Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England, UK government says
Britain was also facing its fifth heatwave of the 2026 summer that has seen multiple temperature records being broken.
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Britons lead spending, but average tourist spend in Portugal falls
Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.
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Road rage: Which countries have the most aggressive drivers?
Some of the world's top tourist destinations are some of the least enjoyable places to drive, according to a new global survey.
Russian intelligence op aimed at discredting Sweden, EU, NATO disrupted, Säpo says
In 2024, Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO, spurred into the alliance by Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Solar power output set to fall during eclipse
Portugal's grid operator REN estimates that solar power generation on Wednesday will fall by about 45% during the eclipse compared with usual levels for that time of day.
From Tuscany to Moldova: The best winery restaurants in Europe revealed
Wine tasting meets destination dining at these 22 European winery restaurants which offer up far more than just cheeseboards to pair with your tipples.
Firefighters struggle to put out three wildfires in southwestern Spain
Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and droughts this year, which scientists say have been aggravated by human-generated climate change.
Revolut bags full French banking licence in European growth push
Revolut's French banking licence follows the bank receiving its UK banking licence back in March 2026.
State of emergency declared as 111 confirmed dead in major earthquake in Colombia
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.
At least 111 confirmed dead after major earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbours
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
At least 79 confirmed dead after major earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbours
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
At least 73 confirmed dead after major earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbours
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
At least 47 confirmed dead after major earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbours
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
At least 21 confirmed dead after major earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbours
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
At least 18 confirmed dead after major earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbours
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
Powerful 6.6-magnitude quake rocks Colombia, geological agency says
The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4.
EU stands in 'solidarity' with Euronews following ban in Belarus
The European Union and various leading press freedom organisations have condemned Belarus’ designation of Euronews as “extremist”, calling it part of a broader crackdown on independent media.
Danube water level rising: Another Paks nuclear plant turbine may restart
The Danube's level at Paks, south of Budapest, has risen by about 19 centimetres from its previous low, allowing the first additional Paks nuclear plant turbine to be restarted and reconnected.
Russia plans to fire 200 ballistic missiles at once, Ukraine's drone commander says
Ukraine's drone commander says Moscow is working to nearly triple its missile firepower, strengthening the case for striking Russian missile factories and choking off Crimea as a military base.
'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.
Inside the Italian prison where inmates find freedom through theatre
At Italy’s Volterra prison, inmates work alongside professional theatre-makers as part of the long-running Compagnia della Fortezza project.
Record 230 migrants cross English Channel in single small boat, French officials say
Britain has been grappling with how to curb the perilous and politically contentious crossings, which in recent years have seen tens of thousands of migrants arriving annually on the shores of southeast England.
Now open: A gorgeous new resort overlooking the waterways of Hoi An
NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An has rooms with direct pool access, a rooftop spa and a cocktail bar spotlighting the flavours of the coconut.
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.
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter
The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
The EU’s answer to Starlink moves one step closer to launch
Rising geopolitcal volatility and conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East war have made it crucial for Europe to invest heavily in its own home-grown satellite network.
Italy-Spain fallout: United by geography, divided by politics
Italy and Spain's Schengen border spat over Ceuta has exposed a deeper migration rift, as domestic politics and rising far-right rivals harden both sides' positions.
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.
The Jason Arday controversy: Explaining the University of Cambridge scandal rocking British academia
A high-profile plagiarism row has led to one of the biggest academic scandals in the UK's history. It centers on Professor Jason Arday, the new poster boy in an ongoing culture war centered around "wokeness" and DEI. His controversial memoir is set to published later this month.