2025-10-29

Australia

Elderly woman found dead on Australian island after being left by cruise ship

Investigations are underway following the discovery of the 80-year-old's body on Lizard Island on Sunday.

29/10/2025

Culture news

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US visa revoked

The 91-year-old Nobel Literature laureate says he's received a letter from the US Consulate in Nigeria cancelling his visa. Soyinka has been critical of Donald Trump since his first presidency.

29/10/2025

Europe News

Slovenian ministers resign after fatal nightclub beating sparks furore

Slovenian ministers resigned after a fatal beating by a young Roma man, leading PM Golob to warn against ethnic hatred and promise strict measures to curb similar incidents.

29/10/2025

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Transport workers protest after driver’s murder in Peru

More than a hundred transport workers blocked a major road near a port outside Lima on Tuesday, following the murder of a public transport driver during a government-declared state of emergency aimed at tackling crime.

29/10/2025

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Major Rio police raid leaves 60 suspects dead

Around 2,500 police officers and soldiers launched a large-scale raid against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 suspects and the arrest of 81 others, officials said.

29/10/2025

Tech News

Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims

The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.

29/10/2025

Turkey

Two dead after seven-storey building collapses in Turkey

The incident in the northwest city of Gebze on Wednesday also injured three others, with officials saying all five casualties are from the same family.

29/10/2025

World News

Will Washington succeed in mending the Western Sahara rift?

The Western Sahara dispute, rooted in a 50-year conflict, presents major obstacles to US envoy Steve Witkoff's 60-day peace proposal for Morocco and Algeria, say analysts.

29/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 29th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 29th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

29/10/2025

Space

Alien technology or comet? What to know about mysterious 3I/ATLAS

While most scientists believe it’s a natural comet, one Harvard astronomer has suggested its unusual features could hint at signs of alien technology.

29/10/2025

Climate

One year after Valencia's deadly flooding, could it happen again?

Experts say there have been improvements in warning systems, education and institutional coordination. But they warn that improvements to infrastructure and urban planning are still mostly pending.

29/10/2025

Health news

Bird flu strain has potential to spark pandemic warns WHO virologist

"In principle, the H5N1 virus has everything it takes to trigger a pandemic," says virologist Klaus Stöhr in a report. Bird flu is currently spreading in Germany.

29/10/2025

Markets

Nvidia shares jump on Blackwell chip talk ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Tensions between the US and China have hindered semiconductor trade between the two nations, although an easing of restrictions may soon be on the cards.

29/10/2025

Europe in Motion

From doomscrolling to politics: how young Europeans use social media

As a wave of proposed social media bans for young people sweeps the globe, more than half of young users actively seek their news and information on social media.

29/10/2025

Health news

How the flu, COVID-19, and common viruses could hurt your heart health

A new analysis found that viral infections raise heart health risks in both the short and long term.

29/10/2025

Climate

How did Hurricane Melissa become a 'beast of a storm'?

When Melissa came ashore, it tied strength records for Atlantic hurricanes making landfall, both in wind speed and barometric pressure, a key measurement used by meteorologists.

29/10/2025

Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, over 700,000 evacuated

More than half a million people were evacuated in Cuba, according to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and forecasters said the Category 3 storm would unleash significant damage in Santiago de Cuba and nearby areas.

29/10/2025

Business

Mercedes sees quarterly profit plunge on China weakness and US tariffs

The German carmaker maintained its annual outlook despite the profit slump.

29/10/2025

South Korea

Trump given golden crown in South Korea but trade deal remains elusive

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

29/10/2025

The Cube

Fact check: Can you rely on AI chatbots for voting advice?

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued a firm warning that users should not use chatbots to decide who to vote for as the country gears up for a snap general election. But what are the risks, and what can potential voters use instead?

29/10/2025

Tech News

An electric bike for your feet? Nike says ‘we just did it’

Nike is building what it calls the electric bike for feet, a shoe built to let average runners go further with less effort.

29/10/2025

Health news

Men need to exercise more than women for equal heart health benefits

Just a few hours of exercise per week can protect the heart, with men needing more activity than women, a study found.

29/10/2025

Germany

From Moscow with chaos: How Russia unites Germany's extremists

From neo-Nazis to left-wing groups, Russia is exploiting ideological overlaps and disinformation campaigns to sow chaos, division and insecurity in Germany.

29/10/2025

Europe News

Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition despite hurdles

Serbia remains committed to joining the EU — but the unresolved status of Kosovo, waning public support, and regional rivalries continue to block its path. Ahead of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit on November 4, Euronews Srbija outlines the current status of Serbia’s perspective on its EU accession.

29/10/2025

Economy

Buying in the Alps? Here is where prices have increased the most

As skiing season approaches in Europe, you may be dreaming of a wintery getaway to beat the post-summer blues. Looking to buy a property in the Alps? Here are some in-demand spots.

29/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 29th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 29th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

29/10/2025

World News

US attempted to capture Maduro by bribing his pilot, report claims

A US agent tried to bribe Nicolás Maduro's pilot to divert his plane for capture, part of a 16-month covert operation that ultimately failed to topple the leader.

29/10/2025

Brazil

At least 64 people dead in huge Brazil police raid on Rio drug gang

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil’s recent history, with human rights organisations calling for investigations into the deaths.

29/10/2025

Climate

How failing to act on climate change is costing millions of lives

A new study has assessed the growing toll of climate change on human health.

29/10/2025

Jamaica

Streets flood in Kingston as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with winds up to 295 km/h, the strongest in 174 years. Streets in Kingston were flooded and power cuts hit a third of the island. Officials warn of a four-metre storm surge as Melissa heads toward Cuba.

29/10/2025