21 October 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz Tanks and gunfire mark renewed clashes on the outskirts of Taiz. Inside the Yemeni city, mounting rubbish and blocked roads are raising concerns about public health. -
Europe News Disappointed after meeting, French unions call for 5 November action Trade unions, unanimously disappointed after their meeting with the government, are calling for a large mobilisation on 5 November. The CGT's general secretary is urging workers to "generalise the strike". -
No Comment Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protest Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV post-op results show no further treatment required as tumour was localised The pontiff needs no further treatment, his doctors said, eight days after an hour-and-a-half operation on his right lung. -
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Europe News Aberfan: King Charles marks Welsh mining disaster that killed a generation of children Survivors shared their memories with the royal party, six decades after an official verdict, a raid on donations and a fight over the tips that followed. -
Europe News Lithuania seizes major synthetic drugs lab run by Dutch national Police recover more than 500kg of methamphetamine and 300kg of amphetamine in a three-day operation targeting a suspected international supply network. -
Colombia Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of Netherlands-bound cocaine at Cartagena port Separately, two Dutch nationals wanted by prosecutors in the Netherlands have been arrested in Colombia. -
Culture news Thélyson Orélien row: publisher says AI used to write 'C'était ça ou mourir' The Quebec author has been at the centre of a controversy for weeks. On Wednesday, his Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal admitted that AI was indeed used to write his latest novel. -
Business Riots in France: tourism sector fears drop in foreign visitors Images of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, are already slowing hotel bookings, and tourism professionals fear ongoing violence will further deter foreign visitors. -
No Comment Dussehra: Giant effigies of demons go up in flames in India India celebrated Dussehra, or Vijayadashmi, in New Delhi with Ravana effigies set ablaze, fireworks and the prime minister joining the festivities. -
EU News EU journalism prize awards investigation into human rights abuse at Italy’s migrant centres in Albania An investigation published by Dutch platform De Correspondent on the controversial Italy-Albania migration deal, now seen as a model for deportation hubs outside the EU, has won the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy backs freezing front line as first step towards Ukraine ceasefire The Ukrainian leader insists Kyiv must have a seat at any negotiations and wants security guarantees from Washington and European allies, as a row over slowed SpaceX satellite services rumbles on. -
No Comment Nine Emperor Gods Festival: Devotees walk across burning embers for good luck Devotees walked on fire for good luck at Malaysia’s Nine Emperor festival, with fireworks, a lion dance and blessings at a temple in Kuala Pilah. -
Qatar in Motion Made in Qatar: Meet the local brands with global ambitions This episode of Qatar in Motion explores how local talent is driving economic diversification. We reveal how innovation, enterprise and ideas are being proudly made in Qatar and finding its way to the global stage. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 21st, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Milei reignites war of words with Sánchez as Spanish PM declares himself ‘leftie and proud’ Javier Milei has reignited his war of words with Pedro Sánchez during a visit to Madrid, as the Spanish prime minister declared himself “leftie and proud”. -
Health news African health ministers to hold Ebola crisis talks as Nigeria confirms first case African health ministers will hold crisis talks on Ebola as Nigeria becomes the fourth country to confirm a case. The patient is now in isolation, while her contacts, including her spouse, a Swiss national, are being monitored. -
Europe News EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP says As EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries. -
Health news Poland’s abortion reforms would leave it among the EU’s most restrictive, even if signed into law Poland’s parliament, Sejm, has voted to ease some of the country’s abortion restrictions, but the changes would leave its laws among the most restrictive in the European Union — and face an uphill battle to become law. -
Art Roaming roots: Artist Gulnur Mukazhanova explores her nomadic heritage at Frieze London Presented in collaboration with Turkish Airlines, artist Gulnur Mukazhanova brought her ongoing Bosağa textile series to Frieze London 2026. -
EU News Brussels goes back to the drawing board on Europe-wide taxes European Council President António Costa has taken over the negotiations on the bloc's next long-term budget, with one of the biggest question marks being how he will resolve the challenge of new EU-wide taxes. -
United Kingdom UN warns El Nino could be strongest on record as it urges world to prepare The UN's aid chief says the humanitarian system cannot cope alone, as $50 million is released for 11 frontline countries including Chad and Somalia. -
EU News EU prosecutors raid far-right group's offices in €4 million funds scandal The searches are linked to an probe into the alleged misuse of more than €4 million by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy group, whose debts Patriots for Europe could be forced to repay. -
Economy Eurozone government debt climbs to 88.8% of GDP as Italy closes in on Greece Government debt in the eurozone rose to 88.8% of GDP in the second quarter of 2026, with Italy closing in on Greece, the most indebted member state, and France's debt climbing to 119.1% as its borrowing costs topped 5%. -
Qatar Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France. -
Travel News Airbnb bans check-out chores like stripping the bed or taking the bins out Hosts can no longer ask guests to do anything that would take “significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner”. -
Feeding Our Tomorrow: how India’s women-led, sustainable farming is reaching Europe India showcases sustainable, tech-driven farming and women’s empowerment at SIAL Paris 2026, as a new EU-India trade deal reshapes food ties. -
Art Dialogue in the dark: David Bowie meets Nina Simone at Steve McQueen's exhibition at Guggenheim Bilbao Steve McQueen’s exhibition “66–76–26” at Guggenheim Bilbao Museum is a sound sculpture with no image. It is a link between the decades, the emotion of love and understanding, and it also stars David Bowie and Nina Simone. -
East-West Connect This country aims to attract €18B in cleaner energy investment Kazakhstan aims to mobilise €18 billion in investment in cleaner energy through its just energy transition platform, QaJET, with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). -
Culture news Angolan-Portuguese singer IAMDDB accuses Israel of stealing her identity in AI video Angolan-Portuguese artist IAMDDB has condemned the unauthorised use of her likeness in an AI-generated propaganda video shared by Israel's official social media accounts. The Manchester-based singer accuses the government of using her image without permission. -
EU News No evidence foreign powers sparked Europe’s riots, but they exploited them There is so far no evidence that foreign powers caused Europe’s riots, only that they exploited them, despite politicians blaming online manipulation for them. Brussels has refused to act, citing a lack of evidence. -
Europe News EU probes whether Booking.com is doing enough to tackle fake listings and phishing scams There is no fixed legal deadline for the investigation to conclude, but Booking.com can propose measures to address the European Commission's concerns. -
Culture news God Save The Queens: New exhibition celebrates the women of punk and 50 years of She Punk history There’s no denying the boys made a lot of noise. But foundationally, punk is female. A new exhibition opening in London celebrates the women of punk and to mark 50 years of She Punk, Euronews Culture picks five essential 70s female punk albums that every self-respecting fan should own. -
Europe News Polish teenager, 16, suspected of plotting massacre as police uncover weapons arsenal at home A 16-year-old suspected of plotting a massacre has been detained by police in Warsaw, Poland. Investigators believe the teenager was preparing to kill multiple people. Officers searching his home discovered what they described as "an entire arsenal of dangerous items". -
Europe News In apparent swipe at Trump, Macron slams 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders on France protests Speaking in Doha on Wednesday, Macron called out leaders for instrumentalising unrest in France for their own political gain, following riots which occurred across the country over the weekend. -
Business Ryanair CEO predicts biggest airfare rise in European history Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts European airfares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 as higher fuel costs, taxes and reduced capacity put pressure on airlines. -
Russia Kremlin open to new Ukraine peace talks as Russia frees US teacher Stephen Hubbard Moscow says Putin, Trump and Xi will meet in Shenzhen next month after "constructive" talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff, while a US diesel deal easing sanctions on Russia has angered Kyiv and European capitals. -
Travel News The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: 20 restaurants in Europe included on extended 51-100 list Ahead of next month’s 50 Best Restaurants announcement in Lima, Peru, an extended list has been unveiled for 2026 with 20 European eateries included. -
Europe News Europe weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis deepens EU Energy Ministers will consider demand cuts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the months ahead, according to a document seen by Euronews. -
Europe News Germany renews its hard stance on EU budget demanding hundreds of billions in cuts Germany is demanding deep cuts to the European Commission’s proposed EU budget and ruling out new common borrowing, setting up a bruising battle over how Europe funds Ukraine, defence and competitiveness. -
Earth News UK approves drilling at controversial North Sea gas field despite environmental concerns The Shell Group, one of the project's co-developers, predicts the field can produce around 6.5% of the UK’s gas production at its peak. -
Business What does Lufthansa gain from its €1.2 billion TAP Air Portugal deal and when? Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive. -
No Comment Large crowds watch as rescuers try to save stranded shark in South Korea Officials in Busan made a third attempt to guide a trapped shark out of a canal and back to sea. The animal has drawn over a million visitors. -
Tech News Trump tells companies to pay 'dividend' to communities to make data centres popular The US President made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, encouraging companies to strike deals with local communities to make data centre developments more popular. -
Europe News Trump is taking Russia's side against Ukraine, former US general tells Euronews Former US Army lieutenant General Ben Hodges warns that Washington’s approach is weakening Ukraine’s defences, while former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urges Europe to prepare for a future with less American support. -
Travel News No kids invited: A new travel package offers a child-free flight and adults-only cruise JetBlue Vacations has teamed up with Virgin Voyages for a four-night trip on board Brilliant Lady which includes a dedicated adults-only flight from New York. -
Culture news Restorers work to preserve frescoes in one of Pompeii’s grandest Roman houses Nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in volcanic ash, one of the ancient Roman city's grandest homes is getting a new lease of life. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 21st, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets French government 10-year bond yield tops 5% for first time since 2002 The yield on the French government's benchmark 10-year bond surpassed 5% on Wednesday as investors demanded a higher return for holding the country's debt. -
Economy Former Hungarian central bank chief György Matolcsy detained in financial fraud probe The investigation follows scrutiny of the central bank's foundations, which managed more than €1 billion in public funds. Matolcsy has denied wrongdoing. -
Russia More Russians are settling in the EU with each year of war in Ukraine Eurostat data show 876,600 Russian nationals held valid EU residence permits at the end of 2025, with Germany, Spain and Estonia hosting the largest communities. -
Europe News Hansel and Gretel in the mountains: parents abandon sons in Germany In South Tyrol, parents on a hike let their sons climb alone to a mountain hut. They turn back, but the hut is closed and the children are left to fend for themselves at 2,300 metres. -
Economy UK inflation jumps more than expected fuelling rate hike expectations Britain's annual inflation rate accelerated by more than expected in September, rising to 3.5% on surging fuel prices. This comes a week before the UK government presents its autumn budget and as UK public sector net debt tops £3 trillion. -
No Comment ‘A house cannot be a privilege’: Thousands rally in Lisbon over housing crisis Thousands protested in Lisbon’s Rossio square over housing costs after police removed a camp, and voted to return the next day to camp out again. -
Travel News A stunning Alpine retreat will open at the foot of the Dolomites this winter Le Graal Cortina will have just 30 rooms, including 13 suites, when it opens in Cortina d'Ampezzo. -
Europe News Italy deploys 500 troops to Milan under new security decree following violent clashes Meloni said nearly 200 police officers had been injured and 330 people detained, around half of whom she said were of "foreign origin". -
Culture news New Beatles attraction ‘to rival Graceland' coming to Liverpool in 2028 The new 9,290-square-metre site in the heart of Liverpool has been compared to Graceland and Dollywood and will repurpose the iconic St Johns Beacon into a viewing tower. -
EU.XL High rent and expensive food: Can the EU help citizens deal with inflation? Volatile energy prices have pushed consumer price indices across major EU economies. Now, they nearly double the ECB’s inflation target of 2%. -
Europe News Attacked owner of looted Paris shop: '10 years of work destroyed, I have not slept in three days' Originally from Bangladesh, Hassan arrived in France in 2010. After spending years working in hospitality, he managed to save enough to open his own business. In the aftermath of the weekend riots in Paris, his shop has been left completely destroyed. -
No Comment Cleanup efforts begin in flood-hit eastern Spain after deadly torrential rain Torrential rain flooded eastern Spain, leaving at least four dead. Crews carried out more than 400 rescues in the Valencia region, officials said Monday. -
Europe Today 'Failures of the past have consequences today' says Fabrice Leggeri on recent French protests Fabrice Leggeri, MEP for Rassemblement Nationale speaks to Euronews on the recent violence and protests in France. -
No Comment Dramatic footage shows ferry engulfed in flames off Indonesia All passengers and crew were rescued after the KMP Batumandi ferry caught fire near Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday. -
Europe Today Arctic gas and oil should 'stay in the ground', says EU commissioner Síkela European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela insists the EU will maintain its opposition to drilling for natural resources, including oil and gas, in the Arctic, despite the US and Norway taking a different approach. -
Europe Today More cuts 'necessary' says German ambassador to EU, ruling out common borrowing, EU-level taxes More cuts are "definitely necessary", says German ambassador to the EU. Thomas Hans Ossowki speaks on EU budget discussions, ruling out new common borrowing and EU-level taxation, while reaffirming support for Ukraine. -
Europe Today Diplomatic damage control in Oslo as Zelenskyy says US intelligence sharing restored Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn, penning this newsletter in the early hours from Brussels. In this edition: The diplomatic push to revive Ukraine peace talks, and how Hungary has surprised diplomats by stalling Kyiv’s accession talks. -
Tech News AI and digital transformation reshape aviation, but safety remains non-negotiable At the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, Hitit CEO Nevra Onursal Karaağaç and digital transformation lead Aras Kubilay urged gradual modernisation of airline systems and warned of the risks of adopting AI without a clear strategy. -
Ukraine US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting Moscow says it is prepared to consider economic proposals from Washington but will not make political concessions, while the Kremlin insists that a lasting settlement on Russia's terms, rather than a temporary energy ceasefire, remains its objective. -
Economy Europe’s pensions rank among the world’s best – but how secure are they? A new ranking of 55 retirement income systems reveals how Europe’s pension systems compare, with concerns over the long-term sustainability of benefits in some of the continent’s largest economies. -
Earth News How toxic wildfire haze is affecting daily life in Indonesia's cities Wildfires have blanketed Palangkaraya, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, in toxic haze for weeks, leaving residents struggling with persistent coughs, falling incomes and disrupted education. -
Europe Today Europe Today: France to deploy army before weekend protests as Italy tightens powers France will put soldiers on the streets ahead of more weekend protests, after days of violence and vandalism. Italy is giving police new powers, Albania's protests enter a second week, and Greek students march today. In Oslo, Steve Witkoff meets Zelenskyy before heading to Moscow. -
Earth News 'This is possible': Emissions must fall by 18% in next 4 years to limit worst impacts of global warming “Every additional fraction of a degree and additional year of warming above 1.5°C increases climate impacts and risks, such as the deadly floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have plagued many nations this year”. -
Markets Netflix shares drop on slowing engagement and revenue growth Netflix shares fell after its latest earnings failed to cheer investors as the streaming giant faces mounting competition and reportedly plans to cut around 1,000 jobs. -
Travel News Greece tourism: August 2026 arrivals up 2.6%, with foreign visitors leading growth Arrivals reached 7.43 million and overnight stays 34.69 million, with short-stay rentals up 5.2%, compared with just 1.5% for hotels and campsites. -
Climate What is Spain’s DANA weather phenomenon and is climate change making it worse? A DANA caused the deadly flooding in Valencia in 2024 which killed 200 people. -
EU News Trump’s embrace of Putin roils Europe, but not enough to break with the US Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin has driven a wedge between the transatlantic allies. But for all their outrage, Europeans are not yet ready to break away from the United States and go their own way. -
Residences A chilled stay: Europe’s coolest ice, snow and igloo hotels to visit this winter If you’re planning a winter escape, why not embrace the cold and check into an ice, snow or igloo hotel? From seasonal ‘properties’ in Swedish and Finnish Lapland to a year-round icy stay in Norway, here are five places in Europe for a cool getaway. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 21st, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news From ‘sleepmaxxing’ to rising temperatures: getting a good night's sleep is getting harder Climate change, unequal access to healthcare and an ‘always-on’ work culture are undermining sleep across Europe — essential for good health. -
No Comment Russian drone attack kills two in Kyiv as residents survey damage Two people were killed after a Russian drone attack sparked a fire in a residential building in Kyiv. Residents returned to damaged homes as debris and destroyed cars littered the area. -
Business Elon Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla merger as rocket firm turns profit Elon Musk has signalled his support for a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, as SpaceX reported a sharp rise in revenue and its first quarterly profit since going public. -
Canada Alberta’s “no” to separation gives Carney a boost as Trump pressure unites Canadians Roughly three in four voters rejected starting a path toward separation, as Trump’s trade war and annexation threats push Canadians closer together. -
Romania New Romanian prime minister Luca Niculescu and cabinet members sworn in Independent diplomat Luca Niculescu wins parliamentary backing for a minority government, but analysts warn the calm may not last. -
Europe News Dutch Crown Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant in naval ceremony Dutch Crown Princess Amalia was promoted to sergeant aboard a Norwegian training ship in Den Helder, where she has been sailing alongside first-year naval cadets. -
Europe News Severe weather in southern France: one dead near Marseille, one missing in Corsica In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône.