Euronews' midday bulletin brings together important stories from Europe and beyond on 15 October 2026.

Eeuronews2026-10-15 10:13

European Union leaders are due to argue on Thursday over the size, revenue sources and spending priorities of the bloc’s next long-term budget, with no immediate deal in sight. The budget includes aid for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend on Friday to rally support amid renewed tensions with US President Donald Trump.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 10:11

EU leaders are heading into their biggest clash yet over the bloc’s next long-term budget, seeking a deal before next year’s French presidential election. The 27-member union wants agreement by Christmas, fearing eurosceptic gains in elections across the bloc—especially in France—could derail later negotiations.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 10:09

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Wednesday that any reported disruption to Ukraine's use of the Starshield satellite communications system would be the US government's responsibility, not his company's. He said the US government owns and controls Starshield, while the US military and ultimately the president decide any limits on speed or use.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 10:08

Demonstrators and riot police clashed in Tirana for a second consecutive day on Wednesday amid student calls for better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Protesters erected makeshift barricades as police used water cannon. Overnight street violence led to 16 arrests and badly damaged government buildings.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 10:06

A federal government report showed prices rose faster than expected in September. Trump discussed the economy in Montana and insisted that Americans are richer now.

AABC News2026-10-15 10:05

China and North Korea officially opened their most significant land crossing on Thursday, seeking to revive trade after years of strained ties and pandemic-related disruptions. Trucks displaying both countries’ flags crossed the 3-km New Yalu River Bridge, which connects Dandong in China with North Korea.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 10:05

Iran has stepped up attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and changed tactics to put greater pressure on the United States. Two ships are reported to have sunk in 24 hours. Separately, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis say they attacked the headquarters of Saudi Aramco. The UN has reported severe food shortages in Yemen as fighting intensifies.

BBBC News2026-10-15 10:04

New Delhi was close to lockdown on Saturday after the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janata Party called for protests. More than 30,000 security personnel were deployed, over 50 metro stations closed and authorities imposed a 24-hour internet blackout to suppress the movement, but protesters found ways around the restrictions.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 10:03

A military court in Aleppo sentenced two people to death for their roles in mass killings in March last year. Two defendants were acquitted, while others received prison terms over the killing of hundreds of civilians on Syria’s west coast. The 10 defendants included former-regime loyalists and members of the new government’s security forces, marking the first trial of government-linked personnel over violence.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-15 10:00

Thousands took to the streets in cities across Colombia on Wednesday to protest the policies of new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella. The demonstrations are the opposition’s first show of force since he took office in August.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 10:00

North Korea says it test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles to bolster its nuclear deterrent and naval capabilities. The tests come as regional tensions rise and Kim Jong Un presses to expand the country’s nuclear-capable arsenal.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-15 10:00

Inflation hotter than expected has revived debate over whether the Federal Reserve could raise rates this month. AI-linked stocks fell as higher borrowing costs weighed on indebted firms including CoreWeave and Oracle. Oil markets stayed on edge as traders assessed the effects of conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine’s renewed attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

RReuters2026-10-15 09:59

Surveyors said Wednesday that France’s highest mountain measured 4,807.47 metres last month, nearly two metres above its last reported height in 2023. Researchers have measured it every two to three years since 2001 to learn about climate change’s impact on the Alps.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 09:58

Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in its first home match since a guilty verdict over widespread breaches of Premier League financial rules. The European champions scored three times in the opening 35 minutes through Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha, further dampening the atmosphere at the Etihad.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 09:57

A new report identifies ten places in England where children face the toughest conditions growing up.

BBBC News2026-10-15 09:56

Analysts and observers say reported restrictions on Ukraine’s use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv’s reliance on it for offensive and defensive operations against Russia’s invasion. A senior Ukrainian official, speaking anonymously to AFP on Wednesday, said Starlink data speeds had been “throttled.”

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 09:55

A four-lane road bridge linking China and North Korea opened on Thursday, 12 years behind schedule. It is expected to substantially boost cross-border trade. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a key diplomatic and political backer, though relations with the ruling Kim dynasty have not always been smooth.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 09:54

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is optimistic about Southeast Asian tourism despite geopolitical tensions and rising travel costs. Affluent travellers are choosing more short trips within the region while spending on premium experiences. The Singapore-based operator said demand rebounded strongly in the second half of 2026 after a sharp second-quarter downturn, potentially putting it on track to meet full-year targets.

CCNA2026-10-15 09:52

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has urged residents who can to temporarily relocate for the winter. Many residents have derided the advice, blaming his administration for failing to prepare the capital adequately for Russian attacks and pointing to a severe lack of suitable bomb shelters.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 09:52

Harry and Meghan are in Nottingham for a joint public event, their first since returning to live in Britain.

RReuters2026-10-15 09:46

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day's top stories.

FFox News2026-10-15 09:45

University of Chicago officials say a person of interest has been identified in an alleged sexual assault at a fraternity party near campus. The university said the individual is not a student or affiliated with the school and has been barred from campus.

AABC News2026-10-15 09:44

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered attacks on Russian oil refineries to resume, ending a three-day pause made in response to US President Donald Trump’s call last week for an “energy ceasefire.” Moscow has continued striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilian targets, with deaths mounting.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-15 09:39