https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:54:36 +0100 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:54:36 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/german-chemicals-giant-basf-raises-profit-guidance-after-iran-war-price-hikes https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/german-chemicals-giant-basf-raises-profit-guidance-after-iran-war-price-hikes Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:54:31 +0100 German chemicals giant BASF raised its 2026 outlook for the second time this year on Wednesday after raising prices for some products following the outbreak of the Iran war. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/mercedes-benz-cuts-2026-profit-outlook-amid-china-market-struggles https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/mercedes-benz-cuts-2026-profit-outlook-amid-china-market-struggles Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:07:12 +0100 Mercedes-Benz now expects its 2026 core profit to remain flat at €5.8 billion, abandoning its earlier forecast of 15% growth, further signaling the severe structural crisis threatening Germany's automotive industry. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/tiktok-parent-company-founder-tops-chinas-rich-list-amid-ai-boom https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/tiktok-parent-company-founder-tops-chinas-rich-list-amid-ai-boom Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:40:02 +0100 Zhang Yiming has reclaimed his position as China's richest person, with a €89.4 billion fortune driven by AI, as the country's technology sector booms while traditional industries struggle. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/dutch-chip-firm-besis-shares-jump-as-applied-materials-moves-to-double-stake https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/dutch-chip-firm-besis-shares-jump-as-applied-materials-moves-to-double-stake Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:36:15 +0100 Shares in Dutch chip equipment maker Besi jumped on Tuesday after US rival Applied Materials announced plans to lift its holding to roughly 20% from 9%, tightening ties built around technology used to make AI hardware. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/ai-chip-boom-tripled-south-koreas-economic-growth-in-the-third-quarter https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/ai-chip-boom-tripled-south-koreas-economic-growth-in-the-third-quarter Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:19:18 +0100 South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter. However, analysts warned that its heavy reliance on the chip industry leaves the country vulnerable to a slowdown in global AI spending. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/eu-inc-why-the-commissions-perfect-startup-plan-might-be-falling-apart https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/eu-inc-why-the-commissions-perfect-startup-plan-might-be-falling-apart Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:50 +0100 EU Inc, the Commission’s promise to strengthen the EU’s startup market and keep startups from moving abroad, is facing roadblocks that make its adoption by 2026 difficult. Will the 28th regime survive? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/microsoft-offers-around-60000-employees-voluntary-buyouts https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/microsoft-offers-around-60000-employees-voluntary-buyouts Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:22:37 +0100 The offer will be made available to employees on select teams across the US, Canada, India and the United Kingdom "at level 70 and below," meaning some senior staff could be included. Around 60,000 employees are reported to be eligible. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/anthropics-ipo-filing-shows-off-soaring-revenues-as-the-company-warns-of-ais-risks-to-huma https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/anthropics-ipo-filing-shows-off-soaring-revenues-as-the-company-warns-of-ais-risks-to-huma Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:28:13 +0100 Anthropic warned AI could bring "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity" if it is not "developed, deployed, and operated with appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures." https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/cyprus-signs-18bn-deal-to-develop-first-gas-field-with-exports-to-europe-via-egypt https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/cyprus-signs-18bn-deal-to-develop-first-gas-field-with-exports-to-europe-via-egypt Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:11:35 +0100 The deal is a key step towards harnessing Cyprus' natural gas reserves and bolstering energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, with exports to Europe via Egypt and production due to start in 2028. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/german-business-confidence-rises-in-october-despite-global-economic-risks https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/german-business-confidence-rises-in-october-despite-global-economic-risks Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:41:37 +0100 Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose in October, driven by stronger manufacturing confidence, although higher energy prices and interest rates continue to pose risks to the economic recovery. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/new-business-projects-decline-despite-rising-foreign-investment-un-says-at-world-investmen https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/new-business-projects-decline-despite-rising-foreign-investment-un-says-at-world-investmen Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:10:13 +0100 Foreign investment is rising, but fewer new projects are being announced and funding remains concentrated in a few economies. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, officials and investors are discussing how more countries can benefit and create jobs. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/galp-and-moeve-fail-to-agree-merger-of-refining-and-distribution-operations https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/galp-and-moeve-fail-to-agree-merger-of-refining-and-distribution-operations Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:28:32 +0100 Portuguese multinational energy corporation Galp confirmed that talks with shareholders of major Spanish energy firm Moeve, to merge downstream operations, have collapsed, and says the result will not affect its operations. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/revolut-to-launch-platform-for-investing-in-private-tech-companies https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/revolut-to-launch-platform-for-investing-in-private-tech-companies Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:50:46 +0100 Revolut announced on Monday the launch of Revolut Ventures, a new platform developed with Carne Group to give eligible investors access to private technology companies, an investment market traditionally reserved for wealthy individuals and large institutions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/audis-first-us-production-plant-carmaker-strikes-deal-with-trump https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/audis-first-us-production-plant-carmaker-strikes-deal-with-trump Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:15:55 +0100 Audi is planning its first car factory in the United States, with the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer set to invest billions in a new plant in Georgia. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/eu-trade-chief-seeks-to-rebalance-eu-china-trade-as-brussels-weighs-tougher-measures https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/eu-trade-chief-seeks-to-rebalance-eu-china-trade-as-brussels-weighs-tougher-measures Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:11:57 +0200 The European Commission hopes to curb Chinese imports in additional sectors in upcoming talks with Beijing while exploring new trade defence measures, though the move risks triggering retaliatory action from China. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/france-slips-into-contraction-as-europes-growth-slows-how-bad-could-it-get https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/france-slips-into-contraction-as-europes-growth-slows-how-bad-could-it-get Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:56:31 +0200 France’s private sector contracted this month, dragging eurozone business activity growth to a four-month low amid political uncertainty and high energy costs. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/fitch-ratings-hungary-could-meet-eurozone-entry-criteria-by-2030 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/fitch-ratings-hungary-could-meet-eurozone-entry-criteria-by-2030 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:59:10 +0200 According to the credit rating agency, Hungary’s 2027 draft budget supports its aim of meeting the conditions for adopting the euro by the end of the decade. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/volvo-cars-announces-2500-job-cuts-as-it-swings-to-quarterly-loss https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/volvo-cars-announces-2500-job-cuts-as-it-swings-to-quarterly-loss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:24:50 +0200 Chinese ownership has not shielded Volvo Cars from competition in China, as the Geely-owned carmaker steps up its turnaround efforts amid pressure from local rivals, US tariffs and the removal of EV incentives. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/could-lab-made-gold-crash-prices-like-diamonds-us-start-up-says-it-turned-mercury-into-gol https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/could-lab-made-gold-crash-prices-like-diamonds-us-start-up-says-it-turned-mercury-into-gol Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:14:16 +0200 Little-known San Francisco start-up Marathon Fusion says it has turned mercury into stable gold at ten times the rate of CERN's record, raising a question that has haunted the diamond trade: could lab-made gold one day sink the price of the mined metal? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/eu-canada-love-story-needs-more-than-warm-words-senior-mep-warns https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/eu-canada-love-story-needs-more-than-warm-words-senior-mep-warns Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:46 +0200 European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/portuguese-and-spanish-unions-in-talks-over-iberian-general-strike https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/portuguese-and-spanish-unions-in-talks-over-iberian-general-strike Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:59:44 +0200 Several Spanish trade unions have already called a general strike for 11 November, but the leader of Spain's biggest union CCOO says a joint strike with Portuguese unions is now being considered. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/why-elon-musk-wants-to-merge-tesla-and-spacex-before-trump-leaves-office https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/why-elon-musk-wants-to-merge-tesla-and-spacex-before-trump-leaves-office Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:59:28 +0200 Elon Musk has opened the door to merging Tesla and SpaceX into a $3.5 trillion (€3.1tn) giant, the latest step in years of folding his companies into one another, with a deal reportedly aimed at closing before US President Donald Trump leaves the White House. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-as-it-turns-to-ai-to-improve-efficiency https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-as-it-turns-to-ai-to-improve-efficiency Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:14:25 +0200 British bank Barclays said on Thursday it would cut around 5,000 jobs, or roughly 5% of its global workforce, by the end of 2026 as it turns to AI and other technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/meta-shares-jump-5-as-ai-investments-fuel-revenue-growth https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/meta-shares-jump-5-as-ai-investments-fuel-revenue-growth Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:17:35 +0200 Meta Platforms said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit jumped more than threefold, as the social media giant's revenue climbed sharply, adding to confidence that the firm's AI spending is improving the business. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/teslas-profit-drops-as-it-explores-a-possible-merger-with-musks-other-public-company-space https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/teslas-profit-drops-as-it-explores-a-possible-merger-with-musks-other-public-company-space Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:53:00 +0200 Tesla reported a decline in third-quarter profit, but generated more cash than analysts expected, leaving investors with a mixed picture as it explores a possible merger with Elon Musk's other big company, SpaceX. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/canada-unveils-62bn-plan-to-shield-manufacturers-as-trump-trade-tariffs-bite https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/canada-unveils-62bn-plan-to-shield-manufacturers-as-trump-trade-tariffs-bite Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:30:08 +0200 Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs make both US and Canadian industries weaker and reduce choice for households in both countries. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/riots-in-france-tourism-sector-fears-drop-in-foreign-visitors https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/riots-in-france-tourism-sector-fears-drop-in-foreign-visitors Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:02:42 +0200 Images of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, are already slowing hotel bookings, and tourism professionals fear ongoing violence will further deter foreign visitors. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/eu-should-revive-talks-on-broader-china-trade-deal-top-mep-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/eu-should-revive-talks-on-broader-china-trade-deal-top-mep-says Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:16:43 +0200 As EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/ryanair-ceo-predicts-biggest-airfare-rise-in-european-history https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/ryanair-ceo-predicts-biggest-airfare-rise-in-european-history Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:47:02 +0200 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts European airfares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 as higher fuel costs, taxes and reduced capacity put pressure on airlines. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/what-does-lufthansa-gain-from-its-12-billion-tap-air-portugal-deal-and-when https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/what-does-lufthansa-gain-from-its-12-billion-tap-air-portugal-deal-and-when Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:41:09 +0200 Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/netflix-shares-drop-on-slowing-engagement-and-revenue-growth https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/netflix-shares-drop-on-slowing-engagement-and-revenue-growth Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:55:06 +0200 Netflix shares fell after its latest earnings failed to cheer investors as the streaming giant faces mounting competition and reportedly plans to cut around 1,000 jobs. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/elon-musk-backs-spacex-tesla-merger-as-rocket-firm-turns-profit https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/elon-musk-backs-spacex-tesla-merger-as-rocket-firm-turns-profit Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:37:11 +0200 Elon Musk has signalled his support for a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, as SpaceX reported a sharp rise in revenue and its first quarterly profit since going public. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/investment-summit-german-government-strikes-ai-deal-with-nvidia https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/investment-summit-german-government-strikes-ai-deal-with-nvidia Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:10:08 +0200 At the "Invest in Germany" summit in Berlin, the federal government, despite early negative headlines, secured a partnership with AI firm Nvidia and new investment from Amazon. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/power-outage-hits-google-cloud-services-disrupting-uk-banks https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/power-outage-hits-google-cloud-services-disrupting-uk-banks Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:56:28 +0200 A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre in London caused serious network disruptions to its services Tuesday, the US tech giant said. The issue has since been "mitigated" for "most" customers, it added later. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/digital-bank-revolut-down-in-major-worldwide-outage https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/digital-bank-revolut-down-in-major-worldwide-outage Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:08 +0200 Revolut's app and services became inaccessible to millions of users on Tuesday. The issue, which appeared to be linked to a power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London, has now been "fixed" and services have been "restored," the company said. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/france-presses-resale-platforms-to-remove-stolen-goods-after-unrest https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/france-presses-resale-platforms-to-remove-stolen-goods-after-unrest Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:27:11 +0200 France's digital minister on Monday urged online resale platforms to remove listings for "stolen items" following Saturday's looting and summoned representatives of companies including Vinted and eBay for talks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/frances-traditional-smoked-sausage-under-threat-but-is-brussels-really-to-blame https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/frances-traditional-smoked-sausage-under-threat-but-is-brussels-really-to-blame Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:30 +0200 Political parties across Brittany are up in arms over the French government's failure to defend andouille de Guémené, a traditional sausage suspected of posing a cancer risk. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/why-pharma-giant-roche-is-putting-german-investments-on-hold https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/why-pharma-giant-roche-is-putting-german-investments-on-hold Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:07:21 +0200 Germany’s bid to revive its struggling economy faces a fresh setback as a major pharmaceutical player raises concerns over the country’s business climate. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/frances-riot-damage-doubles-who-will-pay-for-thousands-of-wrecked-shops https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/frances-riot-damage-doubles-who-will-pay-for-thousands-of-wrecked-shops Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:32:42 +0200 At least 3,000 French shops were hit over the weekend. Insurers say they are mobilised, but lost trade may not be covered. Here is who pays the riot bill. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/musk-pledges-spacex-shares-to-every-us-child-in-potential-107bn-giveaway https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/musk-pledges-spacex-shares-to-every-us-child-in-potential-107bn-giveaway Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:35:58 +0200 Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year, a pledge worth about $10.7bn (€9.5bn) at Friday’s closing price. He has yet to explain who would qualify or how the shares would be distributed. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/can-european-luxury-brands-still-count-on-china-for-growth https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/can-european-luxury-brands-still-count-on-china-for-growth Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:42:43 +0200 China’s shoppers are hunting for second-hand bargains and turning to homegrown brands, putting pressure on European luxury groups. China remains vital for luxury brands, but one analyst warns it may not drive growth over the next two to three years. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/european-stocks-open-in-the-red-as-french-businesses-count-the-cost-of-the-riots https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/european-stocks-open-in-the-red-as-french-businesses-count-the-cost-of-the-riots Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:56:56 +0200 European stock markets opened lower on Monday after a weekend of violent protests and looting in France, as business owners count the cost and accuse the government of failing to protect them. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/high-prices-and-interest-rates-expert-advice-on-managing-your-money https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/high-prices-and-interest-rates-expert-advice-on-managing-your-money Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:28:34 +0200 Careful budgeting, managing borrowing costs, protecting cash reserves and limiting financial risks: experts tell Euronews how households and businesses can cope with inflation and high interest rates. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/gas-ring-5-billion-proposal-aims-to-strengthen-central-asias-energy-security https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/gas-ring-5-billion-proposal-aims-to-strengthen-central-asias-energy-security Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:51 +0200 A proposed $5bn (€4.45bn) gas network could help five Central Asian countries share supplies and meet winter demand. The ‘Gas Ring’ would link new and existing pipelines, but funding and agreements between governments remain to be finalised. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/chinas-economy-grows-45-on-robust-exports-as-domestic-weakness-persists https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/chinas-economy-grows-45-on-robust-exports-as-domestic-weakness-persists Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:11:21 +0200 The official growth figure from the July-September quarter beat expectations and picked up from 4.3% in April-June, the slowest pace in more than three years. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/pandora-opens-the-worlds-biggest-jewellery-factory-in-vietnam-but-is-success-guaranteed-in https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/pandora-opens-the-worlds-biggest-jewellery-factory-in-vietnam-but-is-success-guaranteed-in Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:58:45 +0200 Pandora invested $150 million (€132mn) in a Vietnam factory, which it says will operate entirely on renewable electricity. The company also switched to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery production in 2024. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/uzbekistan-signs-47bn-energy-deals-and-outlines-plans-for-two-more-nuclear-power-plants https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/uzbekistan-signs-47bn-energy-deals-and-outlines-plans-for-two-more-nuclear-power-plants Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:44:49 +0200 Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/could-teslas-flying-car-send-sales-and-shares-soaring https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/could-teslas-flying-car-send-sales-and-shares-soaring Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:04:48 +0200 Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/putin-seizes-five-more-european-firms-continuing-russias-hostile-asset-crackdown https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/putin-seizes-five-more-european-firms-continuing-russias-hostile-asset-crackdown Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:18:40 +0200 The decree covers a flooring manufacturer, a paper packaging firm, a hygiene products maker, and two metal- and plastic-packaging companies, all of which continued operating in Russia after the all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/risk-of-electric-battery-fire-vw-recalls-thousands-of-cars-again https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/risk-of-electric-battery-fire-vw-recalls-thousands-of-cars-again Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:47:55 +0200 Car maker Volkswagen is recalling more vehicles in Germany, this time electric models. Faulty batteries could, in the worst case, trigger fires.