OtherEuronews’ evening bulletin rounds up major stories from Europe and beyond on October 21, 2026.
OtherEuronews’ evening bulletin rounds up major stories from Europe and beyond on October 21, 2026.
Politics9:30Israelis who cannot vote from overseas are planning to return for the coming election, potentially in unprecedented numbers. Many consider the vote critical to their homeland’s future, despite opposition from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party.
EconomyThis episode looks at how local talent is helping drive Qatar’s economic diversification, showcasing innovation, enterprise and ideas made in the country as they reach global audiences. It is produced in partnership with Media City.
PoliticsMost Albertans voted to remain in Canada in Monday’s historic referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “thrilled that Albertans have chosen unity,” while political science professor Julie Simmons joined Global’s Antony Robart to discuss what comes next for the separatist movement.
WorldRussia freed American Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after holding him for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. The deal was completed during a visit by a senior U.S. envoy.
SocietyJulia Cardy is making her way from one end of P.E.I. to the other on foot. She is raising funds and awareness for the war in Ukraine.
EconomyAt Token2049, Guardarian CEO Petr Sergeev discussed the global regulatory landscape for crypto, differing rules in Europe and APAC, and how banks have become more receptive to crypto since the company launched in 2017.
ScienceThe UN warns that commitments to cut planet-warming emissions fall well short of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal, putting the world on track for 2.6°C of warming this century. A United Nations Environment Programme report highlights the gap between rhetoric and action ahead of next month’s COP31 climate summit in Turkey.
PoliticsFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday, adding an unscheduled stop to his Gulf tour. His office said the visit was intended to show France’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on its territory.
WorldLocal officials said a drone attack hit Amiet market north of Abyei, killing at least 150 people and extensively damaging property. An Abyei government minister and South Sudan’s foreign ministry blamed Sudan’s military. The strike follows a wave of deadly air attacks; a drone strike near a market in West Kordofan killed 80 people on Sunday.
WorldMoscow is prepared to restart trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine next month, the Kremlin said Wednesday. The statement followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia.
TechApple is set to release its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, this Friday. NBC News chief technology analyst Joanna Stern reviews the new device and its hefty price tag.
PoliticsIn Ohio’s governor’s race, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. Acton has publicly accused her mother’s husband at the time of sexually abusing her as a child, and the ad is drawing backlash.
WorldThe programme explores life offshore and the engineering behind a high-pressure gas field at Jackdaw, examining climate and legal challenges shaping the future of North Sea energy.
PoliticsCampus Reform correspondent Gregory Lyakhov and University of Wisconsin-Madison College Republicans president Courtney Graves respond to Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s comments discouraging people from working in the Trump administration.
WorldAustralian lawmaker Helen Haines remains in critical condition after both legs were amputated following a car attack outside her electoral office. Her husband said the alleged attacker struck her twice in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne, on Monday.
SocietyA leaking chemical tank in Toledo, Ohio, prompted hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place over fears of a toxic release. The mayor warned it could still explode. A sheriff’s deputy was injured while responding Tuesday night; the mayor did not provide an update on the deputy’s condition.
PoliticsAustralian MP Helen Haines had both legs amputated after she was deliberately hit by a car outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. Police charged 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, who allegedly reversed and struck her again. The motive remains unknown, and the attack has renewed concerns about threats to Australian politicians.
PoliticsPremier Danielle Smith speaks with reporters in Calgary on Wednesday, two days after voters in Alberta took part in a provincewide referendum.
PoliticsPrime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Ottawa on Wednesday to announce support for tariff-hit industries and workers across Canada. Carney will first attend a Liberal caucus meeting, his office said.
WorldEight days after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo returned to St. Peter’s Square for his first general audience since the operation, waving to pilgrims and blessing babies from the open-air popemobile.
WorldFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met union leaders as his government acknowledged that law enforcement had lost control during protests last weekend, which saw violence and looting. France is bracing for further demonstrations after the Yellow Vest movement called people into the streets on Saturday. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is gaining popularity as events unfold.
ScienceSingapore is putting another S$135 million into research aimed at strengthening coastal defences and reducing flood risks. The funding will support more efficient flood management, sustainable construction and digital monitoring. National water agency PUB says the work will help the country prepare for rising seas and heavier rainfall.
PoliticsIn the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, Flavio Bolsonaro won the most votes in 15 electoral districts in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, while Lula led in nine. The area, long linked to the left and the social policies of Lula’s Workers’ Party, is shifting towards the former president’s son.