2023-10-30

United Kingdom

Britain split on taking Palestinian refugees from Gaza

Division over whether to welcome Palestinian refugees in the UK follows party lines and reflects the public's sympathy towards either Israel or Palestinian civilians.

30/10/2023

Climate

Pumpkin crops decimated by extreme weather in the US

Will climate change make Halloween pumpkins a thing of the past? US farmers say there's 'no future' for their trade.

30/10/2023

Tech News

Does artificial intelligence have a gender? Yes and no

Certain types of AI, like digital assistants, often have so-called feminine characteristics. Why do programmers make this choice and what are the consequences?

30/10/2023

Spain

FIFA bans former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales resigned from his job in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.

30/10/2023

Markets

European gas prices soar after Egypt reports zero imports

European gas prices rose almost 7% on Monday morning, following news about supply risks.

30/10/2023

Business

HSBC announces $3 billion buyback despite missing profit expectations

Higher interest rates have boosted profits for Europe’s biggest bank, bringing their third-quarter pre-tax total to $7.7 billion ($6.26 billion after tax).

30/10/2023

Tech News

AI’s threat to authors a hot topic at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Authors such as Salman Rushdie grappled with the potential threat to human writing posed by artificial intelligence (AI).

30/10/2023

Business

China's Evergrande gets last chance to come up with new debt deal

Evergrande's liquidation hearing initially scheduled for Monday was adjourned by a Hong Kong court as the property developer's shares hit an all-time low.

30/10/2023

Culture news

Fans aim to break record for biggest Spider-Man gathering in Argentina

In a spectacular display of Spidey spirit, more than a thousand Argentines swung into action at the iconic Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires with the goal of snatching the world record for the most Spider-People gathered at one event.

30/10/2023

India

Train crash in India kills 13 and injures dozens more

The accident occurred late Sunday after one of the passenger trains overshot a signal between the towns of Alamanda and Kantakapalle in Andhra Pradesh state.

30/10/2023

Culture news

'The One Where The Laughter Stops' - How I'll remember Matthew Perry

Saying goodbye to "a bit of our childhood"...

30/10/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Midday

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

30/10/2023

Russia

Russia marks Remembrance Day of the Victims of Political Repressions

Moscow residents, including well-known dissidents, take part in the 'Returning of the Names' ceremony - an annual commemoration of Soviet-era repressions.

30/10/2023

Tech News

Web Summit announces new CEO after Israel-Hamas backlash

Former Wikipedia boss Katherine Maher takes the reigns of Web Summit after her predecessor resigned following backlash for comments on the Israel-Hamas war.

30/10/2023

Germany

Israeli and Palestinian restaurant owners in Berlin unite despite war

Euronews speaks with the owners of Kanaan restaurant in Berlin who are on a mission to promote unity and peace in the face of the Israel-Hamas war.

30/10/2023

Ukraine

Moscow threatens to confiscate EU assets, West expanding war to Asia

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

30/10/2023

Markets

Israel Hamas war: The outcome the financial markets expect

Energy and defence-related investments are set to yield in the next 12-18 months, according to analysts.

30/10/2023

Gaza

Netanyahu rejects calls for ceasefire as Israel deepens attack on Gaza

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

30/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How 'The War of the Worlds' terrified radio listeners

30 October 1938: When a radio broadcast convinced people that aliens were invading

30/10/2023

Italy

What’s behind the chronic lack of toilet paper in Italian schools?

From toilet paper to soap, Italian schools often fail to provide basic supplies to their students. Instead, parents are often asked for significant contributions to help with funding.

30/10/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Morning

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

30/10/2023

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Have Turkey and Iran declared war on Israel?

As the war between Israel and Hamas threatens to spill over into the wider region, some social media users are claiming neighbouring countries have declared war on Israel, including Turkey and Iran.

30/10/2023