2025-10-13

Egypt

Egypt's president says Trump's Gaza plan is 'last chance' for peace

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump co-chaired a peace summit in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh on Monday on Gaza's future and the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

13/10/2025

France

Former French President Sarkozy to go to prison in Paris on 21 October

On 25 September, a Paris court found the former French leader guilty of criminal conspiracy involving the use of funds from Libya to finance his 2007 presidential campaign.

13/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 13th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

13/10/2025

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Venezuelans in Colombia call for release of political prisoners

Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.

13/10/2025

Romania

Romania's Saint Parascheva feast draws tens of thousands of pilgrims

Thousands of faithful braved the rain and bad weather on the first day of their pilgrimage in the capital of the Moldova region, lining up in queues that stretched for almost 2 kilometres.

13/10/2025

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Palestinians welcome home prisoners freed under Israel exchange deal

Palestinians across the occupied West Bank celebrated on Monday as prisoners released under a new exchange agreement with Israel were freed from Ofer Prison and arrived in Beitunia.

13/10/2025

Art

Two activists arrested for defacing a painting of Columbus in Madrid

Two members of Futuro Vegetal have been charged with a crime against heritage after allegedly throwing biodegradable red paint on a work by José Garnelo at Madrid's Naval Museum on Spain's National Day. The Naval Museum says the artwork has now been restored.

13/10/2025

Poland

Polish prosecutors charge two Russian citizens with spying for Moscow

The couple was charged with spying for Russian intelligence, and one of them was additionally charged for plotting to send a parcel bomb via courier.

13/10/2025

Tech News

EU countries sign Danish plan to boost child protection online

Ministers called on Friday to explore whether additional measures are needed to complement existing rules.

13/10/2025

Culture news

'America's original hero': Trump makes Columbus Day a national holiday

The US president has reinstated Columbus Day as a national holiday to honour the explorer's legacy but the move has also reignited the debate about the origins of Columbus and the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

13/10/2025

Gaza

Hamas crackdown in Gaza leaves dozens dead amid power struggle

Hamas's operation in Gaza City over the weekend killed 32 people, targeting a rival clan. Despite the ceasefire with Israel, tensions remain high with multiple skirmishes reported over the past 10 days.

13/10/2025

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Thousands gather at Fatima Shrine for final pilgrimage of the year

Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima Shrine over the weekend to take part in the candlelight and farewell processions marking the traditional October pilgrimage.

13/10/2025

Climate

Earth has just reached its first catastrophic climate tipping point

Global policy makers are being urged to take ‘immediate and unprecedented’ action to prevent the risk of triggering further climate tipping points.

13/10/2025

Smart Regions

EU castles become strongholds of sustainable cultural tourism

In partnership with the European Commission

Two ancient castles in the Croatian region of Istria have been renovated and refurbished to give them a second lease of life. This is how old stones are providing a glimpse into to the past — while creating jobs and boosting local economies.

13/10/2025

Travel News

Storm Alice hits Spain: How travellers might be affected

Heavy rain has flooded roads, stranded tourists and forced travel cancellations across Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

13/10/2025

Health news

One in six bacterial infections now resistant to antibiotics, WHO says

Many antibiotics have lost effectiveness against common bacterial infections since 2018, the report warned.

13/10/2025

Business

Netherlands invokes rare emergency law to control Chinese chipmaker

The Dutch government has taken temporary control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia under emergency legislation, citing risks to national and European security and marking one of the most forceful state interventions in Europe’s tech sector to date.

13/10/2025

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Storm Alice batters Spain’s east and Balearic Islands with floods

Storm Alice has battered Spain’s eastern coast and the Balearic Islands, bringing torrential rain, flooding and travel chaos across the region.

13/10/2025

Culture news

Woody Allen pays tribute to ‘most unique’ friend and star Diane Keaton

Woody Allen has penned a tribute to his friend and co-star Diane Keaton, who starred in eight of his films - including 'Annie Hall', for which she won an Oscar. Keaton previously defended him following allegations of sexual abuse.

13/10/2025

Israel

In pictures: Emotional scenes as Hamas releases all 20 living hostages

Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.

13/10/2025

Climate

How climate change is affecting Kenya’s mental health

Researchers in Madagascar, Spain and the Netherlands have also found links between climate change and depression and anxiety.

13/10/2025

Economy

Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt win Nobel Prize for Economics 'for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction'.

13/10/2025

Europe News

Will the EU be ready to defend itself by 2030? Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and space reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola.

13/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 13th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

13/10/2025

Tech News

Australia’s social media ban under-16s hard to enforce, Google says

There’s two months to go before children under 16 will lose access to most social media accounts in Australia.

13/10/2025

Markets

‘It will all be fine’: Donald Trump reacts and European markets rise

Leading stock indexes in Europe climbed after the US President responded to mounting trade tensions between Washington and China. There's also been a positive reaction to a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, while France's new government is promising to end its budget chaos.

13/10/2025

Israel

The Gaza peace plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.

13/10/2025

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Israel celebrates release of soldier held by Hamas since 2023

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.

13/10/2025

Culture news

MTV music channels to be switched off across Europe by end of 2025

A sign of changing times... And a business decision that represents a cultural moment, signalling the death of communal music discovery and prompting a reflection on how we consume music in the digital age.

13/10/2025

Tech News

Inside NATO’s push to build and train sea drones

NATO special forces are learning to build sea drones to conduct maritime strike missions.

13/10/2025