Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes
Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed.…
Cristiano and Georgina’s wedding: new details on witnesses and marital regime
The marriage certificate obtained by Jornal de Notícias shows that one of the world’s most high-profile couples opted for separate assets; at the ceremony, besides their five children, four witnesses…
Assumption Day: Greece prepares to celebrate its summer ‘Easter’ this weekend
The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece. Read More
Ryanair window smashed by engine debris in Thessaloniki incident: report
Serbian national Ljubisa Karović was nearly sucked head-first through the broken window but was saved as other passengers, including his wife, held onto him. Read More
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years
Almaraz will remain in operation until 2030 after a decision by Pedro Sánchez’s Government, a move warmly welcomed in the Extremadura region, which was hit by a major blackout in…
Russian strike kills one, injures 17 in Kramatorsk as Ukraine hits Russian oil port
The overnight exchange also left a woman and child dead in Sumy Oblast and prompted NATO jets to down a stray drone over Latvia, as neither Moscow nor Kyiv has…
Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces…
This 16th-century Renaissance palace in Spain was just converted into a five-star hotel
A 16th-century Spanish Renaissance palace has been transformed into a luxury stay, blending historic grandeur, thermal wellness experiences and even a menu for four-legged guests. Read More
Iran claims ‘trillion-dollar’ pollution damage as Gulf oil spills spread
Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran’s Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick…