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Brent crude tops $105 as Trump weighs resuming 'major combat operations' in Iran

Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel on Thursday after reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a return to "major combat operations" against Iran, while European stock markets opened lower as rising oil prices fuelled inflation fears.

Euronews · Oct 8

Portuguese hospital lets pets visit owners on the wards: test for paradigm shift

In northern and central Europe, pets are usually kept outside hospitals. Sao Joao's flexible model balances clinical benefits and safety, with no infections so far. "There is excessive fear," says the doctor who helped draft the rules.

Euronews · Oct 8

Can Europe's return hubs work without breaking its own human rights rules?

The EU has approved a legal basis for sending people with no right to stay to centres outside the bloc. Governments say rights will be respected. Rights groups warn the safeguards on paper may not hold up in practice.

Euronews · Oct 8

From tigers to turtles: The conservation success stories that prove there’s still hope for wildlife

“Biodiversity continues to be degraded at an alarming pace, yet amid these steep declines there are grounds for hope.”

Euronews · Oct 8

Aegean, Ryanair and Austrian ranked highest in new 10-year European Airline Safety Index

In its newly-released European Airline Safety Index, AirAdvisor has ranked the top 20 carriers across a decade’s worth of research data.

Euronews · Oct 8

Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Euronews · Oct 8

Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide.

Euronews · Oct 8

Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption

Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.

Euronews · Oct 8

Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Shiroka Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election

The late-night parliamentary session ended a more-than-19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the post makes her the third woman to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.

Euronews · Oct 8

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered major protests, has died in hospital, lawyer says

The 87-year-old whose eviction sparked a domestic crisis and triggered nationwide anti-government protests has died in hospital late on Wednesday. Protesters say they will continue to demonstrate to uphold her legacy.

Euronews · Oct 8