Category: World

The UAE’s chief prosecutor said it’s looking at the possibility of “terrorist activity or intent” in the alleged attempted hijacking of a Flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. It says it has jurisdiction in the case.

🇫🇷 🎒 🪧 High schoolers across #France continued to blockade their #schools on Thursday, trying to form a “blocus” at the entrances of their schools in #protest.

In Brazil, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth and final term in the presidential election on October 4.

The EU said Wednesday it was up to London to chart a way forward for Britain’s relations with the bloc, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham put the idea of rejoining on the table.

What do Germans fear most in 2026? Wars? Global crises? Wrong. Their biggest concern is the cost of living, which keeps rising.

India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semifinal to book their spot in a first-ever games clash with Pakistan.

The Taliban government in Afghanistan said at least nine civilians were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on two provinces overnight. Pakistan said it had struck militant hideouts, killing 22 fighters.

Cristiano Ronaldo left after Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus held a news conference. Al Jazeera explains what happened.

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s camp after learning that he would not start the next Nations League match. Portugal’s coach has denied reports of a rift between himself and the star player.

Europe faces growing pressure from the US and China as it struggles to stay competitive.

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said he stands by his decision not to play Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the team camp.

India’s embassy in the United Arab Emirates said the Flydubai pilot wounded in Wednesday’s altercation is in good health and recovering well, France 24 reports.

France 24 reports that convicted killer Christa Pike was in critical condition after two lethal injections failed to kill her in Tennessee. Pike had been on death row for more than 30 years.

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.

Over the last five years, Swiss glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their mass, and 2026 saw the second-biggest loss of glacier volume on record. Experts warn there could be no ice left in the next 10-15 years.

France 24 reports El Salvador will hold its presidential election on February 28, 2027, with the electoral tribunal saying the date opens the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes.

The US defense secretary has also unveiled major changes, including a new drone command and an Elon Musk-led task force to assess the future of warfare.

Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.

A federal judge on Wednesday approved a settlement clearing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros.

France 24 reports that passengers on flydubai flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv described a harrowing flight after the plane began plummeting rapidly as it approached the Jordanian border.

Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table on Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate.

Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table on Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate.

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.

Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are moving forward with plans to establish deportation centers for rejected asylum seekers outside the EU.

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.

During a visit to Spain, France’s Emmanuel Macron said it would be “good news” if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.

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.

It’s unclear how the Saudis can defuse the threat presented by the Houthis in next-door Yemen or who they can turn to for help. The US isn’t interested, the Europeans are hedging and nobody wants open conflict with Iran.

A British-French agreement aimed at reducing the number of people trying to cross the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, London said Wednesday.

As the French government prepares to unveil its latest budget, the country’s debt is at a record high and growing every day.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University’s response to a 2024 gang rape allegation, France 24 reports. A woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students.

The Central Council of Jews in Germany thinks the Left Party is dangerous. Other Jews, however, are showing solidarity with the party. How does that add up?

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.

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 30th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

An oil refinery on Kenya’s coast is expected to be completed in 40 months, and will process an estimated 700,000 barrels of oil per day. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will lead the project.

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.

Speaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that it would be “a good decision” if the UK decided to rejoin the European Union.

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.

The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.

The US-led coalition in Iraq concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by Iraq’s leaders. France 24 says some fear it could embolden pro-Iran forces.

France 24 reports the chief of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will step down at year-end after a scandal involving female staff being excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group.

The death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.

A Flydubai service from the UAE to Israel made an emergency landing after the copilot stabbed the captain. Eyewitnesses said he attempted to crash the plane before he was subdued by passengers.

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel’s participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.

The South Korean port of Busan says that a stranded shark has become a major tourist draw. It’s also named the ocean predator an honorary ambassador to the city.

An investigation found management failures led to female Eiffel Tower staff being excluded during a Hindu group’s visit.

India’s opposition leaders meet in New Delhi to push back against voter roll revisions and discuss poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar. DW has more.

The last US troops in Iraq, part of a coalition to fight the Islamic State group, were slated to leave the country on Wednesday under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington.