Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight
Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo’s triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival
Volunteers cook a 7,200-egg omelette in a four-metre pan over an open fire at the Giant Omelette Festival in Malmedy, Belgium. Read more at Read More
Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on ‘overdose’
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed “overdose” in dispatch audio. Read…
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne…
Venezuela seeks return of 31 tonnes of gold worth €4bn from Bank of England
After two weeks of US-brokered talks, Venezuela’s government and opposition agreed to jointly seek $4bn in gold held by the Bank of England since 2018, to fund reconstruction after June’s…
Yemen risks return to ‘full-scale conflict’ if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns
Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province. Read more at…
From being single to soaring costs and war: Why Iranian women are freezing their eggs
“I don’t want to lose time.” That is a common concern among some Iranian women considering freezing their eggs. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday
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At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India
Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees. Read more at Read More