2025-10-22

Markets

Italy's UniCredit sees record profits as Commerzbank advance drags on

UniCredit shareholders prepare for a bumper payout as the bank forecasts profits of more than €10 billion this year.

22/10/2025

Culture news

Eric Lu celebrates 'dream come true' victory at Chopin competition

American classical pianist Eric Lu is celebrating a "dream come true" after winning the International Chopin Competition with a stunning performance in Warsaw.

22/10/2025

Spain

Gang arrested over theft of 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain

The stolen chairs, which had an estimated value of €60,000, were resold in Spain, Morocco and Romania, according to police.

22/10/2025

Culture news

How ‘Your mom’ has become the Trump administration's trending reply

It’s a comeback that every teenager has used. However, when several members of the Trump administration turn to the reply "your mom" to answer newsworthy questions, many online have become concerned about the White House and government officials behaving like puerile teens.

22/10/2025

Europe News

EU countries mull response to China's squeeze on rare earths

China's restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond.

22/10/2025

World News

Flexing muscles: Is physical fitness becoming a must for politicians?

In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw.

22/10/2025

Green News

Iceland has just found its first mosquito. Is climate change to blame?

After the species was identified near Iceland’s capital, Antarctica remains the world’s only mosquito-free haven.

22/10/2025

Travel News

Eurostar unveils double-decker trains: Here’s all you need to know

The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

22/10/2025

wellbeing

How many steps are enough to boost seniors’ heart health? Under 10,000

Walking briskly can increase the heart rate, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight.

22/10/2025

Europe in Motion

Walking alone at night: Which European countries feel the least safe?

Is France less safe than Rwanda and Bangladesh? The new World Safety Index has raised questions on security across Europe.

22/10/2025

Business

Warner Bros Discovery weighs sale after 'unsolicited' buyer interest

After months of speculation, Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed it is reviewing strategic options — from a full sale to partial deals — amid reports of interest from Paramount, Netflix and Comcast.

22/10/2025

Tech News

Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in Switzerland this December

Baidu is joining the fast-growing race to launch driverless taxis in Europe, going head-to-head with Uber, Waymo and other global tech rivals.

22/10/2025

Europe News

EU countries again delay decision on climate goals before COP30

EU talks will continue on two key climate targets — 2035 and 2040 — ahead of the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil.

22/10/2025

Ukraine

Russian drones hit Kharkiv kindergarten, children evacuated amid blaze

Russia attacked Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, hitting a kindergarten with children in attendance. Ukraine’s president said all children have been evacuated, with many “experiencing acute stress reactions”.

22/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 22nd, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

22/10/2025

Culture news

Spotify users boycott streaming platform over ICE recruitment ads

Spotify has been running a series of recruitment ads for ICE and said that the ads referring to “dangerous illegals” do not violate their advertising policy. This has prompted more and more subscribers to (further) boycott the streaming giant.

22/10/2025

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Russian strikes kill six in massive overnight attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine early Wednesday, killing at least six people and causing widespread damage to residential areas and energy infrastructure.

22/10/2025

The Cube

Trump shares fake video of Meloni flouting EU trade rules

Trade outside the EU is an exclusive responsibility of the bloc, while the Italian government has denied pursuing bilateral trade talks with the US.

22/10/2025

Economy

Inflation in the UK remains high, sitting at 3.8% in September

Consumer prices remained almost twice as high as the Bank of England’s 2% target in September.

22/10/2025

Ireland

Six arrested after anti-immigrant protest in Dublin turns violent

Demonstrations erupted at a hotel housing asylum seekers on the outskirts of Ireland's capital after reports of an alleged sexual assault on a young girl.

22/10/2025

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Baby snow leopard sees a pumpkin for the first time

A three-month-old snow leopard cub at Michigan’s John Ball Zoo has been delighting staff and visitors alike after playing with her first pumpkin as part of seasonal enrichment activities.

22/10/2025

Lithuania

Vilnius airport closed after cigarette-smuggling balloons spotted

The Lithuanian authorities have blamed Belarus for the incident, which disrupted the travel plans of 4,000 passengers.

22/10/2025

Europe News

Turkic states pursue growing economic and trade ties with EU

The alliance of Turkic states is becoming an economic powerhouse through growth, energy resources and trade connecting Europe and Asia, including China. The bloc, with a potential for growth, energy resources and a young population, looks to Brussels for more cooperation.

22/10/2025

Climate

‘All systems flashing red’: World off track for all climate targets

Despite record clean energy investment, coal, deforestation and fossil fuel finance are still rising, warns new report.

22/10/2025

Tech News

Top tech figures are calling for pause in AI race to superintelligence

Public figures say the AI race to superintelligence has raised concerns, ranging from human economic obsolescence, loss of freedom, and human extinction.

22/10/2025

Culture news

Heavy Metal Lady: Japan’s first female Prime Minister's music past

Did you know that Sanae Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female Prime Minister this week, was once a heavy metal drummer?

22/10/2025

Culture news

Louvre reopens as its director prepares for parliamentary questions

The Paris Louvre reopens on Wednesday after the daring theft from the most visited museum in the world. Its director Laurence des Cars is facing questions from a parliamentary culture committee scrutinising security failures.

22/10/2025

Art

Inside the UK art studio empowering autistic artists to create

An art studio for autistic artists in Kent, south-east England, is thriving, selling more than 70 works in its latest exhibition while offering a space for creativity and connection.

22/10/2025

Green News

How rewilding efforts have become Ukraine’s ‘beacon of hope’

Amid Russia’s invasion, rewilding efforts have emerged as a ‘much-needed symbol of resilience’ for Ukraine.

22/10/2025

Business

Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare earnings letdown

Netflix shares were down more than 6% in extended trading after the company delivered weaker-than-expected results.

22/10/2025