2023-10-05

Russia

Putin says grenade fragments found in bodies of Prigozhin plane crash

Vladimir Putin said the head of the investigative committee told him that explosive traces were discovered in the remains of people killed in a plane crash in Russia in August. Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was among the dead.

05/10/2023

Ukraine

Russia moves warships out of Crimea away from Ukrainian attacks

Ukrainian officials say that the sea battlefront line has been pushed back at least 185 km from Ukraine’s coast since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

05/10/2023

World News

80 dead and 240 injured after drone strike in Homs

The strike killed civilians, including six children, as well as military personnel, and there were concerns the death toll could rise as many of the wounded were in serious condition, Health Minister Hassan al-Ghabash said.

05/10/2023

Azerbaijan

EU Parliament accuses Baku of 'ethnic cleansing' in Nagorno-Karabakh

The European Parliament approved a resolution saying it ''considers that the current situation amounts to ethnic cleansing and strongly condemns threats and violence committed by Azerbaijani troops.''

05/10/2023

Europe News

Paris, Rome call for deal with other European states to stem migration

Migration was not meant to be discussed at the European Political Community summit on Thursday, but just like it does at the EU level, it quickly found its way high up on the agenda.

05/10/2023

World News

Abkhazia will allow Russia to build new naval base in Novorossysk

Abkhasia's leader says he has agreed to allow Moscow to set up a naval base in the Black Sea port of Novorossysk after a series of Ukrainian attacks on Russia's fleet in Sevastopol.

05/10/2023

Europe News

Albanian and Serbian leaders call for 'new approach' to EU enlargement

A new approach to joining the European Union is needed, according to both the Prime Minister of Albania and President of Serbia, who bemoaned the length of time the process is taking for their countries.

05/10/2023

Football Now

What is it like to follow European football in Australia?

In partnership with Media City

The country is 10 hours ahead of the Premier League and 14,000km away from Europe.

05/10/2023

Green News

Why do Alaskans get a €1,000 oil cheque every year?

Alaska is sitting on a nest-egg oil fund. But dividing it up is an 'emotionally charged' matter for citizens.

05/10/2023

Travel News

Switzerland scoops the top prize at Rail Tourism Awards

These journeys through Switzerland, Occitanie and Vienna show the excitement and freedom of travelling Europe by train.

05/10/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 5th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

05/10/2023

Affiliate content

How can intergenerational workforces benefit companies?

Partner content presented by Jobbio

In today’s post-lockdown world, hybrid working is the norm in many workplaces.

05/10/2023

Green News

Why are we building faster in flood zones than in safe areas?

The study says that rather than adapting their exposure to climatic hazards, many countries are actively increasing it.

05/10/2023

Economy

In Singapore, the right to own a car costs more than €100,000

The city-state introduced the license system decades ago to combat traffic jams and pollution.

05/10/2023

Experiences

Are carbon passports needed to restrain frequent flyers?

Flying could soon be limited by personal carbon allowances, report warns.

05/10/2023

World News

Euroviews. Here is why the EU should deepen its relations with Central Asia

While the economic and diplomatic benefits are evident, the real win for the EU would be in shaping a narrative of partnership and shared progress, Emil Avdaliani writes.

05/10/2023

Culture news

Uncovered: Stage where Shakespeare performed in Norfolk theatre

The oldest running theatre in the UK has uncovered some of the original floorboards, on which the actual William Shakespeare acted.

05/10/2023

Ukraine

At least 50 people killed in Russian strike on village in east Ukraine

President Zelenskyy denounced the attack on the store and cafe in the village of Hroza as a “demonstrably brutal Russian crime” and “a completely deliberate act of terrorism.”

05/10/2023

Business

Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Inside Ubisoft's redemption quest

Ubisoft aims to reclaim its gaming throne with 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' amidst a tumultuous past, banking on a steady stream of new releases and strategic investments in cloud gaming and VR.

05/10/2023

Europe News

Children of Tunisian political prisoners request ICC probe

The children of four opposition figures imprisoned in Tunisia have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into the political persecution and human rights violations allegedly committed by President Kais Saied's government.

05/10/2023

Tech News

Musk's X, formerly Twitter, now removes headlines from news articles

The social media platform's billionaire owner Elon Musk had said the change would give news articles a better look.

05/10/2023

Economy

Number of young Portuguese homeowners has halved in 20 years

Over two generations, the percentage of people aged under 25 who own their own home has fallen by around 50%.

05/10/2023

Europe Decoded

Misleading posts claim anti-Zelenskyy protests broke out in Kyiv

A viral photo viewed tens of thousands of times falsely claims to show an anti-war protest in Kyiv. However, the photo was taken in 2018 in Italy during a demonstration in favour of the construction of a high-speed railway.

05/10/2023

Travel News

'Beer costs less than a euro': Tourists are flocking to Bulgaria

Plus the Bulgarian Minister of Tourism's top recommendation for tourists.

05/10/2023

Europe News

Tunisia can 'wire back' EU money if it doesn't want it: Commissioner

Olivér Várhelyi, the European Commissioner for enlargement and neighbourhood, has said Tunisia is free to "wire back" the €60 million in EU funds that were transferred earlier this week.

05/10/2023

Culture news

Jon Fosse wins the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature

The novelist and playwright was announced as the winner of the top prize in literature.

05/10/2023

Mobility

‘It benefits everyone’: How can cities improve women’s mobility?

Safety is one of the main reasons women avoid public transport but it’s not the only one.

05/10/2023

USA

How much could a US political row threaten military aid for Ukraine?

Ukraine finds itself caught in the middle as Republicans squabbled over whether to support military funding and their own House speaker.

05/10/2023

Europe Decoded

The EU says it must enlarge. But why did it stop in the first place?

Enlargement is regularly touted as the EU’s most effective foreign policy, but since its biggest wave of new members joined in 2004, the process has largely stalled.

05/10/2023

Business

Forbes 400: Donald Trump kicked off richest people’s list

The ex-US president is once again dropped off the list of US’ 400 richest people.

05/10/2023