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Brussels mounts pressure on Hungarian EU commissioner over spy probe

Olivér Várhelyi was Hungary's EU ambassador when an alleged spy ring at the embassy tried to recruit European Commission staff to be moles for Hungary. The European Commision president now wants to discuss the matter with Várhelyi.

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Trump suggests Spain should be 'thrown out' of NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s clash with Spain began in June ahead of the NATO summit, where just days before leaders convened in The Hague, Spain announced that it would not comply with Trump’s demands of raising defence spending to 5% ...

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Russia launches nearly 500 drones, missiles on Ukraine

Russia launched nearly 500 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight on Friday, causing significant damage in Kyiv and killing a child in Zaporizhzhia. 12 people were injured.

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Brazilian minister seeks EU support for new forest protection fund

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Sonia Guajajara defended the new funding mechanism to be officially launched at COP30 in Brazil.

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Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, Israeli military says

The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, brokered by the U.S. and Egypt, includes releasing hostages and a plan for Gaza's future governance.

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Gunfire erupts as Haitian leaders hold rare meeting at national palace

No injuries or deaths have been confirmed, but the incident underscores Haiti’s fragile security situation. Armed groups still control up to 90% of the capital, despite recent efforts to reclaim key areas from gang coalitions such as Viv...

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Trump suggests Spain be 'thrown out' of NATO over defense spending

The US president’s clash with Spain began in June ahead of the NATO summit, where just days before leaders convened in The Hague, Spain announced that it would not comply with Trump’s demands of raising defence spending to 5% of GDP.

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Israeli cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire

The Israeli cabinet said that Israeli troops will begin withdrawing to an agreed upon line in Gaza within 24-hours. It would then be followed by a 72-hour window in which Palestinian prisoners and the remaining hostages in Gaza will be r...

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Philippines hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, at least two dead

At least two people have died in a powerful 7.4 earthquake that struck the south east coast of the Philippines on Friday (October 10). Authorities had initially issued evacuation warnings following tsunami threats; however, these have no...

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Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed in Aktau on 25 December 2024 while on a flight from Baku to Grozny.

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Von der Leyen's Commission survives no-confidence motions

The two motions of censure, up for a vote Thursday, shared one key point of criticism: the lopsided terms of the EU-U.S. trade deal.

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U.S. scientist trio win Nobel Prize in chemistry

The chemistry award is the third 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week. Three U.S. scientists won the award in chemistry for creating a new molecular structure.

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At least five killed in past 24 hours in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Three of the victims died in Ukraine's Sumy region, according to the local authorities.

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László Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has been chosen as the winner “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” Susan Sontag previously described the author as “the cont...

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European Commission probes alleged Hungarian spy network in Brussels

According to reports that sparked the probe, the undercover spy ring allegedly operated under the cover of the Hungarian permanent representation, which at that time was led by Olivér Várhelyi, who is now a European Commissioner.

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UN ready to act to get aid flowing into Gaza, UNOPS chief says

UNOPS executive director Jorge Moreira da Silva says the UN is prepared to deliver 170,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza. He emphasised the need for safe access and cooperation to ensure supplies reach civilians in urgent need.

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Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer

After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros.

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Greenland not seeking to join EU or U.S., PM Nielsen tells Euronews

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday, calling for closer cooperation with the EU. “We are not going to join another country”, he told journalists.

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Russia waging 'grey zone campaign' against Europe, warns von der Leyen

"Every square centimetre of our territory must be protected," Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday after a string of Russian incursions into European airspace.

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Israeli military intercepts another flotilla en route to Gaza

A new flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of high-profile activists on a separate convoy sparked protests in Europe.

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Costa Rica prioritizes Indo-Pacific trade over EU-Mercosur

Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join.

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Russian strike badly damages Ukrainian power plant, authorities say

Every year since 2022, Russia has tried to cripple the Ukrainian power grid ahead of winter, hoping to erode morale and disrupt military manufacturing.

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Four dead after building collapses in central Madrid

The victims reportedly include three construction workers from Ecuador, Mali, and Guinea-Conakry and an architect involved in the renovation project.

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Hamas says it is ready to reach Gaza deal but needs 'real' guarantees

Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day.

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Hundreds of stranded Mount Everest hikers descend to safety

A massive storm left around 900 hikers, guides and other staff stranded in difficult conditions on the Chinese side of Mount Everest on Saturday (October 4).

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President Macron increasingly isolated as political crisis deepens

As outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s last-ditch 48-hour window to form a new government nears its end, France’s political class and citizens are bracing for the president’s next move.

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Man on trial in Albania kills judge in courtroom shooting

Two people were also injured after 30-year-old suspect opened fire during a hearing over property dispute at the Tirana Court of Appeal.

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Newly elected German mayor found at home with serious stab wounds

Stalzer told her son that she had been attacked by several men in the street and managed to drag herself home where she was found.

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Kyiv Biennale examines the healing power of art after war and conflict

The 6th Kyiv Biennale at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw examines the effect of war and conflict and asks how society often allows violence to go unpunished.

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Three U.S.-based scientists win Nobel Prize in physics

Three U.S.-based scientists have won the Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics. The physics award is the second 2025 Nobel Prize to be announced this week.

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