Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed
Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.
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Apple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ on 9 September
Incoming CEO John Ternus will present the company’s first foray into the foldable phone market, hitting shelves by the end of the year starting at €2,200.
Apple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ on 9 September
Incoming CEO John Ternus will present the company’s first foray into the foldable phone market, hitting shelves by the end of the year starting at €2,200.
Nordics weigh merging their stock exchanges into one regional market
A group of the Nordic region's largest companies and investors is examining whether Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland could combine their national stock exchanges into a single regional marketplace in an effort to deepen liquidity and win more listings.
Could high-speed trains run from London to Europe every 15 minutes?
Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot easier, with services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam potentially departing as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade as Eurostar faces a wave of new competition.
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High-speed trains from London to Europe to run ‘every 15 minutes’
Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot easier, with services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam potentially departing as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade as Eurostar faces a wave of new competition.
How Dubai became the world’s easiest place to set up and scale a business
Dubai’s streamlined regulation, free zones and Founders HQ are drawing investors and startups, turning the emirate into a launchpad for global expansion.
Gdansk Shipyard: Art atelier fights to save site's historical legacy amid redevelopment threat
Gdansk Shipyard - the place where Lech Wałęsa led the strikes that brought about the fall of communism and Poland's transition to democracy - is now undergoing another transformation. Private developers are turning the site into new housing estates and business spaces.
Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Iran signal further strain on Tehran
Lines formed outside Tehran petrol stations from midnight as a daily shortfall met with panic buying, while officials denied a shortage and said prices would have to change, without clarifying when or by how much.
US Democratic Party’s progressives and moderates face off in pre-midterms civil war
A string of recent primaries across the US have thrown new light on the deep divisions between the party's political factions. Is opposition to Trump enough to unify the coalition?
Fidesz weighs a future without Orbán and even dissolution after historic defeat
Insiders say Viktor Orbán's party is looking into the abyss amid corruption scrutiny, a wave of senior departures and Tisza's dominant poll lead. Orbán's personal future in politics will be discussed next year.
Ceuta faces second night of tense protests: government and media in the crosshairs
Ceuta has seen two days of protests over the migration crisis, with barricades and rubber bullets fired on Trampolin beach. Crews from La Sexta and RTVE were harassed while reporting, amid an escalation of tensions condemned by journalists' associations.
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei alive but 'very seriously wounded' in February strikes
The US president told conservative commentator Glenn Beck that Khamenei sustained serious injuries to the left side of his body, including his arm and leg. Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment in March and was absent from his father's funeral in July.
Spanish Nutrition Agency issues menopause guidelines based on male studies
The agency will review the report after criticism from several women researchers, who argue that some advice on nutrients like iron or vitamin C relies only on studies on men.
Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as Damascus rejoins financial systems
Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system.
Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as Damascus rejoins global financial systems
Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system.
West Nile virus: 75 new cases in a week, 232 infections and 19 deaths in Greece
As of 26 August, a total of 19 deaths had been reported, all among patients aged over 65 years.
La Tomatina 2026 in pictures: Tomato chaos takes over the streets of Buñol
One of Spain's most famous (and messiest) festivals returned to the streets of Buñol, as thousands gathered to pelt tomatoes at one another.
Polls too close to call in Iceland's pivotal EU membership referendum
The gap between the two camps appears to be steadily closing ahead of Saturday's vote.
Think Scandinavia is best for an active coolcation? The Alps are giving it a run for its money
Scandinavia may be an obvious choice for a cooler summer holiday, but a new ranking has found the Alps are just as tempting for travellers looking to hike, cycle and escape the heat. France’s Mont Blanc region takes the top spot, while Alpine destinations claim four places in the top 10.
Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market
Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.
Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market
Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.
Polka dots, infinity rooms and phallic sculptures: Yayoi Kusama’s art in pictures
“She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul.” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died aged 97.
Norway's King Harald in 'extremely serious' condition, palace confirms
The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August with a blood disorder as senior royals cancel their engagements.
World-first: AI guides live brain surgery in the UK to save patient's sight
A British man has become the first patient in the world to undergo brain surgery guided live by artificial intelligence, in an operation that saved his sight.
Russian driver arrested after two killed in France car ramming, officials say
The suspect, lawfully residing in France, was not known to intelligence services and had never been convicted of a crime, according to authorities.
Driver rams pedestrians outside Caen station in France, killing two
In Caen, France, a 26-year-old man deliberately drove into a group of pedestrians, killing two and injuring several others. He fled before being arrested later that evening in Ouistreham.
9/11: Trial for alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed set for June 2028
The US used Guantanamo, an isolated naval base, to hold militants captured during the "War on Terror" that followed the September 11 attacks in a bid to keep the defendants from claiming rights under US law.
Hundreds of tourists among victims in Nepal as Europe issues travel advice
European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.