‘La bola negra’ by Los Javis shortlisted to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars
With further possible nominations for the civil‑war drama yet to be announced, the film, hailed at Cannes and TIFF for its three intertwined ‘queer’ stories, pulls ahead of the other…
A loaf of luxury: Could a $60 Austrian rye bread become a New York status symbol?
Give us this day, our daily bread. Or, combine New York’s sky-high prices with a touch of Austrian artisan baking, served up in minimalist Soho chic, and you get a…
Astana Arena in the capital of Kazakhstan selected to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup
The prestigious match, UEFA Super Cup, will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2027, before passing the baton to Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, in…
Debating Ursula von der Leyen’s speech on The Ring
After Ursula von der Leyen’s address, the debate: MEPs Li Andersson and Lukas Mandl deconstruct the EU Commission president’s speech in a live edition of The Ring. Read More
UK passengers with cancelled trains will now be able to use services on a different operator
Cross-operator ticket acceptance after train cancellations has been expanded to include several new lines. Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Kosovo’s former President Thaçi convicted of war crimes at Hague court
Hashim Thaçi, who served as both president and prime minister, was found guilty of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, as tens of thousands…
Von der Leyen’s heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time to adapt
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan to anticipate intense heatwaves expected to return next summer. A new Climate Insurance Alliance was also unveiled as the…
Thousands of suspicious accounts followed Swedish political voices, researchers say
More than 8,500 X accounts were identified as suspicious in the run-up to Sweden’s general election, in which the centre-left opposition secured a narrow preliminary lead. Read More
Where in Europe are homes most at risk of a break in?
Burglary rates vary widely across the EU as Europe’s security alarm market flourishes. Read More