Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine as warehouses burn
Warehouses, homes and critical infrastructure were damaged across Ukraine, while officials in Kherson warned residents to leave ahead of a winter onslaught. Read More
Kids’ discounts and play areas: The European countries where train travel is a dream for families
Rail companies in Europe are increasingly offering family-friendly services on board and reduced fares for children and young people. Read More
Syria’s top Druze leader calls community ‘integral part of Israel’
Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri made the declaration at a gathering in Suwayda, praising Israel’s model of state-building and saying the two communities shared doctrinal “common denominators,” a statement that deepens…
Dolly Parton offered to undergo experimental cancer treatment to help others, sister reveals
Even as she faced the end of her life, Dolly Parton’s sister has revealed the country music icon was still considering how she could help out others. Read More
Barton… Jack Barton: Could this unknown British actor be the next James Bond?
Relative unknown Jack Barton is reportedly emerging as the surprise frontrunner to become the next James Bond, ahead of further screen tests expected in September. Read More
Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants. Read more at…
Russia plans to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says
Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the…
Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York. Read more at Read More
Norway’s new monarch King Haakon VIII: His life, role and challenges ahead
Norway’s monarchy dates back to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. When the country regained independence in 1905, three-quarters of voters backed restoring the monarchy in a national referendum.…