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Muslim World League launches counter-extremism plan in West Africa2 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Evening4 hours ago
New videos show deadly landslide burying gold miners in Central African Republic6 hours ago
Syrians who came home after al-Assad's fall find a complicated reality7 hours ago
Iran calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure7 hours ago
Democratic Republic Of Congo8 days ago
DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially,' UN warns8 hours ago
Mauritania coastguard rescues more than 300 migrants in Atlantic8 hours ago
Hungary's lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens9 hours ago
Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens9 hours ago
Russia test-fires missiles on disputed islands as Japan blasts drills10 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Midday10 hours ago
Iran executes 'foreign national' over involvement in January protests11 hours ago
Group of 20 migrants deported from United States arrives in Liberia11 hours ago
Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests11 hours ago
Two fishermen rescued by Mexico after floating at sea in cooler box10 hours ago
Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters12 hours ago
Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia's deadly barrage12 hours ago
Panama Canal to reduce shipping as El Niño fuels drought in lakes14 hours ago
UN Security Council holds second informal poll for next leader15 hours ago
Australia charges man for informing Russia about Ukraine's military15 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Morning16 hours ago
New US carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed ship1 day ago
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Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Evening1 day ago
Drought on Serbia's Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck1 day ago
Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers1 day ago
Express train hits and kills four workers at railway station in Japan - Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing. 20/08/20264 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/08/20264 hours ago
ICC splits Taliban probe as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain - ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice. 20/08/20269 hours ago
Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis - South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid. 20/08/20267 hours ago
Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens - Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly. 20/08/20267 hours ago
Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city - Russia's overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital. 20/08/20268 hours ago
US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal - Emails obtained by the National Iranian American Council lobby show ICE officials accepted last-minute changes to deportation lists requested by Tehran. A separate lawsuit alleged confidential asylum information was shared with Iranian officials, a claim the Department of Homeland Security denies. 20/08/202610 hours ago
China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad - At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector's push into factories and commercial settings. 20/08/20269 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/08/202610 hours ago
Lebanon extradites al-Assad's general to Syria for war crimes trial - The move comes as the new Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa looks to hold senior members of al-Assad's regime accountable for crimes committed during the country's civil war, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. 20/08/202612 hours ago
North Korea fires suspected missile as US drill cuts 'changes nothing' Pyongyang says scaling back US-South Korean military drills does not make them less provocative, as Japan says North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea. 20/08/202610 hours ago
Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year - Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang. 19/08/202610 hours ago
Israel probes killings of Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian medics - Criminal investigations are not being opened into three other incidents involving aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. 19/08/202612 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/08/202612 hours ago
Central African Republic2 days ago
At least 100 people may have died after gold mine collapsed in Africa - According to the Baboua public prosecutor, the incident is believed to have been caused by "the collapse of several underground tunnels in which miners were operating." 19/08/202615 hours ago
Ecuador's intelligence chief among victims of Kenya helicopter crash - The victims are said to include the head of Ecuador's National Intelligence Centre, his wife, and five Americans. 19/08/202615 hours ago
United Arab Emirates1 month ago
UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran - Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels. 19/08/202613 hours ago
Harvard to pay $53m after morgue manager sold donated body parts - A Boston state court judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement on Tuesday, according to US media, with Harvard saying the distribution of funds is expected to take several months. 19/08/202616 hours ago
Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark - Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower. 19/08/202614 hours ago
Qatar in Motion3 months ago
A taste of Qatar's melting pot of cuisines - In partnership with - Media City - Qatar in Motion heads to some of Doha's top culinary spots. We visit the Michelin-starred Alba where creativity and craftsmanship elevate fine dining. At Bib Gourmand-recognised Baron, innovative flavours and a relaxed dining experience reflect the diversity of Qatar's modern food culture. 19/08/202614 hours ago
Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says - The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further rise in death penalties in the Islamic Republic in recent years. 19/08/202616 hours ago
Bodies of Belgian climbers who vanished in 1992 found in Swiss Alps - Wallis police keep records of people reported missing since 1925, mostly in mountainous areas and rivers. 19/08/20261 day ago
Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war - Russia's central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund the war in Ukraine amid a deteriorating economy. 19/08/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/08/20261 day ago
Tennis player Kyrgios admits 'mistake' after failing test for cocaine - Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries. 19/08/20261 day ago
At least nine killed and six injured in hotel fire in eastern India - Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal's ruling party. 19/08/20261 day ago
First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach - Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research. 19/08/20261 day ago
Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth in major bust, official says - Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years. 19/08/20261 day ago
Mud baths and red water: inside Bulgaria's Lake Atanasovsko - Tourists slather mud and float in red brine at Lake Atanasovsko, while Pomorie's salt museum preserves Bulgaria's fading salt-making heritage. 19/08/20261 day ago
US slams 'escalation' after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase - Israel said it had attacked the base because Syria had been close to breaching an agreed-upon "status quo in security matters" by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there. 19/08/20261 day ago
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury flaws at appeal - Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms. 19/08/20261 day ago
Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London - A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze. 19/08/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/08/20261 day ago
North Korean state media slams joint US-South drills as 'open threat' On Sunday, US President Donald Trump stunned regional allies by ordering the Pentagon to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, just a day before they were due to start. 19/08/20262 days ago
ICC hits back after US announces sanctions on senior court figures - Responding to the US' move in a statement, the ICC reportedly said the new sanctions "undermine the rule of law." 18/08/20262 days ago
Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets - Thousands gather in Sora, Italy, as devotees carry a 16-metre-high illuminated structure through the streets for the Feast of the Assumption. 18/08/20261 day ago
Champagne harvest starts early in France as heatwave speeds ripening - Aerial and close-up footage shows an early Champagne grape harvest in Tours-sur-Marne as heatwaves force smaller crews and faster picking schedules - 18/08/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/08/20261 day ago
Iran targets UAE with two missiles, prompting first alert in months - Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May. 18/08/20262 days ago
Asian allies stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump cuts Korea drills - Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. 18/08/20262 days ago
Qatar says it returned Iranian pilot's remains, denies holding others - Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a domestic audience. Qatar's foreign ministry also said US-Iran talks were "far" from resuming. 18/08/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/08/20262 days ago
Trump says 'no talks or conversations' taking place with Iran - The president had earlier posted an image of a map showing the Strait as a new US territory, appearing to restate his threat to claim sovereignty over the passage from last week. 18/08/20262 days ago
Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon - French and Spanish firefighters work together to tackle wildfires in Spain's Aragon region, where more than 17,000 hectares have burned. 18/08/20262 days ago
Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning - Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano. 18/08/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/08/20262 days ago
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote - The election was widely seen as a referendum on Hichilema's first term during which Zambia's economy returned to growth after years of fiscal distress. 18/08/20262 days ago
Judge blocks Trump attempts to move FBI to DC office building - Officials in the Trump administration sought to scrap plans for relocation to a site approved under the Biden administration in favour of repurposing another building just blocks from the current FBI headquarters in the nation's capital. 18/08/20262 days ago
Mangione's state trial postponed indefinitely in double jeopardy claim - Mangione's attorneys argued that he was being double charged for the same "criminal transaction" pleading for the state case to be tossed out. Mangione pleaded guilty to the stalking and fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. 18/08/20262 days ago
Opening statements begin in long-awaited Tupac Shakur murder trial - Duane Davis is being accused of planning the fatal 1996 Las Vegas shooting which claimed the life of hip-hop's rising star Tupac Shakur. Davis was the first to be charged in connection with the murder, after he was indicted in 2023. 18/08/20262 days ago
Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany - Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region. 17/08/20262 days ago
Trump's bid to overturn sex assault judgement rejected for second time - It's the second time Trump has asked the Supreme Court to overturn damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll. 17/08/20262 days ago
Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough - A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza." 17/08/20262 days ago
Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair - The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine. 17/08/20262 days ago
Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight - Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo's triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026. 17/08/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/08/20262 days ago
7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival - Volunteers cook a 7,200-egg omelette in a four-metre pan over an open fire at the Giant Omelette Festival in Malmedy, Belgium. 17/08/20262 days ago
US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate - Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio. 17/08/20262 days ago
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks - Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world's seaborne oil trade. 17/08/20262 days ago
Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England - After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June's earthquakes. 17/08/20263 days ago
Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict', UN rights chief warns - Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province. 17/08/20263 days ago
Why Iranian women freeze eggs they may never be allowed to use - Single women in Iran can legally store frozen eggs but cannot use them without a husband, leaving many paying two months' salary for a procedure whose annual storage costs have quadrupled since 2022, in a country simultaneously pushing pronatalist policies and experiencing a 9% drop in births. 17/08/20263 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/08/20263 days ago
At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India - Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees. 17/08/20263 days ago
Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus - Two loose goats briefly board a TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon, before the driver reopens the doors and passengers guide them outside. 17/08/20263 days ago
Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany' Firefighters battle the advancing flames in eastern Belgium as thick smoke and difficult terrain complicate efforts to contain the blaze. 17/08/20263 days ago
Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan - The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to support, insisting any settlement must ensure the group is "genuinely disarmed." 17/08/20263 days ago
Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake left 53 dead - The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tonnes of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing. 17/08/20263 days ago
Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony - Dogs and owners attend a Saint Roch Mass in La Paz, Bolivia, where pets receive blessings and worshippers honour animals that have died. 17/08/20263 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/08/20263 days ago
Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killing and mass emigration of Palestinians - In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli. 17/08/20263 days ago
South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills - The US president previously slammed the joint drills as "provocative" in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore. 17/08/20263 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/08/20263 days ago
World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner - Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California. 16/08/20263 days ago
Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius - Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi "GG" taking the 2026 title. 16/08/20263 days ago
Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan - Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses. 16/08/20264 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/08/20264 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/08/20264 days ago
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village - A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals. 15/08/20264 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/08/20264 days ago
Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message', says Lebanon - In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah warned that the latest Israeli attacks would "be met with an appropriate response." 15/08/20264 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/08/20264 days ago
Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia - A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere. 15/08/20261 day ago
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing 40 - A second 6.9-magnitude quake later hit Pematangsiantar on the western island of Sumatra, at a depth of around 183 km. The first quake hit at a depth of around 10 km. 15/08/20264 days ago
After Trump warning, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian - Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." 15/08/20264 days ago
UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'Islamic republic of Britain' Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons." 15/08/20264 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/08/20264 days ago
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers - At least 19 elephants have died since June in a popular wildlife region of southern Kenya, with the local toll now reported at 20. Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides, but wildlife experts say the evidence does not fit all the symptoms they have observed. 15/08/20264 days ago
Migrant charity says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya's coast - The EU border agency Frontex said the total number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 26% in 2025 from the previous year to almost 178,000. 14/08/20264 days ago
Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 - Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson's death. 14/08/20264 days ago
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit - The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia. 14/08/20264 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/08/20264 days ago
Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel - A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town. 14/08/20264 days ago
War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded - At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. 14/08/20264 days ago
Rome's Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city - Rome's Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit. 14/08/20264 days ago
Russia jails man on Poland spying charges after Warsaw foils hit job - Georgy Pirogov was sentenced to 23 years in a high-security colony for allegedly passing classified information to Polish intelligence. The verdict was announced the day after Poland said it had detained a Russian national suspected of planning a killing in Warsaw on the Kremlin's orders. 14/08/20265 days ago
Tehran brings back cleric behind 2009 crackdown to lead Basij militia - Hossein Taeb commanded the Basij during the mass demonstrations of June 2009 and led the IRGC's intelligence service for 13 years, overseeing operations against journalists, dual nationals and dissidents. His return signals that Tehran fears it might need to manage unrest in the near future. 14/08/20265 days ago
Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings - Mount Etna is erupting in Sicily, drawing tourists eager to see the active volcano despite concerns from local guides. The eruption has sent plumes into the sky and forced authorities to close Catania Airport. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest active volcano. 14/08/20262 days ago
In quake-hit Cali, 'hugs here' station brings comfort amid rubble - In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a "hugs here" station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble. 14/08/20265 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/08/20265 days ago
Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes - Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed. 14/08/20265 days ago
Iran claims 'trillion-dollar damage' as Gulf oil spills spread - Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline. 14/08/20266 days ago
Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture - Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region's highest-level rain warning for the first time, while landslide alerts and power cuts affected thousands of residents. 14/08/20265 days ago
US pushes back on mental health crisis reports on USS Abraham Lincoln - The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. 14/08/20265 days ago
France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns - France evacuated about 500 people from the village of Luglon on Thursday, 13 August, as a fast-moving wildfire swept through drought-hit pine forest in the Landes. 14/08/20266 days ago
Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia's coast - Croatia is battling a wildfire that swept through vegetation and homes in Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday, 13 August, forcing about 1,000 residents and tourists to evacuate. 14/08/20266 days ago
Farage wins UK by-election as €5.8m gift investigation resumes - British politician Nigel Farage regains his seat in parliament but an investigation into his finances resumes and could be concluded next month. 14/08/20266 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/08/20266 days ago
Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets - According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy's most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain. 14/08/20266 days ago
US claims billions lost to tariff evasion through third countries -- The US loses billions in annual revenue to the practice of routing goods through intermediate countries to disguise their origin, a White House report has estimated. Peter Navarro said US Customs was already using AI to identify offenders.6 days ago
Vietnam discovers tonne of hidden ivory illegally shipped from Africa - Most trade in ivory from elephants and other endangered animals is banned by international agreement under CITES, a treaty to which almost all UN member countries are parties. 13/08/20267 days ago
Survivors recount Zimbabwe ferry sinking as death toll climbs to 46 - The overloaded government ferry, a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast Lake Kariba, overturned in choppy waters on Tuesday in one of the country's worst passenger boat disasters. 13/08/20267 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/08/20266 days ago
One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery - The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europe's largest port. 13/08/20266 days ago
Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece - Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan's Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones. 13/08/20266 days ago
Hungary takes new steps to unblock frozen EU funds -- Budapest will keep a list of economic operators who are barred from public tenders due to prior economic offences, fulfilling an EU obligation to restoring its access to critical funding.6 days ago
Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies' Iran has kept control of Hormuz, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on 28 February, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees before using the waterway. 13/08/20267 days ago
Azerbaijan bets on the pomegranate as its next big export - Azerbaijan is turning pomegranates, a fruit with 2,000 years of cultural history, into a global brand, with €48.2 million in exports and more than 200 cultivated varieties putting it in direct competition with Iran, Turkey and Spain - 13/08/20267 days ago
France accuses Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penalty - After a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.' 13/08/20263 days ago
Who is Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's new security chief wanted by Interpol? Mohsen Rezaei is one of the Islamic Republic's founding military figures, a four-time failed presidential candidate and the subject of an Interpol Red Notice over the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. Here is what we know about Iran's new security council chief. 13/08/20267 days ago
Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island - Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan. 13/08/20267 days ago
Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver - A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant and forcing the evacuation of 340 passengers, including 67 children, in the Berezivka district. 13/08/20267 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/08/20267 days ago
Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries - California is seeing unusually large numbers of round stingrays near its beaches, as warmer coastal waters and an expected strong El Niño draw the animals closer to shore. 13/08/20267 days ago
Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich - Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces to watch the rare celestial event. In London, the sky turned an eerie grey as a sliver of sunlight appeared above the Moon. 13/08/20263 days ago
Tokyo slams Putin for visiting disputed islands near Japan - The four islands, occupied by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the war's end, providing the Kremlin with strategic military bases. 13/08/202610 hours ago
Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble - Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed. 13/08/20267 days ago
Half a million visitors flock to Spain's path of total solar eclipse - Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun. 13/08/20267 days ago
Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness - Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun. 13/08/20267 days ago
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Over 150 civilians killed in US strikes on Houthis, Pentagon says - A Pentagon review sent to Congress found three April 2025 airstrikes against Houthi positions — including one on Ras Isa port that killed 80 people — resulted in 153 civilian deaths and 243 injuries. The report determined condolence payments to victims were not appropriate, without explaining why. 13/08/20267 days ago
Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history - "At its current pace, it's on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday. 13/08/20267 days ago
Oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached coastline, Oman says - The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman's Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye on the leak. 13/08/20268 days ago
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role, Trump says - Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections. 12/08/20268 days ago
'I think we will keep it,' Trump says about control of Hormuz strait - Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February. 12/08/20267 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 12/08/20267 days ago
Libyan Marshal Haftar's spy chief killed in Benghazi car bombing - Fawzi al-Mansouri was assassinated outside a mosque in an LNA stronghold, in what analysts said was a major blow to the Haftar family's security credentials and could delay a US-brokered plan to reunify Libya's rival governments. No group has claimed responsibility. 12/08/20268 days ago
Colombia declares three days mourning for earthquake victims - The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years. 12/08/20268 days ago
Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead - Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage. 12/08/20267 days ago
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Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble - A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her. 12/08/20268 days ago
North Korea launches missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korea drills - A ballistic missile fired from the North's eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US. 12/08/20268 days ago
Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake - A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped. 12/08/20268 days ago
Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip - Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday's total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges. 12/08/20268 days ago
World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data - Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading. 12/08/20268 days ago
Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake kills 216 - As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage. People brought water and food to the victimes and lined up in front of blood donation centres. 12/08/20268 days ago
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UN: Thousands of Ukrainian civilians still held and tortured by Russia - The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly. 12/08/20268 days ago
Trump confirms Secret Service took him off Air Force One in Turkey - "They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane," Trump told reporters after returning from an event in Ohio. "I guess there was a threat out there. I didn't really ask too much about it," he said. "I get a lot of threats." 12/08/20268 days ago
Belarusian opposition politician Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79 - The former Sakharov Prize laureate ran against Aliaksandr Lukashenka for the Belarusian presidency in 2006. 11/08/20268 days ago
Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with 95 people on board - Locals are said to use the ferry to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which is on the north side of Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia. 11/08/20268 days ago
Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after four years in prison - Gilman was arrested and detained in Russia in 2022, accused of assaulting a police officer following an incident on a train in Voronezh, to the south of Moscow. 11/08/20268 days ago
Bulgaria lights up its Black Sea coast with digital art festival - Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast became an open‑air gallery from 7 to 10 August, as the second LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival brought 17 light and digital artworks to five seaside communities. 11/08/20268 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/08/20268 days ago
Italy's Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies - Italy's Po River has fallen to historically low levels as the country endures its fourth heatwave of the summer, exposing wide stretches of dry riverbed near Pavia and raising fresh concerns over water supplies and farming across northern Italy. 11/08/20268 days ago
France's oldest lumberjack contest puts axe skills to the test - France's 73rd lumberjacking championship in Chamrousse saw 60 competitors race axes through logs, preserving Alpine forestry traditions for 2,000 spectators. 11/08/20268 days ago
Mexican crews to arrive to fight western Canada wildfire - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have opened a criminal investigation into the cause of the fire, which broke out on Friday. 11/08/20269 days ago
Qatar sees 'positive' signs in Iran-Oman talks on reopening Hormuz - Doha said Iran and Oman had reached the technical stage of negotiations and were finalising shipping route coordinates, but warned against delay as only six vessels transited Hormuz on Monday compared with 130-140 before the war. 11/08/20268 days ago
Russia launches massive overnight barrage on Ukraine, leaving nine dead - Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities. 11/08/20268 days ago
Oil prices rise as Trump and Iran trade reparations demands - Oil prices and US government bond yields both climbed on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump answered Iran's demand for war reparations with a sweeping counterclaim of his own, pushing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz further out of reach. 11/08/20269 days ago
Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes - Manizales, in Colombia's western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors. 11/08/20269 days ago
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Iran executes woman who claimed self-defence against sexual assault - Marzieh Nieri, 23, was executed at Qazvin Central Prison after a court rejected her account of wounding a man who had attempted to assault her, bringing the number of women executed in Iran since the start of 2026 to at least 14. 11/08/20269 days ago
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes - A Syrian court handed death sentences to Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher — both in absentia — alongside their cousin Atef Najib, who attended the trial in a cage and was found guilty of leading the 2011 Daraa crackdown that sparked the civil war. 11/08/20269 days ago
Australian PM under fire for 'melons' gag about Japanese leader - Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question." 11/08/20269 days ago
Zelenskyy: Russia fired North Korean missiles in overnight strike - Ukraine's president has repeatedly sounded the alarm over deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, often while appealing for more Western air-defence supplies. 11/08/20269 days ago
Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia's strongest quake in decades hits - Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia's strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing. 11/08/20269 days ago
At least 240 killed in Colombia's biggest earthquake in years - Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, has declared a state of emergency. 11/08/20269 days ago
Spain's Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought - A massive wildfire in Spain's Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe's worsening drought crisis. 11/08/20269 days ago
Russia bars its only anti-war party from September elections - The Supreme Court ruling came just days after the Central Election Commission had unanimously approved the party's registration, prompting speculation that the initial approval was itself a Kremlin-orchestrated manoeuvre. 11/08/20269 days ago
Kazakhstan offers tax amnesty to bring billions in crypto assets home - Astana has introduced tax incentives and regulatory reforms to encourage crypto investors to move their digital assets onto domestic licensed platforms, hoping to revive an industry that largely left after a post-mining-boom halt. 11/08/20269 days ago
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Trump signs order that calls for fewer childhood vaccines - The order recommends giving all childhood vaccinations at separate visits whenever feasible, which had earlier been blocked by a federal judge, and dividing the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into three distinct single injections - 11/08/20269 days ago
Tropical Storm Dolphin continues to wreak havoc in eastern China - More than 900 flights, or about 40% of those expected, were cancelled in Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports after about 1,300 were canceled the day before, according to Shanghai Airport Group. 11/08/20269 days ago
Watch: Competitors battle it out in France's pig-squealing contest - Competitors from France and abroad gather in the village of Trie-sur-Baïse for its annual pig-squealing championship, a quirky festival that draws thousands of visitors. 11/08/202610 days ago
Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as US attorney general - Blanche won Senate confirmation by 50 votes to 49 after the White House persuaded a handful of Republican holdouts to join the "yes" column. 10/08/202610 days ago
Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran - Trump this weekend said he was "low-keying" his approach to the conflict, suggesting that he was prepared to let economic pressure mount in place of further military strikes. 10/08/202610 days ago
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Colombia declares state of emergency after earthquake kills 111 - The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles west of Bogotá, the US Geological Survey and Colombia's counterpart reported. 10/08/202610 days ago
'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up - Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game. 10/08/202610 days ago
Saudi factory fire kills 16 Bangladeshis, Dhaka announces - Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement. 10/08/202610 days ago
Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say - The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year. 10/08/202610 days ago
Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain's Castellón - More than 300 firefighters and 21 aircraft are battling a wildfire in Tírig, eastern Spain, which has burned 810 hectares since breaking out on Friday. 10/08/202610 days ago
Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland - Hundreds of kayakers paddled through Copenhagen harbour on Sunday waving Greenlandic flags, marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples in a show of solidarity with Greenland. 10/08/202610 days ago
Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by new government - The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan, Colombia's main drug cartel, in Antioquia department in the northwest. 10/08/202610 days ago
Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival - Hundreds of costumed paddleboarders floated down Moscow's Yauza river on Sunday for an annual stand-up paddleboard carnival, cheered on by live bands and crowds on the bridges above. 10/08/202610 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/08/202610 days ago
The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028 - Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun. 10/08/202610 days ago
Global stars, cosplay and creativity at Comic Con Astana 2026 - Comic Con Astana, Central Asia's biggest pop culture festival, has celebrated its fifth anniversary with international film stars, elaborate cosplay, gaming tournaments and one of the region's largest cosplay competitions, drawing thousands of visitors to Kazakhstan's capital. 10/08/202610 days ago
Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/08/202610 days ago
New temperature record in July hit 900 million people - Last month saw the highest average temperature ever recorded and alarming soil humidity figures across Western Europe, Copernicus said.Regions home to 900 million people underwent their hottest July on record, including the Sahel, Central America, France, and Spain. 10/08/202610 days ago
Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario - Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68. 09/08/202610 days ago
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20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency - The fires that erupted on Friday spread rapidly, nearly doubling in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, although the casualty has not yet been confirmed. 09/08/202610 days ago
Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China - Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert. 09/08/202610 days ago
13 killed, 90 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine - 13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities. 09/08/202610 days ago
Israel rejects US Gaza plan accepted by Hamas - At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would make 'no withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed,' effectively rejecting the plan. 09/08/202610 days ago
Party in the dry Danube riverbed: many call it a natural disaster - Just as musicians kept playing on the Titanic while the ship went down, in Budapest, the exposed bed of the shrinking Danube River has become a party spot. 09/08/202611 days ago
Nagasaki 81st anniversary sparks debate over nuclear deterrence - Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil," denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles. 09/08/202610 days ago
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