Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Kremlin’s forced recruitment spikes
Human rights groups said they recorded a surge in forced recruitment since mid-August, amid reports that Russia is preparing a new mobilisation wave after September’s elections. Read more at Read…
Has there been pressure on Russian stadium to cancel planned Kanye West concerts?
Only a week after two shows in St Petersburg were announced, Kanye West’s upcoming gigs seem to have been cancelled – as the venue hosting the concerts say it is…
Australia bans AI-generated music from its official charts
Australia’s move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms, with a new study finding 38.5% of music released globally in July involved AI. Read More
Swedish military seeks to seize property near naval base owned by Russian with Kremlin ties
Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO in 2024 after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read More
New European Sleeper train to launch from Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö in 2028
Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Are we getting more Oasis shows in 2027 – and will any be in mainland Europe?
Oasis fans are getting increasingly impatient about when new concert dates will be announced… Read More
Where you can go on holiday in Europe for less than €100 a day
With average three-star hotel stays coming in at €32 per person, and local beers priced at €1.50, Albania’s capital Tirana topped this list of affordable city breaks. Read More
US terror list removal ‘shakes off dark stain’ from Syria, al-Sharaa says
Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from…
UN and Red Cross warn ‘risks have intensified,’ urge regulation of killer robots
Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention. Read more at Read More