Sweden’s Social Democrat leader Andersson says she’s ‘ready’ to form new government after election win
Negotiations over forming a government are likely to be tricky, as key differences remain between the four centre-left alliance parties. Read More
EU sanction deadlock deepens as Luxembourg complicates the picture
Luxembourg insists that if France is able to get a particular oligarch delisted, it should be able to do the same, raising fears of a domino effect among member states.…
Russians vote in elections with no party opposing Putin or war in Ukraine
The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of…
“Iris” and “Weeping Willow”: unseen Monet paintings go on sale in Paris
A total of 28 works from the Schlumberger collection are being sold at Sotheby’s France, valued at over 40 million euros, including four paintings by Monet, pieces by Paul Cézanne…
Russia shares AI-generated Putin selfie as use of artificial content spreads among Europe’s politicians
The Russian embassy in South Africa recently shared an AI-generated image of BRICS leaders. It’s part of a growing trend of public figures and institutions using AI in their communication,…
Child protection is not ‘only one party’s responsibility’, business group says
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Director General of DigitalEurope, said protecting children from social media risks is a “joint responsibility of the public and private sectors”. The association, which represents companies such as…
Europe’s most popular castles and palaces revealed – according to traveller reviews
From Prague Castle to Dracula’s fortress in Romania, these are the European palaces and castles attracting the most attention from travellers in 2026. Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 18th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Turkish actor and World Cup star among 16 held in Istanbul drug raids
Istanbul police detained Galatasaray veteran Hasan Şaş and Netflix actor Aras Bulut İynemli alongside a rapper, a sports journalist and influencers in the fourth such celebrity drug operation since late…
Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city
A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency…