Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain growing prison unrest, minister says
Officials have attributed the growing unrest to acute overcrowding. Sri Lanka’s prisons hold about four times their intended capacity. Read more at Read More
Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims
Berlin officials and LGBTQ community members unveil a rainbow bench and plant a maple tree in Tiergarten to honour victims of the CSD attack. Read more at Read More
American flown to New Zealand hospital in rare midwinter Antarctic rescue mission
The sun last set at the geographic South Pole on 23 March and will not rise until 21 September. Read more at Read More
90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity
Rubber ducks race down Chicago River in the annual Ducky Derby, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois and its athletes. Read more at Read More
South Korea recovers landmines believed to have washed from North by monsoon floods
The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), splitting the Koreas since their 1950-53 war ended with an armistice, is one of the most heavily mined places on Earth. Read more at Read More
Australia grants citizenship to two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum
The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for…
Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Four dead and 15 injured in Thailand school shooting, deputy interior minister says
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants. Read more…
Meta ordered to pay $567 Mn to US for ‘public nuisance’ and ‘child harm’
A New Mexico judge has penalised the tech giant for creating a public nuisance and endangering children online. Meta confirmed it plans to appeal, insisting it works hard to protect…