State actors tried to hack EU officials’ messaging apps, cybersecurity body warns
A confidential Commission presentation has acknowledged for the first time that state actors tried to hack EU officials’ Signal and WhatsApp accounts in so-called “spearphishing” attacks. Read More
Syria’s main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger
Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF’s dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington’s main partner against the so-called Islamic…
Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Midday
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…
In pictures: The world pays tribute to country music queen Dolly Parton
Fans, landmarks and institutions are honouring the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist, with Nashville landmarks and New York’s Empire State Building lighting up in pink. Read More
Second arrest over deadly sword attack at Swedish school
A 17-year-old girl was killed and three boys wounded in the attack, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances and possible motive. Read More
Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s ‘Order of Freedom’ despite years of criticism
Zelenskyy awarded Musk one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, despite years of criticism from the South Africa-born tech mogul who has repeatedly attacked the Ukrainian president and questioned Kyiv’s strategy.…
Frankfurt Airport employee dies after contracting malaria, operator Fraport says
The cause of the infections is believed to be a mosquito that travelled by plane from a malaria-endemic area to Germany, likely in July. Read More
Spain set for a ‘Super September’ as travellers chase shoulder season sun
September is having a moment among travellers as they swap the peak summer months for late-season sun, fewer crowds and more affordable fares. Read More
Rare Mondrian unseen for 25 years heads to auction
A rare 1920 Mondrian painting, Composition III, unseen for 25 years, will sell at Christie’s London in October with an estimate of £20m to £30m. Read more at Read More
Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of businesses hit by drone strikes
The edict covers energy, transport, logistics and any facility deemed critical to national security, and can be imposed by presidential instruction alone. Experts called it “hybrid nationalisation,” warning it would…