Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11 children, injures 19
Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires. Read more at Read More
World Cup 2026 sticker swap draws thousands for Guinness World Record attempt
Thousands of football fans gathered in Mexico City’s Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The Panini event brought together collectors of…
Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people
Algeria is probing a deadly orphanage fire near Algiers, early on 16 July, that killed at least 11, injured 19 and struck amid a heatwave and nearly 1,000 recent blazes.…
Salzburg celebrates Mozart’s 270th birth anniversary by displaying 300 gold-coloured statues
To mark Mozart’s 270th birth anniversary, German artist Ottmar Hörl has partnered with the Mozarteum Foundation to create 300 small statuettes of the composer with his dog. The open-air exhibition…
Ex-CEO of Italian motorway operator among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge collapse
Dozens of family members of the victims packed the courtroom as Chief Judge Paolo Lepri read the verdicts against 57 defendants. Many relatives broke down in tears as the sentences…
EU orders Google to share search data, open Android to AI rivals competitors
Brussels said Google must start sharing search data from January 2027 and users would start benefitting from the changes to Android from July 2027. Read More
Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubai
Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Gemini has Eurostar in its sights with plans to launch London to Cologne train route by 2030
The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time. Read More
Rome organises open air film screenings to help residents cope with the ongoing heatwave
As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features…