Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
NASA has landed nine spacecraft on Mars over the past 50 years, and China touched down in 2021, but no one has returned samples from Mars, let alone its moons.
Helen Haines, a 65-year-old independent, was struck by a an SUV outside her electoral office in the city of Wangaratta, in Victoria State, in the middle of Monday afternoon, police said.
Trump also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying it was “time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.”
Ecuadorian priest Patricio Sánchez died after a large cross fell on him while he was celebrating Mass in the city of Guayaquil.
The US and five Central Asian governments backed closer transport and industrial cooperation at a C5+1 meeting in Samarkand. Rubio also held bilateral talks, while Uzbekistan signed the Artemis Accords.
Torrential rain triggered severe flooding in eastern Spain, sweeping away cars, submerging roads and leaving at least four people dead.
Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Qatar is preparing a new regional defence partnership while keeping channels open with Tehran, arguing that dialogue and economic ties offer a route to lasting peace. Doha also warned of an energy disruption “peak” with more difficulties on the horizon…