2025-10-24

Ukraine

At least three killed in bomb attack at northern Ukraine train station

In addition to the three victims, the attacker who triggered the explosive device also died of his injuries in an ambulance, the State Border Guard Service said on Friday.

24/10/2025

Health news

ECDC: Europe’s Salmonella outbreak likely linked to Sicilian tomatoes

Health officials believe cherry tomatoes from the Mediterranean island are the ‘vehicle of infection’ in the years-long outbreak.

24/10/2025

Culture news

Lost Picasso painting found in Madrid after exhibition transfer chaos

Heard the one about the Picasso painting meant to be moved from Madrid but didn't make it to the removal lorry? Well, Spanish police have now found 'Still Life with Guitar' which was reported to have disappeared earlier this month ahead of its display at a Granada exhibition.

24/10/2025

Economy

Eurozone private sector logs strongest growth in over two years

Eurozone private sector activity rose at its fastest pace since mid-2023 in October, driven by strong services growth in Germany. France lagged with deepening contraction.

24/10/2025

Green News

Extinction rates have slowed. But are humans off the hook?

Researchers have warned that the findings should not be used as a ‘carte blanche’ for destructive human behaviour.

24/10/2025

Travel News

Portugal voted Europe's 'Best Destination' for 2025

Several destinations in Portugal were also recognised, such as Lisbon, Porto and Madeira.

24/10/2025

No Comment

Graffiti gains support in Guinea’s capital

A large mural in Conakry has become a new landmark in the city, created by graffiti artist Omar Diaw of the collective Guinea Ghetto Graff.

24/10/2025

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Scholar searches rubble for his books in Gaza

A Palestinian scholar in Gaza City was filmed searching through the rubble of his destroyed home alongside his grandchildren, trying to recover what remained of his personal library.

24/10/2025

Green News

Trump reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

The Trump administration has approved plans to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, rekindling fierce debate between economic interests and environmental protection.

24/10/2025

Business

German lift maker responds to Louvre heist with playful marketing post

German lift manufacturer, Böcker, turned to social media when they spotted their ladder used in the Louvre theft. In a post, the firm said: "The Böcker Agilo transports your treasures weighing up to 400kg at 42m/min — quiet as a whisper."

24/10/2025

Health news

Polio vaccinations fell in Europe and Central Asia in 2024, WHO says

Global health officials said efforts to maintain Europe’s polio-free status ‘continue to be challenged’.

24/10/2025

Tech News

Amazon explains why AWS outage took down much of the internet

Some 2,000 companies were affected by the outage with more than 8 million people reporting issues.

24/10/2025

Economy

China focuses on high-tech and consumers as trade wars hit economy

An outline of the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the next five years was laid out in a 5,000-word communique released on Thursday.

24/10/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'A House of Dynamite' - A nuclear thriller misfire

Out on Netflix today, Kathryn Bigelow's first film since 2017's 'Detroit' sees the Oscar winner tackle the prospect of nuclear annihilation. With mixed results.

24/10/2025

Hungary

Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

With elections due in April, the rival rallies were a standoff between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, his main political challenger who looks set to present the long-serving Hungarian leader with the most competitive ballot in his 15 years in power.

24/10/2025

Travel News

Japan hikes visitor fees amid tourism boom

Japan’s new taxes aim to control record visitor numbers while funding education and infrastructure.

24/10/2025

wellbeing

Does the October clock change really affect your health?

The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents.

24/10/2025

Economy

Too costly to mint? Germany says 'nein' to silver commemorative coins

The German finance ministry has halted the release of two silver coins after a surge in metal prices made minting them uneconomical. The decision marks a cautious pause in a decades-long tradition that celebrates German culture and innovation.

24/10/2025

Economy

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over anti-tariff TV advert

US President Donald Trump's post came after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to double Canada's exports to countries other than the US in response to Washington's tariffs.

24/10/2025

Europe News

Belgian resistance holds up €140 billion loan for Ukraine at EU summit

After a summit of EU leaders, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever complained he had not received answers to all his concerns about a groundbreaking plan to issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine.

24/10/2025