Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Study: Istanbul residents shun culture and arts with high ticket prices main barrier
According to IPA’s Istanbul Barometer survey, 45.8% of Istanbul residents did not attend any cultural or arts event in the past year, with high ticket and entry prices cited as…
Ireland keeps nuclear door open as data centre energy demand surges
The power-hungry AI revolution is driving Dublin toward a historic decision on nuclear power after decades of opposition and a legal ban. Read More
If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway?
On Saturday, Icelanders will vote on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union. A “Yes” could squeeze Norway’s position in the European Economic Area and put Oslo under…
‘Escape master’ who broke out of multiple prisons across Europe arrested in Spain
Officers tracked the fugitive down to a neighbourhood in Tarragona where they believed he was living. A judge ordered the man to be remanded in custody without bail while his…
‘A trap for tourists’: PSP finds taxi offences at Lisbon airport after fraud complaints
Fake taximeters, needless detours and inflated fares are among the complaints from passengers using taxis at Lisbon Airport. A PSP operation found 67 offences among roughly one hundred vehicles checked.…
Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter
From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its…
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children arrive back in the UK, reports say
Reports say the family will settle in a home in the Cotswolds in southwest England, an affluent and picturesque area favoured by many famous figures. Read More
Hundreds missing as flash floods tear through Nepal
Flash floods send muddy waters through Nepal’s Trishuli River as streets are covered in debris and police warn residents to stay alert. Read more at Read More
What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran?
The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the…