The rise of ‘conscious’ festivals, where music, spirituality and nature meet
Thousands of people from across Europe and beyond have travelled to the UK to experience the Medicine Festival, where music, spirituality, nature and traditional ceremonies come together. Read More
At least people in 10 in intensive care and thousands flee intense wildfire in Croatia
During a visit to the area Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stressed the dangers of the fire and praised the efforts of the firefighters. Read More
France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for children
President Emmanuel Macron’s office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a…
UK must ‘face up to changing climate,’ PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge
The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires. Read More
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The US ambassador said Washington was “unwavering” in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin’s visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow’s…
Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Evening
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From witnesses to separation of assets: new details on Cristiano and Georgina’s wedding
Documents seen by “Jornal de Notícias” show that one of the world’s most high-profile couples chose separation of property, with their five children and four witnesses attending the ceremony. Read…
Brussels central square transformed into giant Japan-inspired flower carpet
Inspired by Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa,’ the carpet features more than 700,000 flowers and measures approximately 70 metres long and 24 metres wide. Read More
Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel
A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the…
Search for witnesses ‘still active’ over fire at Romanian embassy, Swiss police say
An employee from the embassy managed to put out the fire, before the Bern fire brigade deployed as a precaution and set up a fire watch at the scene. Read…