solve this problem': Renewed hope of replacing dirty cooking fuels that kill millions every year
“I believe if your neighbour’s house is burning, you help them. Africa is our neighbour,” said IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol.
Migrant Channel crossing accident leaves three dead, including a 10-year-old boy
The child and two women required urgent medical care but were later confirmed dead, authorities said.
Euronews explains: Does the EU have enough gas for winter?
With winter approaching and gas storage at record-low levels, EU governments are bracing for soaring costs as they compete with Asian buyers to secure supplies and avert power outages.
Can birdwatching help stroke recovery? Researchers say it could aid communication skills
Watching birds has become a meaningful part of stroke recovery at the University of Montana, offering a natural, low-pressure way to practise communication, researchers say.
EU seeks hybrid threat playbook without duplicating NATO
EU foreign and defence ministers backed further work on a new protocol for responding to hybrid threats, while stressing that it must complement rather than duplicate NATO.
Free at college or online at your own pace? How adults in England can get GCSE maths in 2027
Adults aged 19 and over in England who don't have a grade 4 in GCSE maths can study it free at a further education college. If you can attend classes on the college's timetable for an academic year, take that offer. If you can't, because of shifts, childcare or distance, paid
Families welcome guilty verdict over Mali crash that killed 116
Relatives of the victims tell the BBC they are relieved to finally have a ruling 12 years after the crash.
Latvia is committed to fibre optics: it exports more than 90% of its production
Latvia is focusing on a technological niche: fibre optics. It exports more than 90% of its production. This versatile technology, made from synthetic quartz, is flexible and capable of transmitting ultraviolet and infrared rays.
These are the best-value winter sun destinations to head to in 2026
The new report looked at the cost of common holiday purchases like meals, drinks and sunscreen to discover where you’ll get the most bang for your buck.
Pope Leo urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles
In a speech from Metz, Pope Leo XIV invoked Europe’s Christian roots and urged leaders to defend the international rules-based order.
EU sets out cardiovascular screening framework as Várhelyi urges shift towards prevention
All Europeans should receive regular cardiovascular health checks throughout their lives under new European Commission recommendations aimed at detecting risks earlier and reducing deaths from the EU’s biggest killer. Launching the first EU Screening Week on Monday (28
London’s Southwark Bridge turns into woolly parade at annual Sheep Drive charity event
Sheep took over Southwark Bridge in London on Sunday, 27 September, as the city hosted its annual Woolmen’s Sheep Drive.
Ukraine cuts budget hole by $7bn but still needs allies to bridge gap
Kyiv is turning to international partners to help cover its wartime spending needs, with Brussels set to bring together donor countries and financial institutions on Tuesday.
AI infrastructure push draws $6bn in data-centre commitments
At the Tashkent event, industrial uses and internationally active startups offer signs of a broader technology ecosystem taking shape. But affordable access to computing power remains a constraint for local companies.
Macron urges Europe to resist the ‘return of nationalisms’
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to rediscover the “courage” of its founders and resist what he described as a return to nationalisms. He was speaking in Metz during a meeting on European integration and peace attended by Pope Leo XIV.
The La Rábida monastery: Where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America
The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, when two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus gained vital backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.
Tigray rebels push into Afar as Ethiopia blames neighbours
The TPLF advanced toward Afdeera after taking Erebti, with at least 150,000 people feared displaced in Afar alone. The offensive targets the Djibouti corridor, through which almost all of Ethiopia's international trade flows, giving the rebels potential leverage over the
'Major breakthrough': Ancient wall discovery points to origins of first Paris settlement
French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the
Madrid protesters vow to maintain pressure on Sánchez government against rising cost of housing
The demonstrators set up around 100 tents in the capital's busy Puerta del Sol square after tens of thousands took to the streets on Saturday to demand action to lower housing costs and protect tenants.
Jet ski rider cruises through flooded streets of Bangkok
A jet ski rider manoeuvred through flooded streets in Bangkok as days of heavy rain inundated roads, markets and homes.
Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected, UN bodies say
The UN cautioned that radio frequency interference could disrupt measurements and compromise the reliability of forecasts, affecting authorities' ability to prepare for and respond to environmental hazards.
These are the most beautiful new train stations in Europe, according to Prix Versailles
Three stations on the continent made the list, including Rome’s Colosseo - Fori Imperiali Station.
Russia plans seven new 'superprisons' despite war recruitment emptying its jails
Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine.
US and China name goods for possible tariff cuts – what it means for Europe
Washington has published lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their “30-for-30” framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could squeeze
US and China list $30bn worth of goods for tariff cuts, what it could mean for Europe
Washington has published lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their "30-for-30" framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing's list could squeeze
Nvidia launches platform to quarantine rogue AI agents in 'milliseconds'
The platform is designed to control what an agent can access and isolate it within milliseconds if it crosses those limits, according to the US chipmaker.
Impressionist masters and deranged diggers: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Tom Cruise gives his zaniest performance yet in dark comedy 'Digger', The Smiths' Johnny Marr returns with his 10th album, and new exhibitions spotlight Renoir and Monet. Here's what to look out for this week.
From 'Chud' to 'Bop': Most searched Gen Alpha slang terms of 2026 (so far) revealed
These are the most-searched-for Gen Alpha slang words for 2026 so far - and what they mean.
Ukraine: Kharkiv apartment block hit by Russian strike, 25 injured
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early on Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers evacuated 32 residents from the damaged building, according to regional authorities.