One killed and dozens injured after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey’s Balıkesir
The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul. Read more at Read More
Dance Days Chania: 72 hours of contemporary dance at the crossroads of Mediterranean culture
This year’s 15th anniversary event took place from 21 July to 2 August and included a rich programme with 21 performances, 12 seminars and workshops. Read More
Winds and heat intensify wildfires in Spain’s León province
Residents of Carucedo and Yeres, in Spain’s León province, have been evacuated as wildfires advanced towards residential areas. Read more at Read More
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Face huggers, conjoined flesh, and farewell exhibitions: This week’s highlights include ‘Alien: Earth’, ‘Together’ and an exhibition honouring the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Read More
In Pictures: French bulldog mix Petunia wins World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2025
“Ugly” by name; fierce by nature. Here are the highlights of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. Read More
France is the world’s most visited country. So why hasn’t it turned on tourism?
France welcomed more than 100 million people in 2024, but tourism protests have been few and far between. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 11th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Australia to recognise State of Palestine in September, PM Anthony Albanese says
Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting on Monday, Albanese said that Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September.…
Severe storms knock out power and force cancellations of major sporting events in US midwest
Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where up to 36 centimetres of rain had fallen in some areas by Sunday, according to the US National Weather Service. Read…
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog official to visit but no inspections planned
Iran has had limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West, and it is unclear how soon talks between Tehran and Washington for…