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Canada stops short of endorsing EU's carbon border tax
The Canadian climate Minister's reluctance to openly commit to cooperation with the EU on its climate policy stems from the fact that Ottawa is effectively seeking an exemption from the bloc's carbon border tax, according to a December 2025 internal document seen by Euronews.
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Mbappé’s ‘Chinese dictator’ comment: How do Chinese people react?
Kylian Mbappé has apologised after remarks about a meme depicting him as Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked backlash in China. At least three Chinese companies have ended brand deals with the football star, while the controversy has drawn a response from China's Foreign Ministry.
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Poland's president has 'no competence' to appoint judges, says EPP MEP
Michał Wawrykiewicz. European People's Party MEP, said that Poland's President Karol Nawrocki is "trying to block the restoration of Rule of Law" in his country after tensions over the Poland's Constitutional Tribunal escalated on Friday.
Europe Today
'No legal basis' for scenes in top court, says Polish secretary
Polish Secretary of State Marcin Przydacz speaks to Euronews on the ongoing constitutional crisis in Poland. On Friday, Polish police were dispatched to the tribunal court to defend Prime Minister Tusk's changes to the judiciary.
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Robinson: Europe doesn't 'care enough' about Congo's Ebola outbreak
Mary Robinson, Ireland’s former president, has called on G20 countries to release the full €3 billion pledged to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed 5,000 lives in less than six months.
Europe Today
'An unprecedented situation': Constitutional crisis wobbles Warsaw
Good morning. It’s Monday and my name is Angela Skujins. I’ll be holding the newsletter pen until Wednesday when Mared Gwyn once again graces you in your inbox. On today’s agenda: Trouble in Poland, an update from Ukraine, and rekindling EU-UK ties.
Europe Today
Tusk v Nawrocki: Poland's Constitutional Tribunal crisis explodes
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki entered the Constitutional Tribunal to demand the return of its suspended conservative chief judge, as Donald Tusk's government seated new judges and riot police clashed with protesters. We hear both sides, plus Ukrainians braces for winter and the Ebola crisis.
Iran
Iran warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks
Iran ramps up its threats and does not exclude pre-emptive military action, but its officials have nevertheless noted positive steps in mediated negotiations with the US ahead of the decisive midterm elections. The Gulf countries remain "braced for the worst."
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Poland’s Tusk strikes defiant tone over court clash, vows rule of law
Tusk addressed the nation as tensions over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal escalated, accusing PiS and President Nawrocki of undermining the rule of law and pledging support for the newly elected judges and the court’s work.
Europe News
Poland crisis explained: a dispute over legitimacy and the courts
The dispute over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal began in 2015, when the two main political camps, PO and PiS, clashed over the appointment of five judges. It later escalated into a wider conflict over judicial independence, the Tribunal’s composition and the authority of its rulings.
World News
Syrian curriculum changes spark debate over removal of images and historical figures
Changes were not limited to the texts; images and illustrations were also edited in Photoshop, adding hijabs or long robes to female figures, deleting women's photos, and covering or replacing statues, sculptures and artworks.
Turkey
Turkic states back Asia-Europe routes amid new opportunities
The Ankara Declaration highlighted the trade and transport cooperation of the Turkish states. Uzbekistan proposed 100 industrial projects spanning critical minerals and green technology, while Turkey signed new agreements with Uzbekistan and reaffirmed a $15bn (€13.5bn) trade goal with Kazakhstan.
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Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.
Iran
Iran reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United States.
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Palestinian party leader: Removing Netanyahu 'most important thing’
Changing the government in Israel is the top priority for Palestinians, according to one of the West Bank’s most prominent political figures. Arab parties hold the balance of power after Israel’s election and would be key to forming a new government.
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Ukraine holds its breath as humanitarian operation begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky
After years of Russian occupation, civilians in Oleshky face a rare chance to receive humanitarian aid or escape the town, but serious concerns remain over whether those seeking evacuation will be allowed to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.
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Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest
Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.
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Édouard Philippe designated 'assisted witness' in embezzlement case
Through his lawyer, Philippe welcomed the decision to have been given assisted witness status, which is less serious than being formally investigated. "This confirms that there is nothing to reproach him for in this case," his lawyer told the AFP news agency.
Europe Today
Oleshky ceasefire won't bring wider truce with Russia, Yatsenyuk said
The first humanitarian operation in years in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky offers a fragile glimmer of hope for civilians trapped by war, but raises grave concerns over Moscow's true intentions and the fate of those seeking evacuation to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
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DR Congo: MSF celebrates Ebola patient discharges in Ituri province
Dancing and singing erupted at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as the last patients were discharged. For the first time since May, the MSF-run facility has no confirmed cases under treatment, although the wider outbreak continues.
Europe Today
Oleshky truce holds in Ukraine, Albania imposes fines on protesters
A rare ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky enters its fourth day as aid is expected to arrive, after a Russian drone killed at least 14 at Dnipro's station. In Albania, protesters face fines up to €5,500. We also look at Israel's deadlock and the Ebola epidemic in Congo.
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Spain: minute of silence for train crash victims as king visits hospital
Spain is mourning 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo. As King Felipe VI visits a hospital treating the injured, rescuers continue searching the wreckage and a minute of silence is held at the crash site.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Tokayev calls for faster construction of nuclear power plants
President Tokayev outlined the country's priorities for the coming year in his annual address, urging the government to accelerate energy and construction projects, while criticising inefficiencies in public policy.
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German serial rapist sentenced to 12 years, 44 cases still probed
Frank S. was sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by preventive detention. The 69-year-old from Berlin systematically drugged and raped 14 women and filmed the assaults. A further 44 cases are expected to be examined in a separate trial.
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EU climate ambitions face voter backlash as energy bills soar
A new international poll reveals a widening gap between concern about climate change and confidence in the policies designed to tackle it, as EU governments struggle to reconcile ambitious green targets with mounting pressure to cut energy bills.
EU News
Brussels hopes its defence loans may help plug Ukraine’s budget hole
The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unspent SAFE defence loans, urging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine, which faces a €70bn budget gap. Brussels cannot force them, but hopes the joint procurement rules will steer some of the money to Kyiv.
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Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares
Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
World News
JD Vance contacts senior Iranian official in bid to revive peace talks
With less than a week until the US congressional midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal has reported that JD Vance has written to Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive negotiations, as Trump continues to warn of possible renewed strikes again
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Watch: Fuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey
Around 200 passengers on a residential cruise ship have been left stranded in Cambodia after its operator suspended operations amid soaring fuel costs. The MV Odyssey began its continuous world voyage from Belfast in October 2024, with some residents paying six figures for cabins.
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Spain train crash: What happened in the 17 minutes before impact?
An IT failure halted several trains on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line, but the crash came after Adif’s control centre authorised an AVE to resume its journey. Investigators are examining what caused the collision, which killed 69 people.
World News
Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk’s Starlink.
Europe Today
Americans 'should be very prepared' for Trump to overturn election
He warns that Americans should be "very much prepared" if US President Trump attempts to overturn the results "by any means at his disposal", given the President's poor polling ratings and potential effects on the Republican Party's results.
Europe Today
A train wreck: Can Sánchez survive Spain’s latest crisis?
Good morning. It’s Thursday and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: a deadly train crash rocks Spain, a very fraught EU-Canada summit starts in Montreal, and questions mount over where Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor missiles are. Let’s dive in.
Europe Today
Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief
At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark Carney to launch an 'Alliance for the Future'. We also look at next week's US midterms, Ukraine's defence capabilities, and rising oil prices.
Europe News
Sánchez pledges tough line on safety failures after Toledo train crash
One of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safety on Spain's rail network after the transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to the crash.
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Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.
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EU and Canada explore LNG deal as Europe grapples with gas crisis
A draft EU-Canada summit statement envisages a feasibility study on long-term LNG exports to Europe as Brussels seeks to diversify its energy supplies. But questions remain over infrastructure, costs and the impact on the bloc's climate ambitions.
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Evacuation or forced deportation: what will happen to Oleshky
A temporary ceasefire opened the way for aid and civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky. But reports that residents could be transported through Russia or Moscow-occupied Crimea have raised concerns over whether they will be able to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.
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High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, over 100 injured
The collision occured in central Spanish province of Toledo, south of Madrid. Officials say that the crash was caused by human error after a computer system failure. Rail service is now suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.
Europe Today
Ex-government spokesperson: 'Extraordinary comeback' by Netanyahu
Despite the fallout from the 7 October attacks, three years of war and widespread public dissatisfaction, Benjamin Netanyahu emerged from Israel's election with his political position strengthened, even as neither political bloc is assured of a parliamentary majority.
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Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory
Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election.
Europe Today
'The map has shifted' says top Democratic strategist on US midterms
Democratic party strategist Keith Brannum calls the upcoming US mid-term elections "far more nail-biting" than Republicans would have wanted, with many more potential wins for Democratic candidates than expected when first moving into 2026.
Europe Today
Serbian elections winner 'clearly seek better' EU relations, expert
Marko Prelec, analyst at the International Crisis Group, believes dismantling outgoing prime minister Aleksandar Vučić system will take a long time but thinks it's "premature" to worry about the Students List movement capacity to lead the country.
Europe Today
Israel votes in a pivotal election but no clear winner emerges
Good morning. It’s Wednesday and my name is Angela Skujins. In today’s newsletter: A new yet unclear era of Israeli politics, saying “do widzenia” to a Polish ambassador, and why energy is the chink in Europe’s defence armour. Let’s go.
Europe Today
Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call
Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row.
World News
South Africa tests 7.6-kilometre freight train in bid to break world record
South Africa's state-owned logistics company Transnet says it has tested the world's longest freight train. Measuring 7.6 kilometres and made up of 696 empty wagons, the train travelled 860 kilometres from Saldanha Bay to an inland iron ore mine.
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Inside Ukraine's extraordinary underground pipeline operation
Turning a tactic previously used by Russian troops against them, Ukrainian forces infiltrated enemy positions near Kupiansk in a carefully planned operation that inflicted significant losses and strengthened Kyiv's position in the area.
Egypt
Egypt’s parliament approves military support to defend Saudi Arabia
Egypt has approved military help for Saudi Arabia if requested as Houthi attacks threaten the kingdom and Red Sea shipping. The vote comes as Saudi officials hold talks in Iran amid regional efforts to prevent a further escalation of the fighting.
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Iraq sentences seven French nationals over Islamic State membership
The men were deemed "particularly dangerous because of their role in threatening Iraq's national security, destabilising Iraq and Syria, and their involvement in inciting terrorist operations in other countries," a court statement said.
World News
Qatar urges Iran to 'show goodwill', stop threats and reopen Hormuz
Regional powers are seeking a way out of the Iran war as attacks threaten shipping and energy supplies. Qatar says mediation continues after a visit to Tehran, where Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have also held talks with Iranian leaders.
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