29 October 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Europeans still worry about climate change – but are losing faith in EU green policies A new international poll reveals a widening gap between concern about climate change and confidence in the policies designed to tackle it, as EU governments struggle to reconcile ambitious green targets with mounting pressure to cut energy bills. -
EU News Brussels hopes unspent defence loans may help plug Ukraine’s budget hole The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unspent SAFE defence loans, urging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine, which faces a €70bn budget gap. Brussels cannot force them, but hopes the joint procurement rules will steer some of the money to Kyiv. -
Tech News Mistral releases latest AI model for download, giving companies more control over their cybersecurity The French AI company says its Large 4 model offers advanced coding and cyber-defence capabilities and can be run on an organisation’s own computers and servers. -
Business ‘I’m not a candidate for anything’: What Lagarde told Euronews before quitting the ECB Christine Lagarde told Euronews in an exclusive interview in July that she was not a candidate for any political office. Her announcement that she will leave the European Central Bank early, in February 2027, comes just months before France’s presidential election. -
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Cinema You Only Audition Once: Which actors came close to being cast as James Bond? James Bond is one of Hollywood’s most coveted roles, and some very famous actors came close to playing 007. As we wait for the identity of the seventh actor to land the role, here's a look back at the Bonds we never got. -
No Comment Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. -
World News After the victory: The foreign policy and governing challenges facing Serbia’s student movement The victory of Serbia’s Student List has fundamentally changed the country’s political landscape. But winning the election may prove to have been the easier part. -
No Comment Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands Visitors to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can once again take home a piece of the Dutch master's art, permanently tattooed on their skin. -
World News JD Vance contacts senior Iranian official in bid to revive peace talks With less than a week until the US congressional midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal has reported that JD Vance has written to Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive negotiations, as Trump continues to warn of possible renewed strikes again -
Europe Today NATO allies fear Trump will delay Patriot missiles for Ukraine until after US midterms Ukraine has called on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth to sign off on the delivery of crucial Patriot defence systems used to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. But NATO sources warn the situation is "unpredictable." -
Economy ECB holds rates at 2.5% as Lagarde announces early exit with inflation near double the target The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2.5% on Thursday, hours after President Christine Lagarde said she would leave next February, months before her term ends, as France's bond market turmoil and inflation at 3.8% cloud the outlook for the eurozone. -
Europe News Europe’s own ICE? Inside Brussels plans to triple Frontex and expand deportation powers The European Commission wants to triple Frontex's workforce and give it sweeping new powers to deport migrants beyond EU borders and monitor social media, prompting warnings over surveillance and fundamental rights. -
Tech News US vs China: As the world splits into AI blocs, where does Europe stand? As the US and China build rival AI blocs, Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on both. But despite its ambitions to become a technological power in its own right, the EU still lacks the chips, infrastructure and homegrown AI models to compete on equal terms. -
EU News EU lawmakers press Beijing to rein in exports during Beijing visit Following a deal to curb Chinese hybrid car imports, EU lawmakers are demanding similar measures in other industrial sectors, warning that Beijing's export-driven economic model threatens European jobs and industries. -
Travel News Nothing beats a Jet2… charter? Low-cost airline unveils business class-only plane The Boeing 737-800NG has 76 business class seats and is based out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport. -
Europe News Russian drone attack on Ukrainian railway station kills at least 14 people Russia and Ukraine have intensified drone and missile attacks in recent months, even as Moscow and Kyiv prepare to resume US-mediated peace talks next month. -
World News Watch: Fuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey Around 200 passengers on a residential cruise ship have been left stranded in Cambodia after its operator suspended operations amid soaring fuel costs. The MV Odyssey began its continuous world voyage from Belfast in October 2024, with some residents paying six figures for cabins. -
Europe News Spain train crash: What happened in the 17 minutes before the collision? An IT failure halted several trains on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line, but the crash came after Adif’s control centre authorised an AVE to resume its journey. Investigators are examining what caused the collision, which killed 69 people. -
EU News Is von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ for Canada already dead? The term ‘associate membership’ was dropped from the EU-Canada summit text after German pushback, in a major blow to Commission President von der Leyen. Nonetheless, the two sides are still keen to boost their partnership. -
No Comment Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 29th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims. -
Economy ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down next February, months before her mandate ends Christine Lagarde will step down on 7 February 2027, around nine months before the end of her eight-year term, the European Central Bank announced on Thursday, hours before it kept interest rates on hold at 2.5%. -
Culture news In Pompeii, a woman's wardrobe resurfaces with beauty items and jewels Jewels, coins, tools and cosmetics: a cupboard in Cornelius Maximus's house brings to life the daily lives of Pompeii's women before Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. -
Health news US measles surge reminds of Europe’s vaccination gaps The US risks losing its measles elimination status as under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases. -
EU.XL What worker guarantees do unions and lawmakers demand to unblock EU Inc? Trade unions say the Commission’s pledge that labour law is “unaffected” does not close loopholes in the flagship 28th regime. Lawmakers cannot agree on how to fix them. -
Europe Today More refineries 'spread across the globe' needed to avoid disruptions during wars, says expert Energy expert and analyst Osama Rizvi believes high fuel prices have become a “structural feature” of the market, warning that it could take months for supplies to recover and prices to fall. -
World News Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk’s Starlink. -
Culture news The doctor will see you now: Noah Wyle crowned People magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive The 55-year-old actor, best know for his roles in ER and The Pitt, has officially been named People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. -
Europe News Albania adopts measures to impose fines up to €5,500 on people at protests that become violent The measures come into force immediately, but require parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in effect. -
No Comment Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit King Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since becoming monarch. -
Earth News 'Protection is working': Madeira scientists study how fishing bans are restoring ocean life Nearly 200 scientists are studying the marine environment off Madeira's Desertas Islands. -
Europe Today Trump an 'aspiring authoriarian', says US historian Allan Lichtman He warns that Americans should be "very much prepared" if US President Trump attempts to overturn the results "by any means at his disposal", given the President's poor polling ratings and potential effects on the Republican Party's results. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Wicker' – 50 Shades Of Hay? This frequently amusing fairytale about emancipation is also a very sweet-natured story that isn't the raunchy sexcapade the viral trailers might have led you to believe... -
Europe Today A train wreck: Can Sánchez survive Spain’s latest crisis? Good morning. It’s Thursday and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: a deadly train crash rocks Spain, a very fraught EU-Canada summit starts in Montreal, and questions mount over where Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor missiles are. Let’s dive in. -
Moments Festive voyages: Europe’s top Christmas market river cruises to book in 2026 Choose between a sailing along the Main, the Danube or the Rhine, getting your fix of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts on the way. -
Business Volkswagen posts €5.8 billion loss as Chinese competition bites Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen said on Thursday it had made a €5.8 billion loss in the third quarter, as it struggles with intense Chinese competition. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark Carney to launch an 'Alliance for the Future'. We also look at next week's US midterms, Ukraine's defence capabilities, and rising oil prices. -
Markets Shares mixed after Google parent Alphabet's earnings disappoint Ahead of European markets opening, Asian shares and US futures were mixed on Thursday morning, weighed down by some big technology stocks after Google parent Alphabet’s earnings were lower than expected. -
Travel News Flight delay? These are the best and worst European airlines for making a compensation claim TAP Air Portugal, LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air were ranked the most honest airlines in Europe, according to AirAdvisor data. -
Earth News What is Canada’s climate track record as it seeks 'ever closer' ties with Europe? Critics say there is a stark contrast between PM Mark Carney's international reputation as a climate champion and his domestic drive to expand oil and gas production. -
Culture news 'It's just cold and silent': Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir on the rise of Icelandic Noir As crime fiction continues to dominate Iceland's book charts, two of its best selling authors — Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir — sat down with Euronews Culture to discuss why one of the safest countries in the world is so drawn to literary darkness. -
Health news Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk in children Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy — particularly during the second and third trimesters — is associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children. -
Nature How one of Europe’s most polluted cities became a blueprint for nature restoration 350 football pitches’ worth of degraded urban areas have been restored. -
EU News EU's push to reduce reliance on China could come at a price Brussels is preparing a new tool to shield the EU economy from countries weaponising its strategic dependencies. But European businesses fear the costs of diversification - and question which sectors will be targeted. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 29th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations What’s trending for winter travel? Tripadvisor reveals its top European destinations and experiences From snowy escapes to festive breaks, these are Europe’s trending winter destinations and experiences for a chilly getaway. -
Business Airbus eyes UK-Japan-Italy fighter jet deal after rival collapse Airbus chief Guillaume Faury said on Wednesday that the European plane maker could join a British-Japanese-Italian consortium to build a next generation fighter jet after the collapse of a Franco-German rival. -
USA Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true leader after fleeing to US US President Donald Trump's administration has strong links to Bolsonaro and his father Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest in Brazil after attempting to overturn his own electoral loss to Lula in 2022. -
Business Europe’s oil bill: EU pays €10bn more per month than in 2025 Euronews Business takes a closer look at how Europe’s petroleum oil import bill has risen amid tensions in the Middle East - and experts do not expect costs to fall in the near future. -
Europe News Sánchez pledges tough line on possible safety failures after Toledo train crash One of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safety on Spain's rail network after the transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to the crash. -
No Comment Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.