Economy France's political turmoil drags on: What are the economic risks? France’s political crisis is fuelling economic and market uncertainty, with risks to growth and compliance with EU borrowing rules. Bond spreads have widened, reforms are stalled, and analysts warn the ECB may need to act if the situation continues to deteriorate. 07/10/2025
Culture news Why will Robbie Williams not be playing the final show of his tour? British singer Robbie Williams' concert at Ataköy Marina, which was due to take place tonight, has been cancelled due to increasing calls for protests and security concerns amid the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. 07/10/2025
Markets Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets. 07/10/2025
Greece Former Greek PM Tsipras quits parliament amid new party speculation "I am resigning as a Syriza MP, I am not resigning from political action," Alexis Tsipras said in a statement on Monday. 07/10/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 7th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/10/2025
USA Donald Trump nears decision on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine The US president said on Monday he has "sort of made a decision" on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine as the impatience grows at the White House over Russia’s refusal to participate in direct talks with Kyiv aimed at putting an end to Moscow’s ongoing all-out war. 07/10/2025
Culture news ‘TikTok slop’: Robin Williams' daughter on AI deepfakes of her father "AI is just badly recycling and regurgitating the past to be re-consumed." Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda has criticised AI-generated videos of her father, amid the rise in deepfakes courtesy of OpenAI's new video tool Sora 2. 07/10/2025
Tech News Three scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for quantum mechanics work The physics award is the second 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week. 07/10/2025
Climate Inequality fuels climate crisis: EU countries among those responsible Climate goals will remain “out of reach” unless lifestyle-related carbon footprints are considerably slashed, a new report warns. 07/10/2025
Business Google Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses delay Google is required to change the limits it places on app access on Android devices to promote fairer competition. 07/10/2025
No Comment Slovenia’s R.o.R. festival concludes with a tribute to Earth The R.o.R. Festival, part of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025 programme, concluded on Sunday in Nova Gorica after four days of exhibitions, performances and installations exploring humanity’s connection with the universe. 07/10/2025
Europe News Votes of confidence: Which political groups will defend von der Leyen? The European Commission is set to survive the two motions of censure to be voted on Thursday. But its support could shrink even more. 07/10/2025
Tech News Taylor Swift accused of using AI to promote her new album The artist has previously spoken against AI being used to spread misinformation. 07/10/2025
No Comment Memorials held across Israel on second anniversary of Hamas attack Israelis gathered on Tuesday to commemorate two years since Hamas’ deadly 7 October attack, as the country continues indirect talks with the militant group in Egypt aimed at reaching a ceasefire and securing the release of remaining hostages. 07/10/2025
Partner content Healthy returns: Why Europe must treat healthcare as an investment, not a cost Partner content presented by Johnson & Johnson Europe must stop treating healthcare as a cost. Strategic health investment drives growth, resilience and long-term prosperity. 07/10/2025
Tech News How high-tech dermatology lasers are reviving France’s art treasures From medieval sculptures to Renaissance gems, the lasers are helping experts at France’s leading restoration lab bring cultural masterpieces back to their former glory. 07/10/2025
Albania Man on trial in Albania kills judge in Tirana courtroom shooting Two people were also injured after 30-year-old suspect opened fire during a hearing over property dispute at the Tirana Court of Appeal. 07/10/2025
Economy Is basmati rice Indian or Pakistani? Do not ask the EU Commission From the Punjab plains to Brussels — who would have thought that the dispute over basmati’s origin would end up on Europeans' plates? 07/10/2025
Cinema Gunless 007? Amazon U-turn over James Bond firearm censorship backlash The streamer has caused fan outrage after scrubbing 007's weapons from the original James Bond movie posters. They have quietly reversed their decision... Still, fans of the beloved spy franchise see this as a worrying sign for the series going forward under the tutelage of Amazon. 07/10/2025
Art Made in Maidan: Kyiv Biennale asks can art lead a revolution? The 6th Kyiv Biennale at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw examines the effect of war and conflict and asks how society often allows violence to go unpunished. The idea behind the exhibition was inspired by the revolutionary events in Ukraine's Maidan Square a decade ago. 07/10/2025
Travel News Feeling blue? This European country is now ‘prescribed’ by doctors Leave your troubles behind in one of the world’s ‘happiest countries’. It may be just what the doctor orders. 07/10/2025
Green News Why orcas won't stop ramming boats off the Portuguese coast Curious about the rudder, orcas have increasingly approached ships over the last five years. 07/10/2025
Green News EU ministers test positive for forever chemicals in their blood PFAS were found in the blood of all the EU ministers sampled, the tests found. 07/10/2025
World News 'Antisemitism has become a political tool,' Europe's senior rabbi says Antisemitic incidents across Europe have hit record levels following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, according to the Chief Rabbi of Europe, who told Euronews that "a high percentage of Jews try to hide their Jewishness in public." 07/10/2025
Sudan ICC convicts former militia leader of past war crimes in Darfur Abd-Al-Rahman led the Janjaweed militia responsible for the killing of over 300,000 people and displacing millions in Sudan’s Darfur region during a brutal campaign which also displaced close to three million people. 07/10/2025
Health news Creative pursuits can help slow brain ageing, new research reveals Using machine-learning “brain clocks", researchers showed that creative engagement can preserve functional connectivity in brain regions most vulnerable to decline. 07/10/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 7th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/10/2025
USA Shutdown showdown: US government remains closed for now In Washington, the US Senate on Monday evening failed to pass a short-term budget to keep federal agencies open. Legal experts suggest, Democrats have almost no chance of extracting real concessions from the Republicans. 07/10/2025
Business House prices across Europe: Which countries have the highest rises? House prices in EU countries mostly rose year-on-year from April to June, with the largest jumps seen in countries like Portugal and Bulgaria. 07/10/2025
Health news Microplastics can alter the gut microbiome, study finds The findings suggest that tiny plastic particles that make their way into our bodies could affect our gut health. 07/10/2025