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Ceuta troops absent as Spain holds National Day parade in Madrid
The parade took place against a tense political backdrop, after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap general election for 29 November. #EuropeNews
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French navy intercepts and boards 'shadow fleet' ship, Macron says
Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence says the DF Peak tanker is involved in the transportation of Russian crude oil and that it is associated with the Sovcomflot shipping firm. #EuropeNews
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German firms outline new infrastructure and green energy plans in Baku
German industrial giants, including Siemens Energy, are exploring opportunities to support Azerbaijan's green energy transition, as the country aims to handle 30 million tonnes of transit cargo by 2030.
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Citroën's iconic 2CV returns as an all-electric model
Almost 40 years after disappearing, the iconic 2CV returns at the Paris Motor Show as a fully electric city car, keeping things simple and affordable in an increasingly competitive market.
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Video. Paris’s oldest covered food market gutted by major overnight fire
Video. Fire tore through Paris’s oldest covered food market in the Marais, leaving traders devastated. An investigation is under way and the market may stay shut for months.
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Video. Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to Ceuta
Video. Spain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast.
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UAE urges Gulf defence cooperation after Riyadh airport attacks
Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies.
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Video. Citroën revives its classic 2CV with a new electric concept
Video. Citroën has unveiled an all-electric concept inspired by its iconic 2CV, aiming to bring the classic model back to the road within the next two years. The compact vehicle combines retro styling with modern electric technology and is expected to start at around €15,000.
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Blindsided again by Trump, Europe scrambles to rally behind Ukraine
European leaders closed ranks and rallied behind Ukraine as news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to send shockwaves across the alliance. #EuropeNews
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Video. Video shows major fire ravaging 400-year-old Paris food market
Video. Footage shows the aftermath of a major overnight fire at Paris’s oldest covered food market, which dates back to 1615
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North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan
South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency security meeting following the launch to review the country's military readiness.
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You could own a Scottish island for €414,000 – but there’s a catch
Hildasay Island off the west coast of Shetland offers spectacular views and birdlife, but no real creature comforts.
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Video. Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action
Video. Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.
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Video. CCTV shows moment of strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
Video. CTV footage released by Saudi authorities shows the moment a missile strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10. The attack killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, forcing the suspension of airport operations.
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Judge orders Trump to pull taxpayer-funded adverts
The White House calls the adverts, reportedly paid for with $20 million of Homeland Security funds, public service announcements, but they have drawn criticism from both parties.
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‘We still love you’: Washington reassures Europe over defence division
US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO. #EuropeNews
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Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. #EuropeToday
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200 nations made a pact to protect nature. Now, they face a reckoning
Game-changing global nature pact still has potential – but nations need to speed up progress, conservationists urge.
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Opposition and journalists allege police abuses during India protests
The protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Turkmenistan summits focus on cooperation and Caspian Sea crisis
Leaders from across Eurasia gathered in Turkmenistan for three summits focused on strengthening regional trade, transport connectivity and economic cooperation, while addressing the growing environmental crisis facing the Caspian Sea.
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Judo: Japan reclaim mixed team world title with eighth gold in Baku
Japan reclaimed the Mixed Team World Championship title in Baku, defeating Russia in the final to secure their eighth gold. After overcoming China in the semi-final, Japan sealed victory through Akari Omori, while Russia reached their first-ever mixed team final.
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Video. Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Video. Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other buildings in the country’s mountainous north-central region.
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French Social democrat Raphaël Glucksmann wins primary
With more than 66% in the primary, French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann is chosen as the social-democratic candidate for France’s 2027 presidential election. On X, he insists that "a left true to its values can unite, govern and win". #EuropeNews
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Most watched female artist on Amazon Music record set by Shakira
The global broadcast of the Colombian singer's Madrid concert has become the most-watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music. The platform highlights the role of the Spanish capital as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.
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Antarctic penguins emit up to 7 million tonnes of methane a year
A study by CSIC and the University of Granada finds that chinstrap penguin colonies are a previously unmeasured natural source of methane, emitting up to 7 million tonnes a year.
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Unidentified projectile hit Riyadh airport, Saudi-led coalition says
Fire was reported after an unidentified projectile hit Riyadh airport terminal less than a day after an attack killed 12 people. The attack led to Riyadh’s airport shutdown and drew condemnation from the UN and EU, as the Houthis renew their threats and Washington considers its response.
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At least 139 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti
The UN's IOM agency says tens of thousands of migrants travel from the Horn of Africa through Djibouti each year as they look to cross the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Yemen and eventually reach the Gulf countries.
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Video. Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night
Video. Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.
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Claude AI sent US police a false murder tip, authorities say
The US police called the delay in detecting and reporting the incident “unacceptable”, but said there was no indication of unauthorised access to their systems or compromised data.
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At least four dead as Isaias continues to push across southeastern US
Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in the city of Destin in the Florida Panhandle on Friday evening. It has since weakened into a post-tropical cyclone.
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Video. Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Video. Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.
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Polish police alerted over possible attack on PM Donald Tusk
It remains unclear what information the police received or what form the potential threat may have taken. #EuropeNews
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Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung
"It was detected at a very early stage and is well localised," the pontiff said during an address in St. Peter's Square. #EuropeNews
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The Big Question: Can European astronauts get to space without NASA?
The space industry, currently valued at €600 billion, is expected to grow by 10% a year, according to European Space Agency (ESA) director general Josef Aschbacher. He spoke to the Big Question about how Europe can benefit from this booming industry. #TheBigQuestion
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Solar panels promise farmers a lifeline. But who gets the profits?
Agrivoltaics could help to prevent farmland abandonment by protecting crops and boosting income. But some say the solution ignores the real problems.
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Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this festive season
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers. #Destinations
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Trump says it is time for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy as leader
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new president and blamed Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high US diesel prices. #EuropeNews
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Spanish PM Sánchez launches campaign with housing as key theme
Pedro Sánchez kicked off his 29 November campaign in the so-called "lucky city" of Dos Hermanas in Seville before some 5,000 people. #EuropeNews
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Lee Claims World Gold as Tasoev Secures His Third World Title in Baku
Hyeonji Lee claimed her first world title at +78kg, defeating former champion Romane Dicko to complete a dominant day. At +100kg, Inal Tasoev delivered a spectacular ippon against home favourite Ushangi Kokauri to secure his third world title and retain the red backpatch.
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Video. Panic in Panama as 7.7 quake hits, cathedral collapses and tsunami warnings spread
Video. Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.
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Left-wing primary: more than half of registered voters have already voted, say organisers
Some 140,000 voters are choosing between five rivals for the Socialist nomination, hoping to influence France's 2027 presidential election; after a cyberattack, voting now runs until Sunday 6pm. #EuropeNews
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese FA for leaving training camp
As expected, the Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been temporarily suspended.
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Pope Leo condemns death penalty,
Without explicitly referring to the scheduled execution of the Fort Hood killer, the Pope reiterates the Church’s opposition to the death penalty. In the US, Vice-President Vance says he will not watch the execution by firing squad, which is due to be live-streamed in December #EuropeNews