19 October 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns Germany is falling behind in AI race German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Huang are set to unveil a joint AI pact intended to speed up the integration of AI products across German industry. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV holds call with Zelenskyy, Vatican says Chicago-born Leo, 71, has been calling for a humanitarian truce in Oleshky, a city under Russian siege, to allow food and medical aid to arrive and for civilians to be evacuated safely. -
World News Video: Priest dies after cross falls on him during Mass in Ecuador Ecuadorian priest Patricio Sánchez died after a large cross fell on him while he was celebrating Mass in the city of Guayaquil. -
Sport Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days after quitting Portugal camp On 30 September, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star walked out of an international camp before a training session at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. -
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No Comment Deadly floods sweep through eastern Spain after torrential rain Torrential rain triggered severe flooding in eastern Spain, sweeping away cars, submerging roads and leaving at least four people dead. -
Uzbekistan Rubio puts Trans-Caspian trade and critical minerals at centre of Central Asia talks The US and five Central Asian governments backed closer transport and industrial cooperation at a C5+1 meeting in Samarkand. Rubio also held bilateral talks, while Uzbekistan signed the Artemis Accords. -
Europe News Lavrov backs Iran, hours after Trump says Russia doing 'very little' to help Tehran Just hours after Trump publicly claimed Russia was doing “little” to help Iran, Moscow reaffirmed its full support for Tehran, with Foreign Minister Lavrov describing Iran's fight as a "just cause." -
Europe News 'How are we supposed to recover?': Shopkeepers react to looting and destruction across France French shopkeepers are struggling to come to terms with the destruction left by a night of rioting and looting, with some fearing for the future of their businesses and employees. -
Europe News Albanian PM Rama accuses anti-government protesters of crossing 'red line' amid violent demonstrations The European Commission released a statement condemning the violence in Albania on Sunday, saying it had "no place in a democratic society" and that the response "must remain within the law and proportionate." -
Europe News Macron increasingly isolated amid unrest across France Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority. -
Health news Trump signs order aimed at boosting women’s health research United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing two bodies to boost women’s health research, address gaps in medical knowledge and improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 19th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Dutch PM Rob Jetten and partner expecting child via surrogate mother: 'Someone very special is on the way' "Being a surrogate mother feels like a very special way to help make our dear friends’ dream come true," Lisa, the surrogate mother, was quoted as saying. -
Qatar Qatar plans new defence partnership and warns of energy crisis 'peak' Qatar is preparing a new regional defence partnership while keeping channels open with Tehran, arguing that dialogue and economic ties offer a route to lasting peace. Doha also warned of an energy disruption “peak” with more difficulties on the horizon “in the coming days and months”. -
Europe News EU Parliament leaders set for re-election despite cracks in centrist alliance Manfred Weber, Iratxe García Pérez and Valérie Hayer are expected to be re-elected unopposed, even as growing tensions threaten the centrist alliance supporting Ursula von der Leyen. -
Europe News France galvanised by shopkeepers and locals who fought back against rioters and looters Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity. -
Europe News Euronews press review: French newspapers dissect weekend of unrest and rioting French newspapers examine the causes of a weekend of unrest, questioning the police response, violence and examining the role of the ultra-left. -
Business Musk pledges SpaceX shares to every US child in potential $10.7bn giveaway Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year, a pledge worth about $10.7bn (€9.5bn) at Friday’s closing price. He has yet to explain who would qualify or how the shares would be distributed. -
Tech News Norway to extend proposed under-16 social media ban to online games and messaging apps Online games and messaging services were initially expected to receive broad exemptions, but the government has now decided to assess platforms based on their potential risks to children. -
Economy Could France’s debt troubles tip Italy into recession? Rising borrowing costs and political uncertainty are putting France’s finances under pressure. Oxford Economics warns that a severe bond-market shock could push both France and Italy into recession in 2027, although a debt crisis remains outside its central forecast. -
Europe News Visegrad Four urge Brussels to ease Russian energy phase-out rules The group is calling on Brussels for more funding to cope with the end of Russian energy imports in 2027, amid high electricity prices across Europe. -
Culture news Professional chefs coach amateur cooks in French boxing glove cooking competition Professional chefs had just 20 minutes to guide their amateur teammates through making a soufflé omelette, without using their hands to help. -
Europe News France announces partial curfews after weekend of violence It comes after cost-of-living protests descended into widespread violence and looting across France on Saturday. Clashes with police also continued on Sunday in some parts of the country. -
No Comment Protesters block entrances to Paris’s Louvre museum Demonstrators blocked the entrances to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as tensions remained high following a weekend of protests, clashes and looting in France. -
Europe News 'We won't let this continue': French PM orders local curfews after weekend unrest French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered localised, partial curfews in some urban areas following a weekend of rioting and looting across France. -
Gaza UN food agency to cut aid to 500,000 people in Gaza as funding dries up Families who keep their support will get smaller rations and less cash, even though two-thirds of the territory’s population still needs help to survive. -
Focus New Chinese brands drive curiosity at the Mondial de l'Auto car show in Paris Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European car fans. -
Europe News France launches ‘massive’ law enforcement operation after weekend looting, PM says Lecornu said nearly 200 investigators would analyse footage from the weekend to identify suspects in the Paris region alone after businesses were destroyed and looted after protests turned violent on Saturday. -
No Comment Tents fill Lisbon square as protesters highlight Portugal’s housing crisis Protesters camped overnight in central Lisbon over the weekend to denounce Portugal’s housing crisis, as soaring rents leave many struggling to afford accommodation. -
Europe News EU plans March summit in Rome as Italy eyes early election The EU is preparing to hold its March 2027 summit in Rome to mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, subject to unanimous approval, as Italy faces the prospect of an early spring election. -
Health news Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case as DRC outbreak reaches new province Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case, while the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread to new areas. -
Europe News Montenegro moves to settle Croatia disputes threatening its EU membership bid Montenegro has moved to address Croatia’s wartime grievances as it seeks to keep its EU accession bid on track for 2028, amid growing pressure from Germany for a swift resolution. -
Europe News German police say two men turned themselves in after smashing car into airport fence In August, an attack with an explosives-laden drone took place at the same airport. German authorities blamed that on Russia, an allegation denied by Moscow. -
Cinema From 'Werwulf' to a 1930s Batman: Key takeways from Robert Eggers masterclass at Lumière A world exclusive for 'Werwulf', talk of Lily-Rose Depp's eyes, and the enduring horror of Ridley Scott's 'Alien'... Director Robert Eggers treats audiences at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival. -
Europe News Istanbul flood death toll rises to eight as rescuers find more bodies, governor says Authorities have received nearly 20,000 reports about property damage as a result of the torrential rainfall and the resulting floods, Governor Davut Gül said. -
World News US issues rare Middle East red alert warning to its citizens in the region Washington has taken the rare measure to issue a red alert to US citizens in 12 countries across the Middle East, citing risks of potential attacks on US interests. -
Europe News Roads and cars submerged as heavy rain floods eastern Spain At least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain. Streets and cars were submerged in the Valencia region as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities urged people to stay indoors. -
Tech News Daedalus: Greece unveils new supercomputer as it eyes role in Europe's AI race With a performance of 85.69 petaflops, Daedalus opens up new possibilities for developing advanced AI models in Greece. -
Europe News Northern Ireland and Scotland schools sent hoax bomb warnings, officials say Meanwhile, Scottish police said "threatening messages" had also been sent to "a number of schools across Scotland". -
Tech News Polish satellite maker Creotech Instruments plans tenfold capacity boost by 2029 CEO Grzegorz Brona warned that Europe could remain reliant on US rockets to launch its satellites into orbit for years. -
Culture news Did an ancient Egyptian god inspire the Oscar statuette? A 2,700-year-old bronze offers a clue A 2,700-year-old Egyptian statuette of the god Ptah, which recently sold at Frieze Masters in London, may hold a clue to the origin story of the Oscar statuette. -
Travel News What do travellers want from AI? Room rates, not personalised itineraries, study says Just 44% of travellers feel comfortable letting artificial intelligence plan out their holidays. -
Europe News ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the French student protest slogan mean? A Snapchat message, which students believe came from an undercover police officer, has become the rallying cry of a youth movement that has now spread to Belgium and Italy. -
No Comment Lula supporters spell out his name in Rio waters before Brazil runoff Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro clash in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls show a tight 51–49 race. -
Russia Russia woos Asian tourists in attempt to counter European visits collapse EU tourist arrivals fell from 5 million in 2019 to 160,000 in 2025 as sanctions, cancelled flights and other restrictions due to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine severed Western leisure travel, prompting Moscow to look east. -
Business Can European luxury brands still count on China for growth? China’s shoppers are hunting for second-hand bargains and turning to homegrown brands, putting pressure on European luxury groups. China remains vital for luxury brands, but one analyst warns it may not drive growth over the next two to three years. -
No Comment No Kings Day: Thousands rally across US against Trump Thousands marched in US cities for a nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump, urging equal rights and early voting. -
Europe News Von der Leyen, Costa head to Budapest in sign of EU-Hungary thaw Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa will join Hungarian PM Péter Magyar in Budapest on Friday to mark 70 years since the 1956 uprising, signalling a reset in EU-Hungary ties after Viktor Orbán’s years in power. -
Europe News Mother leaves children on Poland mountain trail for 'whining', hikes to summit alone Conditions on the trail were poor with a thick fog over the area, prompting shocked tourists to take care of the young boys. -
Europe News EU eyes Arctic cable linking Greenland to Europe amid growing security threats Brussels wants to secure digital infrastructure in the Arctic as melting ice and growing geopolitical tensions turn the polar region into a strategic corridor for trade, communications and security. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 19th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News 'We tore it up': French looters brag online as minister admits police 'lost control' More than 2,000 shops were hit and the damage is put at hundreds of millions of euros, leaving the government to answer for its failure to see the violence coming. -
Australia Australian MP Helen Haines 'critically' hurt in car ramming attack, officials say The 43-year-old male driver was detained by civilians, Mason said, and then arrested by police, who found a knife in his car. -
Travel News The big winners you need to know about from the World Travel Awards Europe 2026 Now in its 33rd year, the World Travel Awards has named the best destinations, hotels and airlines on the continent for 2026. -
Tech News ‘Ghost Shark’: Australia unveils submarine drone's secret weapons Australia has unveiled three previously secret payloads for its Ghost Shark autonomous submarine drone: sea mines, logistical caches and Altius aerial drones capable of surveillance and strikes. -
Culture news Start Crying Your Heart Out: Why Liam Gallagher is wrong about Fontaines D.C. Liam Gallagher says Fontaines D.C. “are not good enough” to open for Oasis on their upcoming ‘Live ’27’ tour... Give us a break. -
Brazil Lula and Bolsonaro trade insults in TV debate ahead of weekend presidential runoff Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether. -
Europe News Protesters block access to Louvre museum in Paris in support of demonstrations Protests initially began last month with students protesting over conditions in lycées across the country but have escalated to cover a broader range of concerns such as the cost of living. -
World News Gulf states top disaster resilience as Lebanon and Iraq lag far behind As many as 87% of UAE residents say the government is well prepared for disasters while only 14% of Lebanese citizens believe the same, and more than half of Iraqi and Lebanese respondents say their governments do not care about them at all, latest study shows. -
Markets European stocks open in the red as French businesses count the cost of the riots European stock markets opened lower on Monday after a weekend of violent protests and looting in France, as business owners count the cost and accuse the government of failing to protect them. -
Europe News Putin seeks Ukraine summit with Trump and Xi but refuses talks with Zelenskyy The proposed talks come as Washington eases economic pressure on Moscow while pressing Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, raising concerns in Kyiv that the Kremlin is securing concessions without making any of its own. -
Europe News 'I've never seen such destruction': Parisians react to destruction after weekend protests Parisians survey shattered shopfronts, burnt-out cars and damaged bus stops after clashes and looting during nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions. -
Business High prices and interest rates: Expert advice on managing your money Careful budgeting, managing borrowing costs, protecting cash reserves and limiting financial risks: experts tell Euronews how households and businesses can cope with inflation and high interest rates. -
Uzbekistan US is coming to Central Asia with deals to stay, Rubio tells Euronews Replying to Euronews' questions in Uzbekistan's historic city of Samarkand, the US secretary of state outlined plans for new commercial agreements and cooperation on critical minerals. -
Europe Today Kyiv has become a 'true frontline city', EU ambassador to Ukraine tells Euronews In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Katarína Mathernová defended Europe's support for Ukraine and said Kyiv could complete the technical preparations for EU membership by 2030. -
No Comment Drone footage reveals scale of damage to Limoges town hall after protests A fire gutted Limoges’ 19th-century city hall during protests over living costs in France, with mass arrests, injuries and Macron vowing tougher security. -
Earth News Amazon deforestation hits record low in Brazil, but El Niño and a tight election threaten progress Deforestation fell almost 42% in a year, but a possible change in president could reverse the trend. -
Europe News Bomb threat forces Austrian Airlines plane from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, the transport ministry said. -
EU.XL Can Europe beat the cost-of-living crisis? Take our poll From supermarket shelves and energy bills to housing and education, rising prices are putting pressure on households across Europe. But which sectors are being hit hardest by inflation? What is the EU doing to ease the burden on consumers? -
Europe Today Youth protests around Europe multifaceted and not 'one phenomenon', says EU law expert Alberto Alemanno, EU law expert, believes framing protest as "teenage revolution" deeply misleading, fueling an inaccurate image of "Europe that is destroying itself". -
Europe News Emmanuel Macron rejects resignation of interior minister Laurent Nuñez In a statement issued on Monday morning, the Élysée announced that the French president had refused the interior minister's resignation "given the need for continuous command of the security forces in the current situation". -
Europe News Albania's PM refuses to quit with protests against university conditions in sixth day The unrest follows months of anti-government protests in the Balkan nation, initially sparked by a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family. -
Europe Today 'I hold children who will probably not survive because of the cuts I'm forced to make', says UN aid chief UN UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has warned of worsening conditions in conflict zones, describing places such as Sudan and Gaza as an “atrocities lab”, where new weapons are being developed and tested amid devastating human suffering. -
Culture news Body horror and 'Becoming America': The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Chris Pratt returns for season 2 of Prime's gritty Reacher follow-up, 'The Terminal List', while Tom Rhys Harries brings body horror to the DC Universe in 'Clayface'. Here's what to look out for this week. -
Europe News Greek authorities say 12 migrants die in two incidents in Aegean Sea At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration. -
EU.XL How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
Europe News Marco Rubio denies there was any pause in US intelligence sharing with Ukraine Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing ahead with plans to develop European alternatives to US-made air defence systems and Starlink satellite communications, with discussions already under way. -
Europe News Place de la République flares again as Macron admits intelligence failures Nearly 2,400 people were arrested and almost 1,000 officers injured in a single day of nationwide unrest over the cost of living, leaving Paris shopkeepers sweeping up and bracing for more. -
Europe Today France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence Hello from Brussels. It’s Monday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence and chaos, and Trump berates Zelenskyy once again. -
Europe Today Europe Today: France counts cost of violence as Ukraine hits St Petersburg, Leningrad France is cleaning up after the worst unrest in years, as violent groups hijacked the marches. Also on today's Europe Today: Ukraine hits St. Petersburg in a large-scale drone attack, and the UN’s aid chief, Tom Fletcher, warns that more aid workers are at risk of dying. -
No Comment Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent. -
Canada Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united Alberta has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves and separatist momentum has been driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the sector. -
Europe News More than 200 arrested in second day of street clashes against cost of living in Milan Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a security meeting on Monday to address the violence, which resembled some scenes of chaos and looting in Paris. -
Nature Leatherback turtles are declining rapidly. Could a network of ‘ocean sanctuaries’ save them? Experts warn that it could take 265 years to reach a crucial target to protect 30 per cent of the ocean under the current rate of progress. -
Business How a $5 billion ‘Gas Ring’ could strengthen Central Asia’s energy security A proposed $5bn (€4.45bn) gas network could help five Central Asian countries share supplies and meet winter demand. The ‘Gas Ring’ would link new and existing pipelines, but funding and agreements between governments remain to be finalised. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 19th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Why 2027 is set to be the year for birdwatching holidays – and where to go birding in Europe We’re now heading into the ‘birdwatching era’ with a new generation picking up the binoculars and travelling for birding holidays. -
Economy Protests spread across Europe: Cost-of-living pressures behind the demonstrations From rising food prices and unaffordable housing to stagnant purchasing power and strained public services, demonstrations across Europe highlight growing frustration over living standards. -
Business China’s economy grows 4.5% on robust exports as domestic weakness persists The official growth figure from the July-September quarter beat expectations and picked up from 4.3% in April-June, the slowest pace in more than three years. -
Economy Can Spain afford its pensions? What to know about the funding debate ahead of the election Spain’s pension system is not bankrupt, but increasingly relies on state funding. Social Security ended 2025 with a deficit of 0.4% of GDP after €47.8 billion in state transfers. Research institute Fedea puts the underlying deficit, excluding those transfers, at 4.15% of GDP. -
Israel Trump endorses Netanyahu nine days before Israeli election, breaking months of silence Trump's late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.