Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least eight over last 24 hours
Ukrainian authorities also reported an attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Sunday. A fire reportedly broke out at an Epitsentr DIY store following the strike.
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Eurostar is launching a new direct route from London to Antwerp this December
The new route will allow travellers to skip the transfer in Brussels – but you won’t be able to take a direct return on the way back.
Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.
Latest news bulletin | July 26th, 2026 – Midday
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Pedro Sánchez: "The scale of the disaster we are living through is very hard to accept"
The joint appearance by the unified command tackling the fires in Madrid, Ávila and Toledo and the prime minister underlined close cooperation. They urge the public to focus on prevention and act with caution.
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Italy petrol tops €2.6: opposition and groups sound alarm, govt weighs variable fuel duty
Fuel costs are back in the spotlight: in Milan and on motorways prices exceed €2.60 a litre. Opposition parties and associations warn of hikes hitting families and firms, while the Meloni government drafts measures to stem the crisis.
'Sea cannibal' spreads across the Baltic, threatening native species
Resembling a jellyfish, glowing in the dark, and even eating its own young, the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi is one of the strangest sea creatures and is spreading ever more aggressively throughout the Baltic Sea.
Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days
The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has determined that a drone intercepted by Romanian forces on Friday was of the Shahed-type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, officials have said.
More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread
Around 1,400 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and 1,700 security forces have been deployed to tackle the wildfires in southwestern France, with aerial firefighting resources also providing support.
More than 220,000 now evacuated in southwestern France as wildfires continue to spread
Around 1,400 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and 1,700 security forces have been deployed to tackle the wildfires in southwestern France, with aerial firefighting resources also providing support.
'Fragile Beauty': Inside the photography collection Elton John spent 30 years building
Following its acclaimed debut in London, "Fragile Beauty" has arrived in Paris, bringing together more than 300 photographs from Elton John and David Furnish's renowned private collection.
What we know so far about the attack at Berlin CSD, killing one and injuring 29
A car drove into the CSD crowd in the Tiergarten. One woman was killed, and at least 29 people sustained injuries, some life-threatening. A manhunt is underway in the German capital. Police have released a photo of the suspect and named him as 21-year-old Abdul B.
Car rams crowd at Berlin Pride event, killing one and injuring 29
A manhunt is underway in the German capital. Police have released a photo of the suspect and named him as 21-year-old Abdul B.
Car rams crowd at Berlin Pride event, killing one and injuring 16
A manhunt is underway in the German capital. Police have released a photo of the suspect and named him as 21-year-old Abdul B.
Revealed: Italy’s most popular beaches for 2026 – and Sardinia dominates
Italy is home to thousands of kilometres of coastline, but Sardinia is stealing the show this summer. New research has revealed the country’s most popular beaches for 2026, with two-thirds of the list found on the Mediterranean island.
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Chickenpox sweeps Gaza camps as thousands of cases emerge in two weeks
Doctors say the real scale of the outbreak is likely far larger, as overcrowding makes isolation impossible, and families of six or more share tents of a few square metres. Thousands of children born during the war could not complete their vaccination, leaving the most vulnerable without protection.
Everything you need to know about solar panel fires – including how to reduce the risk
Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?
Hungary opens fairy tale themed 4.5-hectare corn maze for visitors to explore
Since 2008, a group of enthusiastic locals has been picking up hoes and measuring tools each year to create one of the region's biggest attractions.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro to challenge Lula after winning party nomination
Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump
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Venezuela’s twin earthquakes: the toll one month later
One month after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has surpassed 5,500, with 16,700 injured. Damage is estimated at $19.6 billion, while thousands remain homeless and the number of missing people has not been updated since late June.
The toll of the tragedy one month after Venezuela's double earthquake
One month after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the official toll is over 5,500 dead and 16,700 injured; damage is put at 19.6 billion dollars. Thousands remain homeless and the number of missing has not been updated since late June.
India's 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, handing a major victory to the youth movement that spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.
Italy: magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits Isernia province, residents take to streets
A quake struck Pizzone, in the province of Isernia, shortly after midnight between Friday and Saturday. Many residents rushed outside; the mayor says there were no injuries or damage to buildings.
Russian central bank cuts GDP growth forecast to zero, expects faster inflation
Russia's central bank has cut its 2026 GDP forecast to 0.0-1.0% and expects faster inflation as the fuel crisis drives up prices for many goods and services, its head Elvira Nabiullina said.
Viktor Orbán calls for new era of 'resistance politics'
"It is pointless to deal with an inexorable, disgraced mafia boss," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on Facebook on Saturday.
Goes berry picking, finds traces of mysterious Allied plane wreck in Poland
An unexpected find while picking berries may shed new light on Świnoujście’s wartime past: debris and RAF-marked parts suggest a WWII aircraft lies buried.
Polish security services probe Belarusian terror attack warning
Belarusian authorities say an individual was planning an attack targeting the children of a Belarusian activist living in Poland.
UN chief urges global support for Syria during first Damascus visit since 2009
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is the first UN chief to visit Syria since his predecessor Ban Ki-moon in 2009, two years before the start of Syria's civil war.