Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney with Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival (2-12 September). Read More
UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier over Norwegian Sea
The mission off Iceland has seen F-35 jets conduct NATO air defence operations from a European aircraft carrier for the first time and comes amid heightened tensions with Russia. Read…
Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee
A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region. Read more at Read More
Oktoberfest 2026 preparations: city not seeking new records
Excavators are back on Munich’s Theresienwiese: with under three months to go, work has begun on the world’s biggest folk festival, creating one of Europe’s largest temporary building sites by…
San Fermín 2026 kicks off with crowded rocket launch as Pamplona embraces festival
The traditional chupinazo rocket has officially launched San Fermín 2026 in front of a packed City Hall square. Pamplona now embarks on nine days of festivities, with the first bull…
‘Skillidays’: Nearly half of European travellers plan to learn a new skill this summer
A survey by Mastercard has found that Europeans are swapping poolside lounging for pottery wheels, cooking classes and creative arts workshops when on holiday, with many valuing new skills gained…
Greece: Civil Aviation Authority reports fewer flight delays recorded in June
The problem of flight delays at Greek airports has now reached the highest echelons of the national government in Athens. Read More
Hamas announces dissolution Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee
The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007. Read more at Read More
Joy for England fans after dramatic World Cup victory
England fans celebrated their team’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico as the Three Lions booked a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Read more at Read More
At least 19 killed and more than 100 wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot, officials say
The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs, police said. Read more at Read More