German army cybersecurity chief General Dr Volker Pötzsch says cyberattacks have cost Germany €270 billion in damage this year, asking whether the country can withstand the impact.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 09:37

Online allegations claim that Macron intends to take France into war with Russia as his second consecutive term nears its end, allowing him to postpone elections and remain in power. France’s constitution makes such a plan unfeasible in several ways.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 09:36

The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on the UK applying to rejoin the EU. It has asked MP Tony Vaughan to open the debate, and the Government will send a minister to respond.

UUK Parliament2026-09-30 09:32

US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder said the partnership with Europe is not weakening but being refined. He reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a strong, secure and free Europe.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 09:22

Anti-immigration protesters are marching through Durban. The group is also demanding action in South Africa against gender-based violence and femicide.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 09:18

Yemen’s Houthis are making gains against Saudi Arabia despite the kingdom’s heavily funded military. They have recently captured territory from Yemen’s internationally recognized government and struck Saudi infrastructure. An expert says the Houthis prepared for the conflict long ago and will continue fighting to gain leverage in future negotiations.

DDW News2026-09-30 09:15

North Korea has rejected accusations that it planted mines in the Demilitarized Zone, injuring three South Korean soldiers on September 21. Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, warned in a statement that the North would retaliate against the South if tensions escalated.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-30 09:14

US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder questioned whether new EU instruments funding rearmament, which cap non-European content, would strengthen European security or alienate allies.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 09:13

French President Emmanuel Macron is spending the last day of his two-day state visit to Spain attending the opening of a Franco-Spanish economic forum and meeting Spain’s leftist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The visit is the first by a French president to Spain since 2009.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-30 09:13

UK counterterrorism police said no explosives were found in three vans linked to five suspects arrested during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot at a U.S.-operated air force base in England. The suspects were released on bail, a decision police attributed to “experience and strategy.”

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 09:00

Sen. John Kennedy criticizes former special counsel Jack Smith over his investigations into President Donald Trump, calling him a “bottom-feeder.”

FFox News2026-09-30 09:00

Protesters are camping in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol to press for political action to halt evictions and ease the housing crisis, while awaiting new housing decrees from the Spanish government. Anger peaked after an 87-year-old woman was carried out on a stretcher from the home where she had lived for more than seven decades.

RReuters2026-09-30 08:51

MEP Riho Terras said at #EuronewsDefenceSpace2026 that Europe is not spending enough on defence because Europeans do not believe Russia’s threat is imminent.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 08:47

As concerns grow about the safety of rapidly advancing AI models, US President Donald Trump brought technology leaders together at the White House on Tuesday. He said they had signed a “morally binding” pledge to self-regulate and create adequate safeguards for the fast-moving technology, adding afterward: “They’re going to police themselves.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-30 08:42

Japan has launched its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid concerns about animal welfare, hygiene and public health. The popular but lightly regulated sector is coming under increased scrutiny.

RReuters2026-09-30 08:39

The final US troops in Iraq, deployed as part of the coalition fighting Islamic State, were scheduled to leave on Wednesday under a Baghdad-Washington agreement. As Iraqi forces take over the coalition’s remaining bases, the government is seeking stronger military capabilities and a reaffirmation of sovereignty. Residents near US bases caught in attacks hope for a fresh start.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-30 08:34

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said at the Euronews Defence Space 2026 summit that Russia represents Belgium’s biggest threat.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 08:31

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, says creating a European security architecture without the United States would be a “very bad and dangerous option.”

Eeuronews2026-09-30 08:29

The United States is ending its military mission in Iraq, with the remaining American troops leaving after more than two decades of involvement. About 2,500 US troops had been stationed there at a time over the past decade, mainly advising and training Iraqi forces. The withdrawal ends a mission that began with the US-led invasion in 2003.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-30 08:17

Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues that the evidence is insufficient to show she committed the murders. Attorneys Todd Shapiro and David Gelman also discuss a holdout juror breaking his silence.

FFox News2026-09-30 08:15

Every bridge in Tianjin serves a purpose. The river and sea are woven into the city’s DNA, shaping its history, sustaining its present and carrying its future.

CChina News Service2026-09-30 08:15

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Mansouri as Morocco’s first female prime minister. Mansouri, who previously served as mayor of Marrakesh and as a member of parliament, is only the second woman in the Arab world to hold the office.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 08:06

Jewish settlers held an inauguration Wednesday for a new settlement in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds attended the event at Gad Natan, where Israeli flags lined newly paved roads.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 08:00

Devastating floods in Nepal swept away homes, livelihoods and entire families. Bereaved parents and young survivors are grappling with grief and trauma while trying to rebuild their lives after one of the country’s deadliest disasters in years.

DDW News2026-09-30 08:00