France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.…
Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia’s Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe. Read more at Read More
Gulf nations brace for possible return to all-out war between US and Iran
The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions,…
EasyJet is covering the cost of a baby’s first passport for customers in the UK
Parents can get a £66.50 (€79.40) discount on easyJet holidays if travelling with an infant under the age of two. Read More
Forget the festive rush: Take on Europe’s ‘slowest marathon’ in Vilnius this Christmas
Lithuania’s capital city Vilnius will host a slower kind of ‘race-cation’ this festive season where participants can forget about watching their pace and instead enjoy a leisurely walk among festive…
Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours
At least nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian authorities, as overnight missile and drone strikes sparked fires in Kyiv…
Watch: Empty shelves in southern Italy amid truckers’ fuel protests
Truck drivers’ protests over high fuel prices are disrupting supermarket deliveries across southern Italy, leaving shelves partly empty and some petrol stations without fuel. Read more at Read More
Prix Pascal: New French literature prize launched for books co-written with AI
A new literary award has just been launched and aims to recognise work written in collaboration with AI. Its timing is problematic, to say the least. Read More
Australia: Bystanders dive into floodwaters to save trapped driver
Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | October 22nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…