15 October 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day. -
Europe News Trump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious business motives’, Latvian MEP Kols tells Euronews US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report. -
Europe News At least 19 injured as minibus collides with train near Channel Tunnel The prefecture of Pas-de-Calais confirmed that "no deaths are to be reported at this stage and no lives are in danger". -
Europe News Inconclusive sparring at EU summit puts budget timeline into question EU leaders stuck to their red lines on the next long-term budget at Thursday's summit, with several now rejecting the presumed December deadline. Council President António Costa is now expected to take over the negotiations, with a new compromise due in a few weeks. -
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USA US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil until 2027 A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027. -
Europe News Zelenskyy poised to visit Budapest next week as Ukraine and Hungary move towards diplomatic reset In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the Ukrainian leader has been invited to Budapest on 23 October, as Zelenskyy and Magyar are set for their first formal bilateral meeting in Brussels. -
Europe News BBC asks court to compel Trump deposition in €8.6bn defamation case Trump's lawyers agreed to a 16 October deposition but later sought to postpone it until January. -
Belgium Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, Barkin says Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, top expert Noah Barkin tells Euronews -
Business UniCredit cleared by ECB to take control of Commerzbank The European Central Bank has authorised UniCredit to exceed the 30% shareholding threshold in Commerzbank. The Italian lender expects to be able to take control of the German bank around the end of the year, subject to remaining regulatory steps and conditions. -
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan hosts rare summit of both converging and opposing Middle East and Asian leaders Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes. -
Europe News Dozens reportedly injured in police crackdown on Portugal housing protest Demonstrators clashed with police overnight in Porto, after officers moved in to remove tents. Protest organisers say at least 35 people were injured. -
Iran Another tanker catches fire near Hormuz after two cargo ships sunk in attacks Iran said monitoring teams found the unnamed vessel ablaze after it entered a prohibited zone with its tracking systems disabled, two days after the container ship GFS Pride sank following a fire and the cargo ship Cape Dao also went down after being struck by a projectile. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment UK: Harry and Meghan make high-profile comeback six years after royal exit Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the public eye in Britain. The couple greeted crowds, met children and visited community projects in Nottingham, the city where they first appeared together after their engagement in 2017. -
Europe News Tears, hugs and continued fight for housing: Madrid's Puerta del Sol after two weeks After more than two weeks of camping in Puerta del Sol, demonstrators are battling exhaustion and the challenges of living outdoors, while solidarity keeps the protest alive and Madrid's regional government continues to call for their eviction. -
Health news West Nile virus: Europe records its worst season ever as cases spread north West Nile virus is spreading in Europe, with cases rising and the virus moving further north, the ECDC has warned. -
No Comment Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia. -
Tech News Nvidia to open Stockholm AI hub for start-ups tackling health and climate challenges The AI hub will bring selected Swedish start-ups and Nvidia staff under the same roof, alongside a biotechnology demonstration lab. -
No Comment UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality Visitors to Frieze London in the UK are becoming part of the artworks themselves, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and taking part in installations that turn spectators into participants. -
Europe News Albanian PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests enter third day Police responded with tear gas and water cannons and detained several demonstrators.
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Travel News Iconic New York hotel The Plaza set to close for four years for restoration works Having first opened on Fifth Avenue in 1907, The Plaza Hotel has been a New York City landmark for more than a century. -
Health news Kenya records second Ebola case as outbreak in Congo keeps growing Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, a close relative of the country’s first victim, as the outbreak in Congo continues to grow. -
Europe News Not just cyber – Europe's businesses face more security threats than ever before Companies face growing cyber risks and wider threats, warns Marcelo Rodriguez, President of the International Security Management Association (ISMA), in an opinion piece for Euronews. Europe's businesses, executives and employees face unprecedented levels of risk, he argues. -
Business Norway may open €2 trillion wealth fund to nuclear weapons makers Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest with assets of more than €2 trillion, may once again be allowed to invest in firms that make nuclear weapons under a proposal published on Thursday. -
Destinations Why you should visit Sigulda, the autumn capital of Latvia The banks of the Gauja River are transformed into a sea of orange during the cooler months. -
No Comment Pakistan: Classrooms reduced to rubble in deadly school disaster, at leat 32 pupils killed A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the roof was structurally weak and had been overloaded by construction work. The school’s owner was arrested and an investigation launched. -
Culture news ‘Appalling’: Actor Omar Sy joins public figures criticising French authorities’ response to student protests The student protests have been building since late September, sparked by complaints of staff shortages and dilapidated schools. A major strike action is planned for this Saturday, and more public figures are expressing their support for the students’ demands. -
Markets Euro slides to fresh lows against US dollar and British pound despite ECB rate hikes The euro slid this week to its weakest level against the US dollar since mid-May 2025 and the British pound since early June 2025, as an energy shock, France’s debt crisis and a resurgent US dollar outweigh two interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank. -
Earth News 'It melts all sides': Slovenia takes drastic measures to stop its last glacier from vanishing Locals say ‘unique ecosystems’ are vanishing and rivers are losing water as Slovenia’s last glacier melts away. -
Europe News Prince Harry and Meghan make first joint public appearance since surprise UK return Formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they posed for selfies, hugged members of the crowd and accepted flowers. -
Earth News Water scarcity and costly imports threaten food security in landlocked countries As one of only two doubly landlocked countries globally, Uzbekistan faces unique water and food security challenges. -
Travel News Chios airport to close from 15 November to 15 March amid strong local opposition Four-month suspension of runway operations at Chios State Airport "Homer" aims to complete works by 28 February 2027 and boost flight safety. -
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leaders Israel and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.” -
Russia Russia detains Swedish citizen as Moscow eyes future prisoner swaps The FSB arrested the Swedish citizen in Pskov region on terrorism charges and Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin on espionage charges, days after former president Medvedev wrote that Russia may need to “fill up the exchange pool with European and American idiots” to recover Russians abroad. -
Europe News Bulgarian PM breaks ranks with EU leaders to back Trump-Putin diesel deal Despite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement. -
Economy What you need to know about Germany’s planned tax on sugary drinks The German cabinet has approved draft legislation to tax sugar-sweetened drinks in the country from 1 July 2027. The sugar tax is intended to help fund the statutory health insurance system, easing pressure to raise contributions. -
Europe News Domestic violence in France: 111 women killed by a partner or ex in 2025, up 4% The Interior Ministry has published its 2025 study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths, a stark picture of these intimate tragedies and the warning signs that precede them. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business IMF warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could hurt global economy after strike on Aramco headquarters Aramco's headquarters has been hit, flights are suspended and oil prices are rising. The IMF warns that the economic fallout from attacks on Saudi Arabia could be felt worldwide. -
Europe News UK's hard-right Reform party hit by fresh scandal as racist views caught on camera The broadcast followed Reform UK candidates and councillors during local elections in May and at four by-election campaigns in 2025 and 2026. -
Climate El Niño vs climate change: Which had more influence over the powerful Hurricane Polo? El Niño turbocharged the Pacific hurricane – but climate change had an even greater impact, scientists find. -
World News Trump defends Putin diesel deal: ‘I’m a dealmaker’ US President Donald Trump defended his approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying negotiations require making deals rather than trading insults. -
Health news Mental health at work starts by breaking the taboo, EU agency says Nearly half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, yet the subject remains taboo. -
Business Anthropic revenue jumps 46% to $16.8bn as AI firm eyes record $2 trillion IPO valuation AI developer Anthropic grew its sales by about 46% to $16.8 billion (€15bn) last quarter and turned an adjusted profit, it told investors on Wednesday, weeks before a November stock market debut that could value it at up to $2 trillion (€1.79bn). -
Culture news New J.K. Rowling documentary set to explore ‘polarising’ Harry Potter author The two-part series, commissioned by the BBC, will look at how Rowling's "unflinching personal beliefs have sparked a fraught and divisive dialogue that continues to this day”. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV's doctors say chest X-ray shows 'good recovery' of lung After the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday, the Vatican revealed that the growth was cancerous and that surgeons had removed part of his right lung. -
No Comment China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and creating a major new route for cross-border trade. -
Travel News Pan Am-inspired cruise set to launch in 2027 to mark airline’s 100th anniversary The 28-day cruise will trace some of the former airline’s historic routes through the Caribbean and Central America. -
Europe Today EU enlargement is the bloc’s “most powerful” geostrategic instrument, says Austrian Foreign Minister Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger says the reforms required for Western Balkan countries to join the EU are a “complicated” and “bureaucratic” process. -
Europe Today Jordan is “becoming a safe gateway” for neighbouring countries, says investment minister. Jordan’s Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said his country had “shown all investors” that it has a “resilient economy”. -
Health news 'Spain's hallmark in Vatican': The Spanish medical science behind Pope Francis' lung operation Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery. -
Business EIB seeks cross-border projects to boost Central Asia’s economic development The European Investment Bank is seeking to expand cross-border investments in Central Asia, while requiring projects to meet environmental standards and offer benefits for both regional economies and European industry. -
Economy UK economy unexpectedly grows despite fall in consumer spending Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in August, official data showed on Thursday, in a boost to Finance Minister John Healey ahead of the Labour government's budget update this month. -
Europe News At least two killed after heavy rain and widespread flooding causes Istanbul shutdown The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest amount of rain since 1985. -
Culture news Sally Rooney forced to withdraw sale of books in UK due to support for Palestine Action The best-selling author of “Conversations With Friends” and “Normal People” is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action. -
Europe News Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defence EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire. -
Cinema 2027 budget: French cinema fears a catastrophic scenario More than 170 figures from France's film industry warn about the impact of the 2027 budget, fearing hundreds of films could vanish if measures like doubling VAT on Canal+ pay-TV offers go through. -
Europe Today EU's top diplomat says Trump's Russian diesel deal was a gift to Putin Kaja Kallas, the EU's Foreign Policy chief, speaks exclusively to Euronews ahead of an European Summit in Brussels. Spiralling energy prices, the EU's long-term budget and support for Ukraine in the wake of Donald Trump's latest pressure campaign will be some of the topics EU leaders will discuss. -
Earth News Flooded homes and rising costs: Why some Thai villages are paying the price to protect Bangkok As climate change causes more frequent and severe flooding, could cities in Europe face the same tough choices? -
Pakistan School roof collapse kills teacher and at least 32 children in northwest Pakistan Roof and building collapses are common across Pakistan, mainly because of poor safety standards and shoddy construction materials in the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people. -
Europe Today Russia miscalculated by sidelining Europe in US talks, Kallas tells Euronews EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas tells Euronews that Russia miscalculated by seeking a deal with Washington alone, adding that Europe will continue to back Ukraine and "pressure aggressor" Moscow. -
Markets Taiwan chip giant TSMC says net profit hit record in third quarter Taiwanese chip giant TSMC said on Thursday that net profit soared 68.7% to a record high in the third quarter, buoyed by massive global demand for AI hardware. -
Travel News Rooms with a view: The highest hotel in France just opened in the Pyrenees Featuring 16 double rooms with panoramic views, the Hôtellerie des Laquets is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car. -
No Comment Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalism Hundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital. -
EU.XL Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid attacks? The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly. -
Europe Today EU leaders enter crunch talks on energy, China and the budget Good morning from Brussels, where EU leaders are about to kick off a two-day summit. On their menu today: soaring energy prices, China trade ties and the showdown over the EU’s next long-term budget. Let’s dive in. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Kallas speaks exclusively to Euronews as crucial EU summit kicks off Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, speaks exclusively to Maria Tadeo as EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a crucial EU summit on spiralling energy prices, an unfinished seven-year budget, and Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine. We also interview Abu Abughazaleh, the Jordanian Investment Minister. -
Europe News Romania says seven people missing after fire on San Marino-flagged tanker in Black Sea The incidents have renewed scrutiny of Europe's ability to protect shipping and critical infrastructure in the Black Sea, more than a year after the EU launched a strategy to strengthen security in the region. Romania's president warns that "there will surely be a reaction." -
Europe News EU summit: Costa takes charge of budget talks as leaders stick to read lines EU leaders are meeting in Brussels for a packed two-day summit. Energy prices, trade with China and the budget dominated Thursday's session. -
North Korea New four-lane bridge between China and North Korea opens after a decade of delay The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations. -
Nature ‘They’re not dead yet’: Bleached corals recover in record time after touching healthy clones In the lab, bleached corals recovered within just seven weeks of being put in brief contact with healthy corals. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Euronews Tech Talks Embryo gene editing is getting more precise, but how safe and ethical is the practice? | Euronews Tech Talks The use of a precise gene editing technique to edit human embryos has caught the attention of academics and society, yet doubts over its safety and ethics remain. -
Moments ‘Plot twist trips’: Why going off-script is the ‘ultimate travel flex’, according to Booking.com In its 2027 predictions report, Booking.com says travellers look set to break out of their comfort zones by taking a trip to do something that’s completely out of character. -
Markets Deepening tech sell-off drags stocks lower as major markets slide A deepening tech sell-off drags Asian stocks lower as South Korean and Japanese markets sink. European markets open mixed. -
Europe News Musk suggests US government behind slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system Elon Musk said any restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system are controlled by the US government, not SpaceX. Ukraine’s former defence minister called for the removal of speed limits to strengthen the country’s defence. -
Health news AI in healthcare: from fighting epidemics to family doctors A situation report in an hour instead of a day: in Africa's fight against Ebola, AI shows how it can bolster healthcare, in Germany too. But experts warn of opaque systems and unresolved risks. -
Economy Europe’s debt map flips: Belgium borrows like Greece as France pays more than Italy Eurozone treasuries are preparing record bond sales for 2027 just as the IMF warns that borrowing costs have hit a two-decade high.