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With more than 99.9 per cent of votes counted, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List party was in the lead with 35.4 percent, according to state TV.

Every week, Euronews’ Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down the stories that made the week in Brussels and beyond. This week: her exclusive interview with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte — a man with Teflon skin.

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Police undertook Operation Trampolín on Sunday to clear a makeshift settlement on Ceuta’s Trampolín beach, home to about 3,000 people living in poor conditions for more than two months.

FlyDubai hero captain Smit Machchhar described to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu how the attack started and how he managed to finally open the cockpit door after nearly losing his vision under the co-pilot’s repeated blows. “I knew I couldn’t let the passengers die,” Machchhar said.

Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, some of the photographers behind those lenses share their thoughts about taking the best emotive images.

Getty photographer Alex Pantling reported on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and shared with European Lens his reflection on the experience along with some of his favourite shots from the tournament.

The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.

European destinations scored highly in a new global retirement ranking, with six countries among the top ten, as people looking to retire abroad weigh higher taxes against quality of life.

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France is set to present a plan to release emergency oil stocks following US pressure, with Paris considering a combined release of crude oil and diesel. President Emmanuel Macron will hold a G7 call on Friday.

The new rules, announced by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, have now come into force.

According to the Premier League, potential sanctions against City could be a reprimand, a fine, a suspension, points deduction or, in the worst case, expulsion from the competition.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday accompanied by a Marine expeditionary unit of more than 2,000 troops, bringing the potential total US military presence in the region to more than 60,000.

At the start of October, temperatures of up to 25C give parts of Europe a last taste of late summer. Yet, according to an old farmers’ rule, a warm autumn can herald a severe winter. What do the statistics and meteorologists say?

LEGO reported a net profit of around €1.15 billion in the first half of this year, up 32% on the same period last year, as toymakers increasingly cater to adults buying toys for themselves.

EU diesel prices hit a record average of €2.24 a litre, as Energy Commissioner Jorgensen warns volatility is here to stay. Spain’s Congress votes on two housing decrees, with Sanchez’s coalition support in doubt, as Bucharest warns of new hybrid threats from Russia. #EuropeToday

Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas overlooks Hatta Dam, and offers wellness experiences, stargazing opportunities and open-fire cooking.

In a revised report of the incident at Skrydstrup air base released Thursday, the military admitted that their account might have been mistaken.

After PM Andy Burnham’s – a former mayor of Greater Manchester – admission of his fears that the club’s owners might leave because of the investigation into ‘creative book-keeping’, his spokesperson has issued a clarification.

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office warned against a future European security architecture without the US and outlined Kyiv’s vision for deeper defence cooperation with Europe. #12MinutesWith

José Sevilla will step down as Unicaja chairman in April 2027 after deciding not to seek a new term, but will retain his non-executive role at the Málaga-based bank until then.

In a second wave of revelations around Jordan Bardella, investigative outlet Mediapart has published new screenshots of antisemitic messages attributed to the RN leader, who denies writing them.

Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art spotlights Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage. We meet the curator of ‘Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion’ to learn about centuries of Islamic art, craftsmanship and traditions. #Cult

The review of troops stationed in Europe was initiated after tensions rose over some NATO countries refusing US troops access to military bases for use in the war in Iran. #12MinutesWith

The Bulgarian prime minister is principal among EU leaders calling for talks with Moscow over its war on Ukraine, earning him a pro-Russia label. #TheEuropeConversation

European regulators are questioning Binance over its use of a narrow legal exemption to keep serving EU customers without a licence, the Financial Times reported. Binance told Euronews it is working towards authorisation, while ESMA said enforcement is a matter for national authorities.

As security and hybrid threats are on the rise across Europe and the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the focus in Brussels is firmly on increasing defence spending. But who should pay, and how? #TheRing

Eurostat data shows Portugal recorded the EU’s sharpest rise in house prices in Q2 2026 versus a year earlier. In September, national housing costs hit a fresh record high.

The route between Barcelona El Prat and Amsterdam Schiphol tops a ranking that also lists Madrid-London Heathrow in 10th place, according to AirAdvisor.

Pike was 18 when she and her boyfriend beat and killed Colleen Slemmer, 19, at a job training camp for young people.

The Colombian pop star returns to Spain after eight years with a 12-show residency in Madrid, celebrating Latin culture and turning a chapter of her life into a spectacle of music, freedom and empowerment.

Since last week, students have staged protests outside schools over grievances ranging from timetables, class sizes and a shortage of teachers to overheated classrooms during this year’s heatwaves.

Researchers estimate that around 84% of lost body fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide, while the remaining 16% is lost as water.

Four winners from 200 nominees are honoured for standing up to authoritarian rule, patriarchal violence and unchecked AI development.

The 41-year-old captain announced his departure on Instagram minutes after coach Jorge Jesus insisted he would train, having missed three sessions in a row.

In this special live episode, we’re zooming in on how the tourism boom across Europe is affecting locals — and whether it’s possible to square the circle between the continent’s tourism growth and its worrying housing crisis. #TheRing

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted their final bids on Wednesday to buy a 44.9% stake in TAP, closing the bidding phase and leaving the decision to the government.

AIIB’s 11th annual meeting in Doha brings policymakers, investors and business leaders together to discuss how technology, sustainability, connectivity and investment are changing cities and economies.

Only about 4% of small-boat arrivals were sent back under the year-long pilot, which cost an average of €65,500 per return, as Paris pushes for an EU-wide replacement.

Euronews hosted on Wednesday its first Defence and Space Summit. Here are the key moments from the day-long gathering, bringing together the NATO Secretary General, ministers, senior officials and industry leaders.

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When disaster strikes near a border, police and firefighters can lose contact the moment they cross it. Brussels wants a 5G network, backed by satellites, to change that by 2036.

The number of commercial flights across the EU increased in every summer month compared with last year, although traffic fell in several member states. #EuropeInMotion

Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras backed buying weapons from outside the EU during debate on defence spending.

Video. Jurassic, a 215-pound adult male green sea turtle, has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation in Florida, equipped with a satellite tracker to monitor his movements.

Although an inspiration for science fiction movies, gene therapy is real. Here is how it works and what could be improved about it.

Banksy’s 2019 anti-Brexit installation is on display ahead of Phillips’ Frieze Week Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions in London. It is due to be auctioned next month.

The European Parliament’s proposed digital levy could raise up to €25bn a year for the next EU budget, five times the Commission’s estimate, according to figures shared exclusively with Euronews by MEP Danuše Nerudová.

European Travel Commission chief Eduardo Santander says climate change is tourism’s biggest threat and Europe needs better coordination to address climate challenges and congestion.

Hurricane Polo made landfall in Mexico as a Category 3 storm amid a severe Pacific hurricane season that Euronews links to an extreme El Niño.

Tens of thousands were expected to rally in Paris and other cities, with teachers and fire services striking nationwide although with public transport not badly affected.

Iran’s embassy in London has said it “categorically rejects and strongly condemns” speculation that Tehran was involved in the incident.

Ukraine has built a digital state under the pressure of war. Digital Minister Oksana Ferchuk tells Euronews what Europe can learn from Ukraine, from digital government and AI to cybersecurity and resilience.

Two European countries are among those most exposed to storms. Euronews says early-warning systems must account for needs including colour-blindness and differences in clothing.

The September 29, 2026 morning bulletin offers a video catch-up on the most important stories from around Europe and beyond.

The European People’s Party wants to allow migrants to be returned without their asylum claims being individually assessed in cases of “hybrid attacks” by third countries targeting an EU border, a controversial proposal likely to trigger political opposition.