Moment teen is rescued after three days adrift in frigid waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after clinging to an overturned boat for nearly three days in the frigid Bering Sea off Alaska. Read more at Read More
Diesel in Portugal hits record high, Spain introduces new discount
Many Portuguese already cross the border to fill up; the trend is now even clearer, as Spain’s government adds a 20-cent-per-litre discount, making Spanish diesel the second cheapest in the…
Welcome to Riga and the Baltic military-industrial complex
Good morning. Angela Skujins penning this Friday newsletter from the bitter Baltics, where I’ve just spent the last few days immersed in beetroot soup, battlefield tactics and the scintillating spirit…
Latest news bulletin | September 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Anaconda on the Danube: giant constrictor snake discovered in Bavaria
A walker made an unusual discovery on the banks of the Danube in Lower Bavaria: a snake more than two metres long. It turned out to be a South American…
Dublin braces itself for Trump visit to talk trade, golf and Gaza
US President Donald Trump is touching down in Dublin where he will have a number of high-level visits with the Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. He will also meet with…
Passenger train derails in northern France injuring at least 44 people including one seriously
The accident is currently being investigated by police and the train company. Meanwhile, tests for drugs and alcohol on the train driver came back negative. Read More
Drones from Iraq attack and set pipeline on fire in Saudi Arabia
The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher. Read…
Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action
The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the…
From roughing it to Arctic luxury: Two sisters and three countries in two weeks
Greenland, Iceland and Norway offer some of the most cinematic landscapes on Earth. But travelling through them reveals three very different relationships with tourism – one thrust into the geopolitical…