Europe

Europe

EU paid €7.9bn for Russian Arctic LNG amid record imports

Continued Russian LNG imports undermine the credibility of the EU’s promise to sever its energy ties with Moscow, particularly as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

09/10/2026

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Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal

Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.

09/10/2026

Europe

The Hague wants EU police data deals to end after ‘regime change’

The Netherlands wants EU police data-sharing with trusted non-EU countries, including candidates, to be terminable after a ‘radical change of regime’.

09/10/2026

Europe

Interpol operation seized 2,800 illegal firearms in Europe and Asia

An Interpol-coordinated operation conducted across 17 countries in Europe and Asia this summer allowed the seizure of 2,823 firearms and over 40,000 pieces of ammunition.

09/10/2026

Travel News

WTTC Global Summit: All the key takeaways travellers need to know

The 26th edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit just concluded in Malta – here’s what you may have missed from the ‘Davos of travel’.

09/10/2026

Ecotech

Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by ‘fake journalists’, OpenAI says

The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.

09/10/2026

Europe

Ukrainian and European officials fly to Miami for US-led peace talks

The US is hosting a round of peace talks in Miami with Ukrainian and European officials. President Zelenskyy aims to secure a targeted ceasefire that can cover either the Black Sea, energy facilities or both.

09/10/2026

Markets

EU countries agree to shift major financial market oversight to ESMA

EU countries struck a deal on Friday to give the EU’s financial markets watchdog more powers, aiming to make cross-border investment easier and help businesses raise more money across the bloc.

09/10/2026

Health news

Frozen testicular tissue transplant offers hope of restoring fertility

Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help.

09/10/2026

Europe

Jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for 2026

Announcing the award, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said it was going to a "person who with exceptional courage and integrity has led the way towards a more comprehensive global legal order."

09/10/2026

Europe

UK nuclear submarine only air defence are 'fire hoses', reports say

While drone attacks are becoming a major threat in armed conflicts, Britain's nuclear submarines are revealed to use "fire hoses" to defend themselves against air attacks, reports say.

09/10/2026

Earth News

Why this Spanish city was just crowned greenest in the EU

The winner of the European Green Capital 2028 awards is going home with €600,000 to help turn ambition into further action.

09/10/2026

Economy

EU may need to cut winter gas demand by 7% as storage hits record low

The EU could have to curb gas consumption by 7% this winter, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis warned on Friday, with stocks at their lowest for the time of year on record and the Iran war keeping prices high ahead of a full ban on Russian LNG imports from January 2027.

09/10/2026

Climate

Hungary's 2026 drought is its most severe in 126 years, data shows

The central European nation has been facing a critical water shortage following a drought that began in the second half of 2025.

09/10/2026

Europe Today

France faces perfect storm of student unrest and economic turmoil

Good morning. Mared Gwyn here with your Friday newsletter. Today: the perfect political storm that’s engulfing the French government, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plea to his international partners.

09/10/2026

Europe Today

French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help Ukraine

French students have “retaken the Bastille”, says Jean-Luc Mélenchon, after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of “unwillingness” to help Ukraine. And former New Zealand PM Helen Clark joins us on critical minerals as MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over flags row.

09/10/2026

Economy

Are eurozone bond markets warning of a recession as growth slows?

Eurostat's cycle clock, which tracks the economy's phases, flags a sharp slowdown in the eurozone. Bond markets highlight French fiscal stress, sticky inflation and ECB hikes. But that could shift soon.

09/10/2026

Climate

El Niño could weaken the polar vortex. What does that mean for Europe?

El Niño’s European weather impacts tend to be indirect and less severe than in the tropics. But experts warn it could weaken the polar vortex.

09/10/2026

Russia

Russia slashes cancer care as defence spending hits post-Soviet record

The federal cancer programme budget falls from 44.9 billion to 3.87 billion roubles in 2027 — a nearly 40-fold reduction against 2025 levels — as defence spending reaches 35% of all federal expenditure, the highest share since the Soviet Union collapsed.

09/10/2026

Health news

From barbershops to nature courses: What's helping men’s mental health

As waiting lists for mental health care continue to grow, community-driven campaigns across Europe have been finding unique ways to support men in particular.

09/10/2026

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Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks

Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.

09/10/2026

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Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears

Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections.

08/10/2026

Europe

‘We will continue’: Madrid protesters pay tribute to 87-year-old woman

Protesters gathered in Madrid to remember 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, whose eviction from her longtime home sparked a nationwide housing protest movement. Protesters say her death will strengthen their determination to continue the campaign.

08/10/2026

Europe

Ex-prince Andrew warrants ruled 'unlawful' as police probe continues

According to British media reports, it is the first time a member of the royal family has challenged the legality of criminal proceedings since the trial of Charles I in 1649.

08/10/2026

Europe

Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally

The mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences.

08/10/2026

Tech News

Italy probes gaming giant Activision Blizzard over in-game spending by children

Italy’s antitrust authority is investigating whether monetisation practices in Call of Duty Mobile and Diablo Immortal amount to a “widespread infringement” of EU consumer protection rules, particularly in relation to children.

08/10/2026