12 October 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Ceuta troops absent as Spain holds National Day parade in Madrid The parade took place against a tense political backdrop, after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap general election for 29 November. -
Europe News Portugal begins construction of high-speed rail line linking Lisbon and Porto “Alongside the new Lisbon airport, high-speed rail lines represent the largest infrastructure projects the country will undertake this century," Miguel Pinto Luz, Portugal's minister of infrastructure and housing, said. -
Europe News French navy intercepts and boards 'shadow fleet' ship, Macron says Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence says the DF Peak tanker is involved in the transportation of Russian crude oil and that it is associated with the Sovcomflot shipping firm. -
Economy Citroën's iconic 2CV returns as an all-electric model Almost 40 years after disappearing, the iconic 2CV returns at the Paris Motor Show as a fully electric city car, keeping things simple and affordable in an increasingly competitive market. -
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Europe News French investigators use DNA and vehicle tracking to solve stolen Renoirs case The arrests were prompted by the "very strong suspicion that another heist was imminent," the Marseille prosecutor said. -
No Comment Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to Ceuta Spain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast. -
Europe News Blindsided again by Trump, Europe puts on a brave face and rallies behind Ukraine European leaders closed ranks and rallied behind Ukraine as news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to send shockwaves across the alliance. -
Europe News EU struggles to ramp up Red Sea mission as Houthis escalate attacks The EU and Italy are pushing member states to bolster the Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea, but only two more warships have been pledged, exposing Europe’s thin defence capabilities as the Houthis threaten energy supply routes. -
Europe News UK PM Burnham says 'status quo' with Brussels 'not good enough' as he details upcoming EU summit Burnham has repeatedly signalled his intention to move the UK closer to the EU since taking office in July and recently said reentering the bloc was one of a number of options for the country moving forward. -
Europe News EU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels will go soft on Beijing The EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 12th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU agrees new security mission in Lebanon as UN peacekeepers prepare to leave EU foreign ministers approved a civilian-military mission to train Lebanon’s armed forces. It will not replace UNIFIL, whose mandate ends in December. Personnel numbers and participating countries are yet to be confirmed. -
Europe News NATO commander unveils strategy to make any attack on alliance ‘utterly futile’ Alexus Grynkewich says the new strategy aims to deny adversaries a foothold and dismantle their warfighting capabilities, telling the Warsaw Security Forum that NATO is prepared to block, blunt and break any attack. -
Europe News 44-year-old woman rescued after 20 hours in sea, Greek coastguard says The woman, from El Salvador, was found by the cargo ship MSC Rossella III, which was taking part in search efforts, the coastguard said in a statement. -
Tech News Nuclear war and malicious use of AI could end humanity by 2100, scientists warn They are among 17 global threats to human health according to a new study by The Lancet which aims to drive global action to address them. -
Tech News Greece's social media ban for under-15s: What you need to know The government argues that setting a clear age limit, combined with reliable age checks, will help protect children from potential risks associated with social media usage. -
Europe News Hundreds of French supermarkets hit by cyberattack on refrigeration systems Several supermarkets were forced to discard fresh and frozen food, Intermarché said, and have yet to estimate the losses. The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation. -
No Comment Paris’s oldest covered food market gutted by major overnight fire Fire tore through Paris’s oldest covered food market in the Marais, leaving traders devastated. An investigation is under way and the market may stay shut for months. -
Europe News Hard-right Reform party pledges to suspend UK asylum system for up to five years if elected Reform has accused Labour of having "totally lost control" of the UK's borders, whilst Labour says small boat crossing figures have continued to come down in recent years. -
Spreading the flow: cruise tourism helps Europe protect local identity Europe’s tourism strategy is shifting to sustainable, year-round travel, promoting lesser-known destinations, local culture and smarter visitor management. -
Cult Explore the patterns of Qatar’s visual identity and architectural language Cult explores the visual language of Qatar, where geometry isn’t ornamental. At the Doha Design District, we learn about 15 patterns from the Msheireb Pattern Collection, tracing their cultural and architectural origins, revealing how design can carry memory, identity and a sense of belonging. -
Gijs de Best urges shared enforcement to curb illicit trade Illicit trade costs governments billions and puts consumers at risk. Gijs de Best says only shared intelligence and enforceable rules can curb the problem. -
Travel News Started planning summer 2027 holidays? Ryanair and easyJet announce 47 new flight routes Ryanair has released its first 29 new flight routes for summer 2027, while easyJet has also confirmed 18 new routes from the UK. -
Smart Regions Agios Efstratios: the first Greek island to get all its electricity from renewables In ten months, the small island of Agios Efstratios has gone from relying entirely on fossil fuels to producing more than 90% of its electricity from renewable sources. Thanks to an EU-funded project, this volcanic island is now self-sufficient with green energy. -
Europe News Ukraine passes minority rights law, paving way for breakthrough in EU accession talks Ukraine’s parliament passed a minority rights law, easing a years-long dispute with Hungary. Diplomats expect Budapest to approve two more EU accession clusters on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Péter Magyar could meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday. -
Azerbaijan German firms outline new infrastructure and green energy plans in Baku German industrial giants, including Siemens Energy, are exploring opportunities to support Azerbaijan's green energy transition, as the country aims to handle 30 million tonnes of transit cargo by 2030. -
Europe News Did Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centres cause Russian bot activity to plummet? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said social media had become less hostile following Kyiv's strikes on Russian technology giant Yandex's data centres, as web users report plummeting bot activity. -
Saudi Arabia UAE calls for stronger Gulf defence as allies back Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies. -
Europe News Video shows major fire ravaging 400-year-old Paris food market Footage shows the aftermath of a major overnight fire at Paris’s oldest covered food market, which dates back to 1615 -
Europe News What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming operation to remove lung nodule The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November. -
Health news What to know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure. -
Europe News Miriam González launches new party to take on Spain’s big two in snap election Lawyer Miriam González is entering politics with new party Democracia21. She is married to British politician Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister, and says she wants to "regenerate Spanish politics". -
Business Thales to open what could be Japan’s first foreign-run defence maintenance base The facility could be the first in Japan set up by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, according to Nikkei. -
Business French MPs push exit tax on crypto above €800,000 and fines for undeclared wallets French MPs want wealthy crypto investors who leave the country to pay tax on their paper gains, under an amendment backed in committee last week alongside fines of up to €10,000 for undeclared self-custody wallets, though every measure must be voted on again. -
Europe News As drones reshape warfare, Lithuania brings them into the classroom In Lithuania, children learn to build and programme drones at school. Similar projects exist in Germany. But what can pupils learn from these unmanned systems? -
Tech News Citroën revives its classic 2CV with a new electric concept Citroën has unveiled an all-electric concept inspired by its iconic 2CV, aiming to bring the classic model back to the road within the next two years. The compact vehicle combines retro styling with modern electric technology and is expected to start at around €15,000. -
Europe News Headmaster and teacher shot at French school as 14-year-old teen arrested, police say A third person was grazed in the shooting in the southern town of Aubagne, near Marseille, per police. Authorities said the headmaster and teacher were not in critical condition. -
Economy Americans Hall and Woodford win Nobel Prize in economics for stabilisation models The economics prize is the only Nobel not among the original five created in the will of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, who died in 1896. -
Nature ‘Critical moment’: World leaders urged to course correct on nature protection ahead of COP17 summit Game-changing global nature pact still has potential – but nations need to speed up progress, conservationists urge. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 12th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News You could own an entire Scottish island for €414,000 – but there’s a catch Hildasay Island off the west coast of Shetland offers spectacular views and birdlife, but no real creature comforts. -
Europe News ‘We still love you’: NATO envoy seeks to reassure Europe over US military pullback US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO. -
Europe News Zelenskyy says Russia ignored Trump's 'energy ceasefire' and kept attacking Ukraine Zelenskyy addressed the Warsaw Security Forum in one of his first reactions to renewed turmoil with Washington, following Trump's surprise energy ceasefire announcement and controversial diesel deal with Russia. -
Economy IEA urges additional diesel releases ahead of key meeting Tightening global diesel markets prompted the International Energy Agency to call on its members to accelerate previously agreed releases from strategic oil reserves, prioritising diesel. The IEA also asked member states to assess "whether additional diesel releases are necessary". -
Economy Chinese carmaker BYD considers opening a factory in France France is among the European countries where BYD is considering opening a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist". -
Europe News Independent Gibala beats Tusk’s party to win Krakow mayoral run-off The new mayor took 62% of the vote in an election triggered after residents voted in May to oust his predecessor, and Łukasz Gibała warned that the city’s finances are in a disastrous state. -
Culture news Cute cats and street fighters: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Fontaines D.C. bring synths and psychedelia with their latest album 'Dopamine Chamber' while a new exhibition near Paris explores all things cute. Here's what to look out for this week. -
Europe News EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plans An Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget. -
Travel News What is ‘pilgra-merch’? The travel trend turning souvenirs into trip inspiration Tourists are showing off how well-travelled they are through destination-specific grocery tote bags or branded hotel caps. -
Europe News Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities say The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615 and draws its name from the red outfits that orphans wore at a hospital near the market until 1772. -
Europe News EU decries 'concerning' Trump-Putin deal, insists sanctions on Russia will continue The Trump-Putin diesel deal has been badly received by EU foreign ministers, who say it undermines transatlantic unity at a time when Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine. -
Europe News Footage shows Glucksmann covered in flour after winning French left-wing presidential primary French politician and European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann was pelted with flour outside a bar in Paris on Sunday evening, shortly after winning the social-democratic left’s primary for the 2027 presidential election with more than 66% of the vote. -
World News CCTV shows moment of strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh CTV footage released by Saudi authorities shows the moment a missile strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10. The attack killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, forcing the suspension of airport operations. -
USA Judge orders Trump to pull taxpayer-funded adverts The White House calls the adverts, reportedly paid for with $20 million of Homeland Security funds, public service announcements, but they have drawn criticism from both parties. -
Europe Today France’s main problem is its inability to reduce public debt, economist says French economist Nicolas Bouzou says France's economic growth is not "strong" enough to sustain the country's welfare state. -
No Comment Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey. -
Europe News Spain national day military parade: 4,380 troops, 82 aircraft and Dragón armoured vehicles debut Madrid puts on its finery for the National Day of Spain parade, with general elections looming and tensions high over the housing crisis and migration pressures. -
India Opposition figures and journalists allege police abuses during India protests The protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. -
Europe Today 'NATO's KPI is peace', Latvia's foreign minister says Baiba Braže, Latvia's foreign minister, believes NATO's eastern flank is well protected at a time when it is facing heightened tensions. Latvia and its Baltic neighbours are once again on alert amid growing concerns over Russian drones and airspace violations. -
Culture news Where is 'La Navidad'?: Mystery surrounds the site of first Spanish settlement in Americas On Christmas Eve 1492, the Santa María ran aground off Haiti. Christopher Columbus used its timbers to build Fort Navidad, where 39 men died. More than five centuries later, archaeologists have yet to pinpoint the site. -
Climate When will El Niño peak and end? A full timeline of the weather phenomenon taking the world by storm A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end? -
EU.XL Why does the EU want a European Security Council? Take our poll The EU wants to build a new security mechanism to face hybrid threats, like drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage. But does it really need a new Security Council? -
EU.XL How can a new Security Council boost the EU's defence strategy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU is reviving the idea of a European Security Council as Russia's hybrid attacks continue and reliance on US commitment to NATO remains risky. But how could this look like? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
Art Rare Kandinsky masterpiece and Hockney’s beloved dog painting head to London auction Around 50 works by some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art are going under the hammer at Christie’s in London on Wednesday 14 October. -
Europe Today Trump turns the screws on Kyiv as EU budget talks hit a wall Good morning. It’s Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Europe braces as Trump turns up the heat on Zelenskyy, and Ireland’s EU budget compromise falls dead on arrival. -
Europe News UK’s Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote The prime minister said Germany’s Friedrich Merz had told him the far-right AfD was linked to Russia, as he faces questions at home over Labour’s ties to the UAE. -
Health news Addictive behaviour is falling among Portuguese teens but most vulnerable are still exposed Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less and facing fewer problems, but risks are increasingly concentrated among those with multiple vulnerabilities, according to a new ICAD study on addictive behaviours. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. -
South Korea North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan, Seoul's military says South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency security meeting following the launch to review the country's military readiness. -
Earth News IKEA has just launched another second-hand marketplace. But will it stop producing ‘fast furniture’? Sustainability is noticeably absent in IKEA’s latest press statement about its second-hand marketplace. -
Destinations Rockies, Route 66 and railway hotels: Why 2027 is the year to explore the US by train The United States is marking 200 years of passenger rail travel with scenic long-distance routes, vintage steam trains, historic stations and unusual railway stays. Here’s how to explore the country by train in 2027. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 12th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Which European countries are hit the hardest by annual rent inflation and why? Rent prices have risen significantly across Europe, and in particular in Romania and Croatia in recent periods. Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual rent inflation with a focus on these two countries. -
Culture news Lumière festival 2026 in Lyon: Stars share their first cinema memories For its 18th edition, the Lumière Festival opened in Lyon to a full house. Over nine days and nights, the French city will present around 450 screenings in honour of classic cinema and the brother's Ethan and Joel Coen. -
Markets Oil prices drop as stocks rise after Trump touts 'energy ceasefire' Most stock markets rose early Monday as oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, which offset a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. -
Europe News 'Energy ceasefire': Confusion in Kyiv, support from allies, silence from Moscow and fresh strikes Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow has not confirmed it. Zelenskyy expressed surprise and reported fresh Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants, causing outages.