Business Mulberry rejects takeover bid from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group Mulberry has recently rejected a takeover proposal from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group as too low. It insists that its own fundraising measures will be enough to stabilise the company. 01/10/2024
Germany German police arrest AfD-linked Chinese spy for leaking military data The Chinese national is accused of conveying sensitive information to an ex-AfD staffer who is also facing espionage charges. 01/10/2024
Art Claude Monet’s cityscapes shine in two new major European exhibitions Two major exhibitions on Claude Monet have opened in Europe, with London’s Courtauld Gallery showcasing his iconic Thames series and Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie focusing on his rare Paris cityscapes. 01/10/2024
Art A family hangs a Picasso painting for 50 years without knowing it For more than 50 years, a family in Pompeii kept a real treasure inside their home without having any idea about its worth. The canvas, found in the 1960s by a junk dealer, hung in their living room before they discovered it was a masterpiece by Picasso, now valued at 6 million euros. 01/10/2024
China Xi warns of 'rough seas' as China fetes 75 years of communist rule Commemorations were also held in the former UK colony of Hong Kong and Portugal’s former territory of Macao, both of which returned to Chinese sovereignty in the late 1990s. 01/10/2024
Culture news Polari Prize: Shortlisted writers for LGBTQ+ literary awards announced The Polari Prize has named its shortlisted writers for the LGBTQ+ writing awards. Munroe Bergdorf is nominated alongside Jon Ransom, one of 2023’s winners. 01/10/2024
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 1st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/10/2024
Culture news 'Get Out' star Daniel Kaluuya to get statue in famous London square The actor’s statue will be unveiled as part of the "Scenes In The Square" trail this month, to coincide with the UK’s Black History Month. 01/10/2024
Europe News Russian strike on Kherson market kills seven, authorities say Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared images of an attack on a crowded public area, insisting that similar attacks can be prevented with international support. 01/10/2024
Travel News Chaos at Milan Bergamo after Ryanair tyres explode upon landing All flights scheduled to depart from or land at Bergamo's airport on Tuesday were delayed, diverted or cancelled. Air traffic is expected to resume at 6pm local time. 01/10/2024
Art Banksy’s bulletproof Union Jack vest on sale for €360,000 The now iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surges in knife crime in contemporary Britain, is set to go under the hammer this month. 01/10/2024
Europe News Why are carmakers pleading for a respite from EU climate policy The head of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in 01/10/2024
Europe News Ukraine ‘at the top of the list’: NATO’s new chief takes charge Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte formally took over as secretary general of NATO from Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg at a Tuesday ceremony. 01/10/2024
Europe News National Rally denies making illegal payments in embezzlement trial Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance. 01/10/2024
USA Natural disasters are causing destruction in the US and Southeast Asia Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the US’ west coast, with Typhoon Krathon expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday. 01/10/2024
Markets European stock markets conclude lacklustre month with mixed results European stock markets underperformed compared to their US and Chinese counterparts in September, primarily due to a lack of local catalysts and a dependence on global events. However, luxury consumer stocks excelled, driven by optimism surrounding a swift recovery in Chinese demand. 01/10/2024
France Marine Le Pen to launch lawsuit after father filmed with neo-Nazi band Jean-Marie Le Pen was serenaded by a group known to have ties to an international far-right organisation. 01/10/2024
Green News EU needs long-term climate investment plan set with just transition French Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, 34, has been a researcher in EU energy policy for the past ten years and joined the European Parliament as a S&D lawmaker following the June elections. The Frenchman wants to stop the EU from backtracking on the green promises it has made to its youth. 01/10/2024
Europe News Brussels airports cancel hundreds of flights as workers go on strike Flights to and from airports Zaventem and Charleroi in Brussels will be put on hold as reportedly hundreds of security, cleaning and hospitality staff employed at the major transport hubs will strike for better wages and working conditions. 01/10/2024
Lifestyle In pictures: South Korean model almost becomes oldest Miss Universe The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.” 01/10/2024
Business Port workers from Maine to Texas go on strike risking new shortages Port workers from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks. 01/10/2024
Space Is EU's first space commissioner launched on low-orbit mission? Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's second term will see the first-ever commissioner for defence and space. But his mission and support do not match the recognition seen at the policy level, analysts and industry representatives argue. 01/10/2024
South Korea South Korea unveils most powerful missile "If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the (South Korea)-US alliance," President Yoon Suk Yeol said. 01/10/2024
Radio Schuman What would the far right in power mean for Austria and EU migration? The anti-immigration far-right party in Austria won the general elections on Sunday, and migration might shape the way the upcoming coalition is formed, according to an expert Radio Schuman spoke to. 01/10/2024
Art Future Generation Art Prize opens this week at Kyiv’s PinchukArtCentre The prize is open to all artists aged 35 or younger from anywhere in the world and working in any medium. This year’s cohort features 21 artists from as far afield as Lithuania, Iraq and Taiwan. 01/10/2024
Netherlands Will Rutte's political savvy help him manage a growingly complex NATO? As the former Dutch PM takes over as secretary general of the alliance, analysts say he will have to use his political survival skills as an astute negotiator to persuade members to spend more on defence and keep supporting Ukraine. 01/10/2024
Tech News New AI models more likely to guess than admit they don't know answers According to a new study, the more advanced an AI large language model (LLM) becomes, the less likely it is to admit it can't answer a query. 01/10/2024
Austria What's next for Austria after far-right win historic victory? Controversial leader Hebert Kickl has led the Austrian Freedom Party to a narrow win, and now faces a challenge finding a coalition partner who would be willing to work with him. 01/10/2024
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 1st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/10/2024
Business Could Europe's youth be encouraged to return to work in the UK? A meeting between the UK's Prime Minister and the EU's President could pave the way for a youth mobility scheme, although challenges remain. 01/10/2024