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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Putin seizes five more European firms, continuing Russia's hostile asset crackdown
The decree covers a flooring manufacturer, a paper packaging firm, a hygiene products maker, and two metal- and plastic-packaging companies, all of which continued operating in Russia after the all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
Social media favourites, Pompeii's cats star in new photo book
Photographed by thousands of visitors every year, the cats of Pompeii’s Archaeological Park now star in a new book. Around 50 live among the ruins.
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Dinosaur fossil hidden in London’s Natural History Museum for 100 years identified as new species
The 120-million-year-old skull fragment belongs to Europe’s first known megaraptoran, a predator featuring powerful arms and sharp claws.
The world’s best countries to live in for 2026 – and six of the top 10 are in Europe
Monaco topped the ranking thanks to its high quality of life and infrastructure, with Andorra hot on its heels in second place.
Italy and Spain move to end border dispute after Meloni-Sánchez talks
Italy's Giorgia Meloni, who met with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, agreed a short extension to align the expiry of Italy’s border controls with Spain’s reciprocal measures. Rome and Madrid say they will seek alternatives but remain at odds over migration.
Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate?
Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.
EU leaders demand joint action to tackle soaring energy prices
EU leaders are pressing Brussels for coordinated measures to ease soaring energy costs, bolster fuel supplies and support struggling industries, as the crisis strains national budgets and tests the bloc's climate ambitions.
Fed’s Warsh sees AI boosting productivity but gives no signal on next rate hike
US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in Bangkok on Friday that the global economy has proved surprisingly resilient and called AI the most consequential change of his lifetime, but gave no hint on interest rates ahead of the Fed’s meeting this month.
Marine Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after she vowed to end French aid to Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.
Marine Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid to Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.
At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia
The IOM says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe further south, towards countries such as The Gambia.