USA US sending aircraft carrier to waters off South America, Pentagon says Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region that has already seen an unusually large US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela. 24/10/2025
United Kingdom Zelenskyy urges US to up Russia sanctions to force it into peace talks Zelenskyy was in London for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military support to shield his country from future Russian aggression. 24/10/2025
The Europe Conversation EU Commissioner Lahbib: “Hamas is not an interlocutor for us” In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib talks about the bloc’s role in the Middle East, as well as in Ukraine - and she defends her home country, Belgium. 24/10/2025
Croatia Croatia reintroduces military service as tensions in Europe rise Croatia's Defence Ministry said the aim is to teach young people basic skills and knowledge that are "needed in crisis situations, so they would contribute to national security." 24/10/2025
United Kingdom UK judge sentences five men for roles in Russia-linked arson attack The men were involved in a plot to set fire to a warehouse in east London in March 2024 that contained humanitarian aid and Starlink satellite equipment destined for Ukraine. 24/10/2025
Turkey Migrants dead after dinghy sinks in the Aegean Sea off Turkey's coast Greece is a major entry point into the European Union for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. 24/10/2025
Europe News Thirty-five MEPs urge von der Leyen to push for Várhelyi's resignation MEPs from four political groups asked von der Leyen to force Hungarian Commissioner Várhelyi to resign, following allegations of spying by Hungary’s foreign intelligence service. 24/10/2025
Economy Tensions high as China and EU prepare another meeting on rare earths Maros Šefčovič's meeting with his Chinese counterpart is cancelled. Instead, EU and Chinese experts will discuss China's rare earth export controls in Brussels. 24/10/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 24th, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 24/10/2025
Travel News Angola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa In a panel discussion at the Global Tourism Forum, leaders from Angola, Mozambique and Egypt explored the economic impact of tourism, its role in job creation and the importance of investment in tourism infrastructure in Africa. 24/10/2025
Europe News EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030 More data, better traceability schemes and stepping up enforcement are some of the measures backed by lawmakers to tackle wildlife trafficking ahead of the UN convention in Uzbekistan. 24/10/2025
Uzbekistan EU and Uzbekistan deepen ties with new partnership agreement On Friday, the EU and Tashkent signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in Brussels to strengthen ties between the two partners. 24/10/2025
Europe News Unblocking Russian frozen assets 'matter of time', says Hadja Lahbib Belgium is internationally seen as the main obstacle to a European proposal to issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using the immobilised Russian assets held in Brussels. 24/10/2025
Tech News Meta and TikTok breach EU online platform rules, Commission finds Both platforms have now time to reply to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual turnover. 24/10/2025
The Cube How did prisoners film Sarkozy's cell, despite phone ban in prisons? Footage of Nicolas Sarkozy being taunted by fellow inmates inside Paris' prison de la Santé has gone viral on social media, sparking a public controversy and a debate about prisoners' access to mobile phones. 24/10/2025
Business Uzbekistan hosts international forum on fair business Officials, entrepreneurs and experts from ten countries met in Tashkent to discuss business integrity, transparent regulation and the protection of entrepreneurs’ rights. 24/10/2025
France First woman in France sentenced to life without parole for murder The case sent shockwaves through France and reignited a heated debate over the country's immigration policies. 24/10/2025
Health news UK seizes thousands of unlicensed weight loss jabs in major bust Law enforcement said the unlicensed drugs were ‘potentially deadly’. 24/10/2025
Tech News Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers. 24/10/2025
Markets Warsaw Stock Exchange seeks developed market status within 3-5 years The Warsaw Stock Exchange has ambitious plans. According to Tomasz Bardziłowski, CEO of the WSE, it expects to rise to the rank of a developed market in the MSCI classification within the next three to five years. However, experts are tempering this enthusiasm. 24/10/2025
Focus AI, emerging tech under the spotlight at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai From governments to startups to global investors, record crowds flocked from all four corners of the world to GITEX Global in Dubai to get a peek at the latest cutting-edge technology. 24/10/2025
Europe News Fico in talks with Orbán about his Smer party joining Patriots Viktor Orbán's political advisor, Balázs Orbán, told Euronews that the two Prime Ministers are discussing his Smer party joining the Patriots for Europe. If Fico joins, the Patriots could add two new prime ministers, including the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš. 24/10/2025
Germany Germany's energy transition: Are costs spiralling out of control? Germany's municipal authorities are making preparations to phase out gas for central heating. At the same time, the Federal Ministry of Economics wants to rely on gas more to generate electricity and is asking the EU for subsidies to do so. 24/10/2025
Culture news Iconic pop memorabilia from Lennon, Elvis and Oasis on sale in London Fans of music legends can bid on iconic memorabilia this week, including John Lennon’s glasses, Liam Gallagher’s damaged Oasis guitar and Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” fedora. 24/10/2025
Russia Putin dismisses US sanctions, Trump replies ‘We will see' Russia’s president downplayed the latest US sanctions as an “unfriendly act” which he claims would not have much impact on Russia’s economy or its stance on Moscow’s war in Ukraine. His comments were largely dismissed by Donald Trump, who said, “I am glad he feels this way”. 24/10/2025
Business Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack drives UK car production to 73-year low UK factories built 35.9% fewer vehicles in September after major manufacturer JLR was knocked offline by a cyber incident. Now the sector is accusing Westminster of unfairly taxing its own workers, putting Britain’s economy at risk. 24/10/2025
North Korea North Korea to erect memorial for soldiers killed fighting for Russia North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop," the state-run KCNA news agency reported. 24/10/2025
Europe in Motion Job growth: Which European regions are rising fastest? Is southern Europe bridging the employment gap with the north? Greek, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian regions are showing significant job rate growth. 24/10/2025
Climate Can a food tax help fix diets and the climate crisis? Putting a tax on climate-intensive food could reduce impact, new study shows 24/10/2025
Travel News Airbnb safety concerns can deter travellers. Can transparency fix it? Airbnb safety reviews can influence bookings, new study shows 24/10/2025