Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo ‘growing exponentially,’ UN warns
The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country’s history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record. Read more at Read More
More than 300 migrants, including 40 children, rescued off Mauritania, coastguard says
Thousands of people have for years attempted the perilous Atlantic route on overloaded and often dilapidated boats to reach Europe via Spain’s Canary Islands. Read more at Read More
Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens
Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification…
Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land…
Russia conducts missile tests on disputed islands as Japan protests drills
The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin’s visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia’s ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of…
Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iran executes ‘foreign national’ over alleged involvement in January protests
Iran executed another protester on Thursday over the deadly 2026 Isfahan unrest, as rights groups warn of forced confessions and death sentences used to stifle dissent. Read more at Read…
First 20 migrants deported from US arrives in Liberia under new ‘entirely humanitarian’ deal
Authorities in Monrovia announced on Tuesday the country would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year. Read more at Read More
Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests
Young Mexicans are taking part in ‘aura battles’, where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events. Read more at Read…
Group of 15 Cuban migrants rescued by Mexico’s navy after days adrift at sea
Cubans seeking to leave the communist-run island have risked their lives in flimsy boats for decades in a bid to cross the treacherous Florida Straits to the United States or…