Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion in Munich

German police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat linked to a deadly fire at a house in northern Munich.

The Oktoberfest...

Activists claim Israeli vessel approached and disrupted Gaza flotilla

The activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla said an unidentified vessel they claim was Israeli intimidated their fleet of boats and disabled communication on s...

Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hits central Philippines, killing at least 69 people

The epicentre of the earthquake that struck late Tuesday was roughly 19 kilometres northeast of the coastal city of Bogo. A tsunami warning was temporarily issued...

US government shutdown – why should Europe worry?

The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.

It’s...

In US and Europe, troops in the streets of capital cities tell a different story

Following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in August, over 2,000 National Guard members patrol the streets of Washington, evoking scenes similar to those...

US government shutdown looms as last-ditch Republican bill fails in Senate

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, setting the stage for a likely shutdown after midnight Wednesday for the first time ...

Britain's PM Keir Starmer accuses Nigel Farage of trying to divide UK at Labour conference

Labour promised economic growth, but has struggled to deliver and inflation remains stubbornly high with a subdued economic outlook.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starm...

Exclusive: Romania's President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary

In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begi...

Trump and Hegseth declare end of 'politically correct' leadership in US military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new directives for soldiers that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness.

US Presiden...

Ukraine begins sharing drone expertise with Denmark deployment, Zelenskyy says

EU defence ministers agreed last week to build what they called a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe's airspace.

The Ukra...

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the death of 58-year-old Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa near the Hyatt Regency hotel.

South Africa's a...

Poland arrests Ukrainian man over 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions

His capture marks the second arrest of a Ukrainian man suspected of being involved in the sabotage of the gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea.

A Ukrainian man sus...

Spanish state fails to meet budget deadline for third year in a row

Sánchez's government has not presented the new state budget, which has been carried over since 2023, hindering the management of the country's finances.

The Span...

San Siro stadium set for demolition after sale to AC and Inter Milan approved

The iconic Italian football stadium is on track to be torn down and replaced by a new arena after Milan's city council approved its sale to the two clubs.

Milan'...

Cigarette break: French car-sharing service fuels cheaper cross-border shopping

CarKlop allows French shoppers to share car rides for cross-border journeys to buy cheaper cigarettes and alcohol in other EU countries such as Italy.

CarKlop, a...

Former aide to German far-right AfD politician jailed for spying for China

Jian Guo worked in the parliamentary office of Maximilian Krah, a lawmaker with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, from 2019 to 2024.

An aide who...

Family of four among nine killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine

Regional authorities in Ukraine reported on Tuesday that at least nine civilians were killed and 15 others injured in Russian strikes in the last 24 hours.

A cou...

Shutdown countdown – what happens when the US government freezes?

Political dysfunction in Washington is threatening to plunge the United States into another government shutdown – with far-reaching consequences for more than two...

School collapses in Indonesia, killing at least one and burying dozens of students

At least one person was killed and 99 others injured after a building collapsed at a school in Indonesia. These reported figures are expected to rise as rescue ef...

YouTube to pay €21 million to settle lawsuit with Trump over account suspension in 2021

Donald Trump had filed lawsuits against Meta and X, formerly Twitter, after the media platforms suspended his account following the January 6 Capitol riots in 202...

German Def Min Pistorius: 'Russian Federation is the greatest and most immediate threat to NATO'

Visiting Poland and the Baltics, German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius reiterated Western support for Ukraine and warned that Russia was becoming 'an ever gr...