Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku
Wakana Koga claimed her first world title at -48kg, defeating Assunta Scutto in the final. At -60kg, home favourite Ahmad Yusifov came from behind to beat Sherzod Davlatov, sending the…
Sánchez in talks with coalition partners on reflection day: will he call elections in Spain?
The Spanish prime minister is weighing an early election after parliament rejected his housing plans, amid protests over the weekend. 29 November is the earliest possible date. Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 4th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
“We don’t feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says the head of the Muslim World League
While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the…
Student protests in France: 400–500 schools fully or partially closed Monday
Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or…
Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic in Russia after death of lab worker
A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a “black death” outbreak was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown origin”. Rospotrebnadzor insists…
‘I have complete confidence in Jordan’: Le Pen backs Bardella after three days of silence
After three days of silence, the National Rally’s French presidential candidate has responded to Mediapart’s release of new alleged evidence of antisemitic remarks by the party leader. Read More
Two people have died in Catalonia as the region is hit by torrential rain and flooding
On Sunday, Spanish Civil Protection sent a new Es-Alert to five Catalan counties reminding residents of travel restrictions, after Barcelona saw its wettest day in at least 20 years and…
Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters
Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing. Read more…
Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge…