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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.
Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding
Video. Students in Marseille and Lille escalate protests over education funding, barricading schools and clashing with police as blockades spread across France.
Thousands of pilgrims make overnight journey to Luján ahead of Pope Leo’s visit
Video. Thousands of pilgrims walked through the night to the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan in Argentina, weeks before Pope Leo’s planned visit in November 2026.
Medieval ruler Tsar Samuel’s remains return home to Bulgaria after 60 years
Video. Czar Samuel’s bones are flown back to Sofia after 60 years in Greece, as both countries seal a deal to exchange historic religious relics.
Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summer
Video. A thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.
Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches
Video. Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
Floods leave streets and roads submerged across Catalonia
Video. Two people have died and another is missing after heavy rain caused flooding across Catalonia, with firefighters responding to more than 1,500 calls.
Spanish police remove over 3,000 migrants from Ceuta beach camp
Video. Police dismantle a migrant camp on Ceuta’s Trampolín Beach, moving over 3,000 people from tents to a temporary reception centre for processing.
Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku
Wakana Koga claimed her first world title at -48kg, defeating Assunta Scutto in the final. At -60kg, home favourite Ahmad Yusifov came from behind to beat Sherzod Davlatov, sending the Baku crowd into celebration on an unforgettable opening day.
“We don’t feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says Muslim World League
While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the world and that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent political excesses.
Bosnia awaits for final general election results
Around 3.4 million eligible voters in Bosnia headed to the polls to choose the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament, and heads of institutions for the country’s two entities.
Tens of thousands take to Madrid streets demanding housing action
Video. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid demanding affordable housing and stronger protections for renters, a day after lawmakers rejected emergency housing measures.
Latest news bulletin | October 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Latvia: Exit polls show ruling party leading
Some 1.5 million people were eligible to cast their ballots in the Saturday parliamentary election, Latvia’s 11th since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
French students clash with police as school protests spread nationwide
Video. Footage shows pupils in Paris, Toulouse and Lille clashing with police as they demand better school resources, warning protests will continue nationwide.
5,000 drones create giant shapes over Nanchang in China
Video. A fleet of 5,000 drones forms fighter jets, robots, planes and horses over Nanchang as China marks National Day with a spectacular night show.
Mobile ebola laboratory cuts diagnosis times for patients in Congo
Video. A mobile laboratory in Butembo, eastern DRC, is cutting Ebola testing times, with results available within 24 hours and sometimes as quickly as six.
Video shows bear slamming into car in northern Japan
Video. A brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother, approached the vehicle before running away with its cub. The driver was unharmed, and police have released dashcam footage of the encounter.
Cornell University gang rape allegations: case sparks debate among US students
Video. New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
New York hosts secret dîner en blanc with Parisian belle époque theme
Video. Thousands dressed in white gather at a secret New York location for Dîner en Blanc, an annual outdoor dinner with a Parisian Belle Époque theme.
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