2025-11-05

The Ring

Euronews' 'The Ring': MEPs clash over EU enlargement in Brussels

In our first episode of "The Ring", we debate the highly political topic of EU enlargement that has become a geopolitical goal of the European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen.

05/11/2025

Portugal

Portugal intercepts narco-submarine en route to Iberian peninsula

Portuguese authorities intercepted a drug-carrying vessel in the Atlantic Ocean with 1.7 tonnes of cocaine destined for European markets. Four crew members were arrested.

05/11/2025

United Kingdom

UK police hunt for two more men wrongly released from prison

The inadvertent releases heap further embarrassment on the Prison Service, which has been starved of resources for many years.

05/11/2025

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Protests and crowds as Shein opens first permanent store in Paris

Shoppers and protesters gathered as fast-fashion giant Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris, amid government scrutiny and public backlash.

05/11/2025

Germany

US Army advises food bank to soldiers in Germany amid pay uncertainty

US soldiers in Germany may not receive November pay amid the prolonged US government shutdown. Emergency funds covered October salaries, but future payments are uncertain.

05/11/2025

Switzerland

Swiss court upholds sentence of four over 'Kill Erdoğan' rally banner

The banner featured an image of the Turkish leader with a gun pointed at his temple. A regional court convicted the defendants in 2020, handing down fines and suspended prison sentences.

05/11/2025

The Europe Conversation

Vučić: Serbia open to resuming ammunition sales after export stop

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Serbian President Vučić approved ammunition sales to EU countries, even if they end up in Ukraine. He also defended his position not to join EU sanctions against Russia, which complicates Serbia’s bid to become an EU member.

05/11/2025

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‘We don't accept lectures’ when it comes to the fight against corruption, PM Rama says

Albania is committed to joining the EU by 2030 in an “ambitious but doable” timeline, Edi Rama told Euronews. The European Commission's annual check-up of where the EU candidate countries stand on their membership paths came out largely positive for Tirana.

05/11/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 5th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 5th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

05/11/2025

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The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public

Egypt opens the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, featuring more than 50,000 artefacts including the full collection of Tutankhamun.

05/11/2025

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Mass anti-US rallies held in Tehran on 46th anniversary of US embassy takeover

Large crowds gathered in Tehran on Tuesday to mark 46 years since the takeover of the US embassy in the Iranian capital.

05/11/2025

Germany

Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to public order

The Interior Ministry said Muslim Interaktiv represented a threat to the country's constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and sexual minorities.

05/11/2025

Europe News

Breath of relief as EU commits to key climate goal ahead of COP30

After months of political impasse, EU environment ministers backed the revision of the EU's climate law, paving the way for a decision on the global 2035 climate target to be presented next week at COP30.

05/11/2025

Travel News

Tanzania unrest: Countries warn against non-essential travel

In Tanzania, violent post-election unrest has led to curfews, travel disruptions, and widespread international advisories against non-essential travel to the country.

05/11/2025

Europe News

US troop withdrawal no reflection of US commitment to NATO, Rutte says

Both the NATO chief and the Romanian president insisted that they have no concerns that the withdrawal of US troops from the country will weaken its defence or that of the wider eastern flank.

05/11/2025

The Cube

Can Italy's plan for the world's longest bridge survive court clash?

Italy's government has vowed to go ahead with the government's plan to build a €13.5 billion bridge across the Strait of Messina despite Italy's Court of Auditors shooting down the plan. Can it be bypassed?

05/11/2025

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Japan deploys troops to help stop bear attacks

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces were dispatched to Akita to help control a surge in bear attacks that have left over 100 people injured and at least 12 dead nationwide since April.

05/11/2025

Business

France suspends access to Shein as retailer opens first Paris store

The ministry did not say whether its decision would impact the physical store or elaborate on the reasons for its decision.

05/11/2025

Belgium

Latest drone sightings force flight cancellations at Brussels airport

The airport operator said that about 400-500 travellers spent the night there after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 diverted to other airports.

05/11/2025

Business

Cyberattack on Marks & Spencer slices profits by more than a half

The hack cost M&S over £300 million in lost sales but the firm said it was able to recover around a third of this through an insurance payout.

05/11/2025

Europe News

Candidate countries celebrate renewed momentum in EU accession process

Candidate countries to join the European Union showed optimism at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, as new progress reports signaled movement towards membership. Montenegro, Albania and Moldova all aim to join the bloc over the next five years.

05/11/2025

Modern Nomads

How Kazakhstan strengthened its chess position

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan has rapidly transformed into a global chess powerhouse, with record medal hauls, rising stars, and a new generation of grandmasters.

05/11/2025

Tech News

AI chatbots don’t understand when users believe false information

AI chatbots struggle to recognise when users believe false information, the study found.

05/11/2025

Economy

Is Europe’s spending boom fuelling a new dangerous debt spiral?

Europe's spending plans are pushing debt levels higher, fuelled by Germany’s stimulus and rising defence budgets. However, as governments ramp up spending, experts warn that markets are becoming less tolerant.

05/11/2025

Europe News

Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen

The European Commission has unveiled its plan to connect Europe’s cities faster, aiming to open up remote regions and boost the economy. The first lines are expected to be running by 2030, with more to follow by 2040.

05/11/2025

Art

'Saint or Sinner'? British artist crucifies Donald Trump in Basel

Hero or villain? Martyr or criminal? “Saint or Sinner”?

05/11/2025

Nature

Concerns grow for dolphin that has become the star of Venice’s lagoon

The basin is one of the most trafficked areas of the city, far from an ideal habitat for the mammal.

05/11/2025

World News

Poland's Sejm to vote on stripping former justice minister's immunity

Poland's Sejm committee is considering waiving Zbigniew Ziobro's parliamentary immunity over allegations of leading a criminal group that misallocated €35 million from the Justice Fund.

05/11/2025

Health news

Rate of drug-resistant blood infections to rise in Europe through 2030

The uptick in infections will have a bigger impact on older adults, the study found.

05/11/2025

Europe News

EU ministers break deadlock on CO2 emission reduction by 2040

After months of political impasse, the revision of the EU's climate law was backed with significant flexibilities for member states to hit the 90% emissions reduction by 2040. Now the European Parliament needs to have a say on the bloc's climate target.

05/11/2025