Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout as US embargo continues
The power cuts have made normal life almost impossible, with each outage also meaning that water supplies trickle away and ceiling fans slow to a halt. Read more at Read…
Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia
Wildfires in Kefalonia and western Attica forced evacuations as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts and threatened homes and communities Read more at Read More
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, president’s office says
The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people on all sides.…
Trump says new Iran talks set to start on Monday after calling off massive attack
Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February, when the US and Israel launched surprise strikes against Iran, though months of on-off diplomacy have led to periods of…
Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil’s presidency
Brazil’s Workers’ Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva’s October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race. Read more…
Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens
Firefighters and helicopters battled a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens as strong winds fueled the blaze and forced emergency operations across the area. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany
Record low water levels on Germany’s Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country’s busiest waterway to its lowest level on record. Read…
At least five dead and 41 missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea
A total of 225 people on the ferry were rescued, while some passengers jumped into the sea to escape the fire, according to Basarnas, Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency.…