Silent killer: study finds most with high blood pressure unaware
Men showed higher rates of hypertension, with 42% affected compared with 29% of women, after adjusting the figures for age groups.
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Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida, bringing high winds and heavy rain
The US' National Weather Service (NWS) has warned a life-threatening storm surge is expected from Dauphin Island, Alabama, to Suwannee, Florida.
As Russia escalates its war, the EU realises its support for Ukraine won't be enough
Russia's rapid escalation has thrown into doubt the European Union's multiple support programmes for Ukraine. Diplomats concede it is only a matter of time before leaders address the contentious matter.
'Crashout', 'Ragebait' or 'Peak': Want to know which word is favoured by Germany's youth?
The three frontrunners 'Crashout', 'Ragebait' and 'Peak' are in the running to become Germany's youth word of the year 2026, with anglicisms particularly trendy. The winning term will be announced this Saturday at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
When will El Niño peak and end? A full timeline of the weather phenomenon taking the world by storm
A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end?
Latest news bulletin | October 10th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Which Europeans post the most holiday selfies? Study reveals travellers’ social media habits
Research by Opodo has revealed how social media is impacting the way we travel. From choosing what to post to not being engaged at all, here are the trends identified by the study.
Teacher salaries in Europe: Which countries offer the best pay?
Teacher salaries vary widely across Europe, and large gaps remain even after adjusting for living costs. Experts call for better pay to attract and retain more teachers.
Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition
Zelenskyy hits out at 'gifts to Putin' after Trump announces deal for Russian diesel
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to release diesel into US and global markets.
Historic Gold for Lytvynenko as Sulamanidze Triumphs in Baku
Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko made history at -78kg, defeating Kaila Issoufi to become the UAE’s first-ever judo world champion. At -100kg, Georgia’s Ilia Sulamanidze overcame Dota Arai in the final to claim his first world title, turning previous bronze into gold.
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, damaging buildings
Local footage showed a cathedral collapsing and a hotel facade falling onto a car in Penonomé, central Panama.
Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Tel Aviv airport inspired by 9/11
The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.
Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.
Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres
Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi foils Russia’s plan to encircle the Donbas, ISW analysis shows
Ukraine’s counter-offensive on the Lyman axis collapsed the northern arm of a Russian pincer movement aimed at surrounding Ukrainian-held Donetsk, liberating up to 176 square kilometres and forcing Russian units onto the defensive, the Washington-based think tank said.
Latvia’s border guard seeks greater powers amid increasingly violent border crossings
As “armed, masked escorts” lead migrants from Belarus into Latvia, the Latvian Border Guard is seeking greater powers to “protect Latvia’s security.” The interior minister supports the proposal.
EU calls US sanctions on International Criminal Court 'regrettable'
The ICC was established to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity that might otherwise go unpunished.
Latest news bulletin | October 9th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
EU and China agree on the outline of a deal ahead of crucial leaders' summit
The European Union and China have reached preliminary agreements on hybrid car exports, market access and rare earth supplies, offering a potential breakthrough in trade tensions ahead of next week's European Council summit. Following two days of negotiations in Beijing, EU
Former Prince Andrew receives £302,000 for surrendering royal lease
After leaving Royal Lodge in February, Prince Andrew moved to a property on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, which is privately owned by King Charles III.
Which European countries are winning the tech funding race?
Investment in European tech startups is rebounding after a slow summer, but remains unevenly spread with the UK capturing almost half of all funding, according to figures from tech.eu.
Iran's IRGC strikes tanker and threatens to target vessels beyond Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that vessels “violating” its designated routes would be pursued and "punished" anywhere in the region, as maritime agencies reported two further strikes on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf.
UN voices 'concern' over violence as French students plan more protests
141 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday, according to the Education Ministry.
Tornadoes sweep across Sicily, leaving flipped cars and damaged buildings
A rare double waterspout formed off the coast of Marsala in western Sicily on 9 October, before moving inland and causing significant damage.
EU and China clinch deal over cars after heated trade talks as Brussels pushes to rebalance trade
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič described the deal as marking the end of the “first phase” of negotiations. Brussels is pushing for a fundamental rebalancing in trade relations with Beijing.
Thieves in Italy target prestigious winemaker, making off with €5 million haul: reports
Antinori dates back to 1385 and is one of Italy's most renowned winemakers. The company has reportedly warned customers to look out for offers of its wines coming from outside of official channels.
Sounds of Mexico brings Mexican orchestral music to Doha
The Qatar Philharmonic brings the sounds of Mexico to Doha, with musicians from around the world exploring Mexican orchestral traditions.
The second time around: Meet the men who run the pre-owned luxury watch market
After thousands of people queued around the world earlier this year to get their hands on the avant-garde Audemars Piguet x Swatch, Royal Pop collaboration, collectors have been carefully following the second-hand market. Now, two leading watch experts share their secrets of
Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.
Helsinki votes in favour of banning fossil fuel adverts – but there could be a 10-year delay
“Cities can’t keep working to cut emissions while allowing their own advertising spaces to encourage more flying and fossil fuel consumption.”
Police and protesters clash in Brussels as anti-austerity rally disrupts city
Police and protesters clashed in Brussels on Friday as tens of thousands of people rallied separately in the Belgian capital against rising living costs and budget-tightening measures introduced by the government.
Three in four EU workers face suspicious emails and links, report finds
Phishing remains the most common cyber threat — only one in two respondents say they are able to spot a deepfake video.
Virgin unveils new train designs and plans for cross-Channel service linking London and Europe from 2030
The company plans to launch 20 daily return services linking London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, and wants to bring its signature hospitality to the service.
35 killed in strikes on Ukraine's Donetsk region as Russia reports four dead across Belgorod
Zelenskyy announced on Friday that Ukrainian forces had also carried out a strike on a "major" Russian oil refinery in Omsk, as well as striking another refinery in Ukhta.
EU paid €7.9bn for Russian Arctic LNG amid record imports
Continued Russian LNG imports undermine the credibility of the EU’s promise to sever its energy ties with Moscow, particularly as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.
Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research
Australia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.
Electrification and Chinese brands: Paris Motor Show opens Monday
As the 91st Paris Motor Show draws near, European carmakers face fierce competition from China, waning confidence and mounting geopolitical pressures.
Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.
After the foldable iPhone, Apple’s next launch could come to your home
Apple has teased a new smart home launch just 10 days before iPhone Duo arrives. Here’s what we might see.
The Hague wants a kill switch for EU police data-sharing with third countries
The Netherlands wants EU police data-sharing with trusted non-EU countries, including candidates, to be terminable after a ‘radical change of regime’.
Interpol operation seized 2,800 illegal firearms across Europe and Asia
An Interpol-coordinated operation conducted across 17 countries in Europe and Asia this summer allowed the seizure of 2,823 firearms and over 40,000 pieces of ammunition.
As threats mount on NATO’s eastern border, Romania is looking to fix its security risks
Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanţa is seeing a lot of action these days as the authorities are testing a new generation of anti-drone defense systems. The testing comes after Romanian forces destroyed a naval drone carrying an explosive on 20 August, following repeated drone
Passport-free travel, AI agents and longevity: Key takeaways from the WTTC Global Summit
The 26th edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit just concluded in Malta – here’s what you may have missed from the ‘Davos of travel’.
What happened to OpenAI’s $20bn? Revenue scare rattles AI trade
US tech futures rebounded on Friday, a day after a report that OpenAI’s annualised revenue was $20 billion (€17.8bn) below earlier estimates helped send the Nasdaq down 1.25% and hit chipmakers and cloud giants.
Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered
The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.
Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by ‘fake journalists’, OpenAI says
The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.
Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own in Ukraine
The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.
In Pictures: Weirdest and most thought-provoking statues of Donald Trump over the years
Following the headline-grabbing statue "The Orange Plague" by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, which was displayed this week at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, we take a look back at some of the ways artists have depicted Trump in satirical, humorous and
'Grand odysseys': Why historic travel and legendary journeys are trending for 2027
Skyscanner’s 2027 travel trends report points to growing demand for historic trails, ancient ruins and iconic destinations brought to life on screen, as travellers look to the past for a sense of connection in a fast-paced world.