2025-09-09

Ireland

Conor McGregor unveils partnership with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

09/09/2025

France

Emmanuel Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as new French prime minister

Lecornu was already tipped for the position last year and will succeed François Bayrou who was ousted after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.

09/09/2025

France

After Bayrou's fall, France braces for 'Block Everything' protests

Although French President Macron did not take long to name a new prime minister, Wednesday’s demonstrations mark the start of a prolonged season of unrest and deep discontent

09/09/2025

Tech News

All the latest Apple updates on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods, AI

These are all the need-to-know releases.

09/09/2025

Afghanistan

UN issues funding appeal for survivors of Afghanistan earthquake

Many of the most severely affected areas have been particularly difficult to get to, with some reachable only by helicopter.

09/09/2025

Europe News

MEPs clash over alleged 'genocide' in Gaza

The European Parliament doesn’t play any diplomatic role in the current response to the war in Gaza, but its debates and resolutions are likely to add political pressure on the Israeli government.

09/09/2025

Europe News

Disbursement of EU's €150bn defence loan scheme to start in early 2026

The aim of the SAFE programme is to boost joint procurement, increase interoperability among EU member states and strengthen the European defence industrial base.

09/09/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 9th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/09/2025

No Comment

Nepal PM resigns as protesters torch politicians’ homes

Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday after nationwide protests over corruption and a government ban on social media left 19 people dead and hundreds injured the previous day.

09/09/2025

Europe News

MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts 

New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency.

09/09/2025

Culture news

Love Twin Peaks? A David Lynch festival is coming to London

'A Gathering of the Angels' will include an immersive Mulholland Drive Dreamscape, Q&As with Lynch's collaborators, and lots of damn fine coffee...

09/09/2025

Moments

Italy launches newly restored 1970s train from Rome to Siena

You’ll need to book quickly as the route is only running for a limited time this autumn.

09/09/2025

EU Decoded

Is the EU failing to prevent forest fires?

This year's expected to be one of the most destructive wildfire seasons on record in Europe. While the EU has strengthened its response through the bloc's Civil Protection Mechanism, many argue that more investment and policies should be directed toward prevention.

09/09/2025

Tech News

Snapchat hit with Dutch probe over online sale of vapes to minors

The Dutch regulator said it is in contact with the European Commission about the investigation into Snapchat, one of the 25 largest online platforms in Europe.

09/09/2025

Health news

Cannabis use could affect women’s fertility, new study finds

The research followed women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to try to get pregnant.

09/09/2025

Cinema

Stephen King breaks adaptation record and shares his top 10 films

Do you agree with his list of favourite films and which author still beats the prolific Stephen King as the most adapted writer of all time?

09/09/2025

Markets

Anglo American stock rises 9% after merger deal with Teck Resources

The tie-up is set to be the biggest mining sector merger in over a decade.

09/09/2025

No Comment

Demonstrators in Spain call for full arms embargo on Israel

Hundreds of people rallied in Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities on Tuesday, protesting Israel’s offensive in Gaza and urging stronger government action in solidarity with Palestine.

09/09/2025

Qatar

Israel carries out attack targeting Hamas leadership in Qatari capital

Israeli forces struck Hamas leadership in Doha, reportedly hitting Gaza ceasefire negotiators. Smoke was seen rising in the Katara district, eyewitnesses report.

09/09/2025

Travel News

London tube strikes: How to reach main airports and train stations

Transport for London’s website and app have crashed as travellers and commuters look for alternative routes.

09/09/2025

Europe News

Joining the EU is ‘matter of survival’, says Moldovan president

Maia Sandu warns the European Parliament of Russian interference ahead of crucial elections in her country.

09/09/2025

Europe News

The EPP investigates membership of Serbian SNS party

The EPP cannot turn a blind eye to what happens in Serbia, EPP leader Manfred Weber told Euronews, as tensions grow in the party headquarters because of the controversial policies of Aleksandar Vučić.

09/09/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley: land of silk, craft and fertile vineyards

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Fergana Valley offers fertile landscapes, silk workshops, historic palaces, and traditions that make it Uzbekistan’s cultural and natural heart.

09/09/2025

Healthcare

CT scans may raise pregnancy risks, study finds

More studies are needed to confirm whether the higher risks are due to the scans or to the suspected health issues that prompt people to get them.

09/09/2025

Travel News

Travel warning as France launches nationwide strike on Wednesday

"Block everything" is the rallying call for a protest movement in France that is causing chaos and disruption for thousands of travellers on Wednesday 10 September.

09/09/2025

Gaza

IDF orders full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of military operation

Previous warnings to leave specific neighbourhoods have had little impact on a population exhausted from multiple displacements and unsure if moving south will really be safer.

09/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries have the most healthcare workers amid shortages?

A new Eurostat study shows Ireland has the highest nurse-to-patient ratio in the EU. Most of these healthcare workers are women.

09/09/2025

Europe News

State of the EU? Von der Leyen has the mic — here’s how to follow

The Brussels bubble’s favourite back-to-school ritual is back after a year off due to EU elections. Here’s what to listen out for in this marathon speech.

09/09/2025

Europe News

Majority of Europeans think EU-US trade deal is a 'humiliation': poll

A new poll exposes the widespread backlash against the EU-US trade deal.

09/09/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

IS group-linked militants slaughter 60 people in eastern DR Congo

A local official says the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) targeted residents attending a burial in the country's North Kivu province.

09/09/2025