Sydney Marathon mishap: Munich’s Allianz Arena appears on finisher medal
More than 40,000 people are expected for the Sydney Marathon, but just before the start the finisher’s medal causes a stir: it appears to show Munich’s Allianz Arena instead of…
Trump claims Hormuz on Truth Social, Rezaei says ‘shut until US changes’
Rezaei told Iranian state TV that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, despite US claims, and will not reopen until America changes its ‘behaviour’. Read more at Read More
From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, “MBS” has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner. Read More
ECB head Christine Lagarde ‘ready to serve’ WEF, report says
The World Economic Forum is currently co-chaired by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and André Hoffmann, the vice chairman of Roche. Read More
Raised in the wild: Spain’s famous “wolf boy” dies
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, from Andalusia, died at 80 in Rante, a hamlet of San Cibrao das Viñas in Ourense, north-west Spain. He had lived there since 2001 and seemed to…
Extreme weather hits Europe as wildfires, floods and storms force thousands to evacuate
Extreme weather is hitting Europe, with wildfires in Serbia and Bosnia, floods and fires in Spain, and severe storms in Poland. Thousands have been evacuated as firefighters battle fires, floods…
French 2027 presidential election: Raphaël Glucksmann prepares to enter the ring
The 46-year-old former essayist, MEP and head of the centre-left party “Place Publique” is expected to use a prime-time interview on TF1 tonight to announce his bid, joining an already…
Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt’s 100-metre world record time
“In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics,” organisers of the…
What is ‘farmear aura’? Viral street battles born on TikTok
“Farmear aura” battles turn TikTok memes, poses and viral gestures into contests where young people put their charisma, style and confidence to the test. Read More