Australia mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband’s parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.…
EU-backed electricity link to Cyprus stalls amid regional tensions
The nearly €2 billion Great Sea Interconnector subsea cable would connect Cyprus to the EU’s electricity system and end Nicosia’s energy isolation. However, Turkey’s maritime ambitions and financing issues have…
‘There is no fish’: The Russian vessels raising spy fears in Europe
The European Union sanctioned two fishing companies in 2025 for allegedly participating in Russia’s surveillance and sabotage apparatus. Experts warn more of these ships are wading in Europe’s waters. Read…
Sacked Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for presidential elections
Fedorov’s video address came just hours after Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally nominated Yevhen Khmara as defence minister, closing the door on Fedorov’s return to government. Read More
Europe’s quietest island revealed – and it’s just an hour from one of the continent’s busiest
As searches for “quiet destinations” soar, a new ranking has revealed the European islands where travellers can still escape the crowds – with a tiny Greek island coming out on…
Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London
A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US and South Korean militaries agree to shorten drills days after Trump ordered reduction in joint exercises
The sudden announcement comes just days after Trump wrote a fiery social media post slamming the joint drills as “hostile” and ordering Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale back future…
French film producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR director Mathilde Favier killed in car crash
“Their joint passing has cast a shadow over two worlds which, one through the stories it creates and the other through the silhouettes it crafts, together carry France’s cultural influence…
ICC hits back after US announces fresh sanctions on senior court figures
Responding to the US’ move in a statement, the ICC reportedly said the new sanctions “undermine the rule of law.” Read more at Read More