Euro News Today — October 28, 2026

A shortage of certain medications is having a significant impact on people's lives, with a multiple sclerosis patient in the UK speaking out about the "horrific pain" they're experiencing due to a UK-wide drugs shortage. This story highlights the challenges that individuals and healthcare systems face when there are disruptions to essential supplies. Meanwhile, European leaders are grappling with their own complex issues, including diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Norway and Finland's leaders holding a rare call with Russian President Putin, while other European leaders are split over how to engage with him.

The continent's diplomatic efforts are not limited to Russia, as the Netherlands has made a decision to pull out of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation. The country's move has sparked debate about the intersection of politics and culture. In other news, a romance scam that targeted victims in the US has resulted in three individuals pleading guilty to charges related to the $9m scheme. On the sports front, Barcelona has been fined £503 over their approach for a player, highlighting the financial and regulatory aspects of professional sports. These stories demonstrate the diverse range of challenges and issues facing Europe today.

Today's signal:
• Multiple sclerosis patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage (bbc.co.uk)
• Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez (bbc.co.uk)
• Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam (bbc.co.uk)
• European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin (nytimes.com)
• Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin (bbc.co.uk)
• Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision over Israel participation (bbc.co.uk)