Tourism office set ablaze during cost-of-living protests in Lyon
A branch of Lyon’s tourist office was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide protests over rising prices in France. Read more at Read More
Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe
It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police. Read More
Hungarian PM Péter Magyar says Zelenskyy unlikely to visit Budapest later this month
Zelenskyy’s deputy chief of staff told Euronews earlier this week that the Ukrainian leader had been invited to Budapest on 23 October, to join events commemorating the 70th anniversary of…
Video shows Norwegian teenager arrested over UK contract killing plot
A Norwegian teenager who travelled to the UK to carry out a gangland killing has been sentenced to 20 years in detention. Read More
Pope Leo XIV cleared for discharge from hospital, Vatican says
The 71-year-old pontiff has been recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since undergoing a lung operation on Tuesday. Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says
The IRGC navy accused the tanker of having turned off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to evade detection. Read more at Read More
North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system
It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.…
No money for Ukraine and EU budget cuts: What could a Le Pen victory mean for the EU?
Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels…
France braces for tense day of protests as security concerns take centre stage
The French government is stepping up security measures in anticipation of potential clashes during the 17 October nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis, which student groups are also set to…