2023-10-18

Iran

Experts: nobody wants a big war in the Middle East

Iran has threatened to 'intervene in the conflict' if Israel launches a ground operation in the Gaza Strip. Euronews spoke to experts about what this 'intervention' might be and its consequences.

18/10/2023

Russia

Euroviews. The Israel-Hamas war is the latest proof Russia is an agent of chaos

Russia’s leadership doesn’t even have a stable, non-contradictory set of principles or values it adheres to, and its hodgepodge of narratives shows it is trying to fuel any conflict it can, all with the goal of carving out an empire for itself, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

18/10/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 18th – Evening

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

18/10/2023

Europe News

EU calls for tougher visa suspension rules to address security risks

The European Commission has proposed sharpening its visa suspension rules to address the "abuse" of visa-free travel in Europe.

18/10/2023

Cult

Celebrating Armenian culture with its International Music Festival

Despite the dramatic political situation, thousands of musicians and music lovers flocked to Yerevan for the seventh "Armenia" International Music Festival. The event highlights Armenia's musical heritage, as well as its current talent.

18/10/2023

Economy

China announces billions in investments in developing countries

Large investments announced at the Belt and Road Forum have raised concerns that poorer countries’ debt to China could rise further.

18/10/2023

World News

White House says Israel not behind deadly attack on Gaza Strip hospita

White House says Israel not behind deadly attack on Gaza Strip hospital which killed over 400 hundred Palestinians according to the Gaza health ministry.

18/10/2023

Health news

ADHD could be linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds

New research suggests that people with ADHD may be at increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

18/10/2023

Tech News

NYC mayor uses AI to make robocalls in different languages

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn't actually speak.

18/10/2023

Economy

Home turf headwinds for VinFast's global ambitions

VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker, is grappling with doubts over the reliability of its EVs among local consumers. Despite global expansion efforts, scepticism due to product issues, negative press, and a lack of trust present significant challenges in their quest for success.

18/10/2023

Notes From The Usa

Folk genre shines a light on Newport, Rhode Island's musical heritage

In partnership with Brand USA

With a superb coastline, great food and charm, the city of Newport is rich in artistic heritage. The art and beauty it inspires have made it famous for its live music culture.

18/10/2023

World News

Israel to allow Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office says it will allow Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza Strip.

18/10/2023

Nature

Can France’s ‘mosaic forest’ withstand the storm of climate change

A patchwork of 4,200 hectares of forest is being adapted for rising temperatures.

18/10/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

I'm not a teenager, so what does the metaverse have to do with me?

There are over 400 million users in metaverses according to recent figures. However, 80% of them are under the age of 16 and primarily engage in video games.

18/10/2023

Gaza

Israel has cut electricity, food and fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip

Palestinians are facing long queues for essentials including fuel due to Israel's total blockade of the Gaza Strip. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned the Middle East is on ''the verge of the abyss''.

18/10/2023

Culture news

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s new waxwork unveiled in Paris

Billy Zane, is that you?

18/10/2023

World News

Ukraine War: Three people killed in Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine

The latest attacks come a day after Ukraine announced it had used US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles against Russia for the first time.

18/10/2023

Qatar 365

Gripped by grappling: The rise of mixed martial arts in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar365, we wrestle with the rise of combat sports in Doha and find out what it’s like first-hand to grapple inside the cage.

18/10/2023

Economy

German government pushes to get more Ukrainian refugees into jobs

The German government has announced a drive to get more Ukrainian and other refugees into jobs, now that many have a usable knowledge of the German language.

18/10/2023

Culture news

British Museum to digitise collection to prevent more thefts

The British Museum, one of the most visited in the world, has been dealing with the aftermath of thefts which highlighted internal failings and led to the exit of its director.

18/10/2023

Gaza

'Gates of hell': Reporter gives his own account of Gaza horror

"It is not safe. Leave your dreams and memories as they are torn apart by the fangs of a monster."

18/10/2023

Tech News

X (formerly Twitter) starts charging some users to use key features

X says the ‘Not A Bot’ subscription will allow key functions such as tweeting, replying, and liking.

18/10/2023

Culture news

Stranger than fiction: 9 celebrity memoirs to binge read this autumn

From Britney Spears’ account of her conservatorship to the story behind Dolly Parton’s bedazzled threads, here are the best memoirs by stars to look out for this fall.

18/10/2023

Destinations

Japan's tourism booms as falling yen means bargain holidays

Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable.

18/10/2023

France

French airports evacuated after spate of bomb threats

Although passengers have been let back into the terminals, several of the airports are experiencing ongoing delays to arriving and departing flights.

18/10/2023

Poland

Euroviews. Young voters' turnout in Poland showed it's 'No country for Old Men'

Despite PiS winning the election, Sunday’s vote produced an electoral victory for the opposition spurred on by younger voters, Tom Junes writes.

18/10/2023

Europe News

Von der Leyen defends trip to Israel and warns about 'fury of war'

Ursula von der Leyen defended on Wednesday morning her closely watched trip to Israel and called on the European Union to "redouble" efforts to protect the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.

18/10/2023

North Korea

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in North Korea

Kim Jong-un visited Russia in September, when he met Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome and inspected fighter jets at an aircraft factory in Russia’s far east.

18/10/2023

Green News

Greta Thunberg charged after protesting London oil conference

‘Oscars of oil’: What is the Energy Intelligence Forum and why are Fossil Free London activists trying to shut it down?

18/10/2023

Tech News

Foxconn and Nvidia team up to build 'AI factories', CEOs say

Two large multinationals are planning to run artificial intelligence (AI) factories to train robots and self-driving cars.

18/10/2023