UK approves massive Chinese embassy in central London despite security concerns
Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK’s national security given the site’s proximity to London’s two primary financial districts. Read more at Read More
Iran’s internet shutdown: Can Starlink reconnect countries cut off from the world?
In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might…
Islamic State claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed seven, including Chinese national
The IS claim included a threat against Chinese nationals in Afghanistan, linking the attack to China’s alleged mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in the western province of Xinjiang. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | January 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Northern lights shine in the night sky over Germany
The northern lights illuminated Germany in pink and green hues, visible from Hamburg to Munich, due to a strong geomagnetic solar storm. Read more at Read More
UNRWA says facing ‘unprecedented attack’ as Israel demolishes building at east Jerusalem HQ
Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. Read more…
Trump says UK’s Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius is an act of ‘great stupidity’
The US president said the UK’s decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland. Read more at Read More
Activists project satirical Trump image in Davos
In Davos, activists projected a satirical image of US President Donald Trump onto a ski slope. Read more at Read More
Giant ice blocks transform Elbe river in northern Germany
Giant blocks of ice give the Elbe river an almost Arctic appearance 50 kilometres upstream from Hamburg in northern Germany. Read more at Read More
Spain begins three days of national mourning after train crash as death toll rises to 40
Officials are continuing to investigate the causes of the incident that Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has called “strange” since it occurred on a straight line and neither train was…