Russians can't sip margaritas in the EU while Putin bombs Ukraine, says EPP MEP
EPP MEP Dirk Gotink believes the European Union should stop issuing the “full range of visas” to Russian citizens while Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine.
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Europe's answer to Starlink: Who is building IRIS² and what is Germany's role
Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer.
Italy data network glitch hits airports: Flights delayed and cancellations
A problem affecting Italy's airport data network caused delays and flight cancellations on Friday morning. Enav says it was not a cyber attack or sabotage.
Irish minister says EU budget deal still possible 'by Christmas'
Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, said EU countries had moved “closer together” in their efforts to reach an agreement on the bloc’s long-term budget.
Turkey: Worst rainfall in 80 years unleashes deadly floods near Istanbul
Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support falters
Good morning from Brussels, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will very shortly join the EU’s 27 leaders for talks, as he aims to put Ukraine’s financing and military needs firmly at the top of their priority list. I’m Mared Gwyn. Let’s dive in.
'Well, it worked': Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster that can fly
Musk said the Roadster has "altitude control thrusters and main thrusters in the rear, so it can basically fly like a rocket."
Lisbon airport taxis: Fixed fares aim to end 'tourist trap'
Since Thursday, passengers landing at Lisbon airport who want to take a taxi can now rely on a fixed price for their trip.
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says China lacked 'proper' toilets
Zacharia is already under scrutiny over her legal credentials, after giving an inconclusive answer about where she had passed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the United States.
Europe Today: Zelenskyy in Brussels as Kyiv looks to Europe amid tension with US
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for the EU summit with Washington’s support in doubt. He is set to hold his first formal bilateral talks with Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar. Also: EU leaders failed to agree on the EU budget, and we hear from Irish EU affairs
Doomsday Glacier will keep melting even if oceans cool. Here’s why cutting emissions still matters
The total collapse of Thwaites Glacier, known as the Doomsday Glacier, would contribute an estimated 65cm to global sea level rise.
Ukraine pushes for European alternatives to US air defences and Starlink amid tensions with Washington
As tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen Ukraine is looking to Europe to help secure its long-term defence and technological independence. A senior Ukrainian presidential official told Euronews that concrete plans are already taking shape.
Candlelight vigil honours victims of Oregon school shooting
People gather in Bend, Oregon, to mourn three children and a teacher killed in an elementary school shooting.
EU summit: Leaders to rally behind Zelenskyy amid bitter row with Trump
Rising tensions between Zelenskyy and Trump will take centre stage on Friday as the Ukrainian leader joins the second day of the EU summit.
Extreme weather is decimating Europe’s crops. These farmers have a solution
World Food Day: Europe is ‘losing hundreds of farms a day’. Crop diversification and subsidies that pay for outcomes could save them, farmers say.
Latest news bulletin | October 16th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
These are the world’s best destinations for ‘golden hour’, according to a meteorologist
Greece dominated the golden hour list, with four destinations making the top 10, including the Lindos Acropolis in Rhodes.
Germany pressures Croatia to resolve bilateral disputes with Montenegro over EU accession
The German government is pressuring Croatia to swiftly resolve its bilateral disputes with Montenegro, which would otherwise risk derailing Podgorica's accession process.
They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
Risk of electric battery fire: VW recalls thousands of cars again
Car maker Volkswagen is recalling more vehicles in Germany, this time electric models. Faulty batteries could, in the worst case, trigger fires.
Income after rent: How much is left across European cities?
One salary is not enough to afford a three-bedroom flat in many European city centres. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much a working couple has left after paying the rent.
Wind Sled, Spanish invention to cross Antarctica without emissions: 'Unique in the world'
Explorer Ramón Larramendi will lead an 80-day, 3,400-km trek to the South Pole using a kite-powered sled for 16 research projects, though the journey itself will be the biggest experiment.
Three children and one teacher killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
Between 400 and 450 children attend Silver Rail Elementary, where more than 40 staff work, a police spokesperson had said earlier.
Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day
Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
Trump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious business motives’, Latvian MEP Kols tells Euronews
US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report.
At least 19 injured as minibus collides with train near Channel Tunnel
The prefecture of Pas-de-Calais confirmed that "no deaths are to be reported at this stage and no lives are in danger".
Inconclusive sparring at EU summit puts budget timeline into question
EU leaders stuck to their red lines on the next long-term budget at Thursday's summit, with several now rejecting the presumed December deadline. Council President António Costa is now expected to take over the negotiations, with a new compromise due in a few weeks.
US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil until 2027
A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.
Zelenskyy poised to visit Budapest next week as Ukraine and Hungary move towards diplomatic reset
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the Ukrainian leader has been invited to Budapest on 23 October, as Zelenskyy and Magyar are set for their first formal bilateral meeting in Brussels.
BBC asks court to compel Trump deposition in €8.6bn defamation case
Trump's lawyers agreed to a 16 October deposition but later sought to postpone it until January.
Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, Barkin says
Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, top expert Noah Barkin tells Euronews
UniCredit cleared by ECB to take control of Commerzbank
The European Central Bank has authorised UniCredit to exceed the 30% shareholding threshold in Commerzbank. The Italian lender expects to be able to take control of the German bank around the end of the year, subject to remaining regulatory steps and conditions.
Azerbaijan hosts rare summit of both converging and opposing Middle East and Asian leaders
Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global
Dozens reportedly injured in police crackdown on Portugal housing protest
Demonstrators clashed with police overnight in Porto, after officers moved in to remove tents. Protest organisers say at least 35 people were injured.
Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.
Another tanker catches fire near Hormuz after two cargo ships sunk in attacks
Iran said monitoring teams found the unnamed vessel ablaze after it entered a prohibited zone with its tracking systems disabled, two days after the container ship GFS Pride sank following a fire and the cargo ship Cape Dao also went down after being struck by a projectile.
Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
UK: Harry and Meghan make high-profile comeback six years after royal exit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the public eye in Britain. The couple greeted crowds, met children and visited community projects in Nottingham, the city where they first appeared together after their engagement in 2017.
Tears, hugs and continued fight for housing: Madrid's Puerta del Sol after two weeks
After more than two weeks of camping in Puerta del Sol, demonstrators are battling exhaustion and the challenges of living outdoors, while solidarity keeps the protest alive and Madrid's regional government continues to call for their eviction.
Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.
West Nile virus: Europe records its worst season ever as cases spread north
West Nile virus is spreading in Europe, with cases rising and the virus moving further north, the ECDC has warned.
Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.
Nvidia to open Stockholm AI hub for start-ups tackling health and climate challenges
The AI hub will bring selected Swedish start-ups and Nvidia staff under the same roof, alongside a biotechnology demonstration lab.
UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
Visitors to Frieze London in the UK are becoming part of the artworks themselves, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and taking part in installations that turn spectators into participants.
Albanian PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests enter third day
Police responded with tear gas and water cannons and detained several demonstrators.
Iconic New York hotel The Plaza set to close for four years for restoration works
Having first opened on Fifth Avenue in 1907, The Plaza Hotel has been a New York City landmark for more than a century.
Kenya records second Ebola case as outbreak in Congo keeps growing
Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, a close relative of the country’s first victim, as the outbreak in Congo continues to grow.