Latest news bulletin | October 19th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
China’s economy grows 4.5% on robust exports as domestic weakness persists
The official figure from the July-September quarter beat expectations and picked up from 4.3% in April-June, the slowest pace in more than three years. Read more at Read More
Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, breaking months of silence
Trump’s late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders. Read…
Macron vows to hold those who sought to “bring down the Republic” accountable after riots
Macron vowed to hold rioters accountable after violent scenes of looting and rioting across France, with unrest deepening political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election. Read More
Spain changes Ceuta patrol rules over ships’ “innocent passage”
The Spanish Navy has changed its protocol in response to the innocent passage of Moroccan vessels through the waters off Ceuta or Melilla, acting now without requiring higher authorisation. Read…
Tensions remain high in Paris after violent protests across France
Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several locations in Paris on Sunday, a day after violent protests in other French cities. Read More
Shopkeepers defend their livelihood from masked looters during the French riots
Shopkeepers in several French cities tried to defend their businesses from looters during Saturday’s unrest, with confrontations leaving stores damaged and owners distressed. Read More
Magyar links French riots to migration, says ‘shocking scenes’ justify hard line
Hungary’s Péter Magyar said riots in France justified his tough migration stance, echoed by Poland’s Donald Tusk. Left-wing critics accused him of exploiting the unrest, despite most protesters being French…
Marine Le Pen warns of ‘threat to democracy’ and blasts ‘exhausted Macronist power’
The far-right candidate for the 2027 presidential election speaks out the day after a day of riots that left France reeling, just as looting resumed in Paris. Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 18th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…