Iran’s enriched uranium re-emerges as point of contention in US talks
Iran's nuclear enrichment has emerged as a major point of contention amid diplomatic push to end the war.
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Pope Leo's alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame
Villanova and Notre Dame's men's and women's teams are set to play a doubleheader in Rome on November 1, marking the start of the college basketball season
EU probes whether Booking.com is doing enough to tackle fake listings and phishing scams
There is no fixed legal deadline for the investigation to conclude, but Booking.com can propose measures to address the European Commission's concerns.
State attorneys general step up plans to counter Trump’s meddling in midterms
Coordination by Democratic officials overseeing elections includes Zoom calls and in-person tabletop exercisesDemocratic state attorneys general, other top state officials and civic groups have accelerated planning to thwart any federal meddling in the November midterm elections by Donald Trump as he continues his false charges of widespread voting fraud and veiled threats of interfering in the pr...
Politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was intentionally hit by a car in an apparent political attack, has lost both of her legs, her husband said.
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'Who are the vandals?' ask the French press after weekend riots
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 21: The identities of some 300 suspects from Saturday's riots are emerging in the Paris courts. Meanwhile, the far-left France Unbowed party has promised legal action against the French government for claiming the radical left was responsible for the degeneration of protests. Also, as the UN warns that global warming is on track to reach 2.6°C this century, the UK...
Students and teachers march through Greek capital to protest cost of living
Students and teachers in Athens are marching for affordable student housing and more state investment in education
God Save The Queens: New exhibition celebrates the women of punk and 50 years of She Punk history
There’s no denying the boys made a lot of noise. But foundationally, punk is female. A new exhibition opening in London celebrates the women of punk and to mark 50 years of She Punk, Euronews Culture picks five essential 70s female punk albums that every self-respecting fan should own.
Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for exploiting unrest in France for political gain
Burnham and Badenoch clash over Jackdaw gasfield and inflation – UK politics live
The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government saidHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said:Approving Jackdaw shows the toxic grip fossil fuel lobbyists still hold over our energy policy. Andy Burnham promi...
As fans reject AI-generated music, even boosters are drawing the line
Enthusiasts like Grimes and A$AP Rocky may embrace AI-generated content, but they won’t produce it themselvesStreaming services, notable musicians and fans are confronting the growing presence of AI-generated music and drawing lines in the sand.On Tuesday, Spotify announced it had removed some 50m songs considered AI slop from its recommendations to users over the past year. Continue reading...
The EU will ‘pull its punches’ on China despite growing trade war talk: analysts
The European Union is likely to avoid a full-blown trade confrontation with China due to internal divisions in the bloc and fear of retaliation, according to a prominent research firm. The projection comes amid speculation that the two sides are on the brink of a trade war, with European policymakers raising the alarm about a looming “China shock 2.0” and pushing for stronger measures to protect d...
Chinese mathematician Sun Zhiwei proposes 1,000 problems to challenge AI
In an age of AI-induced answers to complex mathematical problems, Chinese mathematician Sun Zhiwei maintains that curiosity and asking good questions are more important then ever. Over a career spent probing the edges of number theory, Sun, a 61-year-old professor at Nanjing University’s department of mathematics, has built a vast landscape of problems – more than 1,000 and counting – for the glob...
Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January
Star Ferry fares are set to rise by as much as HK$1.80 (23 US cents) from January after Hong Kong authorities endorsed the operator’s application for an increase, taking the cost of a weekend cross-harbour trip to up to HK$8.30. The operator, which last raised its fares in 2023, applied in March to increase charges on its two franchised routes by between 80 HK cents and HK$2 per journey. Under a p...
Burkina Faso's parliament unanimously votes to reinstate the death penalty
Burkina Faso's parliament has reinstated the death penalty for crimes like terrorism, espionage, and treason
Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia unilaterally frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin as a ‘humanitarian’Europe live – latest updatesUS politics live – latest updatesVladimir Putin ordered the release of an American from a Russian jail as he met Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg on Wednesday for fresh talks on ending the war in Ukraine, amid increasingly close relations be...
Macron says world leaders have made 'stupid' comments on France riots based on fake AI videos
French President Emmanuel Macron took aim at world leaders including US President Donald Trump for trying to exploit the riots and looting that broke out alongside peaceful demonstrations in France Saturday for their own political advantage. Another wave of demonstrations against France's worsening cost of living is planned for the coming Saturday.
Polish teenager, 16, suspected of plotting massacre as police uncover weapons arsenal at home
A 16-year-old suspected of plotting a massacre has been detained by police in Warsaw, Poland. Investigators believe the teenager was preparing to kill multiple people. Officers searching his home discovered what they described as "an entire arsenal of dangerous items".
In apparent swipe at Trump, Macron slams 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders on France protests
Speaking in Doha on Wednesday, Macron called out leaders for instrumentalising unrest in France for their own political gain, following riots which occurred across the country over the weekend.
Ryanair CEO predicts biggest airfare rise in European history
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts European airfares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 as higher fuel costs, taxes and reduced capacity put pressure on airlines.
Macron takes veiled shot at Trump, Netanyahu over ‘stupid’ France riot remarks
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday criticised world leaders for making “stupid” comments about the rioting on the sidelines of protests in France, in an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macron said the leaders were taking aim at France in the context of coming elections in their countries and added that they had been influenced by fake ...
Kremlin open to new Ukraine peace talks as Russia frees US teacher Stephen Hubbard
Moscow says Putin, Trump and Xi will meet in Shenzhen next month, while a US diesel deal easing sanctions on Russia has angered Kyiv and European capitals.
Russia frees detained American Stephen Hubbard during US envoy's visit
Around two dozen Americans are still being held in Russian prisons for various reasons, according to the Foley Foundation, a hostage advocacy group.
Shark trapped for a month in South Korean canal is finally freed
Bukang-i successfully guided out after month in which it drew 1.6m visitors and was watched over by YouTubersIn South Korea, they call them jagyeongdan, a word whose meaning sits somewhere between vigilante group and neighbourhood watch. Each night they put on hi-vis vests, picked up their selfie sticks and gathered around the harbour in Busan to keep watch over an unlikely charge: a stranded shar...
The night watch: the YouTubers who were guardians of a shark stuck in a South Korean canal
Wearing hi-vis and carrying selfie sticks, livestreamers watched over an animal that was trapped for a month and drew more than 1.6m visitors before being guided outIn South Korea, they call them jagyeongdan, a word whose meaning sits somewhere between vigilante group and neighbourhood watch. Each night they put on hi-vis vests, picked up their selfie sticks and gathered around the harbour in Busa...
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
Delaware marked its state parks' 75th anniversary by planting its 75,000th tree, completing a five-year goal across 17 parks
Delaware celebrates the planting of its 75,000th tree in state parks, coinciding with the park system's 75th anniversary. This achievement contributes to a larger goal of planting one million trees by 2030. The initiative features diverse tree species, driven by the support of community volunteers. Notable trees like the American holly were chosen to improve environmental quality and provide invit...
Lonnie Mack’s iconic Flying V guitar and amplifier sell for $550,000 at auction
The legendary 1958 Gibson Flying V guitar, famously owned by Lonnie Mack and dubbed 'Number 7', fetched an impressive $550,000 at auction. This auction also featured Mack's 1962 Magnatone Custom 440 amplifier, which was crucial to his distinct sound. Mack's guitar, tailored for his innovative techniques, has had a profound influence on blues-rock music for many years.
The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: 20 restaurants in Europe included on extended 51-100 list
Ahead of next month’s 50 Best Restaurants announcement in Lima, Peru, an extended list has been unveiled for 2026 with 20 European eateries included.