‘This used to be paradise’: How intensive farming is destroying Europeans’ favourite swimming spots
'Green sludge' is appearing on Europe's shorelines as warming waters, sewage and agricultural runoff fuel the growth of toxic algae.
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Tesla's profit drops as it explores a possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX
Tesla reported a decline in third-quarter profit, but generated more cash than analysts expected, leaving investors with a mixed picture as it explores a possible merger with Elon Musk's other big company, SpaceX.
Kenichi Yoda, Princess of Asturias laureate: "Ghibli is closely tied to its time"
The new president of the legendary Japanese studio argues that beauty must be sought even when portraying horrors such as war. In Oviedo, Yoda, Ghibli’s public face, says they will continue to explore contemporary themes and concerns, just as their founders did.
Kenichi Yoda, Princess of Asturias laureate: 'Ghibli is closely tied to its time'
The new president of the legendary Japanese studio argues for pursuing beauty even when depicting horrors such as war. Yoda, Ghibli's figurehead in Oviedo, says they will keep tackling contemporary themes and concerns, just as its founders did.
Drinking tea could lower your risk of stroke, but only if it’s not too hot
Drinking tea three or more times a week is linked to an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, such as stroke or heart attack, a new study suggests. However, burning hot tea was linked to the opposite effect: a 16% increase in vascular disease risk.
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Latest news bulletin | October 22nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Residences, shower spas and private lofts: The most luxurious airline experiences ranked
Think luxury travel is all about the seat? A new ranking of the ‘most outrageous’ luxury airline experiences has found that not all perks begin at takeoff…
Marine Le Pen vs Alice Weidel: How the far right wants to reshape the EU
AfD leader Alice Weidel unveiled her EU vision in Strasbourg a week after Marine Le Pen did the same in Brussels. Both parties seek to reshape the bloc around national sovereignty but differ on fiscal policy, energy and the extent of reform.
Trump suggests renaming Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'
Donald Trump has once again floated renaming one of the oceans bordering the United States, suggesting the Atlantic could become the “American Ocean”.
Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as Trump trade tariffs bite
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs make both US and Canadian industries weaker and reduce choice for households in both countries.
El Salvador launches military operation in Haiti to free four kidnapped aviation technicians
Bukele warned that failure to free the men who have been missing since Sunday’s attack on an armoured vehicle would trigger a far more powerful operation.
Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz
Tanks and gunfire mark renewed clashes on the outskirts of Taiz. Inside the Yemeni city, mounting rubbish and blocked roads are raising concerns about public health.
Disappointed after meeting, French unions call for 5 November action
Trade unions, unanimously disappointed after their meeting with the government, are calling for a large mobilisation on 5 November. The CGT's general secretary is urging workers to "generalise the strike".
Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protest
Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.
Pope Leo XIV post-op results show no further treatment required as tumour was localised
The pontiff needs no further treatment, his doctors said, eight days after an hour-and-a-half operation on his right lung.
Aberfan: King Charles marks Welsh mining disaster that killed a generation of children
Survivors shared their memories with the royal party, six decades after an official verdict, a raid on donations and a fight over the tips that followed.
Lithuania seizes major synthetic drugs lab run by Dutch national
Police recover more than 500kg of methamphetamine and 300kg of amphetamine in a three-day operation targeting a suspected international supply network.
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of Netherlands-bound cocaine at Cartagena port
Separately, two Dutch nationals wanted by prosecutors in the Netherlands have been arrested in Colombia.
Thélyson Orélien row: publisher says AI used to write 'C'était ça ou mourir'
The Quebec author has been at the centre of a controversy for weeks. On Wednesday, his Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal admitted that AI was indeed used to write his latest novel.
Riots in France: tourism sector fears drop in foreign visitors
Footage of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, is already slowing hotel bookings. Tourism professionals fear continued unrest will further deter foreign visitors.
Dussehra: Giant effigies of demons go up in flames in India
India celebrated Dussehra, or Vijayadashmi, in New Delhi with Ravana effigies set ablaze, fireworks and the prime minister joining the festivities.
EU journalism prize awards investigation into human rights abuse at Italy’s migrant centres in Albania
An investigation published by Dutch platform De Correspondent on the controversial Italy-Albania migration deal, now seen as a model for deportation hubs outside the EU, has won the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize.
Zelenskyy backs freezing front line as first step towards Ukraine ceasefire
The Ukrainian leader insists Kyiv must have a seat at any negotiations and wants security guarantees from Washington and European allies, as a row over slowed SpaceX satellite services rumbles on.
Nine Emperor Gods Festival: Devotees walk across burning embers for good luck
Devotees walked on fire for good luck at Malaysia’s Nine Emperor festival, with fireworks, a lion dance and blessings at a temple in Kuala Pilah.
Qatar in Motion | Made in Qatar: Local brands with global ambitions
This episode of Qatar in Motion explores how local talent is driving economic diversification. We reveal how innovation, enterprise and ideas are being proudly made in Qatar and finding its way to the global stage.
Latest news bulletin | October 21st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Milei reignites war of words with Sánchez as Spanish PM declares himself ‘leftie and proud’
Javier Milei has reignited his war of words with Pedro Sánchez during a visit to Madrid, as the Spanish prime minister declared himself “leftie and proud”.
'Lefty and proud': Spain's Sánchez hits back at Argentina's Milei in Madrid
Javier Milei has again attacked Pedro Sánchez during a visit to Madrid, where he will meet Isabel Díaz Ayuso. Sánchez replied on X, defending his left-wing stance in a fresh war of words between the two leaders.
African health ministers to hold Ebola crisis talks as Nigeria confirms first case
African health ministers will hold crisis talks on Ebola as Nigeria becomes the fourth country to confirm a case. The patient is now in isolation, while her contacts, including her spouse, a Swiss national, are being monitored.
EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP says
As EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries.