2025-11-06

Europe News

EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein 'sex doll'

French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.

06/11/2025

Travel News

Jamaica tourism rebuilds as December high season approaches

Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December.

06/11/2025

Germany

Lawmakers accuse AfD of spying on German army on behalf of Russia

German MPs claim the far-right AfD acts as a "sleeper cell loyal to Russia," following numerous parliamentary enquiries into military and critical infrastructure.

06/11/2025

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV and Palestinian leader Abbas meet over Gaza situation

The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter.

06/11/2025

Economy

BoE keeps rates steady at 4% as economy shows signs of slowing

The UK's annual rate of consumer price inflation is standing at 3.8%, nearly double the bank’s 2% target.

06/11/2025

Moments

How to make sure you’re covered if extreme weather hits your trip

Travellers are generally advised to take out insurance as early as they can, and there’s a good reason for doing that when it comes to extreme weather.

06/11/2025

Culture news

US actress faces backlash for calling Zohran Mamdani a 'jihadist'

The Will & Grace actress has taken issue with Mamdani’s support for Palestine and has gone on a “social media crash-out” regarding the new mayor of New York City.

06/11/2025

Germany

German police detain man over painting swastikas on cars in own blood

The swastika is illegal in Germany and is considered a symbol of hate that evokes the horrors of Nazi Germany and the trauma of the Holocaust.

06/11/2025

Economy

Supreme Court ruling may push President Trump to new tariff strategy

Donald Trump warns the US could be left 'defenceless' if the Supreme Court overturns his global tariffs — but he still has multiple legal tools to keep taxing imports.

06/11/2025

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Latest news bulletin | November 6th, 2025 – Midday

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

Climate

Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain

Melissa was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall and brought destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba.

06/11/2025

Business

Chipmaker Nexperia said it halted China shipments on payment refusal

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia said it stopped sending wafers to its Chinese unit because of a payment refusal — the latest twist in Europe’s semiconductor standoff with Beijing.

06/11/2025

World News

Climate activists call for stronger commitments ahead of Brazil COP30

Activists are calling on world leaders to strengthen goals at this year's convention to reverse the damaging impacts of global warming.

06/11/2025

France

French auditors slam Louvre for focusing on projects over security

France's audit office reported that the Louvre prioritised acquisitions over security, leaving fire safety plans incomplete for 20 years and lagging in camera installations.

06/11/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, My Love?: Understanding EU politics

Brussels, My Love? is back, but this time as a weekly podcast to help you navigate EU affairs.

06/11/2025

Culture news

'Vibe coding' named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary

“Vibe coding”, an emerging software development that turns natural language into computer code using AI, has been named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2025.

06/11/2025

Tech News

How Denmark is trying to protect citizens from AI deepfakes

Denmark is seeking to protect ordinary Danes, as well as performers and artists who might have their appearance or voice imitated and shared without their permission.

06/11/2025

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Prince William honors global climate innovators in Rio

In Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, the Earthshot Prize brought together Brazilian and global celebrities alongside Prince William, who is in the city for a three-day environmental programme before travelling on to the COP30 UN climate summit.

06/11/2025

Norway

Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine

Defence ministers of the UK-led coalition met with their Ukrainian counterparts in Bodø in Norway to deepen their collaboration and strengthen security in the Nordic-Baltic region.

06/11/2025

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Czech student Natalie Puskinova crowned Miss Earth 2025

A 21-year-old Marketing and PR student from Czech Republic is the grand winner of the 2025 Miss Earth crown, in a competition held in Manila

06/11/2025

The Cube

Is France going to link its digital ID to your social media accounts?

Misleading narratives about digital IDs are commonplace online, as various European countries and the EU itself gear up to introduce them to the public.

06/11/2025

Mobility

Chinese-made buses in Norway can be halted remotely, spurring controls

Test results showed that the Chinese bus maker had access to the vehicles' control systems for software updates and diagnostics.

06/11/2025

Germany

US Army removes food bank guidance for soldiers after Euronews report

The US Army removed guidance directing soldiers to food banks during the government shutdown after Euronews reported it. Soldiers await mid-November pay.

06/11/2025

Ukraine

Kyiv carries out further overnight strikes on Russian energy sector

Ukraine is continuing to target Russia’s energy infrastructure, which it says is one of the Kremlin’s primary sources of funding for its invasion, as it looks to pressure Moscow into ceasing hostilities and engaging in peace efforts.

06/11/2025

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US government shutdown causes major flight delays and cancellation

The ongoing US government shutdown, the longest in history, has disrupted air travel nationwide, leaving thousands of staff unpaid and millions of passengers facing delays.

06/11/2025

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COP30 activists in Belem call for genuine climate action

As COP30 begins in Belem, Brazil, activists highlight slow progress with visual protests, urging leaders for real action as global temperatures worsen.

06/11/2025

Mexico

Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after groping incident

Sheinbaum said she felt a responsibility to press charges for all Mexican women, because “If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?”

06/11/2025

Europe News

Where are the Russian assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say

The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?

06/11/2025

Markets

Bubble or boom? What to watch as risks grow amid record market rally

Trillions of dollars could be wiped out in the case of a financial market crash. Experts worldwide, including central banks, are warning of risks. But what are the signs to watch?

06/11/2025

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Latest news bulletin | November 6th, 2025 – Morning

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