Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace confirms
The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August with a blood disorder as senior royals cancel their engagements. Read More
Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market
Gamescom in Cologne is the world’s biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading…
Driver rams pedestrians outside Caen station in France, killing two
In Caen, France, a 26-year-old man deliberately drove into a group of pedestrians, killing two and injuring several others. He fled before being arrested later that evening in Ouistreham. Read…
Frankfurt Airport employee dies after contracting malaria, operator Fraport says
The cause of the infections is believed to be a mosquito that travelled by plane from a malaria-endemic area to Germany, likely in July. Read More
Which EU countries invest more in maritime defence and why?
Europe’s naval rearmament is rising. Which countries drive the maritime defence boom and why the map may be misleading. Read More
Mark Carney to address European Parliament as Canada turns to Brussels amid Trump’s tariff hammer
The visit comes as trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington escalate, with Canada accusing the US of attacking its sovereignty. Read More
If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway?
On Saturday, Icelanders will vote on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union. A “Yes” could squeeze Norway’s position in the European Economic Area and put Oslo under…
Ireland keeps nuclear door open as data centre energy demand surges
The power-hungry AI revolution is driving Dublin toward a historic decision on nuclear power after decades of opposition and a legal ban. Read More
‘Escape master’ who broke out of multiple prisons across Europe arrested in Spain
Officers tracked the fugitive down to a neighbourhood in Tarragona where they believed he was living. A judge ordered the man to be remanded in custody without bail while his…
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children arrive back in the UK, reports say
Reports say the family will settle in a home in the Cotswolds in southwest England, an affluent and picturesque area favoured by many famous figures. Read More