2025-10-15

Markets

Gold hits fresh record, European stock markets rise after Fed comments

The Federal Reserve chair's tentative support for more rate cuts gave a boost to markets on both sides of the Atlantic, despite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

15/10/2025

Business

US charges Cambodian crypto kingpin after largest ever bitcoin seizure

Prosecutors say individuals in forced-labour camps convinced victims to funnel billions into fake investments. The state may now use the seized crypto to repay the defrauded parties.

15/10/2025

Venezuela

Latest US 'narco boat' strike kills six off Venezuelan coast

The US president confirmed the attack, citing intelligence on narcotics trafficking. This marks the fifth strike since September, totalling 27 deaths.

15/10/2025

Mobility

Waymo to launch self-driving taxis in London next year

Waymo is the second company to say it will bring robotaxis to the UK.

15/10/2025

Gaza

Israeli military says Hamas handed over wrong body in hostage release

Hamas has so far returned all 20 living hostages it held and seven bodies of deceased hostages to Israel, which have been confirmed as a match with DNA analysis. The Gaza-based group still has to return the remains of 21 other hostages as part of phase one of the US-brokered truce.

15/10/2025

No Comment

Thousands protest in Udine ahead of Italy–Israel World Cup qualifier

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Udine on Tuesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel, prompting tight security measures across the northeastern Italian city.

15/10/2025

Germany

'It's 8 October': Joy for Nova Festival survivors after hostage return

At the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Berlin, Euronews spoke to survivors of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack and relatives of the victims.

15/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/10/2025

Art

Check out 2025’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning shots

The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year for 2025 has been announced. Here are some of our favourites from this year’s winning shots.

15/10/2025

Sweden

Sweden upgrades wartime shelters amid rising tensions with Russia

Since 2024, Sweden has invested around €7.7 million to upgrade its 64,000 shelters built during World War II and the Cold War.

15/10/2025

Netherlands

Dutch far-right MP Wilders resumes campaign after alleged terror plot

Geert Wilders had suspended his election campaign after being identified among the alleged targets of a suspected terror cell in Belgium.

15/10/2025

Europe News

NATO defence ministers meet to talk plans on tackling drone incursions

NATO defence ministers are meeting to address recent drone and jet incursions in European airspace. The alliance aims to create a “drone wall” with the EU to protect member states.

15/10/2025

The Cube

Are product barcodes that begin with '729' made in Israel?

In a bid to encourage a boycott against Israeli goods, online users, including French MEP Manon Aubry, have relayed a claim alleging that barcodes beginning with the digits "729" are produced in Israel – but this is not entirely accurate.

15/10/2025

wellbeing

Walking backward comes with extra health benefits. Here's how

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, adds variety to an exercise routine.

15/10/2025

Business

French telecom bid: Orange, Bouygues, and Free offer €17bn for SFR

The three French groups submitted a joint non-binding offer to take over the telecom activities of the Altice Group in France, which includes most of SFR.

15/10/2025

Tech News

ChatGPT will soon allow adults to use AI chatbot for ‘erotica’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that verified adults will be able to use ChatGPT for ‘erotica’ by the end of the year.

15/10/2025

Business

ASML gains on earnings beat, but warns of China sales decline

ASML shares rose on strong third-quarter results and an upbeat outlook, driven by demand for AI and chipmaking tools, despite concerns over future China sales.

15/10/2025

Europe News

Germany's ruling coalition fails to agree on military service proposal

The CDU and the SPD had previously backed a proposal to combine voluntary conscription with a lottery system.

15/10/2025

Culture news

Star Wars and Indiana Jones poster artist Drew Struzan dies aged 78

You may not recognize the name, but Drew Struzan was the supremely talented artist behind countless iconic movie posters – from the original Star Wars and Back To The Future trilogies to 'Blade Runner' and many more. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have paid tribute to the man and his art.

15/10/2025

USA

US Senate rejects bill to end government shutdown, now in third week

The US Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time, extending the shutdown into its third week amid a stalemate over health care funding.

15/10/2025

Italy

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police before Italy-Israel match

Thousands of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in Udine ahead of the match between Italy and Israel in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

15/10/2025

Europe in Motion

How does gender inequality affect people with disabilities?

People with disabilities face discrimination in all areas of life. However, disabled women face especially bigger challenges, according to Inclusion Europe.

15/10/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

Why a nuclear reactor on the Moon? |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

NASA’s plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon has raised questions about the US space strategy and renewed curiosity about the use of nuclear energy beyond Earth. Euronews Tech Talks hosted nuclear energy experts to discuss.

15/10/2025

Culture news

Human Rights Watch reject donations from Saudi festival comedians

The two-week entertainment event has been criticised due to the Saudi government's alleged human rights abuses. Several comedians who attended have offered to donate part of their performance fees from the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Here's everything you need to know.

15/10/2025

Economy

Saudi Arabia pledges billions with Cultural Investment Conference

Saudi Arabia has further signalled its determination to diversify its assets by hosting a global conference to discuss investing in culture, its role in economic and social development and strengthening national identity.

15/10/2025

Tech News

Foundations to invest €427 million to curbs tech giants’ AI influence

Many are questioning whether AI's rapid deployment is actually improving their quality of life.

15/10/2025

Destinations

Tunes of Türkiye: the country’s most iconic traditional sounds

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s rich musical traditions reflect its diverse cultures, regions, and history.

15/10/2025

Culture news

Celebrities pay tribute to neo-soul pioneer D'Angelo, dead at 51

Tributes have flooded in for Grammy-award winning R&B and soul singer D'Angelo, who died aged 51, following a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."

15/10/2025

Travel News

Fact checked: Is Paris really demolishing the Eiffel Tower next year?

Claims that Paris is preparing to knock down its most iconic tourist attraction have gone viral. Here’s why.

15/10/2025

Mobility

Flying taxis may soon ferry passengers across the skies of Dubai

Dubai plans to have flying cars in its skies as soon as 2026.

15/10/2025