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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.

19/10/2026

Europe

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

Albanian PM Rama says anti-government protesters crossed 'red line'

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."

19/10/2026

Europe

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

Dutch PM Rob Jetten and partner expecting child via surrogate mother

"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.

19/10/2026

Europe

France galvanised by shopkeepers who fought back against rioters

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.

19/10/2026

Tech News

Norway to expand under-16 social media ban to include online games

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.

19/10/2026

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

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.

19/10/2026

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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.

19/10/2026

Focus

Chinese cars drive curiosity at Paris Mondial de l'Auto

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

France launches 'massive' law enforcement operation, 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.

19/10/2026

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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.

19/10/2026

EU 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.

19/10/2026

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

Montenegro makes concessions as Croatia holds key to its EU future

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

German police: Two men surrender after driving 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.

19/10/2026

Europe

Istanbul flood toll rises to eight as rescuers find more bodies

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

Northern Ireland and Scotland schools sent hoax bomb warnings

Meanwhile, Scottish police said "threatening messages" had also been sent to "a number of schools across Scotland".

19/10/2026

Tech News

Polish satellite maker Creotech 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.

19/10/2026

Europe

‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the student 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.

19/10/2026

Russia

Russia woos Asian tourists to try and 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.

19/10/2026

EU News

Von der Leyen, Costa in Budapest for 1956 anniversary event

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.

19/10/2026

Europe

Mother leaves children alone on Poland mountain trail for 'whining'

Conditions on the trail were poor with a thick fog over the area, prompting shocked tourists to take care of the young boys.

19/10/2026

Europe

'We tore it up': French looters brag online as 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.

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