2025-09-09

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

EuroVerify

Conflicting claims emerge on Russian GPS jamming targeting VDL's plane

Euronews' verification team, EuroVerify, has compiled a timeline of the contradicting statements which have emerged following allegations that Russian GPS jamming targeted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

09/09/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy slams 'brutal' Russian strike that killed 21 in Donetsk

With US-led peace efforts making no headway in recent months, Russia has escalated its aerial barrages on Ukraine.

09/09/2025

Tech News

Sweden says artists to be paid for AI-generated music in ‘world first'

The Swedish Performing Rights Society says it’s signed the “world’s first” licensing agreement with an artificial intelligence company that generates music.

09/09/2025

No Comment

Hundreds march in Havana for feast of Cuba’s patron saint

Hundreds of Cubans marched through Havana on Sunday in a procession honouring the Virgin of Charity, the country’s patron saint, on her feast day.

09/09/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2025 – Midday

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

Health news

UK warns against dangerous trend of cosmetic leg-lengthening surgery

The UK's NHS has warned that the procedure can, in some cases, cause permanent disability.

09/09/2025

Culture news

Why is Donald Trump taking shots at Tom Hanks?

Tom Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award later this month, but the US Military Academy’s alumni association has unexpectedly cancelled the ceremony. This has prompted Trump to gloat by taking shots at the celebrated actor.

09/09/2025

USA

What can be found inside Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘birthday book’?

On Monday, a US congressional committee released an album given to the convicted paedophile to celebrate his 50th birthday. It contains what is alleged to be a note from US President Donald Trump.

09/09/2025

No Comment

Clashes in Tbilisi as ruling party supporters target opposition rally

Several people were injured in Tbilisi on Monday after supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party attacked opposition activists outside the election headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

09/09/2025

Health news

Spain tightens measures due to H5N1 bird flu cases in Andalusia

So far three possible outbreaks have been located and four birds have been affected. In addition, 25 people who were in contact with the birds are under observation.

09/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Sweet tooth: Where in Europe are chocoholics paying the most?

Driven by a poor harvest in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, chocolate prices have surged globally. Poland saw a 39.1% increase, the highest in the EU.

09/09/2025

Cinema

More than 1,300 artists vow boycott of Israeli film institutions

The new campaign comes amid a growing number of entertainment industry initiatives to protest Israel’s war in Gaza. The pledge says Israeli film institutions are playing their part in "genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people."

09/09/2025

Tech News

Experts: Nepal social media crackdown reflects global censorship trend

Global internet freedom declined for the 14th consecutive year last year.

09/09/2025

Business

Chip giant ASML invests €1.3bn in French AI champion Mistral

The Dutch firm will become the largest shareholder in Mistral, with 11% ownership.

09/09/2025

No Comment

Jaškovo breaks own world record with longest strudel ever baked

The small Croatian village of Jaškovo has reclaimed its place in the Guinness Book of World Records by baking a strudel measuring 3,136 metres in length.

09/09/2025

Mexico

Train-bus collision near Mexican capital leaves 10 dead and 55 injured

A video circulating on social media showed the bus driving slowly onto the train tracks in heavy traffic when the train, which was passing at high speed, rammed into the bus at its midpoint.

09/09/2025

Tunisia

Flotilla for Gaza struck by drone off Tunisia, organisers say

Videos circulating online reveal a luminous flying object hitting the vessel. No crew members were harmed. Activists part of the flotilla say they will not be deterred by the attack, and that their mission will continue as planned.

09/09/2025

Business

Rupert Murdoch's family reaches deal on who will control media empire

The agreement ensures that Lachlan Murdoch will control his father’s media empire after the patriarch’s death, protecting the conservative bent of Fox News and other publications.

09/09/2025

Europe News

Evacuating Gaza children to EU: Moral obligation or security issue?

The World Health Organization and several international NGOs have raised the alarm on the need to evacuate sick and injured children from Gaza. But some governments refuse to welcome patients from the Strip out of fear of repercussions to their security and migration policies.

09/09/2025

Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen's big speech comes at a moment of fragility

This year's State of the European Union speech comes at a particularly precarious time for its protagonist: Ursula von der Leyen.

09/09/2025

Culture news

Euronews exclusive: Jackie Chan becomes Belgrade Expo 2027 ambassador

The theme of the 2027 Expo is "Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All," designed to explore ways in which humanity can use the power of collaborative play to overcome its challenges.

09/09/2025

Climate

Southwest Europe sweltered during world's third-hottest August

August brought southwest Europe's third major heatwave of the summer, accompanied by exceptional wildfires.

09/09/2025

Healthcare

First remote robotic surgery at 4,500 metres completed in China

Using 5G to remotely control surgical robots from 4,000 km away, doctors completed a delicate operation in Tibet at 4,500 metres above sea level.

09/09/2025

Tech News

Why do AI chatbots lie and make things up?

OpenAI says they’ve figured out that large language models reward chatbots for guessing.

09/09/2025

Economy

Why investors are ditching bonds for gold in 2025

Gold is shining in 2025, outperforming all major assets. With political instability, doubts over Fed independence, and rising economic risks, gold’s role as a trusted, uncorrelated store of value has made it the safe haven of choice.

09/09/2025

Destinations

Where to find culture and late summer sun in Europe in October

These destinations let travellers indulge in brilliant autumn colours, pleasant weather and quirky festivals in October.

09/09/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2025 – Morning

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

Europe News

How the car industry split the European Parliament

Political groups disagree over how best to help the sector - the coming months will be crucial.

09/09/2025

Norway

Norway's Labour Party claims victory in general election

The country's centre-left bloc retained power despite a strong showing from the anti-immigration Progress Party.

09/09/2025