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In The Room
Conference season is in full swing – and this week, it unfolded across two very different political stages. In Birmingham, the Conservatives came to town. As Kemi Badenoch continues to win strong approval ratings - despite the Conservatives struggling to recover from their 2024 defeat - her conference speech doubled down on a classic Tory pitch: a smaller state, lower taxes, and a return to economic aspiration. Cleo, a veteran of Tory conferences, breaks down the mood in Birmingham and weighs up whether Badenoch’s promises add up. Meanwhile, in Brighton, the Greens held their largest conference to date - but it was dominated by controversy. Members passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, sparking fierce backlash from Jewish community leaders and MPs within the party. Green Party leader Zack Polanski was largely absent, busy campaigning in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. We ask: can the Greens turn controversy into momentum - or has this motion cost them credibility? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Death of 87-year-old Maricarmen is reenergizing Spain's protests to stop evictions
María del Carmen Abascal had spent most of her life quietly residing in the apartment her family had rented decades before in downtown Madrid
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Why gatekeeping is needed in the age of AI
Large language models have unleashed a torrent of text – dealing with it won't be easy
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194-year-old tortoise has exceptional DNA repair systems that fight off ageing
The genome of Jonathan the giant tortoise, a 194-year-old resident of St Helena island, has been probed to understand how he has been alive for more than double his species’ average life expectancy
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Live - Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies
The 87-year-old woman had withstood four eviction attempts in the past decade. In a final message from her hospital bed, she urged protesters: "Fight!" #EuropeNews
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Neanderthal Europe was as much a wooden age as a stone age
When Neanderthals dominated Europe, it was likely that wood was at least as important to them as stone for working into tools
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Madrid versus Latin America: Where is housing more affordable?
Homes cost more per square metre in Madrid than in several major Latin American cities, but lower wages in those cities can make renting even less affordable.
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How life-changing war injuries have transformed people in Gaza
Since October 2023, Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 74,000 people, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The retaliatory strikes followed Hamas’ bloody October 7 attack, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. For people in Palestine, the October 7 anniversary brings another day living with the results of Israel’s retaliatory strikes. Many people in Gaza are adjusting to their life-changing injuries. Homes, hospitals, universities, and places of worship are now damaged or reduced to rubble. Najwa Abu Eita, 42, showed the Associated Press a photo of herself before she was injured in a bombing in 2024. Her daughter was killed in the strike. She says she is unable to work or afford medical treatment, and her children avoid her because “they are afraid of me and my appearance.”
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Argentina bids farewell to Messi after final international appearance
All-time footballing icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to international duty after guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over visitors Benin in Buenos Aires. The little magician produced a final breathtaking performance for his white and blue stripes, scoring one goal and assisting two others.
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Argentina is preparing an emotional goodbye to Lionel Messi
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Spain’s government to approve urgent housing measures after a night of unrest in Barcelona
Spain's government is expected to approve urgent measures on the country's housing crisis
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Horrifying moment out-of-control hayride flips leaving a dozen injured
More than a dozen children were thrown from a wagon after a tractor flipped during a hayride in upstate New York. Chemung Conty Sheriff’s released surveillance video of the crash which happened at the German Baptist youth group gathering in Wellsburg on October 4. Initially, more than 20 youngsters were onboard but five leapt off when the brakes started smoking and the driver began struggling with mechanical issues, according to witnesses. The ride traveled along for more than a mile and a half before flipping at an intersection and tossing the remaining fifteen people across the road. Most suffered abrasions but the 16-year-old driver remains in a critical condition.
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Video. Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests
Video. Barcelona’s housing protest turned violent with fires and arrests, highlighting Spain’s affordability crisis ahead of a general strike and snap election in November.
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Kemi Badenoch reveals final message Jeffrey Archer sent her on the day he died
Kemi Badenoch said Jeffrey Archer complimented her on her opening speech at the Conservative Party conference in his final message to her before his death at age 86. The former politician turned bestselling writer died suddenly on Monday (5 October), his publisher said. Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, the Tory leader said: “At 8am yesterday, he sent me a message saying, ‘Great outfit, great speech, no need to reply. And I read it, and I smiled, and I was absolutely shocked in the evening when I heard that he'd passed away.”
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Housing protests erupt in Barcelona as Spain calls early election, in photos
Protesters clashed with police in Barcelona on Monday, hours after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a Nov. 29 general election after his government suffered a legislative defeat over emergency housing measures.
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Lionel Messi: Argentina legend has big plans for the future as golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
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Video. Floods leave streets and roads submerged across Catalonia
Video. Two people have died and another is missing after heavy rain caused flooding across Catalonia, with firefighters responding to more than 1,500 calls.
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Happy update for more than 80 dogs found in ‘squalid’ faeces-covered home
More than 80 dogs rescued from a “squalid” home in South Yorkshire have found new homes after being discovered living in appalling conditions. The 84 dogs, mostly Springer Spaniels, were rescued from a property in Tickhill, near Doncaster, in April 2025. RSPCA officers discovered many rooms in the house were covered from floor to ceiling in faeces and dirt several inches thick. All but one of the rescued dogs have now been rehomed. Social worker David Parkes, 61, had denied owning or having responsibility for the animals, but was found guilty of three animal welfare offences. His wife Delphine Parkes, 60, and son Sam Parkes, 28, who lived in the same house, both pleaded guilty to three animal welfare offences. All three defendants will be sentenced on 9 December at Doncaster Magistrates' Court.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls early election
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.
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Exiled separatist leader is likely to return to a very different Catalonia
Nine years on from a failed independence push, former president Carles Puigdemont will find times have changed
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The Big Question: Is the cruise industry’s bad reputation fair?
The cruise industry is attracting younger travellers, but how is it addressing concerns over emissions and overtourism? #TheBigQuestion
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Which city is Europe’s greenest? EU names eight finalists
The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.
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Protesters across Spain demand action over housing crisis
More than 50 protests are taking place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.
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Nearly 500,000 people protest in Madrid over Spain's housing crisis
Thousands take to the streets across Spain as protesters call for a general strike after parliament rejects two government housing decrees #EuropeNews
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Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.
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New Jet2 flights from Leeds Bradford Airport - all the details here
Jet2 has launched its latest programme, here are all the details.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin. In just a few minutes, our newsroom brings you the latest news and breaking news across world affairs, business, politics, culture,...
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Anthony Gordon: How Barcelona winger became one of England's main men
Anthony Gordon has been England's in-form player since the World Cup knockout stage - is the Barcelona forward now undroppable?
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Robert Jenrick confronts man for ‘stealing Dr Pepper from Greggs’ in Brixton
Robert Jenrick confronted an alleged shoplifter who he said had taken a bottle of Dr Pepper from a Greggs in Brixton, London. Reform UK’s treasury spokesman released a video of himself on Friday (2 October), showing him approaching a man and telling him: “ I think you just nicked that, didn't you? Well, we just watched you take it. Do you wanna give it back?” The man denies stealing the drink and responds: “Yeah, I’ll give it back.” When Mr Jenrick asked “Why do you think you’re above the law?”, the alleged thief replied: “Because they always give us drinks.” The politician later put the drink in a Greggs fridge. Jenrick previously released a video of himself confronting alleged fare dodgers on the London Underground, as he claimed lawbreakers are “chipping away at society”.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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From Edinburgh to Easter Island: How my stolen Ian Wright Celtic top went round the world
Kevin Hill's much-loved Celtic top was lost years ago but that was just the start of an international mystery.
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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.
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Invitation to 'get ready to sizzle and giggle' at Burlesque Bonanza charity event in Harrogate
A glamorous Burlesque Bonanza event for charity is to be held in Harrogate this week with the calling card of “bonkers but make it sexy”.
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We like Andy Burnham – but will he be able to keep his promises?
In The Room hits Liverpool for Labour Party Conference. Cleo heads into the hall, fringe events, protests and the media pen, talking to delegates, campaigners and lobbyists to get a feel for Andy Burnham’s Labour. Helen takes a different route, moving between Shelter, the Future Governance Forum and the receptions where senior figures are talking about what comes next. The mood is unusually upbeat, united and hopeful. But beneath the optimism, how much anxiety is there about turning the Burnham bounce into something that lasts? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Warning of 'real impact' of overnight visitor levy on Scarborough and Whitby
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has pledged to introduce a European-style overnight visitor levy to the region to help fund community infrastructure and improve transport.
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Shakira begins Madrid residency with strong 'she-wolf' pack support
The Colombian pop star returns to Spain after eight years with a 12-show residency in Madrid, celebrating Latin culture and turning a chapter of her life into a spectacle of music, freedom and empowerment.
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Europe's tourism boom - Can cities cope? MEPs debate in The Ring
In this special live episode, we’re zooming in on how the tourism boom across Europe is affecting locals — and whether it’s possible to square the circle between the continent’s tourism growth and its worrying housing crisis. #TheRing
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Pilot attempts to crash plane bound for Tel Aviv in latest example of a crew-related hijacking
A pilot on a plane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the other pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft before being subdued by passengers and crew
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How Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling a new movement
As soaring rents and house prices across Europe feed into the political discourse, campaigners believe they have a rare opportunity to force housing to the top of the agenda
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Delta passengers injured in emergency landing after smoke filled cabin during flight
Eight passengers were also treated on the tarmac after the plane landed in Portugal
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Spain announces plan to ease housing crisis amid outcry over eviction of 87-year-old
Measures, which need to be approved in Congress, include extending ban on evictions of vulnerable people
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Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.
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Manhunt after tourist ‘stabbed in the neck’ at five-star hotel in Barcelona
The victim was reportedly taken to hospital in a serious condition as police launched an investigation to find the attackers