European NATO allies set to collectively reach 2% spending target for first time
The 2% of GDP guideline was instituted in 2014, but allies have recently pledged to up the target for core defence spending to 3.5% of GDP. Read More
What do we know about the Minnesota school shooting suspect Robin Westman?
Westman, 23, died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury after allegedly killing two children in an armed attack on Wednesday morning. Read more at Read More
Croatian Air Force pilot and partner arrested for alleged espionage in Kosovo, reports claim
Croatian authorities arrested an Air Force pilot and his partner for allegedly sharing classified information about Kosovo peacekeeping operations over three years, according to domestic press. Read more at Read…
Rocks thrown at Argentina’s President Milei during Buenos Aires rally
Protesters hurled rocks at Argentina’s President Javier Milei, as his campaign convoy crossed Buenos Aires province on Wednesday, forcing the abrupt suspension of a major rally. Read more at Read…
Poland to build Europe’s first of its kind small-scale nuclear power plant in Włocławek
Poland’s first small modular nuclear power plant, or SMR, will be built in Włocławek, energy company Orlen announced on Thursday, the first project of its kind in Europe.Read More
EU summons Russian envoy after strike damaged the bloc’s delegation in Kyiv
“No diplomatic mission should ever be a target,” High Representative Kaja Kallas said in reaction to Russia’s latest barrage of drones and missiles. Read More
Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies
Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, firing tear gas from armoured vehicles as young Palestinians threw stones and…
Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Princess Diana time capsule prematurely opened after 34 years in London
The lead-cased box marked the laying of the foundation stone of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 1991. Its content has been revealed… Read More
Van Gogh Museum warns of closure unless Dutch state meets €2.5m funding shortfall
The museum is requesting the government provide an extra €2.5 million annually to cover essential upgrades and sustainability measures – stressing that this isn’t just financial support, but a contractual…