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USA 'Time to make a deal,' Trump tells Zelenskyy as he complains US has got 'nothing back' from Ukraine Trump's comments came shortly after Zelenskyy met with a US delegation headed by special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. -
No Comment Spain: Guardia Civil rescues family and dogs from rising floodwaters in Oliva Spanish Guardia Civil officers have rescued a family and their dogs from a flooded home in Oliva, in eastern Spain. Dramatic footage shows officers carrying residents to safety as floodwaters engulf the town, while aerial images reveal the extent of the flooding across the Valencia region. -
Europe News UK Typhoon fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting branded Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as "absolutely despicable and dangerous for the region." -
Business Investment summit: German government strikes AI deal with Nvidia At the "Invest in Germany" summit in Berlin, the federal government, despite early negative headlines, secured a partnership with AI firm Nvidia and new investment from Amazon. -
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Europe News EU Parliament approves standard form for claiming refunds on disrupted travel Passengers across Europe are entitled to a full refund within 14 days, even if they booked through a travel intermediary. Companions of people with disabilities will fly free of charge. -
Qatar France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability. -
Iran IRGC mines set tankers ablaze as Tehran threatens expanded attacks Iran’s foreign ministry further warned Washington it would retaliate against any strike, and an IRGC spokesperson threatened to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf in another escalation of the ongoing war of words between Tehran and Washington. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 20th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News France vows 'massive' security operation involving military forces for expected weekend protests Some military forces from Operation Sentinelle will be deployed to free up police and gendarmes for the expected demonstrations, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. -
Qatar Qatar revamped its entire defence system in six hours, intelligence chief reveals At Doha’s Global Security Forum, Qatar’s head of intelligence revealed how the war with Iran forced the Gulf country to urgently redeploy its defensive assets, while the US ambassador to Turkey offered new insights into a fundamental shift in Washington's presence in the Middle East. -
Climate El Niño tracker: How the weather phenomenon is wreaking havoc around the world this week El Niño is combining with climate change to drive extreme weather conditions around the globe. -
Culture news To infinity and beyond: Starmus co-founder Garik Israelian on mixing science, music and art Mixing Nobel prize-winners, astronauts and artists, the Starmus Festival has been uniting key figures over the past decade at one event to spark creativity, curiosity and a greater understanding of the universe. Its co-founder, Garik Israelian says its all about inspiring the next generation. -
No Comment Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in France’s Marseille Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. -
EU News Why is the European Union turning up the heat on the Arctic? The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub. -
Europe News Italy to respond to Milan clashes and looting ‘with great firmness’, foreign minister says From preventive detention to bans on gatherings: proposed measures and new powers for troops deployed in Milan -
EU News Kaja Kallas accuses the US of pushing Ukraine to 'surrender on Putin's terms' "American negotiators have been trying to push Ukraine into surrender for almost two years," Kaja Kallas said amid rising EU-US tensions. -
Health news Could your neighbourhood impact your dementia risk? Study says yes People living in areas surrounded by greenery may have a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study. -
Australia Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray dies aged 34 Her family said she passed away in hospital surrounded by loved ones, just months after she welcomed her first child, daughter Snow. -
No Comment Paris shop owners clean up and repair stores after riots Shop owners and cleanup crews cleared debris and repaired vandalised storefronts in Paris on Monday, after two nights of rioting and looting left shops damaged across the city. -
Earth Series How Turkey and Uzbekistan are preparing their cities for a changing climate From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures. -
Business Line Uzbekistan expands transport links and eases travel rules to turn its tourism boom into economic gains As international visitor numbers grow, Uzbekistan is introducing financial incentives for tourism businesses, expanding air and rail connections, and easing travel requirements. The reforms aim to attract investment, increase tourism revenue and create new economic opportunities across the country. -
Business Power outage hits Google Cloud services disrupting UK banks A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre in London caused serious network disruptions to its services Tuesday, the US tech giant said. The issue has since been "mitigated" for "most" customers, it added later. -
No Comment King Charles welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham for state visit to UK King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, have welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor at the start of a three-day state visit. -
Europe Today 'Everything is destroyed,' Paris pharmacy owner says after protests France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm". -
Travel News Airbnb introduces weather protection that will pay out if it rains too much on your holiday The optional insurance add-on, available in 10 European countries, will mean you get daily payouts if downpours threaten to ruin your trip. -
Europe News Lisbon police arrest 55 housing protesters and clear Rossio tent camp Demonstrators accuse the government of making evictions easier and vow to return to the streets, as the movement draws inspiration from neighbouring Spain. -
No Comment Fireworks, petrol bombs and water cannon as unrest escalates in Albania Protesters threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police in Tirana on Monday, as anti-government demonstrations escalated and riot police responded with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets. -
Europe News France arrests man believed to be connected to town hall fire in Limoges The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools. -
Culture news Neanderthal remains dating back 46,000 years identified in Abauntz cave, Navarra Six bone fragments from Abauntz cave in Navarre belong to a 46,000-year-old male Neanderthal; DNA and radiocarbon dating reveal the last Neanderthals of the western Pyrenees. -
Europe News Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for fuelling unrest across the country The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family. -
Tech News Digital bank Revolut suffers worldwide outage: Everything you need to know Revolut's app and services became inaccessible to millions of users on Tuesday. The issue, which appeared to be linked to a power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London, has now been "fixed" and services have been "restored," the company said. -
Travel News Mastering the ‘Schengen shuffle’: How to make sure you don’t break the 90 in 180 days rule Non-EU citizens can easily work out how many days they have left to travel within the EU via the Entry/Exit System (EES) website. -
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan's $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 20th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Alberta rejects independence referendum plan, but separatists vow to keep fighting Alberta separatists have vowed to keep fighting for independence after the Canadian province rejected a plan to hold a binding referendum on leaving the country. -
Europe News Kallas: Russian Black Sea strikes deepen ‘perfect storm’ for world food supplies Ukraine is losing an estimated €60 million a day in export earnings as Moscow is accused of targetting the routes it uses to ship grain abroad. -
Europe News Hackers steal 421,000 emails belonging to members of Germany's far-right AfD party It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised. -
No Comment Japan launches mission to bring back samples from Mars’s moon Phobos Japan’s H3 rocket launched the MMX probe on Tuesday, starting a three-year mission to collect samples from Phobos and study the origins of the Solar System. -
EU News Five European Commissioners push back against cuts to the EU’s global cooperation budget Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland’s proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU’s influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit. -
Economy German mortgage rates climb to highest since 2009 as Iran war stokes inflation fears Mortgages in Germany are now at their most expensive since 2009, with the average rate on ten-year loans nearing 4.5%, according to broker Interhyp, as inflation fears stoked by the Iran war push up borrowing costs. -
Europe News Israeli financial news outlet reveals €150 million warship deal with Cyprus According to the Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, once the terms are finalised between the defence ministries of Israel and Cyprus. -
Europe News Zelenskyy calls for trilateral talks with Putin and Trump after meeting with US delegation in Oslo Speaking after a meeting with special envoy Steve Witkoff, Zelenskyy added that he was "thankful" that US early warning intelligence "works now." -
Europe News At least five killed and thousands evacuated as Storm Adam batters eastern Spain Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit Valencia on Tuesday to see the impact of the storm. -
World News Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade says it has carried out its first aerial drone evacuation of a wounded soldier, pulling him from a position where mines and Russian drone activity made a conventional rescue impossible. -
Markets Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated. -
Destinations With 29 designated Cittaslow cities, Türkiye is leading the way in slow travel The Cittaslow’ initiative has been highlighting the lesser-known burgs around the world which celebrate local food, culture and history. Türkiye is the proud owner of 29 such towns, all offering unfettered access to myriad aspects of Turkish culture. -
Culture news Pop culture iconography as protest: Why has the One Piece skull been adopted by French protesters? Pop culture as expression of revolt: Gen Z have adopted a symbol from a popular manga for their protest movements. Here’s why the One Piece flag has become a recognised symbol of revolt during French protests - and beyond. -
Europe Today Ryanair CEO calls EU chief Ursula von der Leyen 'useless' and demands tax on US and Chinese airlines Ryanair is cutting a million seats from Belgium this winter as Michael O’Leary warns of steep fare rises in 2027 and demands foreign airlines pay their share. -
Europe News Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces of both countries stand in 2026 Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and rockets. US-backed rearmament boosts its strength and narrows the gap. -
Business France presses resale platforms to remove 'stolen' goods after unrest France's digital minister on Monday urged online resale platforms to remove listings for "stolen items" following Saturday's looting and summoned representatives of companies including Vinted and eBay for talks. -
Europe News France to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it', PM Lecornu says Under pressure, the government scheduled another series of emergency meetings on Tuesday, including talks involving representatives of major social media platforms. -
Europe Today Protests in France: Russian interference "quite certain" says French politician French poltician Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the French Mayoral Association claims that recent violence in France was "planned", citing a "certain" Russian intereference. -
No Comment Police patrol Paris streets under overnight curfew Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday around Place de la Republique and Les Halles after France’s worst rioting in years. Streets were calm. -
Colombia At least 14 killed and seven injured in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia Armed groups in Narino, an illegal mining hotspot on the border with Ecuador, control the clandestine gold trade as well as trafficking drugs and engaging in extortion. -
Europe Today Ryanair CEO calls Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 'useless' Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish airline Ryanair, has criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, arguing that they add “complexity and cost”. He also branded the European Parliament a “ship of fools”, claiming its green laws are driving up the cost of air travel. -
USA Trump says Paris will soon be 'a Muslim city' under Macron's immigration policies US President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that he was making "a big mistake" by allowing immigrants into France -
Canada ‘Albertans chose Canada’: Carney hails vote to reject referendum Separatist leaders vow to fight on, warning the province’s governing party could split over the issue. -
EU.XL Inflation squeeze pushes Europeans onto the streets. Can the EU help? Euro-area inflation climbed to 3.8%, its highest in recent months, and Europeans are taking to the streets to demand relief from soaring energy, food and housing costs. Watch the video. -
Europe Today Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. -
Travel News Planning a Christmas getaway? Here’s where flights and hotels could cost less From the best days to fly to the destinations seeing price drops on hotels, this is where you should be headed for Christmas in 2026, according to a new KAYAK study. -
No Comment Residents clean up as deadly floods devastate eastern Spain Residents of Els Poblets, near Alicante, cleared mud and wrecked furniture on Monday after floods in eastern Spain left at least two people dead. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Blame continues in France, Russia kills two children in Kharkiv Blame in France over protests continues as Sébastien Lecornu accuses the ultra-left of orchestrating the unrest. In Kharkiv, two children are among the victims of a Russian strike on a park as Putin reportedly floats a summit without Kyiv. And we interview with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary. -
Europe News France's traditional smoked sausage under threat – but is Brussels really to blame? Political parties across Brittany are up in arms over the French government's failure to defend andouille de Guémené, a traditional sausage suspected of posing a cancer risk. -
Europe News US allegedly holding up delivery of Patriot air defence missiles, Zelenskyy says Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured over military aid and intelligence sharing, with Zelenskyy saying that Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes that targeted energy facilities in the capital region. -
Health news Researchers use ChatGPT-style technology to predict stroke risk from a person’s DNA A new AI tool that identifies genetic risk factors for stroke could open the door to more personalised prevention and treatment. -
Culture news Egyptian cucumber farmer helps archaeologists find giant Ramses II statue fragments A farmer’s discovery has led to the remains of two colossal royal statues and ancient inscriptions in Egypt’s Nile Delta. Archaeologists have identified one as Ramses II and are investigating how the finds fit into the area’s history. -
Nature How planting a 'rain garden' could help protect your home from flooding Flooding is expected to grow more extreme due to climate change. Your garden could be your home's first defence. -
Destinations These are Europe’s cosiest cities to travel to this autumn, according to a new ranking From Bruges’ fairytale streets to Lisbon’s sun-soaked cafés, these European cities are perfect for a cosy autumn escape. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 20th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
EU News Ukraine needs another €70 billion, but where will the EU find the money? The EU is searching for another €70 billion to sustain Ukraine's war effort in 2027, but rising borrowing costs and divisions over the Russian assets leave Brussels with few easy options. -
Ukraine Trump says he is ready to meet Putin and Xi in China Trump also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it was "time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine." -
Australia Australia police say man charged after lawmaker Helen Haines deliberately hit by car Haines was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her office in the town of Wangaratta, just over 200 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, at around 0635 CET on Monday. -
Space Japan launches unprecedented mission to bring back samples from Mars' moon Phobos NASA has landed nine spacecraft on Mars over the past 50 years, and China touched down in 2021, but no one has returned samples from Mars, let alone its moons. -
Business Why pharma giant Roche is putting German investments on hold Germany’s bid to revive its struggling economy faces a fresh setback as a major pharmaceutical player raises concerns over the country’s business climate. -
Business France's riot damage doubles: How will businesses pay for the destruction? At least 3,000 French shops were hit over the weekend. Insurers say they are mobilised, but lost trade may not be covered. Here is who pays the riot bill.