18 October 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Macron vows to hold those who sought to 'bring down the Republic' accountable after riots Macron vowed to hold rioters accountable after violent scenes of looting and rioting across France, with unrest deepening political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election. -
Europe News Tensions remain high in Paris after violent protests across France Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several locations in Paris on Sunday, a day after violent protests in other French cities. -
Europe News Spain changes Ceuta patrol rules over ships' "innocent passage" The Spanish Navy has changed its protocol in response to the innocent passage of Moroccan vessels through the waters off Ceuta or Melilla, acting now without requiring higher authorisation. -
Europe News Shopkeepers defend their livelihood from masked looters during the French riots Shopkeepers in several French cities tried to defend their businesses from looters during Saturday’s unrest, with confrontations leaving stores damaged and owners distressed. -
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Europe News Marine Le Pen warns of 'threat to democracy' and blasts 'exhausted Macronist power' The far-right candidate for the 2027 presidential election speaks out the day after a day of riots that left France reeling, just as looting resumed in Paris. -
Europe News Magyar links French riots to migration, says ‘shocking scenes’ justify hard line Hungary’s Péter Magyar said riots in France justified his tough migration stance, echoed by Poland’s Donald Tusk. Left-wing critics accused him of exploiting the unrest, despite most protesters being French nationals. -
Climate Southern Valencia coast on alert as storm Adam may dump 300 mm of rain in 12 hours The peak of this new DANA will come between Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain to Ibiza and Formentera and also to Alicante, Murcia and Almeria. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 18th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV after his hospital stay: "I feel closer to those who suffer illness" Discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace and thanked doctors, saying he will gradually resume duties. -
No Comment Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region. -
Uzbekistan Rubio arrives in Samarkand as Washington seeks closer ties with Central Asia The US secretary of state will meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Trade, investment, critical minerals and security are expected to feature in discussions, while more than 200 American business executives accompany the visit. -
Europe News Check your wallet: some 2-euro coins are worth far more They may say two euros, but collectors sometimes pay many times that amount: rare editions and striking minting errors can turn small change into sought-after treasures. -
Europe News Cost-of-living protests: 50 detained in Milan, clashes in Turin and Bologna Dozens of people were detained in Milan after clashes with the police during protests sparked by a march against the economic crisis. Tension was also reported in Turin and Bologna, with several demonstrators injured. -
Europe News Businesses and shopkeepers pick up the pieces after protests in France spiral into looting On Sunday morning, broken glass and litter filled the streets as Parisians emerged from their apartment blocks after a day of chaos across France. -
Europe News Ukrainian forces strike St Petersburg and Leningrad region It comes as Zelenskyy said Russian forces had targeted Ukraine's energy sector in strikes on four regions on Saturday night. He said attacks on residential buildings had also left two people dead and 12 others reportedly injured. -
Europe News Burnt bicycles, smashed windows and looted shops: Trail of destruction across Paris Burnt bicycles, smashed shopfronts and debris-filled streets mark the aftermath of Saturday’s protests in Paris, as cleanup crews begin clearing the damage. -
Europe News Lyon wakes up to scenes of destruction after violent protests Lyon is clearing up after a day of unrest, looting and vandalism during nationwide protests over the cost of living. -
Europe News Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess in a dramatic week for Ukraine In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections. -
Europe News Looting and buildings ablaze: France's violent Saturday protests in 10 pictures Addressing the protests in a post on social media on Saturday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no place for violence" in France. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 18th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News France reels after cost-of-living protests see widespread violence The French government has said around 1,200 arrests were made across France in relation to Saturday's events and that 150 police officers and gendarmes were injured over the course of the day. -
Travel News Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026 Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, presented on Saturday in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor. -
Europe News Possible drone explosion in northern Lithuania near Latvian border The incident is the latest in a growing series of drone incursions and incidents along NATO's eastern flank, many of which are believed to be spillover from Russia's war in Ukraine. -
Canada Four Canadian service members killed, dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base Prime Minister Mark Carney described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada’s military on domestic soil. -
Europe News Spire collapses at historic Limoges town hall amid violent protests across France Major protests taking place across France on Saturday turned violent in a number of parts of the country as demonstrators clashed with police. Authorities said around 550,000 people took part in the protests nationwide. -
Tech News Look, no hands: Euronews rode driverless in Europe's first robotaxi in Zagreb The US firm’s robotaxi service is up and running in Zagreb in partnership with local company Verne and Chinese AI firm Pony.ai, a partnership that plans to expand across Europe. Euronews got to see how it works firsthand in Croatia. -
Economy Leisure out of reach for one in eight people in the EU: Where is the problem biggest? From sport to cinema trips, regular leisure activities are out of reach for around 46 million people in the EU. Income helps explain the gap between countries, but it does not tell the whole story. -
Ecotech ‘Every sunny surface’ is being put to work. Europeans transforming their homes with solar driveways “Every sunny surface we put to work brings Europe closer to an energy system that is cheaper, more secure and owned by the people it serves.” -
Destinations Tee off in Europe’s most underrated golf holiday destinations If you’re looking to book a European golfing holiday away from the traditional hotspots, then pack your clubs and head to underrated destinations like Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Gimsøya in Norway or Costa Navarino in Greece. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 18th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.