https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:10:38 +0100 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:10:38 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/29/spain-madrid-mourns-train-crash-victims-as-rescuers-work-through-the-night https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/29/spain-madrid-mourns-train-crash-victims-as-rescuers-work-through-the-night Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:10:38 +0100 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/support-for-un-vote-to-end-us-embargo-on-cuba-falls-to-30-year-low https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/support-for-un-vote-to-end-us-embargo-on-cuba-falls-to-30-year-low Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:45:20 +0100 Similar resolutions have been approved almost every year since 1992, but usually by overwhelming margins. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/belgiums-finance-and-tax-agency-hit-by-cyberattack https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/belgiums-finance-and-tax-agency-hit-by-cyberattack Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:11:48 +0100 The online portal MyMinfin and several other services have been temporarily taken offline as a precaution while officials investigate and secure their systems. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/fed-holds-rates-days-before-us-midterms-as-two-officials-push-for-another-hike https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/fed-holds-rates-days-before-us-midterms-as-two-officials-push-for-another-hike Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:01:15 +0100 The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, six days before the midterms, but two officials, including Governor Lisa Cook, whom US President Donald Trump is trying to fire, voted for a hike, with inflation at 3.7% and investors still braced for a rise in December. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/uefa-reschedules-europa-league-match-amid-planned-french-general-strike https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/uefa-reschedules-europa-league-match-amid-planned-french-general-strike Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:42:15 +0100 UEFA has brought forward kick-off to 4.30pm on Wednesday 4 November because of a general strike called by French unions the next day. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/latest-news-bulletin-october-28th-2026-evening https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/latest-news-bulletin-october-28th-2026-evening Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:26 +0100 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/inexplicable-order-by-control-centre-investigated-after-spain-train-crash https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/inexplicable-order-by-control-centre-investigated-after-spain-train-crash Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:53:27 +0100 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that "the whole of Spain is in mourning" following the accident and expressed his solidarity with the victims, their families and the injured. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/poland-chosen-to-host-227m-patriot-missile-maintenance-centre https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/poland-chosen-to-host-227m-patriot-missile-maintenance-centre Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:51:58 +0100 Poland has been chosen to host Europe's service centre for PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot systems. It will be the only such facility outside the US. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/60000-runners-two-million-spectators-one-city-new-york-gets-ready-for-marathon-day https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/60000-runners-two-million-spectators-one-city-new-york-gets-ready-for-marathon-day Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:48:39 +0100 New York will become the running capital of the world this Sunday. On November 1, nearly 60,000 people will line up at the start of the NYC Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic races. But what’s getting people running? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/from-bakus-old-city-to-mud-volcanoes-discovering-azerbaijans-wonders https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/from-bakus-old-city-to-mud-volcanoes-discovering-azerbaijans-wonders Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:40:28 +0100 Azerbaijan is a country rich in history, culture, and natural wonders. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse explores Baku’s historic Old City, discovers the ancient rock carvings of Gobustan and visits the region's mud volcanoes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-approves-319-million-in-state-aid-to-austrian-first-of-a-kind-next-generation-semicondu https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-approves-319-million-in-state-aid-to-austrian-first-of-a-kind-next-generation-semicondu Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:06:37 +0100 The European Commission has approved Austria’s state-aid grant to Infineon Technologies to upgrade its existing semiconductor facility in Villach, Carinthia, and make it the world’s first high-volume manufacturing facility for next generation semiconductors. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/nord-stream-pipeline-wont-reopen-after-the-war-brussels-tells-the-us-and-russia https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/nord-stream-pipeline-wont-reopen-after-the-war-brussels-tells-the-us-and-russia Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:58:49 +0100 Brussels insists Nord Stream will remain shut after the war in Ukraine ends, countering a joint push by the US and Russia to restart the pipeline. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/spain-rescuers-search-mangled-train-wreckage-near-toledo https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/spain-rescuers-search-mangled-train-wreckage-near-toledo Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:54:11 +0100 At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/hungarys-54bn-defence-loan-approved-as-eu-wraps-first-safe-round https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/hungarys-54bn-defence-loan-approved-as-eu-wraps-first-safe-round Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:51:08 +0100 The European Commission has approved Hungary’s €5.4 billion defence loan application, completing the first round of SAFE allocations and leaving just over €21 billion available for a new funding round. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/european-gas-price-crosses-100-for-first-time-since-2022-as-eu-warns-of-new-crisis https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/european-gas-price-crosses-100-for-first-time-since-2022-as-eu-warns-of-new-crisis Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:33:15 +0100 Europe's benchmark gas price crossed €100 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since the 2022 energy crisis, just hours after EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned that Europe faces "another energy crisis" and a difficult winter. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/discovering-the-birthplace-of-apples-in-kazakhstans-wild-forests https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/discovering-the-birthplace-of-apples-in-kazakhstans-wild-forests Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:08 +0100 In this episode of Modern Nomads, we head to southern Kazakhstan to uncover the birthplace of apples. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-removes-mention-of-associate-membership-from-canada-declaration https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-removes-mention-of-associate-membership-from-canada-declaration Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:59:40 +0100 The EU has dropped “associate membership” from the draft EU-Canada summit declaration after German objections, replacing it with “ever closer association”. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-and-canada-explore-lng-deal-as-europe-grapples-with-gas-crisis https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-and-canada-explore-lng-deal-as-europe-grapples-with-gas-crisis Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:57:04 +0100 A draft EU-Canada summit statement envisages a feasibility study on long-term LNG exports to Europe as Brussels seeks to diversify its energy supplies. But questions remain over infrastructure, costs and the impact on the bloc's climate ambitions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/satellites-the-size-of-drinks-cans-young-engineers-take-on-a-space-challenge-in-uzbekistan https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/satellites-the-size-of-drinks-cans-young-engineers-take-on-a-space-challenge-in-uzbekistan Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:32:52 +0100 From classroom calculations to rocket launches, teams from 15 countries tested their creations under real flight conditions. Equipped with sensors and communication systems, the devices collected data before descending by parachute. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/germany-and-japan-strengthen-economic-ties-as-global-tensions-rise https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/germany-and-japan-strengthen-economic-ties-as-global-tensions-rise Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:16:18 +0100 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/south-korea-fines-google-apple-for-pushing-app-developers-onto-their-payment-systems https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/south-korea-fines-google-apple-for-pushing-app-developers-onto-their-payment-systems Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:07:41 +0100 South Korea has fined Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won (€42.7m), for steering app developers towards their in-house payment systems and holding up app reviews, adding to a string of penalties the US tech giants face over app store rules, including in the EU. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/more-than-half-of-pilots-say-they-flew-while-tired-as-trust-in-reporting-systems-remains-l https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/more-than-half-of-pilots-say-they-flew-while-tired-as-trust-in-reporting-systems-remains-l Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:04:49 +0100 Pilot fatigue remains a major aviation concern, with many reporting nodding off during flights instead of declaring themselves unfit to fly. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/uk-budget-heres-five-key-takeaways-from-the-chancellors-speech https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/uk-budget-heres-five-key-takeaways-from-the-chancellors-speech Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:08 +0100 The UK's new Chancellor, John Healey, has delivered his first Budget in the role. Here's five key takeaways from his speech. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/pictures-show-rescue-efforts-after-deadly-spain-train-collision https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/pictures-show-rescue-efforts-after-deadly-spain-train-collision Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:47:22 +0100 Images from central Spain show the wreckage and rescue efforts after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, killing at least 64 people and injuring dozens more. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/trump-rolls-back-methane-rules-for-us-oil-and-gas-industry https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/trump-rolls-back-methane-rules-for-us-oil-and-gas-industry Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:29:45 +0100 Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week's midterm elections, as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/biometrics-ai-and-digital-passports-europeans-most-cautious-about-travel-technology-iata-s https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/biometrics-ai-and-digital-passports-europeans-most-cautious-about-travel-technology-iata-s Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:26:50 +0100 European travellers are the least enthusiastic when it comes to using a digital passport, according to IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey. The research also found how digital privacy concerns and entry requirements are shaping the way people are travelling. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/using-artificial-intelligence-to-step-up-the-fight-against-doping https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/using-artificial-intelligence-to-step-up-the-fight-against-doping Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:05 +0100 Tools used by WADA and national bodies, the danger that would-be cheats use them too, the personal data risk from a simple online post, and lessons from the "Santorini Summit". https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-defence-chief-warns-of-fuel-crunch-if-europe-goes-to-war https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-defence-chief-warns-of-fuel-crunch-if-europe-goes-to-war Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:21:34 +0100 The European Commissioner for Defence, Andrius Kubilius, has warned that Europe must be prepared to "surge" energy production to fuel its armies in conflict. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/europe-needs-more-oil-refineries-to-weather-energy-shocks-eu-warns https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/europe-needs-more-oil-refineries-to-weather-energy-shocks-eu-warns Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:11:53 +0100 The European Commission is treating the loss of refining capacity as a vulnerability that Europe can no longer afford to ignore. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/gene-therapy-beyond-rare-diseases-with-alessandra-biffi-euronews-tech-talks https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/gene-therapy-beyond-rare-diseases-with-alessandra-biffi-euronews-tech-talks Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:57 +0100 After decades developing gene therapies for ultra-rare conditions, Alessandra Biffi is researching how altering a patient’s DNA could help treat more common diseases like diabetes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/palme-dor-winning-iranian-director-jafar-panahi-facing-five-year-prison-term-in-new-ruling https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/palme-dor-winning-iranian-director-jafar-panahi-facing-five-year-prison-term-in-new-ruling Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:53:38 +0100 The latest ruling follows a December 2025 conviction for “propaganda activities against the regime”, which carried a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-begins-talks-on-tougher-safeguards-for-newcomers-with-montenegro-first-in-line https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-begins-talks-on-tougher-safeguards-for-newcomers-with-montenegro-first-in-line Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:46:48 +0100 EU governments are divided over proposed safeguards for future members, including a 15-year probation period and the possible suspension of voting rights, as Montenegro becomes the test case for tougher enlargement rules. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/evacuation-or-forced-deportation-where-will-trapped-citizens-of-russia-occupied-oleshky-go https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/evacuation-or-forced-deportation-where-will-trapped-citizens-of-russia-occupied-oleshky-go Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:58 +0100 A temporary ceasefire opened the way for aid and civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky. But reports that residents could be transported through Russia or Moscow-occupied Crimea have raised concerns over whether they will be able to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/checking-luggage-with-ryanair-airline-announces-earlier-baggage-drop-deadline https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/checking-luggage-with-ryanair-airline-announces-earlier-baggage-drop-deadline Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:47 +0100 Europe’s largest airline made the change to ensure customers have more time to clear airport security and passport control. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/the-british-library-is-exploring-the-mysterious-world-of-agatha-christie-but-how-much-do-y https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/the-british-library-is-exploring-the-mysterious-world-of-agatha-christie-but-how-much-do-y Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:09:21 +0100 Don your best tweed and twirl your moustache — there's a quiz afoot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/space-industries-opens-stellar-hub-in-turin-one-of-europes-largest-satellite-factories https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/space-industries-opens-stellar-hub-in-turin-one-of-europes-largest-satellite-factories Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:50:03 +0100 In Settimo Torinese, Stellar Hub has been inaugurated, an 8,000-square-metre facility for mass-producing satellites of up to 600 kilograms, with a 2,000-square-metre clean room among the largest in Europe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/black-friday-or-travel-tuesday-how-to-secure-the-best-deals-on-hotels-and-flights-in-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/black-friday-or-travel-tuesday-how-to-secure-the-best-deals-on-hotels-and-flights-in-2026 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:27:15 +0100 We might not celebrate Thanksgiving in Europe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snag yourself a holiday bargain this November. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/social-media-on-trial-again-meta-and-snap-face-jury-over-alleged-harm-to-teens https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/social-media-on-trial-again-meta-and-snap-face-jury-over-alleged-harm-to-teens Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:18:39 +0100 The latest case is a sign of the mounting legal pushback around the world against the alleged harms of social media to users, especially children and teens. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/spain-first-footage-reveals-wreckage-of-deadly-high-speed-train-crash https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/spain-first-footage-reveals-wreckage-of-deadly-high-speed-train-crash Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:16:14 +0100 At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/us-to-grant-flavio-bolsonaro-visa-as-he-flees-brazil-and-makes-brief-stop-in-ecuador-via-a https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/us-to-grant-flavio-bolsonaro-visa-as-he-flees-brazil-and-makes-brief-stop-in-ecuador-via-a Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:14:24 +0100 On Monday, Bolsonaro described the travel ban as an attempt to intimidate him, insisting he had no plans to leave Brazil. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/first-aerial-images-show-scene-of-deadly-train-crash-in-toledo-spain https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/first-aerial-images-show-scene-of-deadly-train-crash-in-toledo-spain Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:12:05 +0100 Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a collision between two high-speed trains near Urda, in Spain's Toledo province, as emergency crews continue rescue and response operations. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/latest-news-bulletin-october-28th-2026-midday https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/latest-news-bulletin-october-28th-2026-midday Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:15 +0100 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/bnp-paribas-downplays-french-debt-exposure-as-stock-trading-lifts-profit https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/bnp-paribas-downplays-french-debt-exposure-as-stock-trading-lifts-profit Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:34:25 +0100 The French multinational bank BNP Paribas beat profit forecasts in the third quarter as revenue from equities trading surged 50%, and announced a €1.3 billion share buyback while playing down its exposure to French debt. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/abandon-ship-around-200-cruise-for-life-passengers-stranded-in-cambodia https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/abandon-ship-around-200-cruise-for-life-passengers-stranded-in-cambodia Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:30:49 +0100 US-based operator Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations due to an ‘extraordinary’ rise in fuel costs since the Iran war began. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/small-and-very-scary-rare-miniature-trex-dinosaur-skeleton-fetches-42-million-at-auction https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/small-and-very-scary-rare-miniature-trex-dinosaur-skeleton-fetches-42-million-at-auction Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:33 +0100 A dinosaur that looks like a tiny Tyrannosaurus rex is now one of the world's most expensive fossils having been sold at a Sotheby's auction for €42.6 million in New York. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/has-the-white-house-tipped-rapper-nicki-minaj-as-donald-trumps-new-press-secretary https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/has-the-white-house-tipped-rapper-nicki-minaj-as-donald-trumps-new-press-secretary Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:09:25 +0100 Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared with Trump at a recent rally in Michigan, where he made a comment about her “beautiful” and “hard to miss” butt. Now there's even talk of a possible job at the White House for the MAGA-loving rapper. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/cross-border-network-helps-eu-workers-abroad-claim-wages-and-benefits https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/cross-border-network-helps-eu-workers-abroad-claim-wages-and-benefits Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:39 +0100 A cross-border network of counsellors, funded by the EU, is helping Europeans who work in other member states to claim the wages and social rights they are entitled to. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/train-crash-in-spain-reportedly-kills-at-least-10-people-multiple-injured https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/train-crash-in-spain-reportedly-kills-at-least-10-people-multiple-injured Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:28:26 +0100 The collision occured in central Spanish province of Toledo, south of Madrid. Officials say that the crash was caused by human error after a computer system failure. Rail service is now suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/dead-poets-society-sells-out-eight-consecutive-months-at-teatro-da-trindade https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/dead-poets-society-sells-out-eight-consecutive-months-at-teatro-da-trindade Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:26:10 +0100 The stage version of the film that captivated generations is sold out at Teatro da Trindade until the end of the year, before touring nationwide. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/maos-meme-comments-wont-cause-serious-economic-problems-for-mbappe-says-expert https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/maos-meme-comments-wont-cause-serious-economic-problems-for-mbappe-says-expert Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:57:37 +0100 Sports journalist Ken Early said Kylian Mbappé was probably “as surprised as anybody” after a joke involving a meme depicting the Real Madrid forward as Mao Zedong sparked a reaction by China.