2025-10-09

Culture news

Why have Gen Z adopted the One Piece skull as a protest emblem?

Pop culture as political expression: Gen Z have begun to adopt a symbol from a popular manga for their protest movements. Here’s why the One Piece flag has become a globally recognised symbol of revolt and how there is precedence when it comes to using cultural touchstones as protest rallying cries.

09/10/2025

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Latest news bulletin | October 9th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 9th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/10/2025

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Joy and relief in Tel Aviv as deal promises release of Gaza hostages

For the first time in two years, Hostages Square in central Tel Aviv erupted in celebration on Thursday as news spread of a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas.

09/10/2025

Business

Europe looks East: Uzbekistan builds a new manufacturing bridge

As Europe seeks closer supply chains, Uzbekistan is drawing investors and brands to the heart of Eurasia. Customs reforms, new partnerships, and surging investment are helping the country move from importer to producer.

09/10/2025

Economy

German exports to US slump to 4-year low as Trump tariffs bite

German exports to the US fell to a 4-year low in August, hit by Trump tariffs. Shipments to the country dropped 20% from a year earlier, marking the fifth straight month of decline.

09/10/2025

Europe News

EU welcomes Israel-Hamas deal and reiterates call for two-state path

The EU has been lambasted as "irrelevant" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent interview for Euronews.

09/10/2025

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

09/10/2025

Travel News

Scammers target UK travellers amid EU entry confusion

With new travel rules come new scammers attempting to part you from your money.

09/10/2025

Culture news

Art Explora: Frédéric Jousset's fantastic voyage to celebrate culture

The festival includes a bouquet of free events, exhibitions and concerts and takes place at the E8 gate of the port of Piraeus until 12/10

09/10/2025

Economy

China puts more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

The announcement comes ahead of an expected meeting this month between the leaders of the world's two strongest economies, US President Trump and Xi of China.

09/10/2025

Economy

Climbing the ladder: Wealth mobility is eluding Britain's middle class

Britain’s total household wealth has risen dramatically, but it would still take an average worker 52 years of saving their full pay to catch up with the top 10%.

09/10/2025

Gaza

'Extraordinary news': World breathes sigh of relief at Gaza peace deal

Much of the international community has called on all parties involved to respect the deal and its terms in their entirety, working to achieve a lasting peace that will bring an end to more than two years of fighting.

09/10/2025

Culture news

Music legend Dolly Parton reassures fans: 'I ain’t dead yet!'

Country music legend Dolly Parton has posted a video to reassure fans that she “ain’t dead yet” after her sister raised rumours of her ill health.

09/10/2025

Culture news

Taylor Swift breaks Adele's album sales record in less than a week

Despite mixed reviews, Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' has broken a major record held by British singer Adele. Swift's 12th album has now secured a new record for the largest week, by equivalent album units, for an album.

09/10/2025

Travel News

Why this famous Italian ski resort could soon turn tourists away

Following a summer of severe overcrowding, one Italian resort is curbing the number of skiers on the slopes during peak seasons.

09/10/2025

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Latest news bulletin | October 9th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 9th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/10/2025

World News

'The UN is ready to act' to get aid into Gaza, UNOPS chief says

The executive director of the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Jorge Moreira da Silva told Euronews that 170,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid are available for distribution in the Strip.

09/10/2025

Mobility

Could AI help satellites fly autonomously one day?

Inside a lab in London, engineers are testing algorithms and robotic satellites to help satellites dock, refuel, and repair each other without human control.

09/10/2025

Business

CEOs double down on AI as confidence in global economy slips, report

As the global outlook remains uncertain, business leaders are betting on AI and talent, while also making room in their budgets for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

09/10/2025

Climate

Climate change melts California glaciers to unprecedented levels

The glacier melt in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains is unprecedented, a new study shows.

09/10/2025

USA

UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall

The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.

09/10/2025

Health news

71-year-old survives months with genetically engineered pig liver

The liver performed key bodily functions, proving that pig organs can temporarily support human life, though serious complications eventually arose.

09/10/2025

Health news

Over 54,000 children in Gaza are acutely malnourished, aid group warns

Malnutrition is a life-threatening issue that puts children’s long-term health and development at risk.

09/10/2025

Europe News

High noon for von der Leyen as she faces Strasbourg standoff

The European Parliament votes Thursday whether to topple the European Commission, with several political groups split.

09/10/2025

Gaza

Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Trump took to social media to announce the striking of a deal between Israel and Hamas to implement the first phase of his 21-point peace plan, unveiled late September, which aims to fully end the war across multiple phases.

09/10/2025