‘Stored on racks’: UK funeral director faces jail over uncremated bodies
The 48-year-old undertaker previously pleaded guilty to 67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of victims. Read More
Gunther von Hagens, creator of exhibitions featuring preserved human corpses, dies at 81
Critics accused von Hagens of crossing into sensationalism with displays that included a corpse riding a plastinated horse and the body of a pregnant woman carrying an eight-month-old foetus. Read…
Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship
Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia’s best-preserved medieval fortresses into…
Latest news bulletin | July 27th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 27th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Three injured in Paris knife attack, one suspect arrested, police say
Three women aged 19, 24 and 36 were taken to the hospital after the assault. The suspect’s identity and motives are not immediately known. Read More
From Garpiya drones to a Starlink rival: Europe strikes at Russia’s military might
The EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia targets 56 military-industrial entities and individuals, including long-range drones and communication networks. Experts say the measures could bolster not just Ukraine’s battlefield efforts,…
‘They should have stepped in earlier’: Berliners grapple with state response to deadly Pride attack
German law enforcement authorities faced criticism for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack near Berlin’s Pride parade on Saturday. Read More
Spain wildfires leave destruction across Ávila province
Firefighters battle wildfires in central Spain as burned homes, cars and scorched landscapes reveal the devastation across Ávila province. Read more at Read More
Colombia’s president-elect to close embassies in three European countries in diplomatic overhaul
Abelardo de la Espriella says he will cut diplomatic ties with Havana and Managua and close 15 consulates and 14 embassies to reduce costs and bolster security. The president-elect will…
Rabbis visit Qatar’s emir for condolences in show of interfaith bonds
Following a meeting with Qatar’s emir, Rabbi Mendy Chitrik of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States said the delegation felt warmly welcomed and called for greater dialogue to strengthen…