2024-10-18

Europe News

France concerned by reports of North Korean troops in Ukraine

If the South Korean intelligence is confirmed, the troop deployment would bring a third country into the war and intensify the standoff between North Korea and the West.

18/10/2024

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Landslides and flooding paralyse transport in northern Italy

Torrential rain has caused landslides and flooding in northern Italy, disrupting transport severely.

18/10/2024

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France battles worst floods in 40 years

Heavy rainfall in central and southern France has triggered the worst flooding the region has seen in 40 years.

18/10/2024

Europe News

'Unacceptable': Italian PM Meloni denounces Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her criticism of Israel for attacking United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.

18/10/2024

Europe News

US President Biden meets with Scholz, Macron and Starmer in Berlin

US President Joe Biden made a flying visit to Berlin on Friday, spending less than 24 hours in the German capital to meet with German, French, and British leaders for discussions.

18/10/2024

France

What is the story behind French far right-funded schools?

In France, donors have been funnelling money into institutions which fully align with conservative values.

18/10/2024

Europe News

Security tops agenda at Riga Conference amid fears of Russian threat

Latvia is ramping up its defence measures in response to a potential Russian invasion, with security taking centre stage at this year’s Riga Conference.

18/10/2024

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.

18/10/2024

Lebanon

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon refuse to move despite Israeli warnings

The IDF has repeatedly demanded that UNIFIL troops remove themselves from the path of its growing campaign against Hezbollah.

18/10/2024

Experiences

Extreme day trippers on how to take 24-hour trips abroad

Short-haul flights are highly polluting but that doesn’t stop these bargain hunters.

18/10/2024

Health news

Polio initiative calls for €2 billion more funding to eradicate virus

The call for funding is part of a global effort to eradicate polio by 2029.

18/10/2024

World News

Biden calls for more Western support to Ukraine on Germany visit

The call comes amid worries that a victory for Donald Trump could upset the relationships that Biden is hoping to pass on to Vice President Kamala Harris.

18/10/2024

Israel

Hopes for ceasefire diminish day after killing of Hamas leader Sinwar

International leaders heralded the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to begin ceasefire negotiations — an idea Hezbollah, Israel and Hamas have rebuffed.

18/10/2024

Europe News

Automobile workers don't believe taxing Chinese EVs is the solution

The protest comes as the European Commission is considering imposing heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

18/10/2024

Business

Boohoo boss to step down as online fashion retailer considers break-up

The online fashion retailer has seen revenue plummet as it faces competition from the likes of Shein and Temu.

18/10/2024

Green News

Ranked: Best and worst European cities for green transport

The study compared the transport in 24 cities across Europe.

18/10/2024

World News

Maya Sandu favoured in Moldova's tense election and EU referendum

Moldovan citizens will vote on whether to formally add EU membership aspirations to their country's constitution. A win for pro-Europeans and Maya Sandu’s re-election could increase tensions with pro-Russian separatists.

18/10/2024

Travel News

Eurostar Snap tickets are half-price. What’s the catch?

Eurostar Snap tickets are available again for the first time since 2019.

18/10/2024

Europe News

French MPs are putting pressure on France over Mercosur deal

As a deal with Mercosur countries looms, French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris ramp up pressure on France over environmental and agricultural concerns.

18/10/2024

Europe in Motion

Energy efficiency: Are EU houses ready for winter?

More than 25% of the EU population lived in homes where energy efficiency has improved in the past five years. But not everyone benefits equally.

18/10/2024

Business

Italian car workers go on strike as pressure mounts on Stellantis

Workers in Italy's troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years.

18/10/2024

Health news

Whooping cough cases surge in US, Europe post-COVID pandemic

Cases of pertussis fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, but cases of the "100-day" cough are now increasing.

18/10/2024

Europe News

Belarus opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya urges global support

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the biggest challenger of President Alexander Lukashenko, talked to Euronews about her fight for a free Belarus from exile.

18/10/2024

Economy

ECB watchers see more rate cuts to come after October decision

Economists expect the ECB to continue rate cuts, aiming for 2% by mid-2025. Lagarde's focus on downside inflation risks and weak growth signals further easing.

18/10/2024

Culture news

Bon Iver's ‘SPEYSIDE’: Euronews Culture's verdict

The new EP from Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is an achingly lovely confrontation of anxiety and change.

18/10/2024

Culture news

European far-right parties are squeezing theatre, says industry chief

There is growing drama and conflict off-stage for theatre makers who are under attack from far-right political ideologues, according to a leading figure for European theatre.

18/10/2024

Health news

Too-high levels of toxic chemicals found in 10% of women’s underwear

The analysis tested for bisphenols, which are endocrine-disrupting synthetic chemicals, in underwear samples from Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia.

18/10/2024

Europe News

How prepared is Germany for a Trump presidency?

German politicians are overall pessimistic about the prospect of Trump returning to the White House, remembering past clashes as they look to the future in supporting Ukraine.

18/10/2024

Tech News

Far right decry vote after Musk fails to make Sakharov Award shortlist

Far right MEPs who nominated the billionaire for the prestigious award cast doubt on the voting process after Musk failed to make the final cut.

18/10/2024

Health news

Scientists find how sperm and egg fuse together in new study

A new study uncovered how a sperm and an egg fuse together.

18/10/2024