8 October 2025 | Euronews
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France French President Macron to name a new prime minister by Friday evening French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within 48 hours of Wednesday evening, the Élysée Palace has announced, as outgoing PM Sébastien Lecornu dismisses the possibility of parliamentary elections. -
USA Authorities charge man with starting deadly fire that levelled wealthy LA neighbourhood Law enforcement accuses 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of lighting a fire on New Year's Day that was initially put out by fire crews, but continued to smoulder before reigniting during high winds. -
United Kingdom UK synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to so-called Islamic State group, police say Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead by police outside the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue after he rammed a car into pedestrians and attacked them with a knife. -
Economy European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Germany Teenage daughter suspected in stabbing of newly elected mayor in Germany Iris Stalzer, 57, was found at home with multiple stab wounds at her home in Herdecke in western Germany on Tuesday. Her life is no longer in danger. -
Sport Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros. -
Tech News Florida teenager arrested after asking ChatGPT how to kill his friend The teenager said he was "just joking" with his friend, but authorities did not take the incident lightly given the long history of school shootings in the US. -
Europe News When is a sausage no longer a sausage? European Parliament answers after long grilling session The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups. -
Europe News Greenland is not seeking to join the EU and will not be part of the US, PM Nielsen tells Euronews Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday, calling for closer cooperation with the EU. “We are not going to join another country”, he told journalists -
Economy Germany projects a sliver of growth, betting on Merz’s €500bn overhaul Despite a slightly improved growth projection, Merz’s coalition is banking on infrastructure spending and quicker investment approvals to revive momentum. -
Art Sex, skeletons and rituals: A look inside Marina Abramović’s 'Balkan Erotic Epic' Marina Abramović turns 80 next year, and the world’s most influential performance artist is not slowing down. She brings sex, ritual, and the supernatural to the UK, in a provocative reenactment of Balkan erotic rites. 'Balkan Erotic Epic' starts in Manchester on Thursday. -
Turkey Several Turkish celebrities summoned by authorities for blood tests in drugs probe Authorities in Turkey have launched an investigation into alleged drug use involving 19 high-profile public figures, including singers and actors. -
Focus The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, a vibrant space of knowledge and dialogue The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is taking shape in Tashkent as a cultural and educational project of international scale. -
Earth News As cocoa production in Liberia fosters mass deforestation, campaigners urge Europe to act Cocoa production is fueling illegal deforestation in Liberia, new investigation reveals. -
World News Exclusive: Hamas demands release of high-profile militants in 'red line' for Israel Hamas has allegedly requested that Israel free several jailed commanders as peace negotiations are ongoing in Egypt. Who are the people on the list, and why for Israel is this “a red line the negotiating team won’t cross”? -
No Comment Northern Vietnam hit by severe floods as rivers surge past danger levels Heavy rain has triggered severe flooding and landslides across Cao Bằng Province in northern Vietnam, where water levels have risen rapidly since Monday night, submerging towns and isolating communities. -
World News Germany to allow police to shoot down drones, interior minister says Speaking after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Alexander Dobrindt detailed how the Federal Police Act would be reformed. -
Travel News Is it better for your wallet to book flights with an airline or an online travel agency? OTAs often sell airfares cheaper than the airline directly, enticing those travelling on a budget. -
Ukraine Russian strike badly damages Ukrainian power plant, authorities say Every year since 2022, Russia has tried to cripple the Ukrainian power grid ahead of winter, hoping to erode morale and disrupt military manufacturing. -
Markets Gold climbs above $4,000 in a record move - what is behind the rally? The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as economic uncertainty pushes investors towards safe haven assets. -
Europe News Russia is waging a 'grey zone campaign' against Europe, warns von der Leyen "Every square centimetre of our territory must be protected," Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday after a string of Russian incursions into European airspace. -
United Kingdom China spy case collapse blamed on UK government's failure to brand Beijing a threat Stephen Parkinson, the UK's head of public prosecutions, explained why the charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were dropped. -
Poland Tusk says extraditing Nord Stream suspect to Germany is 'not in Poland's interest' Volodymyr Z — a Ukrainian man wanted in Germany in connection with the Nord Stream blasts in September 2022 — was detained near Warsaw last month. -
No Comment Detroit haunted house keeps tally of visitors who flee in fear A haunted house in suburban Detroit is drawing attention not only for its scares but for how it measures them. -
Travel News What the US government shutdown means for travellers as thousands of flights delayed Thousands of US flights suffered delays and National Parks are 'feeling the strain' as the government shutdown drags into its seventh day. -
Business SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics business for $5.4bn to strengthen its AI branch The acquisition brings together SoftBank's AI know-how and ABB's robotics expertise as companies race to stay ahead of tech advances. -
No Comment Hundreds march in Mexico City calling for an end to the war in Gaza Hundreds of people gathered in Mexico City on Tuesday to demand an end to the war in Gaza, as the world marked two years since the Hamas attack that triggered the ongoing conflict. -
Health news Just one sugary or diet drink a day may raise risk of liver disease, study finds A new study warns that your “diet” drink might not be as healthy as you think. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Tech News European Commission eyes ramping up AI to keep up with US and China The European Commission has urged 10 key sectors to adopt AI tools to boost competitiveness, with €1 billion in funding and the introduction of new AI-powered initiatives. -
Tech News Three scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating new molecular structure The chemistry award is the third 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week. -
Tech News Your country’s sovereign wealth fund, decided by a machine? Kazakhstan says yes An AI-powered director just joined the board of Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund — and it gets a vote. -
Spain Four dead after building under construction collapses in central Madrid The victims reportedly include three construction workers from Ecuador, Mali, and Guinea-Conakry and an architect involved in the renovation project. -
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso's military junta arrests European NGO workers for 'spying' The Netherlands-based International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) said it "categorically rejects" the allegations made regarding its eight workers. -
Israel Israeli military intercepts another flotilla en route to Gaza A new flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of high-profile activists on a separate convoy sparked protests in Europe. -
Mobility Finland is using drones and AI to tackle congestion. Is it safe? The drones track cars, trams, bicycles, electric scooters, and pedestrians. Eventually, the data gathered from the drones will feed information on congestion formation and traffic flow into the AI to create simulations. -
Tech News Denmark becomes latest European country to push social media ban for under-15s The Danish prime minister did not specify which social media platforms would be subject to the proposed ban. -
Nutrition Calorie labelling rules on menus don’t prompt restaurants to make healthy changes, study finds The findings deal the latest blow to England’s calorie labelling rules. -
China Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm A massive storm left around 900 hikers, guides and other staff stranded in difficult conditions on the Chinese side of Mount Everest on Saturday. -
Tech News Tesla unveils slightly cheaper versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. How do they compare? Tesla has talked about a cheaper car for years, though the two new “standard” models are priced well above the $25,000 price tag promised. -
Culture news ‘We will win again’: Kneecap respond to threat of terror charge appeal from UK prosecutors A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesperson said they were appealing the decision to dismiss the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. The case was thrown out last month and now, Kneecap have released a statement addressed to the "Police (British) State". -
Economy Costa Rica prioritises Indo-Pacific trade over EU-Mercosur, says trade minister Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join. -
Culture news Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for the singer as she faces ‘health challenges’ Last week, Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency until September 2026, telling her fans that she’s been facing “health challenges”. Now, her sister Freida has asked fans to pray for the singer's wellbeing. -
Gaza Hamas says it is ready to reach Gaza deal but needs 'real' guarantees of lasting ceasefire Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day. -
Earth News Solar energy named the world’s cheapest power source: What it means for Europe Solar energy is now so cheap it costs as little as €0.023 to produce one unit of power, a new study has found. -
Travel News Flight delayed this summer? New report shows European air traffic lagging behind punctuality targets Summer flight delays in Europe are still occurring above optimal levels, new report finds. -
Europe News I'm the clearest defender of Israel in Brussels, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Johann Wadephul praised himself of being "the one who always stands most clearly on Israel's side" when he is surrounded by his EU counterparts in Brussels. -
Economy Which European countries have the most billionaires, and how many are in each? Europe is home to over one-fifth of the world’s billionaires. Germany leads the continent and ranks fourth globally in billionaire numbers. -
Health news Scientists uncover biological cause of Long COVID brain fog in major breakthrough New research offers what scientists describe as the first biological evidence of Long COVID brain fog. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Ukraine Russia uses Telegram to recruit Ukrainian children for bomb attacks, UN says The head of the UN’s Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said more than 100 minors have been detained this year for acts of sabotage that they have been recruited to do over social media platforms like Telegram. -
Europe News France's woes not yet ringing alarm bells across EU but worries keep rising France is the EU's second-largest economy and concerns are growing that a prolonged deadlock could negatively impact the eurozone's economy. -
USA Trump threatens no back pay for federal workers affected by government shutdown The move is being seen by many as a strongarm tactic to pressure Democrat lawmakers into budging and reopening the government, which has entered its eighth day of shutdown. -
USA Trump says there is 'natural conflict' with Canada as he hosts PM Mark Carney at the Oval Office Trump downplayed the decline in Canadians visiting the US as a major issue, stressing that most Canadians “still love” the US and noting that relations between the two countries will fully restore after a trade deal is reached.