Student protests in France: 400–500 schools fully or partially closed Monday
Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or…
Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic in Russia after death of lab worker
A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a “black death” outbreak was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown origin”. Rospotrebnadzor insists…
‘I have complete confidence in Jordan’: Le Pen backs Bardella after three days of silence
After three days of silence, the National Rally’s French presidential candidate has responded to Mediapart’s release of new alleged evidence of antisemitic remarks by the party leader. Read More
Two people have died in Catalonia as the region is hit by torrential rain and flooding
On Sunday, Spanish Civil Protection sent a new Es-Alert to five Catalan counties reminding residents of travel restrictions, after Barcelona saw its wettest day in at least 20 years and…
Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters
Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing. Read more…
Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge…
Latvia’s pro-European ruling party wins election as populists gain ground
With more than 99.9 per cent of votes counted, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List party was in the lead with 35.4 percent, according to state TV. Read more at…
Spanish police begin clearing Ceuta’s largest migrant camp ahead of King and Queen’s visit
Police began Operation Trampolín on Sunday to clear a makeshift settlement on Ceuta’s Trampolín beach, home to about 3,000 people living in poor conditions for more than two months. Read…
Off the Record: Teflon Rutte is on a mission to keep NATO together
Every week, Euronews’ Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down the stories that made the week in Brussels and beyond. This week: her exclusive interview with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte…
Latest news bulletin | October 4th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…