Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus
Two loose goats briefly board a TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon, before the driver reopens the doors and passengers guide them outside. Read more at Read More
Belgium races to tame huge wildfire ‘spreading towards Germany’
Firefighters battle the advancing flames in eastern Belgium as thick smoke and difficult terrain complicate efforts to contain the blaze. Read more at Read More
Kushner to meet Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan
The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump’s Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to support, insisting any settlement must ensure the group is “genuinely…
Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 53, overshadowing Independence Day
The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tonnes of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing. Read more at Read More
Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony
Dogs and owners attend a Saint Roch Mass in La Paz, Bolivia, where pets receive blessings and worshippers honour animals that have died. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Morning
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…
Ben-Gvir calls for killing of ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightly in taped interview with former hostage
In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli. Read more…
Trump orders Pentagon to ‘scale back’ military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong Un
The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner
Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California. Read more at Read More