Europe

Last update : 06 October 2026, Tuesday / 14:49

Kremlin warns NATO nuclear arms in Lithuania would escalate tensions

The Kremlin warned on Tuesday that any NATO military base or nuclear weapons deployed in Lithuania would inevitably escalate tensions, describing Vilnius's move to lift a constitutional ban on hosting such arms as a step that undermines European stability and forces Moscow to take countermeasures.

06 October 2026

Europe

El Nino could signal extreme Amazon heat 7 months in advance

Researchers say El Nino and warming in the tropical Atlantic could provide warnings of extreme heat across parts of the Amazon Basin as much as seven months in advance, noting that ocean conditions offer the clearest signals for the March-May period, according to findings published Tuesday.

06 October 2026

Europe

Student protests disrupt 1,800 French high schools

The Union Syndicale Lyceenne said approximately 1,800 high schools across France were blockaded or closed on Tuesday as students staged a nationwide mobilization demanding increased staff and resources, with the movement spreading to universities and sparking debate over police tactics.

06 October 2026

Europe

Lithuania moves to lift constitutional ban on nuclear weapons

Lithuanian lawmakers have approved the first reading of a constitutional amendment that would remove the prohibition on nuclear weapons, paving the way for the potential stationing of allied warheads in the Baltic state ahead of a final vote scheduled for mid-January.

06 October 2026

Europe

Spain calls early general election for Nov. 29

Spain's Official Gazette on Tuesday published a royal decree dissolving parliament and formally calling for an early general election to be held on Nov. 29, setting the vote nearly eight months earlier than previously scheduled.

06 October 2026

Europe

Message from Berlin to Moscow: We will not yield to threats or division

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Russia of intensifying its expansionist policy and testing Europe through hybrid attacks and propaganda. Speaking in Berlin alongside Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius, Merz said Germany’s support for Ukraine is intended to defend a lasting European security order and push Moscow toward negotiations, not prolong the war.

06 October 2026

Middle East

UK to expel 27 Israeli diplomats over Jerusalem consulate

The United Kingdom has warned Israel that it will remove 27 diplomats from the London embassy unless Tel Aviv reverses its decision to close the British Consulate General in occupied East Jerusalem, Israel's Ynet news website reported on Monday, marking a further escalation in bilateral tensions.

06 October 2026

Middle East

German chancellor voices 'cautious optimism' on Yemen gains

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday expressed cautious optimism over reports that Yemen's internationally recognized government had seized key territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, while acknowledging that Berlin faces mounting domestic pressure from soaring fuel costs linked to the ongoing Hormuz blockade.

06 October 2026

America

Trump confirms threat prompted US bomber withdrawal from UK

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that a specific security threat prompted the withdrawal of American B-1 bombers from a British air base, suggesting a possible link to Iran while speaking to reporters at the White House.

05 October 2026

America

Trump blames Ukraine war, blue states for soaring gas prices

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and refinery closures in Democratic-led states are responsible for pushing domestic gasoline prices higher, as the national average reaches $4.37 per gallon ahead of November's midterm elections.

05 October 2026

Politics

British envoy hails Türkiye's young engineers at TEKNOFEST

British Ambassador to Ankara Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson said her visit to the TEKNOFEST aerospace festival in southeastern Türkiye offered a window into the creativity of the nation's young engineers and scientists, while highlighting new avenues for cooperation between London and Ankara in the technology sector.

05 October 2026

Europe

Zelenskyy, Tusk discuss Ukraine energy grid, trilateral talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he briefed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday regarding potential trilateral technical meetings with Washington and Moscow, expressing gratitude for Warsaw's continued support while emphasizing that Russia "chooses escalation over peace" amid preparations for Ukraine's winter energy needs.

05 October 2026

Middle East

German Jewish artist Biermann labels Gaza assault war crime

German Jewish singer-songwriter Wolf Biermann told a German news agency that Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza while insisting the assault does not constitute genocide, ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Frankfurt Book Fair to present diary excerpts marking his upcoming 90th birthday.

05 October 2026

Europe

France Televisions drops Israeli firm from political program rollout

France Televisions has abandoned plans to use Israeli company Terrific for an interactive platform on its flagship political show, citing internal concerns over the handling of viewers' personal data and potential political profiling, according to French investigative outlet Mediapart.

05 October 2026

Europe

Estonia relocates troops near Russia in 'active defense' shift

The Estonian Defense Forces are permanently relocating a key brigade to within 50 kilometers of the Russian border as part of a new 'active defense' strategy, with Tallinn also signing contracts for long-range rocket systems and boosting defense spending by 42% to €2.4 billion this year, according to reports.

05 October 2026

Europe

Lavrov deems NATO presence in Afghanistan 'absolutely unacceptable'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow considers any NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan and neighboring countries under any pretext "absolutely unacceptable," warning that such a presence could destabilize the region and undermine security gains made since the Taliban takeover.

05 October 2026

World

Prince Andrew challenges legality of police searches in Epstein probe

Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police to challenge the lawfulness of search warrants that led to his arrest earlier this year, with a private High Court hearing set for Thursday to determine whether related documents can be made public.

05 October 2026

Europe

France shutters 500 high schools as student protests intensify

Student demonstrations forced the closure of up to 500 high schools across France on Monday, disrupting classes for roughly 10% of the nation's secondary institutions, as Education Minister Edouard Geffray cited safety concerns amid reports of fires, mass arrests and injuries linked to demands for improved resources and smaller classes.

05 October 2026

Europe

Kremlin says Russia exacting retribution for attacks on civilian economy

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russian forces are exacting retribution through strikes against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of expanding attacks on civilian economic targets while warning foreign diplomatic missions in the capital to evacuate immediately amid sustained military operations.

05 October 2026

Europe

Spanish PM Sanchez calls early elections after housing decrees rejected

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced snap elections for Nov. 29 after Catalan separatists joined conservative and far-right parties to defeat two government housing decrees, triggering nationwide protests over the country's housing crisis and the recent eviction of an 87-year-old woman.

05 October 2026

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