Germany CDU wins big in local German vote as AfD fails to secure any cities After Germany's local elections, the CDU made significant gains, winning in Dortmund, Leverkusen and Bielefeld. Despite setbacks, the SPD celebrated victories in Cologne and other cities. 28/09/2025
USA Gunman kills four and injures eight in shooting at Michigan church A gunman opened fire and set a Michigan church ablaze, killing four and injuring eight. Police shot the suspect. Investigation is ongoing. 28/09/2025
World News Orban and Fico lambast EU over plans to phase out Russian oil and gas Hungary and Slovakia remain among the only countries in Europe to continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. 28/09/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 28th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 28th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 28/09/2025
Sport Heavyweights Shine as Qingdao Grand Prix Concludes in Spectacular Style The final day of the 2025 Qingdao Grand Prix saw Astemir Abazov, Audrey Tcheumeo, Niiaz Bilalov, Hyeonji Lee, and Gonchigsuren Batkhuyag claim gold in thrilling matches, thrilling fans and closing the event with unforgettable judo action at Conson Stadium. 28/09/2025
United Kingdom Keir Starmer pleads for Labour party unity amid dire poll ratings Starmer appealed to his Labour Party colleagues to have more trust in the government and display a united house, warning them to prepare for the “fight of our lives” amid Nigel Farage’s poll-topping Reform UK party threat. 28/09/2025
Business 'Europe First': Berlin favours European arms over US weapons For decades, Germany relied on the US for its security policy. But that era is over, experts tell Euronews. 28/09/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 28th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 28th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 28/09/2025
Ukraine Four killed in Kyiv, including a child, in overnight Russian attacks Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Russia for the new wave of attacks, which killed at least four in Kyiv, including a child, and accused them of deliberately targeting civilian positions to incite fear and terror. 28/09/2025
Iran Lawmaker says Iran may withdraw from nuclear treaty amid UN sanctions An Iranian lawmaker says Tehran is considering withdrawing from the nuclear treaty over reimposed UN sanctions, triggered by France, Germany and the UK, noting that parliament will also deliberate, on a later date, on whether or not the country will pursue nuclear weapons. 28/09/2025
Culture news Clean Houses': What if having a maid clashed with being a feminist? In her second novel, the Spanish writer María Agúndez raises the issues surrounding a profession that is still taboo in a society that is perhaps not as advanced as it likes to think. 28/09/2025
Moldova Polls open in Moldova's parliamentary elections Police have arrested many people in hundreds of raids leading up to the vote as reports of Russian interference and planned disturbances plagued what many believe is the most consequential election in the country’s recent history. 28/09/2025
Health news Can functional drinks really make you less anxious? Functional beverages such as TRIP drinks quench our need for quick fixes in a wellness-obsessed landscape. But how much of what they promise is true? 28/09/2025
Experiences You can now bid to reserve empty neighbouring seats on this airline A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty. 28/09/2025
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Economy Unpaid work in Europe: Which countries have the biggest gender gaps? Unpaid work is a significant aspect of gender inequality in Europe, with women on average spending two hours more per day on it than men. Differences in the gap follow regional trends, shaped by gender stereotypes and norms. 28/09/2025