Two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead
Seventeen people were killed in a shooting at a bar to the west of Johannesburg, while 10 people were fatally shot in an attack outside of Cape Town, police said.…
Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin’s call to abandon ‘dangerous’ escalation
Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year. Read More
Travelling with friends? These are the most popular cities for group holidays in 2026
Where are groups travelling to for the rest of 2026? London, Paris and Marseille top Kayak’s most searched destinations for group holidays. Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 27th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 27th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes for Second Leg of France visit after historic Paris crowds
Leo opened his pilgrimage in Lourdes with a prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, the site where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and…
Azerbaijan marks its Remembrance Day looking forward to a future of peace
Azerbaijan observes its annual Remembrance Day by honouring its soldiers fallen in 2020, but also building on six years of peace for post-war recovery, new opportunities and regional normalisation. Read…
Oktoberfest halfway through: Is closure of the Wiesn back on the cards?
Oktoberfest reaches its halfway point as Italian weekend looms. Could the festival grounds be closed again, as they were in 2025? Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
“Respectable women in long skirts”: Tajani under fire in memes and international media
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani sparked outrage after saying he prefers ‘respectable’ women in long skirts. Opposition women senators donned skirts in protest, and memes of the minister spread well beyond…
Trump reportedly rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
“If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and normal maritime traffic can resume within seven days,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday. Read more…