Sweden’s centre-left edges ahead by three seat in preliminary results
With 176 seats versus 173, the centre-left bloc has a three-seat parliamentary majority in the preliminary allocation, according to the Swedish Election Authority. Read More
Trump accuses Ukraine of pushing up energy prices while on two-day visit to Ireland
US President Donald Trump says Ukraine should stop striking Russian diesel supplies as the impact is harming the global economy. Trump’s comments come as he continued his two-day visit to…
Peter Magyar announces upcoming changes to child adoption regulations for singles and same-sex couples
The prime minister’s announcement marks a sharp ideological and policy break with the 2010-2026 Orbán governments and, since April’s government change, a key step forward for human rights and child…
Canada eyes ‘associate member’ status with EU amid US tensions, WSJ reports
Carney reportedly seeks ‘associate’ EU membership as Ottawa-Washington ties hit fresh low. He will address the European Parliament next week. Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 13th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
MOTELX ends 20th edition with awards for Nordic cinema
Portugal’s scariest festival wrapped up with the Méliès d’Argent for best European feature going to a Danish film set in 19th-century Faroe Islands, and tributes to Solveig Nordlund and Julie…
Austria’s new headscarf ban for under-14s sparks debate over religious freedom
Since 1 September, Austria has banned headscarves for female pupils under 14 at state and private schools. Repeated breaches of the rule could lead to fines of €150 to €800…
Are you smarter than a 15-year-old? Test your maths, science and reading with these PISA questions
This week, the OECD’s PISA report has revealed a global decline in 15-year-old’s maths and reading skills — but how much better can the grown-up’s fare? Read More
Russian drone hits train two km from Polish border, rail operator says
“We are continuing to monitor aerial threats, ensure the smooth running of trains and take every possible measure to ensure the safety of passengers and railway staff,” Ukrzaliznytsia said. Read…
Le Pen in Hénin-Beaumont stronghold for damage control
For now, the leader of The National Rally’s parliamentary group leads in the polls, despite a turbulent start to the new political season. Read More