2025-10-07

France

France's president increasingly isolated as political crisis deepens

As outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s last-ditch 48-hour window to form a new government nears its end, France’s political class and citizens are bracing for the president’s next move.

07/10/2025

Israel

Analysis: What were Israeli oversights in Hamas-led 7 October attack?

Israeli officials have already acknowledged their oversights in preventing Hamas' attack on 7 October 2023. Why did Israel not expect such a significant threat from militants? And why will the security concerns always be there from now on?

07/10/2025

Europe News

European Parliament rejects Hungary's request to lift MEP immunities

PM Viktor Orbán's main political challenger Péter Magyar and former activist Ilaria Salis will not face Hungarian prosecutors, as the European Parliament expressed concerns about the independence of Hungarian justice. MEP Klára Dobrev's immunity was also upheld.

07/10/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 7th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

07/10/2025

United Kingdom

UK police disrupt gang suspected of smuggling stolen phones to China

The Metropolitan Police said it has arrested 46 people in its largest ever crackdown on mobile phone theft.

07/10/2025

Lifestyle

Strike a pose: the very best looks from Paris Fashion Week 2025

Paris, the city of love and light, left its mark on the fashion world this week in more ways than one. Dazzling debuts from designers at new maisons were filled with vibrations in the air, the shimmering of fabrics, the gentle patter of models' footsteps and half-whispers from behind the runways.

07/10/2025

Lithuania

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes closed Lithuania's main airport

Thousands of passengers' journeys were disrupted after the authorities closed Vilnius Airport for hours as a precaution.

07/10/2025

Economy

European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel

EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free.

07/10/2025

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Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after joining Gaza aid flotilla

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Greece on Monday after being deported from Israel, alongside dozens of participants from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.

07/10/2025

Israel

Israel optimistic on peace talks despite possible Hamas 'manipulation'

As the peace talks between Israel and Hamas enter their second day on the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel remains ”cautiously optimistic about the talks in Egypt” and insists that “the immediate release of all 48 hostages is non-negotiable”.

07/10/2025

Culture news

Explained: Why the Taylor Swift backlash is already in full swing

“Can’t you just be nice to your fans for once? Haven’t you got enough of their money yet?” Here's why even some of the most dedicated Taylor Swift fans have had enough...

07/10/2025

Greenland

Denmark's PM says Greenland still fears Trump's threat of takeover

Mette Frederiksen said US President Donald Trump's desire to take over and control Greenland is still a concern for its people.

07/10/2025

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Palestinians in Gaza mark two years of conflict and loss

Two years after Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, Palestinians in Gaza say the conflict has felt far longer than its duration, as relentless airstrikes, famine and displacement have reshaped their lives.

07/10/2025

Economy

Kazakhstan’s quiet revolution: Crypto, AI, and a tech transformation

A country once known for its oil and vast grassland plains is now racing to become Central Asia’s digital powerhouse — betting on artificial intelligence, AI governance, and crypto assets to reinvent its future.

07/10/2025

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Israel’s car graveyard becomes memorial to victims of Hamas

Stretching for several hundred metres just ten kilometres from Gaza, a line of 1,450 bullet-riddled vehicles stands as a grim reminder of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

07/10/2025

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Israel remembers Oct. 7 as Gaza war grinds on and peace talks resume

Dozens of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday to mark two years since Hamas’ attack on 7 October 2023, as families of victims and hostages called for a ceasefire and a deal to bring the remaining captives home.

07/10/2025

Germany

Newly elected mayor in Germany found at home with serious stab wounds

IStalzer told her son that she had been attacked by several men in the street and managed to drag herself home where she was found.

07/10/2025

France

Former French PM says Macron should resign as political crisis deepens

Édouard Philippe says Macron should announce an early presidential election once France passes a budget for next year.

07/10/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s Navoi: eco-villages, yurts and timeless heritage

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s Navoi region combines sustainable tourism with cultural heritage, from eco-villages and family-run guesthouses to historic fortresses, petroglyphs and traditional nomadic yurts.

07/10/2025

Around Azerbaijan

Slow living and slow food give Azerbaijan’s Ismayilli its unique charm

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Discover how Azerbaijan’s Ismayilli District is reinventing itself, welcoming new residents and artisans without compromising its authentic rural identity.

07/10/2025

Culture news

Jane Goodall's final thoughts on Donald Trump and making a difference

A new Netflix posthumous interview series has launched following the death of primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. In the first episode, Goodall shares her candid thoughts on the state of the world, the people who make Planet Earth a darker place, and the importance of not giving up.

07/10/2025

Eco-Innovation

Renewables overtake coal as biggest global source of electricity

The authors say it's a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide.

07/10/2025

Business

White House doubles down on Alaska mining, buys 10% of Trilogy Metals

The White House unveiled its investment in the Canadian mining company as it gave the green light to the Ambler Road project in Alaska, advocating for greater supply-chain security.

07/10/2025

Travel News

Canary Islands hit new overtourism records despite new regulations

The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures.

07/10/2025

Europe News

Finland adopts an all-society model to build national defence

Defence is a hot topic in Europe, with Finland's all-encompassing policy involving the public and private sectors, households and the military, offering a model for others.

07/10/2025

Yemen

Houthis arrest nine more UN staff in Yemen, sparking condemnation

The Iran-backed Houthis' crackdown on the United Nations has seen the rebels arbitrarily detain 53 UN staff since 2021.

07/10/2025

Europe News

EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats

If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state.

07/10/2025

Israel

Thousands gather in Israel to mark two years since 7 October attack

Families honoured the victims on the second anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on southern Israel.

07/10/2025

France

Gisèle Pelicot attends appeal by man convicted of raping her

Husamettin Dogan, sentenced to nine years in prison, denies he intended to rape Pelicot, claiming her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot had deceived him.

07/10/2025

Health news

More than 100 million people now vaping, WHO says in new report

While global smoking rates have fallen sharply, a new WHO report warning that vaping is fuelling a “new wave of nicotine addiction”.

07/10/2025