Hungary cuts German activist Maja T.’s jail term over 2023 attacks at far-right rally
Last year, Maja T. staged a 40-day hunger strike to protest the “unlawful handover” and “inhumane” prison conditions, an allegation denied by Hungary’s prison service. Read More
Chinese-run Brussels networking club raises intelligence concerns
The Global CEOs Dinner Club brings business leaders and political figures together at high-level events in Brussels and is now seeking to expand into France. Read More
Minecraft hotel to open near London as gaming-themed travel goes up a level
A new 69-room Minecraft hotel is coming to the UK, joining a growing crop of properties designed to let fans step inside their favourite games. Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 30th, 2026 – Midday
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Belgian minister Theo Francken warns Europe: ‘Everything has to go faster’ on defence
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken told the Euronews Defence Summit in Brussels that Europe faces a “dark winter” of Russian hybrid attacks and urgently needs stronger air defences, describing Russia…
Deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least four and hit Kyiv power supply
Ensuring energy supply is critical as the cold winter months approach. Russian strikes on the sector last year cut light and heating as temperatures plunged to as low as -20C.…
No, Macron isn’t planning to trigger a war with Russia to stay in power
Allegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However,…
Flooding and destruction as Hurricane Polo hits Mexico
Hurricane Polo has caused flooding and damage in parts of Mexico, with aerial footage showing inundated streets and ground images showing damaged roofs, fallen branches and residents clearing debris. Read…
Flydubai plane traveling to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after alleged dispute between pilots
FlyDubai flight FZ1073 transmitted an emergency alert shortly after take-off, according to publicly available flight tracking information. Read more at Read More
The birth of a painting: Artist Merike Estna on creating in public at the Venice Biennale
Estonia artist Merike Estna did something extremely unusual for the Venice Biennale, even by its own standards. Over the past five months, she created paintings live in front of daily…