Eurovision 2027: A guide to Burgas, Bulgaria’s sunny seaside host city
Burgas has been announced as the unexpected host of next year’s Eurovision. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of a visit to the Bulgarian beach city. Read More
Who is Mohsen Rezaei, Iran’s new security chief with an Interpol Red Notice?
Mohsen Rezaei is one of the Islamic Republic’s founding military figures, a four-time failed presidential candidate and the subject of an Interpol Red Notice over the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing…
Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia’s Sakhalin Island
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan. Read more at Read More
Aerial footage captures total solar eclipse over Spain
Spain witnessed a rare total solar eclipse on Wednesday, the first visible from the country in more than a century. In Getxo, in the Basque Country, the eclipse was seen…
TikTok’s finfluencers: How reliable is the financial advice reaching young investors?
Young people are increasingly turning to social media for financial information and advice, amid a sea of dubious tips. What do experts say are the warning signs to watch out…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Count Binface go head-to-head in snap UK poll
Polling stations opened around 7:00 am and will close by 10:00 pm, with counting beginning immediately and a result expected early Friday. Read More
Missed the eclipse? Here’s where to travel to see 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’
Gibraltar, Marbella and Lampedusa all lie in the path of totality for the eclipse on 2 August, 2027. Read More
This boutique hotel in Lisbon has an in-house library, rooftop sunset sessions and a pillow menu
Villa Dorothéa is designed as a private micro-neighbourhood within Lapa, threaded through with passageways that give it the feel of a village. Read More
Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant and forcing the evacuation of 340 passengers, including…
Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…