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Children evacuated after Russian attack on Kharkiv kindergarten

A Russian strike hit a private kindergarten in the Kholodnogirskyi district of Kharkiv on Wednesday morning, injuring six people and killing one, Ukrainian officials said.

22/10/2025

France

France's Sarkozy to have permanent police protection in prison

French interior minister says the ex-president will have two police officers stationed in neighbouring cells around the clock for his security.

22/10/2025

Markets

European defence stocks rally as summit between Trump and Putin stalls

European defence stocks rallied as plans for a Trump–Putin summit were taken off the agenda. Analysts expect sustained defence spending, driven by NATO pressure and ongoing Russian threats despite ceasefire efforts.

22/10/2025

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Police clash with protesters outside Dublin asylum centre

A second night of unrest erupted in Dublin on Tuesday as protesters gathered near an asylum hotel, leading to clashes with police and six arrests.

22/10/2025

Travel News

European cities want 'balanced' tourism that works for their citizens

Local governments are warning that the tourism industry's rapid growth is putting pressure on infrastructure, causing pollution levels to rise and reducing the quality of life for residents. Can European cities balance economic profitability with sustainability?

22/10/2025

Europe News

MEPs call for end to EU support for all Libyan security forces

Nearly 40 members of the European Parliament from four political groups are urging an end to funding for all Libyan security forces, as violence at sea has dramatically increased in recent years.

22/10/2025

Travel News

Greece sees tourism growth despite decline in EU visitors

Both tourism spending and visitor numbers in Greece increased in the eight months between January and August 2025

22/10/2025

Belgium

Journalists from Belarus and Georgia win 2025 Sakharov Prize

The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia.

22/10/2025

Markets

Italy's UniCredit sees record profits as Commerzbank advance drags on

UniCredit shareholders prepare for a bumper payout as the bank forecasts profits of more than €10 billion this year.

22/10/2025

Culture news

Eric Lu celebrates 'dream come true' victory at Chopin competition

American classical pianist Eric Lu is celebrating a "dream come true" after winning the International Chopin Competition with a stunning performance in Warsaw.

22/10/2025

Spain

Gang arrested over theft of 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain

The stolen chairs, which had an estimated value of €60,000, were resold in Spain, Morocco and Romania, according to police.

22/10/2025

Europe News

EU countries mull response to China's squeeze on rare earths

China's restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond.

22/10/2025

Earth News

Iceland has just found its first mosquito. Is climate change to blame?

After the species was identified near Iceland’s capital, Antarctica remains the world’s only mosquito-free haven.

22/10/2025

Travel News

Eurostar unveils double-decker trains: Here’s all you need to know

The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

22/10/2025

wellbeing

How many steps are enough to boost seniors’ heart health? Under 10,000

Walking briskly can increase the heart rate, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight.

22/10/2025

Europe in Motion

Walking alone at night: Which European countries feel the least safe?

Is France less safe than Rwanda and Bangladesh? The new World Safety Index has raised questions on security across Europe.

22/10/2025

Tech News

Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in Switzerland this December

Baidu is joining the fast-growing race to launch driverless taxis in Europe, going head-to-head with Uber, Waymo and other global tech rivals.

22/10/2025

Europe News

EU countries again delay decision on climate goals before COP30

EU talks will continue on two key climate targets — 2035 and 2040 — ahead of the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil.

22/10/2025

Ukraine

Russian drones hit Kharkiv kindergarten, children evacuated amid blaze

Russia attacked Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, hitting a kindergarten with children in attendance. Ukraine’s president said all children have been evacuated, with many “experiencing acute stress reactions”.

22/10/2025

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Russian strikes kill six in massive overnight attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine early Wednesday, killing at least six people and causing widespread damage to residential areas and energy infrastructure.

22/10/2025

The Cube

Trump shares fake video of Meloni flouting EU trade rules

Trade outside the EU is an exclusive responsibility of the bloc, while the Italian government has denied pursuing bilateral trade talks with the US.

22/10/2025

Economy

Inflation in the UK remains high, sitting at 3.8% in September

Consumer prices remained almost twice as high as the Bank of England’s 2% target in September.

22/10/2025

Ireland

Six arrested after anti-immigrant protest in Dublin turns violent

Demonstrations erupted at a hotel housing asylum seekers on the outskirts of Ireland's capital after reports of an alleged sexual assault on a young girl.

22/10/2025

Lithuania

Vilnius airport closed after cigarette-smuggling balloons spotted

The Lithuanian authorities have blamed Belarus for the incident, which disrupted the travel plans of 4,000 passengers.

22/10/2025

Europe News

Turkic states pursue growing economic and trade ties with EU

The alliance of Turkic states is becoming an economic powerhouse through growth, energy resources and trade connecting Europe and Asia, including China. The bloc, with a potential for growth, energy resources and a young population, looks to Brussels for more cooperation.

22/10/2025

Climate

‘All systems flashing red’: World off track for all climate targets

Despite record clean energy investment, coal, deforestation and fossil fuel finance are still rising, warns new report.

22/10/2025