Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Johannes Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ goes on rare overseas trip to Japan
Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by…
Weapons for Putin’s agents? Secret arms cache found in Berlin forest
Investigators uncovered the weapons in woodland in Brandenburg, according to reports by broadcasters NDR and WDR and the Süddeutsche Zeitung daily. Read More
Ukraine eyes anti-ballistic systems with EU’s €90 billion loan
Officials in Kyiv have floated the idea of using the next parcel of funds from the European Union’s €90 billion loan to purchase anti-ballistic missile capabilities, an official close to…
ICC head Tomoko Akane warns of ‘demise of international rule of law’ after US sanctions
Washington has repeatedly accused the ICC of “politicised actions” and of “targeting Israel” after it issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relating to the war in Gaza.…
These are the world’s most beautiful summer cities, according to eye-tracking technology
European destinations dominate the top 30 most beautiful city rankings, with 19 gorgeous spots making the list. Read More
Iran executes ‘foreign national’ over alleged involvement in January protests
Iran executed another protester on Thursday over the deadly 2026 Isfahan unrest, as rights groups warn of forced confessions and death sentences used to stifle dissent. Read more at Read…
World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday in UK – What is the secret to her longevity?
Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and…
First 20 migrants deported from US arrives in Liberia under new ‘entirely humanitarian’ deal
Authorities in Monrovia announced on Tuesday the country would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year. Read more at Read More
Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests
Young Mexicans are taking part in ‘aura battles’, where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events. Read more at Read…