Latest news bulletin | October 31st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 31st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Spirit in the sky: Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes the world’s tallest church
Barcelona’s basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by just over a metre.…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How much packaging waste do EU citizens produce?
Despite packaging waste having risen over the past decade, seven EU countries achieved the 2030 goal of recycling at least 70% of all packaging waste as early as 2023. Read…
The art of time: Geneva exhibition celebrates the world of watchmaking ahead of GPHG awards
The beauty and craftsmanship of watchmaking is being celebrated at Geneva’s Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in a new exhibition curated by the Grand Prix d’Horologerie de Geneve ahead of its…
Cleanup efforts under way after Hurricane Melissa leaves destructive trail in the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful ever recorded, tore through the Caribbean, with scientists pointing to climate change as a key factor behind the storm’s intensity. Read more at…
Should we expect more monster storms like Hurricane Melissa as the planet warms?
Experts estimate that Melissa was about 10 per cent stronger because of climate change.Read More
Heavy rains cause flooding in various parts of Tuscany
Italy faces unstable weather over Halloween, with heavy rain in the north and thunderstorms expected in the south. Read more at Read More
Jewish heirs sue Met Museum and Greek foundation over Nazi-looted Van Gogh painting
A Jewish couple was forced to leave Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 ‘Olive Picking’ behind when they fled Nazi Germany. The pair’s heirs are now fighting for the painting’s ownership. Read…
Trump and first lady hand out candy at White House Halloween celebration
The event was organized in partnership with the International Fresh Produce Association, which provided the pumpkins for the celebration and later donated them to DC Central Kitchen after the festivities.…
Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?
The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be…