Europe
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What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
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Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
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Surveillance and ‘constant paranoia’: Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
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Will UK have enough gas and electricity to power winter months? What the data shows
Europe is also heading into winter with lower gas storage than normal as a result of higher prices
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Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises
Be Ready campaign aims to prepare UK for impact of climate crisis, technological dependency and threats by hostile state
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Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
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Emergency powers planned to protect UK's undersea cables
Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
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MEPs call for Yemen's Houthis to be added to EU terrorist list
A non-binding European Parliament resolution urges a freeze on all the Yemeni group's funds, as the EU struggles to counter the threat to civilian maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Video. Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Video. Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.
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Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Guy Fawkes is known for his involvement in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - here is his background and connection with Bonfire Night.
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Revealed: billionaire Reform donor was in business with foundation linked to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel Farage
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EU and Canada draw closer in Trump’s world, with Britain looking on
The EU and Canada are hoping to deepen ties at their upcoming Montreal summit, in areas like trade, energy, defence and critical minerals. Meanwhile, the UK is seeking its own reset with Brussels.
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France responds to ICE meme about riots with savage dig on gun control
France is facing some of its worst urban unrest in years over the cost-of-living and declining public services
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Stocks rattled by fears over tech sell-off and rising oil prices
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 27.85 points, 0.3%, at 10,725.03.
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TSMC is seeking chipmaking equipment that doesn't contain Chinese rare-earth magnets — asks suppliers to provide alternative motors as export controls threaten fab operations
China accounts for 95% of finished permanent magnets
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Low water on the Rhine cuts German economic growth
Europe's biggest economy has shown some early signs of growth this year, after several years of stagnation. But climate-linked drought is weighing on industry, especially on the Rhine.
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MEPs side with industry in vote to delay methane rules
EU lawmakers say their position balances climate ambitions with easing supplies – at a time of turmoil in energy security. #EuropeNews
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PHP security crisis — here's the full list of major websites affected so far, from Wikipedia to the Internet Archive
Major websites are going offline as they attempt to patch a huge PHP vulnerability. Here’s what we know.
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EIB to double climate funding to €30bn as extreme weather costs soar
The European Investment Bank's €30 billion for climate financing reflects a shift from climate mitigation to economic protection -- and comes a week before the European Commission is due to present its own climate resilience plan.
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How to watch Bournemouth vs AC Milan: FREE live Streams, TV channels & kick-off time for Europa League 2026/27
The Cherries host European giants on a huge night for the Premier League side
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Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France
Investigations under way to determine whether virus normally found in livestock contributed to man’s death
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky says Trump ‘should talk about Putin like he does about me’
Zelensky said he did not understand why Trump had become so critical of Kyiv
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Cybersecurity
Discover more about Cyber Security with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Why scrutiny of facial recognition needs to extend beyond policing
Facial recognition technology must be scrutinized across all applications
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A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez. #EuropeToday
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‘America, this is a warning’: pro- Trump Maga media in a froth over Europe protests
Fox News and others have toed president’s line – seemingly hoping unrest abroad will make people vote Republican
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Church to retrace final footsteps of soldier killed just days before end of WW1
40 people from Motherwell are to travel to Belgium to retrace the final footsteps of a young soldier who was killed during the closing days of the First World War – just 11 days before the Armistice.
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North East consultancy wins international AI and digital transformation award
Newcastle-based Opencast wins AI & Digital Transformation Company of the Year at the GP Bullhound Allstars Awards, highlighting North East tech growth.
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First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Cybersecurity alert forces German websites offline, youth alliance calls for nationwide protests, feminist magazine Emma to end print publication after nearly 50 years and more news on Thursday, October 22nd.
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The simple way to ward off cognitive decline and keep brain young in old age
Social activities seem particularly effective at keeping mind sharp
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‘I worked in government during UK riots – controlling them is a balancing act’
As riots in France lead to increasingly dramatic measures, ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara explains the important balancing act governments face during mass unrest. Report by Maja Anushka
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North East criminologist wins £100,000 prize to study the 'offshore world'
Northumbria University criminologist Dr Alexandra Hall wins £100,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for research into crime, illicit economies and offshore worlds.
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How this year’s ‘off the charts’ El Niño could affect UK weather this winter
El Niño could be the strongest the world has seen in the last four decades, as experts warn the UK isn’t immune from its impact
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Take on Europe’s ‘slowest marathon’ in Vilnius this Christmas
Lithuania’s capital city Vilnius will host a slower kind of 'race-cation' this festive season where participants can forget about watching their pace and instead enjoy a leisurely walk among festive settings.
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Le Pen vs Weidel: How the far right wants to reshape the EU
AfD leader Alice Weidel unveiled her EU vision in Strasbourg a week after Marine Le Pen did the same in Brussels. Both parties seek to reshape the bloc around national sovereignty but differ on fiscal policy, energy and the extent of reform. #EuropeNews
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From Reading to Russia: The love affair across Europe that ended in a Russian jail
Kercso says that the staged Russian video of his ‘arrest’ was filmed in mid-April in Sochi, after he had already been captured
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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Thousands of websites offline across Germany due to security flaw
A major vulnerability resulted in the downing of numerous German websites including for government agencies, hospitals and online services on Wednesday. Disruptions continue as operators rush to secure their systems.
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Tech Industry
Discover more about Tech Industry with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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17 Russian trawlers logged mapping undersea cables connecting the US and Europe — over 500 incidents of Russian vessels loitering over critical communications cables reported in under 5 years
The Russians are apparently scouting the exact locations of this critical infrastructure.
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Six European destinations included in ‘Best of the World’ selection
National Geographic has curated its list of 25 must-visit places for 2027, with six destinations in Europe making the cut, including the Tricity area in Poland and Vestland in Norway. #EuropeNews
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PHP releases emergency fixes as some of the world's biggest websites say they were targeted by hackers
The php2shell bug is being actively exploited
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France on edge as Macron faces backlash, Putin signals peace talks
France prepares for another weekend of protests as Macron faces criticism over his Gulf tour. Meanwhile, Putin signals readiness for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Steve Witkoff, and Hungary detains former central bank governor György Matolcsy over suspected fraud. #EuropeToday
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Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less Personalized Ads models at the beginning of this year.
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Serb voters abroad face long trips in tight election after officials move polling stations
Serbian voters overseas are facing major hurdles in casting their ballots in a tight parliamentary election this weekend
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Russia sending fishing trawlers to spy on Britain’s undersea cables
UK government planning crackdown on saboteurs of undersea networks crucial to banks, hospitals and mobile phone networks
