2025-09-18

United Kingdom

Trump 'grateful' for second UK state visit but key differences remain

Trump and Starmer signed what both sides hailed as a historic agreement on science and technology but opinions diverged on immigration and Palestine.

18/09/2025

Iraq

Accused French IS members sent to Iraq for trial, Syrian officials say

Their transfer happened more than one month ago but had not been previously reported. French officials could not be reached for comment.

18/09/2025

Indonesia

Ukrainian man gets life sentence in Indonesia for producing drugs

Roman Nazarenko became a suspect after police raided a villa in Bali in May 2024 and found a lab in the basement to grow marijuana and produce a precursor of ecstasy.

18/09/2025

Germany

Ban on Jews entering Flensburg shop sparks nationwide outrage

Local politicians have strongly condemned the incident, while the anti-Semitism commissioner Felix Klein called it "antisemitism in its purest form."

18/09/2025

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Protests erupt in Nantes over Macron’s public service cuts

Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Nantes on Thursday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s government and its plans to cut funding for public services.

18/09/2025

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Fifty couples marry at iconic Danish landmarks during Golden Days Fest

Fifty couples from around the world were married at some of Denmark’s most iconic cultural landmarks as part of this year’s Golden Days Festival, whose theme is Love.

18/09/2025

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Fire destroys historic Keyvanlar Mansion in Bolu’s Mudurnu district

A major fire broke out late at night at the historic three-storey Keyvanlar Mansion in the Seyrancık neighbourhood of Mudurnu, Bolu, emergency services said.

18/09/2025

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Denmark leads NATO exercise with 550 troops in Greenland

Denmark is leading a major NATO military exercise in Greenland with more than 550 troops from Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden and Norway, the Danish military said.

18/09/2025

Business Line

Uzbekistan expands transport network with new rail and air corridors for Central Asian businesses

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Investments in highways, railways, and air transport are on the rise, with several major projects underway.

18/09/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 18th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

18/09/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies of what Russia says are fallen soldiers

The repatriation of the deceased soldiers and exchange of prisoners of war is one of the rare tangible results of Russia-Ukraine talks held in previous months in Istanbul.

18/09/2025

Health news

WHO accuses corporate giants of blocking ‘life-saving’ health policies

The move comes days ahead of a high-level meeting at the United Nations General Assembly that will focus on chronic diseases.

18/09/2025

Travel News

As Ryanair cuts Spain flights, rivals add more seats for winter travel

Ryanair has so far cut nearly two million flights to Spain in 2025.

18/09/2025

United Kingdom

Three people detained in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia

The arrests on Wednesday came as Lithuania announced that a Russia-backed network was behind a series of parcel explosions in Europe last year.

18/09/2025

Health news

Congo sees 31 deaths from Ebola amid outbreak, WHO says

The latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week.

18/09/2025

Culture news

Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation

France and Australia have signalled that they will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at next year's Eurovision Song Contest, even as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify.

18/09/2025

Spain

Spanish police arrest Camorra-linked gang leader over drug trafficking

The detainee, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of belonging to a criminal organisation from the Marano area of Naples.

18/09/2025

Business

Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel to develop AI infrastructure

Intel will design and manufacture custom data centres and personal computing products hand in hand with the world's most valuable public company.

18/09/2025

Europe News

EU pipeline gas imports on downward trend – report

While gas entering the bloc via pipeline is decreasing, liquefied natural gas is set to increase casting doubts on the bloc’s green undertakings.

18/09/2025

Ukraine

Russia brainwashing of Ukrainian children 'industrial', officials say

Russia has applied the same principles in brainwashing Ukrainian children as it did to its military-industrial complex, Ukrainian officials told Euronews, following the latest report by Yale HRL about Russia’s “unprecedented system" of indoctrination of Ukrainian children.

18/09/2025

EuroVerify

Did Pedro Sánchez incite pro-Palestine protesters to stop La Vuelta?

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing criticism from opposition leaders who accuse him of inciting the pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted and ultimately cancelled the final stage of La Vuelta a España cycling race.

18/09/2025

Business

Mars to invest €1bn in Europe as Kellanova deal remains unresolved

The American confectionery giant said that the investment will go towards modernising manufacturing, with factories in France, Poland and Lithuania among those set to benefit.

18/09/2025

Europe News

EU 'closely' monitors trade impact of Poland-Belarus border closure

The closure of all crossing points between Poland and Belarus has interrupted a traditional trade route between the EU and China.

18/09/2025

Economy

Bank of England holds key rate at 4% with inflation above target

The decision comes as no surprise as inflation in the UK remains stubbornly high, almost double the central bank's 2% target.

18/09/2025

USA

What do we know about Charlie Kirk's funeral?

The 31-year-old right-wing campaigner was killed while speaking at a university debating event in Utah on 10 September.

18/09/2025

Lifestyle

Make America Fashionable Again? Melania Trump's dress proves divisive

Melania Trump’s fashion choices during her UK trip have attracted scrutiny - and mixed public reactions.

18/09/2025

Nature

Fat Bear Week: Alaska's chunkiest bears battle for online crown

Viewers can watch live streams and vote online to determine which bear has packed on the most weight after feasting on salmon.

18/09/2025

Gaza

Israeli troops press on with Gaza City offensive as death toll rises

According to the Israeli military, its air force and artillery units have struck Gaza City more than 150 times this week.

18/09/2025

Ukraine

Kenyan nabbed in Ukraine says he was tricked into joining Russian army

Evans came to Russia as a tourist and claims he was then tricked into signing a contract with the Russian army. He says he decided to escape as soon as he found himself in the combat zone.

18/09/2025

Europe News

French budget cut strikes turn violent amid clashes in Paris

France faces nationwide disruption as hundreds of thousands protest against new austerity measures on Thursday. Major unions called for action, with significant impacts on transport and schools.

18/09/2025