Europe Today: Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election

By Adnan Leal Published on 05/10/2026 - 8:01 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied German Chancellor Friedriz Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election. On today's show: Méabh Mc Mahon speaks to the EU's ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, following a trip to Ukraine by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which Russian drones and missiles struck the capital, causing severe damage to Kyiv's Northern Bridge. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Aadel Haleem reports from Doha on the latest developments in the Iran war, after Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said Washington has replied to Tehran's proposal to end the conflict and that the response is now under internal review. Charles Michel, the former European Council president, joins the show to analyse the Iran war as he calls on European leaders to change how they are dealing with it. Maia de la Baume reports on the scandal engulfing Jordan Bardella, after the young leader of the French far-right National Rally denied writing antisemitic messages in 2013, following an investigation by the left-leaning outlet Mediapart which alleged that he had. João Albuquerque, Portuguese political analyst and former MEP, shares his take on the first round of Brazil's presidential election, in which the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is behind bars, has won the most votes, beating the incumbent left-wing president, Lula da Silva. When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join Euronews’ anchors Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe live on TV and Euronews' website, as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram), every weekday at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. Also available as a newsletter and podcast. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more European diesel reserves cover 10 days of the world's demands, expert says No silver bullet to energy crisis, EU Energy chief says Țoiu: NATO and EU must boost response to hybrid attacks Iran war Brazil Germany War in Ukraine Comments