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No Comment Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections. -
USA US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record deployment After more than 10 months at sea, the Lincoln made a stop in Thailand last month on its way back from the Middle East. -
World News Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack A Yandex data centre in Russia’s Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack. -
Europe News Ex-prince Andrew warrants ruled 'unlawful' as police investigation continues According to British media reports, it is the first time a member of the royal family has challenged the legality of criminal proceedings since the trial of Charles I in 1649. -
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Sport Tsunoda Claims World Gold as Murao Retains His Title in Baku Ai Tsunoda Roustant claimed her first senior world title at -70kg, defeating Michaela Polleres in golden score. At -90kg, Sanshiro Murao delivered a spectacular ippon against Goki Tajima in an all-Japanese final, defending his title to become a two-time world champion. -
Economy Taxes account for over 53% of labour costs in Spain, study finds In 2025, Spain's Finance Ministry argued that its tax cuts for middle-income earners had delivered €38 billion in savings -
Europe News Pro-Russian hacker group NoName targets Italian Foreign Ministry website Checks are under way on the websites of Italian embassies and consulates abroad following a suspected similar cyberattack by pro-Russian hackers -
Business EU debates harsh working conditions for fishers: 'I had no other choice' Endless weeks, shifts of up to 24 hours and even no drinking water: these were some of the hardships aired last week at a debate held by the EU Fisheries Committee with sector representatives. -
Europe News Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally in Paris The mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences. -
Earth News Drought: groundwater levels in France remain very low France's groundwater levels remain deeply worrying at the start of October: two-thirds of monitoring sites are below normal and 81% are still falling. The autumn recharge, vital to rebuild reserves, has yet to get under way. -
Space Astronaut Sophie Adenot returns to Earth after record space mission Sophie Adenot left the International Space Station on Wednesday after an eight-month stay, the longest by a European astronaut, and splashed down on Thursday at around 5.30 pm with three fellow crew members. -
Tech News Italy probes gaming giant Activision Blizzard over in-game spending by children Italy’s antitrust authority is investigating whether monetisation practices in Call of Duty Mobile and Diablo Immortal amount to a “widespread infringement” of EU consumer protection rules, particularly in relation to children. -
USA US charges former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with torture The revised indictment includes several mentions of the involvement of Venezuela’s feared DGCIM military intelligence agency -
No Comment Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea On Mataking Island in Malaysia, conservationists raise and release green turtle hatchlings, part of long-running efforts that helped the species recover. -
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Travel News The best 50 bars in the world have been revealed for 2026 – and 18 are in Europe Europe dominates this year’s 50 Best ranking, with 18 bars making the top 50 and Paris overtaking London as the continent’s best-represented city. Hong Kong’s Bar Leone retains the global crown, while Milan’s Moebius Milano and Athens’ Line also break into the top five. -
No Comment Heavy autumn snow paralyses roads in Russia’s Far East Heavy autumn snowfall has paralysed roads in Russia’s Magadan region, leaving trucks struggling through snow and disrupting intercity bus services. -
Europe News Marco Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' to Europe for US during Lisbon visit As one of the smallest members of NATO and the European Union, Portugal is keen to cultivate its relations with bigger countries -
Europe News EU diplomatic arm under fire for bowing to US pressure over disinformation conference The EU diplomatic service pulled its backing from a disinformation conference after US pressure, angering MEPs and NGOs who say it undermines the bloc's own defence of civil society. -
Europe News EU faces gas shortfall of up to 15% if severe winter hits, report warns The EU is entering the winter season on thin ice, facing a double-edged geopolitical squeeze that threatens to expose the fragility of its post-Russian energy architecture. -
No Comment French students clash with police as school protests continue Students clash with police outside French schools as blockades, tear gas and fires mark a new nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election. -
Azerbaijan Experts in Baku urge action as missing persons surge worldwide and in Ukraine Around 280,000 people are registered as missing in Ukraine alone, with 10,000 new cases added each month, part of a 70% global rise since 2019. Forensic experts meeting in Baku said the obstacle was not forensic capacity but governmental reluctance. -
Health news The disease that once ravaged Europe still exists: could plague return to Spain? The death of a scientist in Russia has reignited fears of plague. Spain has seen no local cases for decades, yet the disease persists elsewhere. How real is the risk in Europe? -
Europe News Italy approves Meloni's electoral reform in confidence vote ahead of 2027 election The Chamber of Deputies has passed electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite possible Constitutional Court objections. Italy now formally enters the election campaign, with an early vote increasingly likely. -
Focus Turkmenistan marks 35 years of independence with an eye on the future Turkmenistan celebrated 35 years of independence with a vast parade through Ashgabat, as the country set out its ambitions for the decades ahead. -
Culture news Michael Jackson memorabilia including iconic Thriller jacket to go under the hammer Michael Jackson’s iconic fashion is going under the hammer, with more than 100 pieces from his career set to be auctioned in Abu Dhabi. -
Europe News Royal Navy sailor faces court over alleged spying for Russia Royal Navy sailor appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being held in custody since his arrest on Tuesday at his home near London -
Iran Iran strikes tankers outside Hormuz in signs of expanding campaign Two commercial vessels were hit within 24 hours — one off Qatar, the first attack in that area in six months, and one off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman — as IRGC-affiliated outlets suggested Tehran had extended operations beyond the crucial strait. -
Europe News EU presses Russia for more details on suspected plague case Pressure mounts on Moscow to explain the suspected plague case in Siberia, which has put health authorities on edge. Brussels is calling on Moscow to come clean with precise details "as soon as possible". -
Economy Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war The government lifted its full-year growth projection to 1.3%, up from its April forecast of just 0.5%, as the German economy proved more resilient than expected. -
Economy OE2027: youth housing guarantee stays, defence hits 2.15% of GDP, €1m for AI The government on Thursday submitted to parliament the 2027 state budget, projecting 2% growth and a surplus of 0.1–0.2% of GDP. Approval is assured, as the PS will abstain in the key vote. -
Business Series From oil to renewables: this country's energy giant looks beyond its borders Azerbaijan is expanding its international energy portfolio through renewable projects, strategic partnerships and new infrastructure, as it seeks to strengthen energy security and connect regional markets with Europe. -
Tech News Scientists in Austria and China create the world’s first nuclear clocks. Here’s why it matters The new nuclear clocks measure time by using lasers to make subatomic particles. -
Europe News Exclusive: G7’s 100-million-barrel pledge tied to unfinished March emergency oil release The October G7 announcement aims to accelerate and complete the IEA’s March emergency oil-stock release, rather than add a new 100-million-barrel pledge to the original 400 million, according to a document seen by Euronews. -
Ethiopia Ethiopian drones hit Eritrean forces accused of backing rebels in Tigray Drone strikes hit Eritrean vehicles around the northern city of Adigrat overnight, with witnesses reporting destroyed lorries and retreating troops, days after Ethiopia expelled Eritrean diplomats and Eritrea severed ties. -
Tech News Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sector Kazakhstan wants artificial intelligence to become more than a digital tool: the country is seeking to make it a new engine of economic growth, from universities and factories to energy and infrastructure. -
Art Pink hair and powerful plaids: Tate Britain celebrates the chaotic creativity of 90s culture Tate Britain's nostalgic new showcase highlights a lost era of optimism, rebellion and culture-defining creativity. -
No Comment Manny Pacquiao hosts Polish president Karol Nawrocki for Manila boxing workout Polish President Karol Nawrocki trains in Manila with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who now leads the Philippines’ National Anti-Poverty Commission. -
Europe News Fresh day of student protests across France as rally planned in Paris French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu addressed the nation on Wednesday evening in an effort to ease the crisis, promising the government would share a plan to respond to the situation by the end of October. -
Economy Gulf economies to shrink despite higher oil prices as Iran war takes toll, World Bank says The Iran war has hit two mainstays of Gulf business: energy exports and aviation. The disruption extends to Europe, where buyers have had to replace missing gas supplies. -
Culture news Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature Anne Carson was among the bookies' favourites to win this year, as her body of work eschews easy categorisation.The Nobel Prize committee singled out her “bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.” -
Ukraine South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war row Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations. -
Health news Two-thirds of young Europeans suffered childhood trauma, with lasting life impact, WHO finds Two-thirds of European children experienced trauma that ‘follows them into the classroom, job market and their relationships’. -
Tech News Tallinn Airport lets driverless shuttles run close to airplanes, opening the way to wider airport automation Euronews Next exclusive: A driverless shuttle now carries aircraft workers and spare parts at Tallinn Airport, with no safety agents on board. -
Economy EU debt could hit €1 trillion by 2027 as spending errors rise, auditors warn EU auditors said 3.8% of the bloc's spending last year breached funding rules, warning that borrowing could hit €1 trillion by 2027 and that the next long-term budget risks repeating the flaws of the COVID-era recovery fund, as the Commission defended its controls. -
Health news Portuguese hospital lets pets visit owners on wards: a new model? In northern and central Europe, pets stay outside hospitals. São João's flexible model unites clinical benefits and safety, with no infections yet. "There is too much fear," says the doctor who helped draft the project's rules. -
Business Ryanair CEO sees no European jet fuel shortages into summer 2027 Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary expects Europe to have enough jet fuel through next summer, but warns that high prices will persist for another 12 to 18 months. -
World News “I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Donald Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts to resolve international conflicts. -
Travel News UK airport e-gates to become passport-free and contactless by early 2027 UK airports have begun rolling out contactless e-gates. The technology allows eligible travellers to pass through without having to show their passports. -
Food and Drink This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas A new cafe in northern Serbia is giving visitors the chance to enjoy a coffee alongside six alpacas. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal At around 194 years old, Jonathan is the world’s oldest living land animal and the oldest tortoise ever recorded. -
Europe News US probes EU carbon border tax over potential trade barriers The EU's carbon border tax was designed to prevent companies from shifting production abroad to countries with weaker environmental rules — but the US says it amounts to a discriminatory trade rule. -
No Comment Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka Prolonged drought in central Sri Lanka is leaving wells dry, hurting farmers’ livelihoods and pushing wildlife to crowd shrinking water holes. -
Health news Women in this Sardinian village live exceptionally long. Researchers are asking why Researchers say Bolotana, a town of just a bit more than 2,000 inhabitants in Sardinia, may join Japan’s Okinawa and Greece’s Ikaria among the world's longevity hotspots. -
Europe News At least 30 killed and 18 injured after Russian strike hits two buses in Donetsk Public transport in Kramatorsk has been suspended in the wake of the attack, Kramatorsk City Council said. -
Tech News Denmark introduces bill to protect people’s faces and voices from deepfakes The bill follows a broad political agreement reached in June 2025 but would still allow satire, parody and political or social criticism unless it constitutes misinformation posing serious dangers to others. -
Business Samsung flags 783% profit jump to record $80bn as AI chip boom also lifts TSMC sales Samsung Electronics estimated on Thursday that its third-quarter operating profit jumped almost ninefold to a record 107.4 trillion won, or $80.2 billion, while sales at Taiwan's TSMC hit a quarterly record, as the AI boom keeps demand for chips strong. -
Nature ‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: Four animals selected to feature on UK banknotes Four animals have been selected to feature on new UK banknotes following a public vote with almost half a million participants. -
Europe News This winter, Ukraine will be fighting for more than light and heat "Our task, therefore, is not simply to survive another winter. It is to keep Ukraine's frontline cities alive," writes Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv in an opinion piece for Euronews. -
Nature Meteors to light up the skies this October: How to watch the Draconid and Orionid showers From Halloween fireballs to the Hunter’s Moon, here's what to look out for in October’s night skies. -
World News Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking Christa Pike has regained consciousness after surviving two supposedly lethal doses of pentobarbital during a botched execution. Her lawyer says Pike was believed to be brain dead and close to being taken off life support before unexpectedly waking up and speaking. -
Europe News Only a third of EU counter-drone programmes will deliver by 2030, leaked report warns EU counter-drone investment grew sixfold in 2025, but only a third of programmes will deliver by 2030, a confidential EU report seen by Euronews says, citing fragmented procurement and industry struggling to keep pace with fast-moving drone technology. -
Saudi Arabia Houthis claim missile strikes on Riyadh airport as explosions heard in Saudi capital The claims came as witnesses reported several explosions across the Saudi capital, a day after a separate Houthi drone attack on the same airport killed one person and caused flight delays that continued into Thursday. -
Europe News UK PM Burnham in Berlin: Russian threats and EU ties top agenda in first Germany visit Burnham's meeting with Merz comes amid increasing warnings of hybrid threats in Europe and follows a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport in August - which Berlin has accused Russia of orchestrating. -
World News Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel Prize US scientist Karl Deisseroth had a memorable way of sharing the news that he had won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. In images released by Stanford University, Deisseroth can be seen telling his two daughters and his son about the award. -
Art 'The Orange Plague': Naked Trump statue on display at European Parliament in Strasbourg A gold statue depicting Donald Trump fully naked and crushing a smaller man’s shoulders has been unveiled in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. -
No Comment Protests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK Party Protesters gathered in Izmir after Mayor Cemil Tugay joined President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party, with demonstrators calling for his resignation. -
Modern Nomads Inside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO Five rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs. -
Europe Today Halving MEPs’ salaries would take them ‘out of their bubbles’, MEP says The Left MEP Marc Botenga said his group’s proposal to halve MEPs’ salaries would bring them “down to earth” and make it easier for them to “realise what a normal European is going through”. -
Europe News What was the plague really like in Germany? Experts explain the facts Global concern after an incident at a Russian plague lab is making headlines. German plague experts tell Euronews what lessons the "Black Death" holds today. -
Health news Type 1 diabetes 'should not set the limits on a child's sports dreams' 'Exercise, know your body, monitor your glucose and learn to adjust your insulin and your diet correctly,' a Greek professor tells those who have type 1 diabetes. -
Israel Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem 'ceasing operations' British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband stressed that the consulate would not be closing and that it would instead become the UK Mission, Jerusalem, from Thursday. -
Europe Today UK’s exclusion from ‘Made in EU’ scheme would ‘weaken’ Europe, minister warns Hamish Falconer, the UK’s chief negotiator with Brussels, warns that excluding Britain from the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ industrial policy risks fracturing the common industrial base and making Europe ‘weaker’. -
No Comment ‘Adios Maricarmen’: Hundreds protest in Madrid after pensioner’s death Hundreds protest near Spain's parliament in Madrid to honour evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal and demand action over the country’s housing crisis. -
Europe Today EU-China talks enter critical phase as trade chief Šefčovič touches down in Beijing Good morning. Mared Gwyn and Angela Skujins with you again this Thursday morning. Today: the EU’s trade chief holds crunch talks in Beijing, Maricarmen’s death sends shockwaves in Spain, and student protests persist in France. -
Markets Brent crude tops $105 as Trump weighs resuming 'major combat operations' in Iran Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel on Thursday after reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a return to "major combat operations" against Iran, while European stock markets opened lower as rising oil prices fuelled inflation fears. -
EU.XL Can Europe's return hubs work without breaking its own human rights rules? The EU has approved a legal basis for sending people with no right to stay to centres outside the bloc. Governments say rights will be respected. Rights groups warn the safeguards on paper may not hold up in practice. -
USA Texas execution first in US since Christa Pike survived botched lethal injection Texas has executed seven people so far this year, up from five in both 2025 and 2024. A further two executions are scheduled to take place in the state in November. -
Travel News Monte Carlo added to glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express rail itinerary for 2027 The iconic train will follow the French Riviera from Paris before reaching Monaco, with the new overnight journey becoming a permanent fixture and fares starting at a cool €4,870 per person. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Europe's ties with China, the US and the UK are all being tested at once. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing with a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio tells Europe to wake up, and London weighs rejoining the EU. In France, students are back on the streets today. -
Health news Menopause patients left without treatment: what is happening in Spain? The shortage of Lenzetto has had a domino effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and other European countries. Spain's Health Ministry expects supplies to improve in November, but Spain's Medicines watchdog warns the timetable is still unclear. -
Nature From tigers to turtles: The conservation success stories that prove there’s still hope for wildlife “Biodiversity continues to be degraded at an alarming pace, yet amid these steep declines there are grounds for hope.” -
Travel News Aegean, Ryanair and Austrian ranked highest in new 10-year European Airline Safety Index In its newly-released European Airline Safety Index, AirAdvisor has ranked the top 20 carriers across a decade’s worth of research data. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide. -
Sri Lanka Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation. -
Europe News Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Shiroka Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election The late-night parliamentary session ended a more-than-19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the post makes her the third woman to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia. -
Europe News Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered major protests, has died in hospital, lawyer says The 87-year-old whose eviction sparked a domestic crisis and triggered nationwide anti-government protests has died in hospital late on Wednesday. Protesters say they will continue to demonstrate to uphold her legacy. -
Europe News Russian man who swam from Kaliningrad to Lithuania in asylum attempt sentenced to six years hard labour A 68-year-old Russian man who swam across the Nemunas River from Russia's Kaliningrad exclave into neighbouring Lithuania in an attempt to seek asylum has been sentenced to six years in a strict-regime penal colony in Russia for "publicly justifying terrorism."