12 October 2022 | Euronews
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World News Columbus Day: What is celebrated on 12 October in Latin America? While Spain, Italy and the United States celebrate the day Christopher Columbus landed on the American continent in 1492, some Latin American countries have opted to venerate their indigenous cultures instead of their colonisers. -
Sport Big-time judo: enter for the heavyweights on thrilling day seven An emotional Romane Dicko of France won her country's first Gold of the championships, in her first-ever appearance. And a jubilant Cuban judoka, Andy Granda, overcame the favourite, Saito Tatsuru, from Japan, to become his nation's first champion in nine years. -
Ukraine Ukrainians should cut electricity consumption by 25% during peak hours, says PM Shmyhal Following Russia's recent missile strikes on energy facilities across Ukraine, authorities in Kyiv warn of blackouts and ask millions around the country to slash their power consumption. Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina outlines this latest story and more as the war in Ukraine continues. -
No Comment Syria unearths 'rarest' Roman era mosaic Syria unveils a mosaic floor dating to the Roman era dating back to the fourth century in the city of al-Rastan in Syria's west-central province of Homs, after its discovery was announced by Syria's General Directorate of Antiquities. -
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Europe News Putin's position would not give him 'immunity' from war crime prosecution, says ICC chief prosecutor International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan QC also told Euronews that indiscriminate attacks on civilians are not acceptable. -
Belgium Putin targets Ukrainian 'points of pride' as war enters new stage, says expert Increased attacks by Russia on critical Ukrainian national infrastructure were expected following the Kerch bridge strike, Dr Patrick Bury told Euronews. -
Europe News Energy crisis: EU still split on gas cap as Germany and the Netherlands join forces to oppose The European Commission will work over the weekend to ensure broader support for the gas cap before making a formal proposal. -
No Comment Prayers and hopes for peace in Ukraine capital Despite the ongoing threat, some Kyiv residents were out visiting St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery to pray as well as a monument wall for the country's fallen soldiers. -
Moments Japan reopens to tourists. Here’s why you should add Iriomote to your itinerary Japan has reopened to international tourists. The remote island of Iriomote is a must stop on your next trip. -
My Europe Series 'Nothing to be afraid of': How Father Grigory became Russia's most prominent anti-war priest Amid Moscow's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, Father Grigory Mikhnov-Vaytenko has decided to help thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Russia. He is also an outspoken critic of the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church. -
Earth News Flood, heatwaves, fire: 7 in 10 British travellers have ‘eyes opened’ to climate change while abroad Nowhere is immune to the climate crisis. But many people experience it most acutely while travelling abroad, a new study suggests. -
United Kingdom UK government 'won't recognise' Scottish independence whatever top court rules — political expert The UK's Supreme Court has begun hearing evidence on whether Scotland's Parliament can legislate to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. -
The Exchange Sneaker stocks and luxury resale stores boost footwear market Did you know that you can invest in sneakers like stocks? If you know your stuff, you can also make a bumper profit selling limited-edition sneakers. Shoes have become a financial asset as much as a style choice, with some pairs costing up to $50,000. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 12th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Energy crisis: Fuel shortages could be a ‘blessing’ for the climate, says UN weather chief Petteri Taalas says the war in Ukraine will accelerate our transition to renewable energy. -
Travel News Portugal wants to increase airport fees - here’s how and when it could affect your trip Opponents have slammed the proposal, saying it will harm the country’s tourism recovery efforts. -
Russia Ukraine war: Putin tells Europe he's 'ready' to resume gas supplies The Russian leader claimed the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines was an attempt by the US to weaken Europe by disrupting the flow of cheap gas from Russia. -
No Comment Chinese firm tests a two-passenger electric flying taxi in Dubai Is it a car? Or a plane? Or a drone? Created by Chinese company XPENG AEROHT, this test of the electric flying taxi offers a glimpse into the future, where people may one day soar through over the city to their destination, leaving traffic jams far below. -
Home The first 3D-printed school in the world created in a warzone to be built in Ukraine Over 2,000 schools have been destroyed in Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s invasion. How to rebuild them? This NGO has a revolutionary answer. -
France Government forces striking employees back to work at Normandy oil refinery Fuel shortages in France are set to continue after the CGT labour union vowed to continue industrial action and challenge the government's requisition in court. -
Work Working alongside robots could contribute to burnout and fears over losing your job, new study finds Researchers say fear about robots taking our jobs is at times unfounded, with many people underestimating their own capabilities compared to a robot. -
Ireland Irish footballers apologise for pro-IRA chant in changing room after World Cup qualifier The team manager said the players "apologise from the bottom of our hearts" after criticism online, and from politicians. -
World News Russia adds Meta to list of 'terrorist and extremist organisations' Human rights lawyer Pavel Chikov has warned that simply displaying the Instagram and Facebook logos, or advertising on those networks, could be deemed illegal under Russia's criminal code. -
No Comment Rescue workers search for Venezuela landslide survivors Rescue workers look for victims after a devastating landslide swept through the Venezuelan town of Las Tejerias. -
Culture news Streaming giant Netflix joins independent ratings body for the first time Netflix is set to join Barb, the independent ratings body in the UK, from November. It is the first time the popular streaming service will allow measurement of its audience numbers. -
Culture news Damien Hirst burns paintings to raise fundamental question about essence of art In a rare and bold move, British artist Damien Hirst has burnt hundreds of his paintings that sold in NFT form in a bid to reveal the real essence of his work. -
Europe News Brussels recommends granting Bosnia the status of EU candidate, but with conditions The country will be asked to implement reforms related to judiciary, corruption, migration management and media freedom. -
Culture news If Animal Collective can't make it work, who can? Touring is becoming too expensive for bands Animal Collective are just the latest high-profile artist to pull a tour post-Covid because of spiralling inflation. -
Tech News Ai-Da makes history after becoming the first robot to be grilled by UK's House of Lords The artist robot Ai-Da is named after 19th century computer pioneer Ada Lovelace. -
The Cube Hungary PM Viktor Orbán has only just joined Twitter. Why now? With Hungarians generally preferring Facebook, there is seemingly little domestic motivation for Orban to join the rival platform. -
Earth News ‘Glaring double standard’: UK government imposes ‘de facto windfall tax’ on renewable energy The UK government has imposed a price cap on low-carbon electricity generators. Greenpeace has accused it of ‘double standards’. -
Destinations Turkey is one of the best value destinations in Europe right now but where's still warm in autumn? Your travel money will go further in Turkey. Here are the 5 best things to do once you get there. -
Europe News The UK and France pledge to help bolster Ukraine's defence systems It comes after a wave of missiles hit Ukrainian cities on Monday. -
No Comment Worshippers pray by Western Wall during Sukkot Thousands of Jewish worshippers attended the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The traditional blessing, usually attended by tens of thousands of worshippers, is held three times a year on the holidays of Sukkot, Shavuot and Passover. -
Climate ‘For my son’: Just Stop Oil protester whose arrest went viral on why she chose to get arrested Lora Johnson was arrested while protesting fracking in London last week. Here’s why she did it. -
Climate Greta Thunberg on nuclear and why it’s ‘completely insane’ we aren’t talking about energy saving The German government has re-activated several coal and oil power plants, despite warnings it could default on its climate goals. -
Culture news Take a sneak peek inside Japan's upcoming Studio Ghibli theme park Japan's highly anticipated new theme park from Studio Ghibli, creator of beloved titles like "My Neighbour Totoro" and Oscar-winning "Spirited Away", is set to open on 1 November. -
No Comment Mourners mark 20th anniversary of Indonesia's Bali bombings Mourners visit the Bali bombings memorial site in Kuta, on the 20th anniversary of the deadly blasts which killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. A memorial marks the names of those killed where the Sari Club, a popular nightclub, used to stand before bombs were detonated. -
Moments Mushroom foraging can be a fun and free way to eat: Follow these tips to make sure you pick safely Want to try your hand at mushroom or truffle foraging in Europe? Read this first. -
United Kingdom Truss toils to stop UK market turmoil from turning into economic tailspin The British prime minister, in office for barely a month, is struggling to stem the tide amid massive market turmoil, gloomy economic forecasts and a catastrophic drop in ratings. -
Culture news 'In Liz We Trust?': Game allows players to crash economy as British PM Liz Truss The PM's first weeks in office have been eventful to say the least. Now, you can join her on her currency-wrecking journey thanks to a new online game... -
Health news Cancer screening using a colonoscopy is less effective than expected, new landmark study suggests A landmark trial found inviting people to a colonoscopy didn’t cut the risk of cancer as much as hoped. But don’t cancel your appointment just yet. -
Mobility NASA hails DART mission a success as data confirms asteroid nudged off course by spacecraft It's the first time humanity has altered the motion of a natural body in space. -
Poland Free iodine tablets at the ready in Poland amid Ukraine nuclear fears Attacks around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant -- occupied by Russian forces -- have raised fears of a disaster. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 12th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Bill Murray settles in sexual assault claim as further misconduct accusations come to light New details have emerged about the comedy actor's inappropriate behaviour. -
Home Energy crisis: Australians are turning to renovating their homes to save on energy bills Residents of Australia's capital are upgrading their energy rating at home to save money on energy bills. -
Poland Leak detected in Russia pipeline that supplies Europe with oil Polish operator PERN said the leak was detected in a section of the pipe around 70 kilometres from the central Polish city of Plock. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Crimea bridge blast arrests, deadly market attack, Putin says 'ball in EU court' on gas Russia's FSB says eight are held over the bombing of the Russia-Crimea bridge; a reported missile attack on a market in eastern Ukraine; Putin taunts Europe over gas: Wednesday's key developments. -
Ukraine Elon Musk denies talking to Putin about nuclear weapons and Ukraine 'peace deal' "I have only spoken to Putin once and that was about 18 months ago. The subject matter was space," said Musk. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey facing sexual assault trials this month Five years since the beginning of #MeToo, this autumn will see four alleged and convicted sex predators - who have fallen from Hollywood grace - facing trial for sexual offenses. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 12th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Demand soars in US for children's books dealing with violence, trauma and grief Sales of books for young readers on violence, grief, and emotions have increased for nine straight years in the US, according to NPD BookScan