Europe

Europe

Louvre could be forced to close without major overhaul, director warns

A year after thieves made off with €88 million of crown jewels that have never been found, the new man in charge says leaking pipes and crumbling galleries mean security fixes alone won’t save the Paris landmark.

14/10/2026

Russia

Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landlines

State procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country. Rostelecom’s chief urged Russians to keep one at home “like a fire extinguisher".

14/10/2026

Tech News

Did an AI agent delete an entire season of a Swedish reality show?

The project could not be restored, wiping out hundreds of days of work, according to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.

14/10/2026

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Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.

14/10/2026

Art

Everything must go: Monsoon owner sells €130 million art collection

Assembled over decades, the art owned by Peter Simon, founder of the Monsoon fashion store, is one of Britain's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art.

14/10/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Dubrovnik

In partnership with Media City

Dubrovnik welcomes more than a million visitors a year. Join Lilly Douse as she explores its historic Old Town, tries traditional Croatian cooking, and heads out onto the Adriatic Sea.

14/10/2026

Nature

7 incredible photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

This year's winners showcase powerful stories from the natural world and the urgent need to protect it.

14/10/2026

Russia

Japan summons Russian ambassador to protest journalist's arrest

Moscow's FSB security service said a Japanese national was arrested on the Far East island of Sakhalin, near a disputed cluster of islands, but did not name the individual.

14/10/2026

Europe

Prosecution calls Russell Brand sexual predator at opening of trial

Brand is on bail and arrived at court Wednesday to a crowed of photographers and video journalists. He said he felt "blessed."

14/10/2026

Europe

How Germany is training medical staff to fight Ebola

With 9,000 infections and 4,000 deaths, Ebola continues to spread in eastern DR Congo. German experts are training local healthcare workers to treat patients safely and contain the virus.

14/10/2026

Europe

Backlash against Commission's move to delay EU methane law

Environmentalists warn that delaying EU methane rules will do little to lower energy prices, accusing Brussels of using energy security and competitiveness to justify weakening the Green Deal.

14/10/2026

Health news

Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk

Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks.

14/10/2026

Travel News

A new night train will launch between Hamburg and Munich in 2027

Nox Mobility’s first night train will link Hamburg and Munich via Bremen and Augsburg, with individual private ‘suites’ for all passengers.

14/10/2026

Europe

Ukrainian ex-military officer to stand trial over Nord Stream sabotage

While some in the West were quick to accuse Russia of sabotaging its own gas export route, German investigators identified a cell of Ukrainians they say were the alleged perpetrators.

14/10/2026

Tech News

France carves its own path in AI race with Nvidia’s help

Nvidia bets almost $10 billion in Europe as Paris pushes for AI sovereignty.

14/10/2026

No Comment

Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.

14/10/2026

Business

ASML posts record sales and warns it can’t keep up with AI demand

Dutch equipment supplier ASML warned on Wednesday that its planned supply of machines will not fully meet customers’ AI-driven demand in 2027 and 2028, as it reported record quarterly sales of around €11.7 billion and lifted the lower end of its full-year sales forecast.

14/10/2026

Europe

EU’s AI rules face first enforcement test over lab incidents

The EU is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over AI agents that hacked outside organisations, raising questions about whether the AI Act covers rogue models escaping the testing environment.

14/10/2026

Culture news

World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast

Archaeologists say a 4,400- to 4,700-year-old shipwreck found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey carried ceramic storage pots and stone anchors across the Mediterranean.

14/10/2026

Tech News

Night-shift robots: Danish supermarket trains humanoids to restock

For now, they are slower than supermarket workers, though the start-up says advances in AI will help improve their speed and precision.

14/10/2026

No Comment

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.

14/10/2026

Europe

Zelenskyy adviser: Starlink operations restricted in Ukraine overnight

The development has raised concerns that access to critical American satellite communications could become another source of leverage over Kyiv.

14/10/2026

Europe

Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next?

In the hospital chapel, dozens of faithful prayed for the pope's health during the operation.

14/10/2026

Europe

Trump hails Greenland as 'second to none' for security of US

Trump signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark in September, which allows the US to build two military bases in the south and east of the island.

14/10/2026

European Union

European Security Council: New idea or a repackaged hybrid toolbox?

The European Commission wants a European Security Council to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Critics say it repackages the EU’s existing hybrid toolbox without addressing the unanimity rule that limits its power. Watch the video!

14/10/2026

Markets

Oil prices rise after reported attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose on recent reports that Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. European gas prices hovered near a four-year high, while Asian shares had a mixed reaction and European equities opened higher.

14/10/2026