Shakira opens her Madrid stadium with the first of 12 concerts
Shakira returns to Spain this Friday with 12 shows in Madrid, wrapping up her world tour after eight years away, playing to about 50,000 fans a night until 11 October.…
Latest news bulletin | September 18th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting
Officials say the teenager had warned friends after lunch that he was “going to do something” and told them to go home, but they thought he was joking. Read more…
Shakira launches 12-concert Madrid run to close world tour after 8-year absence
Shakira returns to Spain this Friday with 12 shows in Madrid, wrapping up her world tour after eight years away, playing to up to 50,000 fans a night until 11…
Three parties to attempt to form new cabinet following Romanian election
The previous government collapsed after a no-confidence vote following tensions over austerity and efforts to reduce Romania’s large budget deficit. Read More
Macron to convene G7 on energy, warning of ‘Russian aggression’
Emmanuel Macron is calling for a “protection plan” against “Russian hybrid attacks”. According to the French president, “the nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing”. Read More
Burnham pledges ‘further steps’ to deepen ties with EU in meeting with Irish Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said a closer relationship between the UK and the EU would “be of benefit to the European Union and indeed to Ireland.” Read More
Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania in failed asylum attempt
A 68-year-old Russian man swam down the Nemunas River from Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave to neighbouring Lithuania to seek asylum, only to be returned to Russia. Read More
The world’s 20 best airlines for 2026 have been announced – with only six in Europe
There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the…
Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan’s busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers. Read more at Read More