Latest news bulletin | October 16th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Lumière Film Festival: Guillermo del Toro on ‘Frankenstein’, AI and the ‘dangerous times’ we live in
“Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!” Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents…
Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina set to be sworn in as president
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led a coup in Madagascar, will serve as president for up to two years before holding elections. The African Union has suspended the country’s membership in…
‘Hidden pandemic’: New report exposes child sexual abuse numbers in Europe
While EU lawmakers squabble over the ‘chat control bill’, child associations decry the five million children in Europe facing online and offline sexual abuse. Read More
French government on the brink of collapse as PM Lecornu faces two no-confidence votes
With the left and far-right united against him, freshly reappointed PM Sébastien Lecornu faces the prospect of his government’s collapse. Read more at Read More
Diane Keaton’s family thank fans for their support and reveal her cause of death
Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been confirmed in an official statement from her family, after the beloved actress’ passing last weekend at the age of 79. Read More
‘Luger’: Bruno Martin’s deep dive into underworld Madrid’s violence and honour code among thieves
Bruno Martín’s debut feature film, ‘Luger’, explores honour and loyalty among criminals in a fast paced thriller that mixes dark humour with violence, set against the backdrop of Madrid. Maria…
Climate change in the Arctic: How melting ice is causing Greenland to ‘shrink’
Prehistoric changes and accelerating climate change are ‘shrinking’ Greenland and causing it to drift, new research warns.Read More
Doctors are facing a burnout crisis. Will AI help or hurt?
Experts say artificial intelligence can support health workers, but if it is too complicated, hospital doctors will only have more work to do. Read more at Read More
Can any countries be exempted from their obligations under the EU’s controversial migration pact?
One of the key questions around the Migration and Asylum Pact, adopted by the European Union in May 2024, is which countries will be able to avoid part of their…