State Department pushes $175M into human rights grants. Then Marco Rubio allegedly signs a memo to ignore Congress and fund far-right groups abroad USAID was gutted for this! We Got This Covered · Oct 2
Latest news bulletin | October 2nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Euronews · Oct 2
'We have to close defence gaps urgently': EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee chief McAllister We sit down with David McAllister, the chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. He talks to us about the security threats facing Europe, and what defence gaps the EU urgently needs to close. For McAllister, the EU is "not at war with the Russian Federation, but we are… France 24 · Oct 2
Trump diverts Ukraine aid to authoritarian countries in Latin America Trump has repeatedly acted to boost like-minded and authoritarian leaders across Latin America using funds allocated for the European defense against Putin The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump Claims European Countries Agreed To Release Diesel Stocks To Address Skyrocketing Prices Trump claimed that the "process will begin immediately." International Business Times · Oct 2
Europe agrees to release huge fuel reserves after pressure from Trump G7 NATIONS have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from strategic reserves amid soaring fuel prices and pressure from the US. The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
Europe To Release Diesel Reserves: Trump says partners will tap stocks; US mulls export ban The G7 nations on Friday announced that they agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil from reserves over four months, including a “substantial” release of diesel in the first 20 days, as fuel prices surge amid the war with Iran, while Trump had earlier threatened diesel exporyt ban. The Times of India · Oct 2
Trump says Europe to unlock ‘massive amount of Diesel’; G7 agrees 100 million-barrel oil release amid global crunch US President Donald Trump said Friday that Europe had agreed to release a “massive amount” of heavily stocked diesel oil, with the process beginning immediately. His announcement comes as governments respond to a tightening global diesel market, disrupted supplies and elevated fuel prices, putting strategic inventories under renewed scrutiny. The Economic Times · Oct 2
US retirement quality plunges in rankings. This is where retirees are going instead Majority of countries in top ten are in Europe The Independent UK · Oct 2
EU approves tougher migration rules in latest push to tighten borders European Union interior ministers agreed on Thursday to toughen the bloc's migration policies, particularly on returns of undocumented migrants. They also want to step up social media monitoring to prevent further mass movements of people after the crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta this summer. Radio France Internationale · Oct 2
Average diesel prices pass £2 per litre – as Britain is cut out of European crisis talks IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 2
Miliband to stand in for Burnham at emergency G7 talks on world energy markets The Foreign Secretary is expected to join the call as the Prime Minister is attending his father’s funeral on Friday afternoon. Evening Standard · Oct 2
Can releasing more of Europe’s emergency reserves bring diesel prices down? The EU says it is ready for collective action with the IEA on a fresh emergency release. Analysts say releasing diesel reserves could lower pump prices within days, but would offer only short-term relief. Euronews · Oct 2
G7 members will release 100 million barrels of diesel after US threatens export ban Members of the Group of Seven bloc of highly industrialised economies on Friday agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their reserves over four months, averting a potential US ban on diesel exports. The European Union had earlier pushed back against Washington's threat, with an… France 24 · Oct 2
InsideEVs · Oct 2 Volvo Sales Tumble, Forcing The Company To Abandon Its Full-Year Guidance Europe is the only market where Volvo is still doing alright. Everywhere else, it’s all red.
Euronews · Oct 2 Italy's firefighting planes return home after summer battling blazes across Europe Western Europe recorded its hottest summer on record, with some 540,000 hectares going up in smoke across the European Union between mid-June and early September.
Euronews · Oct 2 DiscoverEU applications now open: Thousands of free travel passes for young Europeans up for grabs Applications for the scheme are open until 15 October, giving eligible young Europeans the chance to explore the continent by train and other sustainable transport, with discounts on accommodation, culture and more.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2 Why Rangers star has Ibrox move to thank for international breakthrough Why Rangers star has Ibrox move to thank for international breakthrough
Euronews · Oct 2 Latest news bulletin | October 2nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
The Independent UK · Oct 2 If Britain decides to rejoin the EU we’ll do everything we can to welcome them back, says Germany The leaders of France and Spain have also backed Britain returning to the European Union
The Economic Times · Oct 2 Trump’s diesel squeeze may put Indian refiners in a sweet spot, and a bind A potential US diesel export ban could worsen an already tight global fuel market by removing about 1.2 million barrels a day of supply at a time when Middle Eastern, Russian and Chinese exports are constrained. Europe would be particularly exposed, while India could gain export opportunities for its refiners…
Euronews · Oct 2 EU holds crisis meeting as US pressure mounts to release emergency oil stocks EU countries and the European Commission are holding talks on Friday that could pave the way for a new emergency oil reserves release, as pressure from Washington mounts. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews a fresh emergency release is "a possibility".
Euronews · Oct 2 Trans-Caspian Corridor: Europe and Central Asia target faster trade Transit along the Trans-Caspian Corridor currently takes around 35 days, with a target of cutting this to between 15 and 20. Officials say customs, digital systems and predictable border procedures are as important as new railways and ports.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2 UK Government addresses panic over diesel supplies as Donald Trump pressure grows People should not worry about diesel shortages, the Government has said, amid pressure from the US for European countries to use their reserves
The Independent UK · Oct 2 Europe to release ‘massive amount of diesel’ after Trump’s supply threat G7 leaders agree to release 100 million barrels of diesel in scramble to avert Trump’s threatened ban on US exports to the bloc