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Romanian president signs law regulating bear population cull
In recent years Romania has increasingly seen bears wandering into towns and villages, and the number of bear attacks has risen sharply.
Sport 
Judo: Abe Siblings Strike Gold Again at the World Championships in Baku
Uta Abe claimed her sixth world title at -52kg, defeating Ariane Toro Soler to remain unbeaten at the World Championships. Hifumi Abe followed with his fifth world crown at -66kg, producing a spectacular ippon against David Garcia Torne in the final.
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'I'm not a terrorist, I'm just a journalist', how to carry on reporting for Russia and Belarus from exile
Alina Koushyk and Maxim Katz, two opposition journalists living in exile who fled Belarus and Russia respectively, on how they pursue their work from abroad.
Europe News 
From school blockades to violence: what is driving student protests in France?
Student protests erupted in the Paris region in mid-September and have since spread across the nation, with some demonstrations descending into violent clashes with police.
World News 
FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv airport
The FlyDubai co-pilot behind the hijacking attempt wanted to crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport and previously flew the sensitive Israel route, according to multiple sources close to the investigation, amid increasingly difficult questions about the circumstances of the narrowly avoided tragedy.
Business 
São Paulo stock exchange surges after Flávio Bolsonaro election result
The Ibovespa, São Paulo's main stock index, had already closed higher on Friday, but after the first-round election results in Brazil the market opened at a new record.
Economy 
When growth is not enough: housing and inflation, Sánchez's key election challenges
Spain's economy is still outpacing the eurozone and employment is at its highest since 2008, but Sánchez's term end is marred by inflation, weak productivity and a housing crisis now dominating the election debate.
Health News 
How light became a remote control for the brain, and won a Nobel Prize
Optogenetics, the technique that lets scientists control brain cells with light, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
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Latest news bulletin | October 5th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Europe News 
US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK, Baltics risks dividing NATO
US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is hosting representatives from five key NATO members in Poland to discuss defence capabilities and the future of the alliance. Critics warn the exclusion of some Allies risks creating a “toxic” divide.
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Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding
Students in Marseille and Lille escalate protests over education funding, barricading schools and clashing with police as blockades spread across France.
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Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China
Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.
Focus 
A decade of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix: more than just a race
The 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix brought thousands of international visitors to Baku, highlighting Formula 1’s growing impact on tourism, hospitality, jobs and the wider local economy.
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Female AI agents would get paid 10% less than male ones, study finds
Humans tend to trust and would pay male-presenting AI agents more than female ones for the same work, according to a new study by the University of Limerick on how humans interact with agents in the workplace.
Europe News 
What does Spain's snap election mean for European politics?
Spain's snap election on 29 November could cost progressive European forces their last government in a large member state, tilting EU power towards the right and pushing socialists into opposition mode.
