2024-10-28

World News

Israel passes law to restrict UN agency that distributes aid in Gaza

The legislation, which wouldn’t take effect immediately, risks collapsing the already fragile aid distribution process at a moment when the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening and Israel is under increased US pressure to ramp up aid.

28/10/2024

Spain

EU's Josep Borrell condemns Israeli army's attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon

Foreign ministers of 43 Union for Mediterranean states met in Barcelona to address regional challenges. Josep Borrell condemned Israeli attacks on UNIFIL and called for sanctions.

28/10/2024

Albania

Turkish ship carrying hazardous waste blocked by Albanian authorities

A Turkish-flagged ship with 102 containers of suspected hazardous waste was blocked from docking in Albania by authorities following a watchdog's warning.

28/10/2024

Norway

Norway agrees €340-million air defence deal with US

The announcement comes as Nordic countries vowed to increase defence spending following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

28/10/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 28th – Evening

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

28/10/2024

Business

Boeing seeks to raise billions from share sale to bolster finances

The aeroplane manufacturer is hoping to avoid a credit rating downgrade by launching a major stock offering.

28/10/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Colombian couple tackling homelessness using plastic pollution

In partnership with Media City

John Berrio López and Kelly Rodríguez collect plastic bottles from overflowing landfills and turn them into sustainable structures like schools and houses.

28/10/2024

Travel News

Can’t find a flight to China? Russian airspace closure may be why

Finnair has dropped from 42 to three direct flights from Helsinki to China in the last few years.

28/10/2024

Climate

Could a volcanic eruption be making Scandi winters colder?

Scientists have predicted the far-reaching impact of a 2022 volcanic eruption in the South Pacific.

28/10/2024

USA

US election: How much are podcasts affecting the Harris-Trump race?

While polls show that presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remain tied in crucial swing states, they are dedicating some of their key last media campaigning moments to podcasts. How much influence do these shows have?

28/10/2024

Tech News

How Magnus Carlsen is using tech to turn chess into a spectator sport

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen tells Euronews Next about his new app Take Take Take.

28/10/2024

Nature

More than 1 in 3 tree species worldwide faces extinction, says IUCN

The loss of trees is also a major threat to thousands of other plants, animals and fungi.

28/10/2024

Green News

Greenhouse gas levels hit unprecedented highs in 2023, UN says

Experts say CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere have risen by more than 10 per cent in just two decades.

28/10/2024

Health news

How a small vaccine developer reacted at 'lightning speed' to Marburg

The head of a vaccine nonprofit says Rwanda’s speedy outbreak response underscores the role small organisations can play in fighting infectious diseases.

28/10/2024

Balkan Trip

Explore Serbia's red village of Donja Lokošnica and the Unesco-listed Pirot carpet craft

In partnership with Arena Channels Group

In this episode of Balkan Trip, we journey to two remarkable locations: the vibrant red village of Donja Lokošnica and the town of Pirot, renowned for its UNESCO-listed carpet weaving tradition.

28/10/2024

Smart Regions

POWERTY: energising communities to combat poverty

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-funded project is helping one of Spain's poorest neighbourhoods cope with energy costs and the endemic problems of poverty

28/10/2024

Lifestyle

Halloween: The costumes that celebrate the best (and worst) of 2024

Halloween is nearly here, and if you’re still scrambling for the perfect costume, there’s no need to panic. We’ve got you.

28/10/2024

Business

Harris or Trump: Who's winning big business backing in the US?

A number of business leaders including Elon Musk have pledged their support for Trump during the 2024 US elections. Others, such as Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn are supporting Kamala Harris.

28/10/2024

Art

Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s murals opens in Helsinki

Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, 'Tove Jansson: Paradise' focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted.

28/10/2024

United Kingdom

English far-right's Tommy Robinson jailed for violating court orders

Robinson was jailed for 18 months after he confessed to 'flagrant' breaches of court orders by making false allegations against a Syrian refugee.

28/10/2024

Europe News

Spanish left-wing politician resigns amid sexual abuse allegations

Errejón’s departure is a major setback for Spain’s Sumar coalition, already weakened by declining support, and comes as the country faces heightened awareness around abuse of power in public life.

28/10/2024

Tech News

Why Meta’s ‘open source’ AI isn’t all it seems

The Open Source Initiative has just set a new international definition for AI that could throw a spanner in the works for tech companies.

28/10/2024

Nutrition

What's happening in the US McDonald's E. coli outbreak?

An E. coli outbreak linked to the fast food chain McDonald's has impacted people in 13 US states.

28/10/2024

Europe News

North Korean troops in Kursk a ‘significant escalation’: NATO chief

The new NATO chief confirmed Pyongyang has deployed troops to the Russian border region, branding it a sign of Putin’s "growing desperation".

28/10/2024

Culture news

Rosana Paulino receives Munch Museum's artistic freedom award

Home to the world's largest collection of works by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, the museum aims to pay tribute to his legacy of promoting "artistic expression" and creative freedom.

28/10/2024

Markets

How might the euro react if Trump wins the US presidential election?

A Trump victory could bring sweeping US tariffs, including a 10% levy on EU imports and a hefty 60% on Chinese goods. Analysts warn this protectionist stance could strengthen the dollar while pressuring the euro, pushing the ECB to consider lower rates to support negative effects on growth.

28/10/2024

Morocco

Macron visiting Morocco amid ‘new honeymoon’ over Western Sahara pivot

The French president is in Rabat to discuss business ties and illegal immigration after saying he would support Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in July.

28/10/2024

Business

Volkswagen set to close three German plants and cut thousands of jobs

Further talks are planned between Volkswagen and trade union leaders on Wednesday.

28/10/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 28th – Midday

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

28/10/2024

Europe News

Uncertain future for Radio Liechtenstein as public funding ends

Initiated by a small opposition party, the decision reflects a push for a more competitive media landscape, with calls for the station’s privatisation.

28/10/2024