Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere. Read more at Read More
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 20
Nelly Florida Riama, a deputy director for geophysics at Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, warned that while the tsunami warning was over, “aftershocks are still occurring.” Read more at…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘will remain Iranian’ after Trump warning
Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: “Pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States.” Read more at Read More
UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it ‘the Islamic republic of Britain’
Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the “first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons.” Read more at Read…
Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers
At least 19 elephants have died since June in a popular wildlife region of southern Kenya, with the local toll now reported at 20. Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning…
Migrant charity SOS Méditerranée says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya’s coast
The EU border agency Frontex said the total number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 26% in 2025 from the previous year to almost 178,000. Read…
Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York court
Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death. Read more at Read More
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The US ambassador said Washington was “unwavering” in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin’s visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow’s…
Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…