Europe spends record €7.3bn on Russian Arctic gas in just eight months, surpassing 2025 total
Two European companies dominate the Arctic shipping network: Scotland’s Seapeak and the Greek-linked shipping firm Dynagas. Together, vessels tied to these two European companies managed 72% of all Yamal LNG…
Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best?
Recent comments by Portugal’s prime minister have prompted discussion about which EU country currently has the best-performing economy and employment growth rate. Read More
Tourist tax in England: Which destinations could introduce a new overnight levy?
The visitor levy is uncapped, but is expected to be under 5% of the accommodation cost. Read More
EU pledges €6.1bn for Ukraine, including aid for Patriot interceptors
Brussels is trying to persuade EU countries that still have Patriot interceptors in their national stockpiles to donate them to Ukraine and replace them at a later stage with deliveries…
Russia’s foreign recruit drive amounts to human trafficking, Amnesty International says
In a new report, human rights advocates say that in many cases the recruitment of foreigners into Russia’s army amounts to the crime of human trafficking. Read more at Read…
Houthis seize Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait
Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group’s takeover of the strait. Together with Iran’s Hormuz blockade,…
Latest news bulletin | September 11th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 11th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ wows Venice and breaks standing ovation record
‘NAZA’, the new documentary by ‘No Other Land’ filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, earned a record-breaking 24.5-minute standing ovation following its premiere – the longest-ever ovation recorded at the…
Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in eastern Switzerland
A coach believed to be carrying tourists through one of Switzerland’s most scenic Alpine valleys has crashed near the entrance to the country’s national park. Read More
EU’s largest political group doesn’t want confrontation with China
The EU’s most influential political family is drafting a paper urging tougher use of trade leverage with China, while maintaining dialogue and avoiding a trade escalation. Read More