Skip the usual stays: These five hidden gem hotels deserve a spot on your holiday shortlist
Five properties feature in La Liste’s Discovery Gem Hotel Awards for 2026 – including two in Europe. Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US intercepts Iranian attack and launches joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The US military warned Iran to halt its attacks carried out directly or via its regional proxies against Washington’s assets in the Gulf or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure to “avoid…
Rescuers scramble to locate survivors as death toll climbs to 13 after powerful quake hits southwestern Japan
Dozens more remain trapped underneath the rubble as authorities race against the clock to save as many people as possible during the critical 72 hour rescue period. The tremor is…
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after third straight World Cup miss
After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach. Read More
Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru’s president, vowing to end decade of instability
The Popular Force leader becomes Peru’s first female president, returning Fujimorism to power after 26 years. She is due to deliver her inaugural address and unveil her cabinet. King Felipe…
Trump and Netanyahu hold first face-to-face talks since their ‘disagreement’ on the Iran war
The meeting was the eighth between Trump and Netanyahu since the US president returned to office in early 2025 and came ahead of elections in Israel and US midterms later…
Berlin Pride attack sparks fresh questions over EU intelligence sharing
The Berlin Pride attack has reignited debate over whether intelligence sharing between EU member states is sufficient. The attacker was known to German authorities and had travelled to Turkey looking…
Devastating wildfires expose Europe’s fragile response to a new climate reality
As Spain and France battle devastating fires, Brussels is expanding its civil protection efforts – but the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are raising questions over who is…
EU wildfire strategy falls short as southern Europe faces another devastating fire season
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled…