Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv
Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further…
Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low
Similar resolutions have been approved almost every year since 1992, but usually by overwhelming margins. Read more at Read More
UEFA reschedules Europa League match amid planned French general strike
UEFA has brought forward kick-off to 4.30pm on Wednesday 4 November because of a general strike called by French unions the next day. Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 28th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
60.000 runners, two million spectators, one city: New York gets ready for marathon day
New York will become the running capital of the world this Sunday. On November 1, nearly 60,000 people will line up at the start of the NYC Marathon, one of…
Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the…
Palme d’Or-winning Iranian director Jafar Panahi facing five-year prison term in new ruling
The latest ruling follows a December 2025 conviction for “propaganda activities against the regime”, which carried a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban. Read More
Using artificial intelligence to step up the fight against doping
Tools used by WADA and national bodies, the danger that would-be cheats use them too, the personal data risk from a simple online post, and lessons from the “Santorini Summit”.…
Biometrics, AI and digital passports: Europeans ‘most cautious’ about travel technology, IATA survey finds
European travellers are the least enthusiastic when it comes to using a digital passport, according to IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey. The research also found how digital privacy concerns and…
Trump rolls back methane rules for US oil and gas industry
Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week’s midterm elections, as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration. Read more at…