Europe
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Crafter's Companion: Story of Dragon Den's Sara Davies' company amid liquidation
From a County Durham village to the Dragons' Den boardroom, the liquidation of Sara Davies' Crafter's Companion has marked a sad development in the career of one of the North East's most recognisable business figures.
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Algiers to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in decades
This rare move comes amid strengthened security ties between Algeria and Niamey following the thwarting of an attempted coup in Niger in August.
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No 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement
Clarification comes after PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship in series of interviews at weekend
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Military air chief warns UK faces ‘rapidly evolving’ existential threats
Sir Harv Smyth also said that a new doctrine of ‘autonomy, not flesh’ should guide the modern military as he addressed the threats the UK faces
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Fake TikTok Shops now fuel one in five phishing blocks — and Black Friday could make it worse
A single counterfeit storefront drove nearly a fifth of all phishing blocks recorded by Surfshark over five months
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Man Utd: Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann on list if Michael Carrick sacked
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.
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Scottish Green, SNP and European politicians detained at Israel-Palestine border
SNP MP Lara Bird says she was detained for eight hours and denied entry to the West Bank while joining a European Progressive International delegation on October 26.
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EU set to miss 2030 marine protection targets, auditors warn
Despite designating 14% of its waters as protected areas, the EU has placed less than 1% under strict protection, leaving marine ecosystems vulnerable to damaging fishing practices and putting its 2030 biodiversity targets at risk. #EuropeNews
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Scottish timber company cuts workforce by 82 as sales drop by £30 million
A Scottish sawmill and pallet manufacturer has reported a £30 million drop in sales.
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The chaos in France is a ‘warning signal’ for Australia’s public spending and rising costs
Australia’s public debt may be well below that of France but there are lessons to be taken from its economic woes
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A long-overdue conversation with Jordan Mechner
The creator of Prince of Persia on why every generation has its defining prince.
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Bulgarian incumbent president faces pro-Western reformist in runoff on Sunday
Bulgaria’s presidential race heads to a runoff after a tight contest between incumbent Iliana Yotova and opposition candidate Andrey Gyurov
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Protestors brave torrential weather to call for Menwith Hill to close
Campaigners staged a demonstration outside RAF Menwith Hill, near Harrogate, on Sunday (Oct 25), calling for the closure of the military intelligence base.
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Tommy Banks: 'This is the toughest the hospitality business has been in 20 years'
Speaking ahead of the Budget, the Michelin-starred chef urged action from Mr Burnham and Chancellor John Healey on VAT.
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Galp and Moeve fail to agree merger of refining and distribution operations
Galp confirmed that talks with Moeve shareholders to merge downstream operations have collapsed, and says the result will not affect its operations.
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European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears
Jump fuelled by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions amid reports of US-Israeli plans to strike Iran
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Singer Chris Brown to be sentenced over bottle attack at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is to be sentenced Monday over brawling at a London nightclub in 2003
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Can Europe go it alone in space? Ministers to decide in Rome
Europe is seeking to boost its presence in space and cut technological dependence on other states. The 15 December ESA summit in Rome will shape choices on astronauts, cargo and investment.
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Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – Europe live
Hopes raised for a reset in relations with EU and other partners following the defeat of authoritarian president
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China’s ATG buys hiking brand Lowe Alpine from UK’s Equip
The new owners said they will bring ‘renewed investment’ to Lowe Alpine.
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ChatGPT and Claude blocked by Swedish government over "problematic" security concerns
Sensitive information could be fed into unregulated AI platforms
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Italy and Africa accelerate cultural heritage restoration plans
Cooperation between Italy and Africa is focused on training, traceability and the restoration of cultural heritage.
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Serbia’s students topple Vučić as Israel braces for crucial election
Serbia's student-led movement has secured a historic parliamentary election victory, ending President Aleksandar Vučić's political dominance. Meanwhile, Israel prepares for a crucial election, France faces another wave of mass protests, and Brazil's President Lula wins a fourth term in office. #EuropeToday
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Lula deals Trump blow with Brazil victory that ends Latin America’s right-wing streak
Incumbent leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro on Sunday, winning 51.8 percent of the vote to 48.2 percent
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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UK poised to miss reduced aid spending target of 0.3% of national income
Calculations from the Center for Global Development say spending next year is likely to be £410m less than anticipated
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'Democracy has won': Europe welcomes Lula's surprise victory in Brazil
European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said.
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Protestors brave torrential weather to call for shut down of RAF Menwith Hill
Protestors brave torrential weather to call for shut down of RAF Menwith Hill
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County Durham business owner turns £200 into Metrocentre flagship store
A business that started with just £200 and a passion for wrestling collectibles is set to open a flagship store at the Metrocentre.
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Why soft alignment with the EU risks giving us the worst of both worlds - Andy Brown
The problem with a lot of the big debates in British politics is that too many people decide which tribe they are in and then stick with policies favoured by that particular group long after they cease to be sensible. If they ever were.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Brazil keeps left: what Lula’s victory means for his country and beyond
In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations
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Serbia’s strongman toppled by student-backed movement
Good morning. It’s Angela Skujins holding the newsletter pen for the entire week. On Monday’s agenda: Serbian elections serve as a death knell for long-time leader Aleksandar Vučić and his political party, while French fury continues to manifest through violent protest and a presidential bid. #EuropeToday
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2.92-metre monster fish: German angler lands giant catfish from Polish reservoir
Oliver Schäfer from the Eifel and his fishing partner landed a 2.92-metre catfish at a tournament in Poland. The fish is already well known among anglers. #EuropeNews
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'This Yorkshire river was pretty much dead in the 1980s - now it's one of the best in the country'
For the last three years, a group of volunteers has helped restore and monitor areas of the River Don. Catherine Scott spoke to Don Valley River Trust leader Alex Liversidge.
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'How many is too many open earbuds?' — as Samsung and OnePlus both launch clip-on buds, I can't help but wonder whether the market is now oversaturated
Two more ear cuff-style open earbuds have launched, from Samsung and OnePlus — neither of which are available in the west yet — but it's busy market segment.
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Leeds reveals route for 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ
The route for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départ in Leeds has been revealed, bringing the world's leading women's cycle race back to
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Brexit deal is not good enough for British public, says Andy Burnham
EU exit has damaged economy and failed to bring promised benefits, says PM, but he rules out big pre-election changes
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Start on new tofu factory which will double production at North Yorkshire firm
A major new factory in Malton will provide a platform to reach production of over 10,000 tonnes of tofu by 2033.
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I would like to rejoin EU, says Burnham, but ‘British public are the bosses’ – UK politics live
PM says talking about changing the relationship with the bloc would not be divisive but ‘can start to bring people together’
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Can EU Inc still make business easier? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
EU Inc, Europe’s harmonised corporate form, is stalled after Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs failed to vote. Caught between furious founders and protesting workers, could EU Inc still change how you build a startup? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. #EuXl
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I want to see the UK rejoin the EU in my lifetime, Burnham says
PM suggested this weekend that a return to freedom of movement could be in Labour’s next election manifesto
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Ballon d'Or predictions: Will Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi win?
The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award?
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Burnham: Brexit is to blame for Britain’s small boats crisis
The prime minister said he did not think ‘things have worked out as people said they would at the time’
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Start on new tofu factory which will double production at North Yorkshire firm
A major new factory in Malton will provide a platform to reach production of over 10,000 tonnes of tofu by 2033.
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Vucic defeated in Serbia election as student protest movement claims historic win
The snap elections came following nearly two years of student-driven demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism
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The shift to decision intelligence: Move beyond analytics to real time activation
AI re-imagines traditional analytics into decision intelligence
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Autumn storms cause widespread damage and travel disruption, interior minister outlines tougher rules for expropriations, German politicians warn of risks around youth protests and more news on Monday, October 26th.
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EU-Inc: is the EU’s startup booster losing steam?
With EU-Inc, the EU wanted to help European businesses and startups scale across the entire single market. But loopholes and concerns over worker’s rights keep stalling the initiative. #EuXl
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Large estate where animals seen in fields and fly tipping is a huge concern
Once Europe’s second-largest council estate, it is now home to around 11,000 residents.