2025-11-06

Latvia

Mass protest against Latvia's potential exit from Istanbul Convention

Signed by 45 countries and the European Union as of 2019, the Council of Europe treaty is meant to standardise support for women who are victims of violence, including domestic abuse.

06/11/2025

The Europe Conversation

Sandu calls for ‘creative’ thinking to accelerate EU enlargement

The president of Moldova urges the European Union to find “creative” solutions to break the impasse and speed up its membership to the EU.

06/11/2025

Economy

Commission investigates Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq possible collusion

The EU antitrust enforcer is investigating a potential agreement between the two stock exchange groups for derivatives, arguing it may be in breach of European rules designed to spur competition in the EU market.

06/11/2025

World News

How do Polish citizens feel about new military training programme?

Poland is betting on strengthening defence preparedness. At the same time, surveys show differing attitudes among Poles towards involvement in defence.

06/11/2025

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Bus fire forces Barcelona fans to evacuate before Champions League match

A bus carrying FC Barcelona fans to a Champions League match in Bruges caught fire after a flare was lit.

06/11/2025

United Kingdom

Mistakenly released UK prisoner turns himself to London prison staff

According to government figures, 262 prisoners were released in error in the year ending March 2025, a 128% increase on the previous 12-month period.

06/11/2025

United Kingdom

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor officially no longer a prince

The monarch announced on 31 October that he was removing his brother’s titles and evicting him from his royal residence over his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

06/11/2025

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Miss Universe Thailand organiser apologizes in tears after remarks to Mexico contestant

Miss Universe Thailand organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil tearfully apologized after criticism over alleged disrespectful comments toward Mexico’s contestant, Fatima Bosch.

06/11/2025

Design

Dubai Design Week 2025 puts community at heart of regional goals

As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the festival's growth while championing regional voices and authentic design narratives.

06/11/2025

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Lake Iznik shoreline retreats 350 meters amid severe drought in Turkey

Lake Iznik's water levels are dropping rapidly due to severe drought and heavy irrigation, with experts warning of irreversible damage without better protection.

06/11/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 6th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 6th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

06/11/2025

Business

Uzbekistan strengthens labour rights through union-led reforms

Uzbekistan’s trade unions mark 120 years of operation, by taking the lead in labour reform, pushing for equal pay, safer workplaces, and stronger employee rights.

06/11/2025

Ukraine

Angelina Jolie visits Kherson and Mykolaiv in support of civilians

Angelina Jolie visited Mykolaiv and Kherson — some of Ukraine’s most dangerous southern frontline regions, where civilians describe daily Russian drone attacks as "human safari".

06/11/2025

Culture news

Rosalía in Warsaw: What are the cryptic clues in 'Berghain' video?

Evocative, symbolic, and visually arresting - Rosalía’s latest release, 'Berghain' is no ordinary music video. Written in English, Spanish, and German, Marcelina Burzec says the operatic track and parade of avant-garde fashion invites viewers to unravel its intricate layers of meaning.

06/11/2025

Tech News

How long does it take AI tools to give out harmful information?

AI systems ‘forget’ their safety measures the longer a user speaks to it, making the tools more likely to give out harmful or inappropriate information, a new report found.

06/11/2025

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Millions affected as typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left 140 dead and nearly two million affected in the Philippines, with widespread flooding and severe infrastructure damage.

06/11/2025

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EU risks ‘losing credibility’ if it fails to enlarge, Montenegro warns

Montenegro is a frontrunner among EU candidate countries and hopes to wrap up accession talks with Brussels next year. Failure to secure the country’s accession could dent the EU’s credibility and send a ‘horrible signal’ to other candidates, its deputy Prime Minister warns.

06/11/2025

Destinations

How Iceland found its balance between tourism and tranquillity

Iceland has transformed from a seasonal hotspot into a year-round destination, encouraging visitors to explore beyond the usual routes while supporting local communities.

06/11/2025

Argentina

Seven healthcare staff on trial again for Diego Maradona's death

Seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death will face a new trial in March after a mistrial for failing to provide adequate care before his death in 2020.

06/11/2025

Tech News

French competition authority fines health app Doctolib €4.6 million

France’s competition authority slapped a €4.6 million fine on telehealth firm Doctolib for what it said was anticompetitive behaviour.

06/11/2025

Europe News

Brussels unveils €3bn to boost green fuels for aviation and shipping

The plan to step up financing for sustainable fuels in shipping and aviation by 2027 comes as the bloc is falling short of decarbonising heavy transport by 2050.

06/11/2025

Europe in Motion

Rising Islamophobia: How widespread is it in the EU?

Anti-Muslim incidents in the EU have increased since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, particularly in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria.

06/11/2025

Green News

Europe’s new AI tool that can forecast heatwaves much earlier

The researchers trained their AI on reconstructions of ancient climates from the year 0 to 1850.

06/11/2025

Business

Germany fines JPMorgan €45 million for anti-money-laundering failings

Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin has imposed a record fine on JPMorgan for systemic failings in its anti-money-laundering controls.

06/11/2025

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Flights cancelled at El Prat due to heavy rain in Catalonia

Severe rainstorms led to flooding and chaos in the region, hitting Barcelona hardest with cancelled flights at El Prat airport and numerous emergency responses.

06/11/2025

Energy Frontiers

“Hydrogen is certainly progressing” says Council chief

In partnership with Azpromo

With $110bn committed and 500+ projects advancing, the next big test for hydrogen is demand, as global markets push for real offtake and scalable clean energy investment.

06/11/2025

Culture news

High seas drama: Poland's deadly 'Hevelius' shipwreck set for Netflix

'Hevelius' is a new Netflix series based on the story of Poland's worst maritime tragedy, when 56 people died in 1993. The highly anticipated Polish-made production has already been described as one of the 'most difficult and demanding cinematographic projects' to be staged in Poland's history.

06/11/2025

Austria

Austria's intelligence uncovers weapons cache linked to Hamas

The weapons cache, which is thought to be part of unspecified foreign operations linked to Hamas, was discovered in a suitcase in a rented storage room in Vienna and contained five handguns and 10 magazines.

06/11/2025

Austria

Habsburg's Florentine diamond found in bank vault after a century

The legendary "Florentine" diamond, a 137-carat yellow jewel of the Habsburg family, has resurfaced after 100 years hidden in Canada, ending decades of speculation.

06/11/2025

Healthcare

Study: Radiation may not help survival for some breast cancer patients

A new international study found that radiation therapy did not affect 10-year survival rates for women with early-stage breast cancer who were considered “intermediate risk”.

06/11/2025