Events in Qatar worth travelling for: What’s coming up in 2026-2027?
From music concerts and motorsport to cultural festivals and design exhibitions, here’s what’s on the Qatar calendar this autumn and winter. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 30th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 30th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iceland’s EU referendum: polling stations close as Europe awaits results
Polling stations in Iceland’s EU referendum closed Saturday at 10 p local time, with vote counting underway and results due overnight. Voters were asked whether to resume EU accession negotiations,…
Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, Philippe: Political season begins in France
Between the 2027 presidential campaign and talks on the next budget, several leading French politicians were out in force on Saturday 29 August. Read More
Pogačar abandons La Vuelta after heavy crash 33km from finish
The Slovenian cyclist, who was leading the race, suffered a heavy crash and had to be taken to hospital by ambulance. Read More
Solidarity Armada sails to Ceuta with 50 boats in support amid migration crisis
The initiative gathers around 120 people from Spanish ports to support the city after late-July migration pressures. After days of clashes, no further mobilisation is expected in the autonomous city…
Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iceland’s EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race
In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported. Read More
Music, lights and drones: Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence
Uzbekistan marked the 35th anniversary of its independence with a large-scale celebration in New Tashkent, featuring live music, dance, performances by international artists and a large-scale drone show. Read more…
Kazakhstan’s government steps down as newly elected Kurultai holds first session
Kazakhstan’s newly elected unicameral parliament has held its first session under a new Constitution that reshaped the country’s political system. The government has stepped down as required, with a new…