OpenAI puts parental controls in ChatGPT but critics say it is a ‘vague promise’
The move comes after a lawsuit was filed against OpenAI by the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who committed suicide in April.
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Court annuls Istanbul congress of Turkey's main opposition party and dismisses officials
The decision followed a legal challenge seeking to nullify the CHP’s Istanbul congress on 8 October, claiming procedural violations.
What can Europe do to better defend against GPS interference from Russia?
In a letter dated May 2025, European ministers reported that GPS jamming and spoofing had been observed since 2022 in the Baltic Sea region, mainly from Russia and Belarus.
Man armed with knives injures five in Marseille before being shot dead by police
A local prosecutor said an investigation was in its early stages and that the motive of the assailant was not yet known.
Polish far-right politician announces relationship with intersex woman and quits party
Now-former Konfederacja member Dawid Szóstak and model Michalina Manios confirmed they were dating and said they want to "focus on what's important".
MPS relaunches bid for Mediobanca with €13.5bn partial-cash offer
Monte dei Paschi raises its offer for the acquisition of Mediobanca, adding €0.9 in cash per share and lowered the threshold for the validity of the takeover bid to 35%. The offer is now worth a total of €13.5 billion. Piazza Affari reacts with falls for both stocks.
China to build land-based 'Suez Canal' to connect Europe and Asia, bypassing shipping routes
China is quietly building alternative routes to help it export goods to Europe, without passing through its South Sea, to avoid tensions with the United States and its allies in the region.
Man shot dead by French police after stabbings at Marseille hotel
The suspect was shot outside a kebab restaurant after five people were wounded at a hotel and in a nearby street.
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Europe to US: Coalition of the willing is 'ready' on security guarantees for Ukraine
Many European allies need certainty the US will provide a so-called backstop before signing off on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Klarna IPO is back: Fintech firm revives its initiative to go public
The Swedish financial technology company announced on Tuesday the launch of its initial public offering, months after the firm paused its planned listing.
EU resists 'difficult' decoupling of Ukraine and Moldova's accession bids
Ukraine's bid to join the EU is paralysed by Hungary's veto, a situation that has prevented Moldova from advancing in its application.
Analysis: What happened to Trump’s deadline for Russia's reality check
After summits with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, Trump said he would wait for two weeks to see if there is any progress towards peace in Ukraine. This is not the first time the US president has set a deadline for Moscow — however, he has yet to sanction Russia.
New Delhi faces fresh flood threat as Yamuna River crosses danger mark
Heavy monsoon rains battered northern India on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people in 24 hours and forcing authorities to shut schools and offices in several areas.
NATO to strike back against Russian jamming after von der Leyen's plane loses GPS in Bulgaria
"We are all on the eastern flank now, whether you live in London or Tallinn," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, commenting in the aftermath of the incident the day before.
Health check: How many years can citizens in the EU expect to live healthily for?
In 17 EU countries, women are expected to have longer, healthy lives at birth than men. However, men typically spend more of their lives without activity limitations.
What are the high-tech weapons China is showing off at its Victory parade?
From the world’s first “loyal wingman” drone to hypersonic weapons, and robotic wolves, here is what China has shown at its Victory Parade on Wednesday.
Gérard Depardieu to face trial in Paris over rape and sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to stand trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault in 2018. He was convicted in May of sexually assaulting two members of a film production crew four years ago.
Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding
Torrential rain brought severe flash flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, submerging streets, basements and ground-floor flats after 100 litres of rain fell per square metre in under an hour.
Spain’s tourism hits new highs: Why shoulder season might not be the bargain it once was
About one in six Spanish travellers will go on holiday this September, part of a surge in off-peak trips.
Can the EU implement its new press freedom law?
Press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy, but it has been declining in several EU member states. Since August, governments have to fully implement the Media Freedom Act, but some are resisting the first-ever EU regulation related to the press.
Dame Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as top editor at American Vogue
Dame Anna has finally announced her successor - Chloe Malle. Daughter of actress Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle, she joined Vogue as social editor in 2011. But the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere...
As tariffs bite, Deutsche Bank rises to rejoin Europe’s top index
The top lender’s return to the Euro Stoxx 50 after seven years marks a symbolic revival for Europe’s banks, as tariff-hit giants Stellantis, Nokia and Pernod Ricard are forced out.
Israel starts calling up reservists as it continues military offensive in Gaza City
Gaza City is Hamas' political and military stronghold and, according to Israel, still home to a vast tunnel network despite multiple incursions throughout the war.
Why is Scandinavia’s largest international art fair going bananas for Thyra Hilden’s ‘Equal Satire’?
A new banana-centric artwork by Danish artist Thyra Hilden has been exhibited and sold at Copenhagen’s Enter Art Fair. Here's why it has been one of the standouts of this year's edition.
Meet the Uzbek scientist pioneering genetic breakthroughs in cotton, wheat and global food security
Uzbek scientist and agriculture minister Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov is reshaping global farming through groundbreaking genetic research.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin for talks in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin continued a day of talks in Beijing on Tuesday, walking together outside Xi’s residence after a tea ceremony.
Summer 2025 was UK's hottest on record and experts say 'extremes' like this are becoming more common
Climate scientists say summers as hot or hotter than 2025 in the UK are 70 times more likely due to climate change.
Germany's far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local vote
Police say there is no evidence of foul play, ahead of local elections in western Germany.
Gold surges to record high as central banks turn from dollar to bullion
A historic price for the world’s oldest safe-haven asset signals waning confidence in the dollar and mounting pressure on the Fed.
In African villages, water collection remains a lifelong burden
Across rural Africa, the daily search for water remains a struggle, often borne by women and children who walk long distances to streams and springs.
Alawites flee homes in Damascus suburb after threats from armed group
Residents in the al-Sumaria neighbourhood Euronews spoke to say the Syrian government has done little to protect them.
Death toll after magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan passes 1,400, Taliban says
Rescue teams continued to scour the mountainous eastern regions impacted by the earthquake in a scramble for survivors.
Finland sentences Nigerian separatist leader to six years in prison
In 2024, the Nigerian military declared Simon Ekpa wanted as part of nearly 100 people sought on charges of terrorism. After his arrest in Finland, the Nigerian government sought his extradition.
Eurozone inflation tops estimates in August: Is the ECB watching?
Eurozone inflation edged up to 2.1% in August, slightly above expectations but still near the ECB's target. Core inflation stayed at 2.3%.
What is a Clanker and why are people on social media using it as an anti-AI slang?
The term is taking off on social media as people grow fed up with AI making things up, sounding too human, and worry about the technology eradicating jobs.
Dream draw for Kazakhstan’s Kairat, tough journey for Real Madrid
Kazakhstan's Kairat will face Real Madrid and Inter Milan in the 2025–26 Champions League, thrilling fans while Spanish media lament the long trip to Almaty.
Celebrated and trailblazing ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Graham Greene dies aged 73
Best known for his role as Ziŋtká Nagwáka (Kicking Bird) in 'Dances With Wolves', Graham Greene's talent helped shift perceptions and address stereotypical representations of Indigenous talent in mainstream Hollywood.
Dementia cases are rising in Africa amid population shift, leaving families unsure how to help
As the population of older people increases across the African continent, experts are seeing a spike in new diagnoses of dementia.
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For the first time in 14 years, Syria resumes oil exports with a shipment of 600,000 barrels
Before 2010, when the protests against Bashar al-Assad led to a civil war in the country, oil provided more than half of Syria's income.
'Public book burnings': Margaret Atwood comments on 'The Handmaid's Tale' Alberta book ban
Margaret Atwood is taking aim at Alberta’s new rules on school libraries and has even posted a new short story which satirizes the censorship at play.
Mexico’s new Supreme Court takes office amid legitimacy concerns
Mexico inaugurated a new Supreme Court on Monday, the first to emerge from a landmark judicial reform that introduced popular elections for top judges in the country’s history.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un takes his signature train to Beijing ahead of military parade
Kim left Pyongyang with an entourage of senior officials on Monday. What do we know about his famous armoured train?
France preparing hospitals to care for war-wounded soldiers by March 2026
The French health minister stressed that the measures are precautionary.
French PM Bayrou's marathon talks unlikely to avert no-confidence vote
French PM François Bayrou is meeting political leaders to avoid a no-confidence vote on 8 September, but opposition remains strong, casting doubt on his success.
Demonstration in Belgrade marks ten months since Novi Sad collapse
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Belgrade on Monday as riot police surrounded the headquarters of Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic.
How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer
Russia's Vladimir Putin met China's and India's leaders in Tianjin in a show of solidarity.
Will Smith responds to backlash for AI-generated concert video - with new clip featuring AI cats
You've gotta be kitten me... Will Smith has responded to the backlash for his AI-generated video of audience members with a new clip, which pokes fun at his detractors. However, the new clip - while humorous - fails to take into consideration the existential threat AI poses to
Loopholes in ship flagging system undermine sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea – report
As unchecked flagging of ships continues to enable global sanctions evasion, governance must be "radically improved," says a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).