Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus
New Bactrian camel calf Sophia, named after Sophia Raffles, joins the herd at Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates 200 years and highlights vital camel conservation. Read more at Read More
New leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit
Leaked calls show Hungary’s Foreign Minister briefing Russia’s Lavrov during a key EU summit, offering confidential EU documents to Moscow, and arranging a meeting between Orbán and Vladimir Putin. Read…
Orbán’s Fidesz bypassing Meta’s political advertising rules, researchers warn
Meta blocked political advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in October, but misinformation researchers warn that the ban has pushed political ads by Orbán’s Fidesz underground. Read More
Former fire safety chief remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe, lawyer says
Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar’s basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam. Read more…
Multiple airstrikes hit Beirut, emergency crews respond to fires
Multiple Israeli strikes hit Beirut shortly after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, sending smoke over the city. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Old Paris riot footage resurfaces under fake claims
The video has reemerged online in recent days, but it actually shows riots that took place in December 2022, in the aftermath of a fatal shooting against Paris’ Kurdish community.…
This hotel in Florence was just named the best new hotel for 2026 by Esquire
Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection, housed within a 16th-century villa turned boarding school, has views over both the Tuscan countryside and the historic city centre. Read More
Railway track broke day before train accident that killed 46, Spain’s Civil Guard says
The accident happened when a Madrid-bound service run by private firm Iryo derailed and crossed onto the opposite track, smashing into an oncoming train operated by state company Renfe. Read…
Digital detox: Offline club events in Netherlands offer screen-free social connection
Participants in Amsterdam and Utrecht join “offline club” events, handing in their phones to spend time on creative activities and in-person interaction. Read more at Read More