Russia upholds Yabloko party’s election ban and jails its deputy chair
The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko’s removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for…
Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: new setback for group’s credibility
Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles over a fault with the rear-view camera, further fuelling questions over the carmaker’s credibility. Read More
Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight
Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo’s triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Britain’s Reform UK party pledges to strip all foreign nationals of benefits, including EU citizens
“The welfare state is there for Britain. No British citizenship, no entitlement,” Robert Jenrick, Reform’s economics spokesperson, said on Monday. Read More
Japan dominates the world’s best cities for digital nomads, while Spain makes an impact
Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking. Read More
7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival
Volunteers cook a 7,200-egg omelette in a four-metre pan over an open fire at the Giant Omelette Festival in Malmedy, Belgium. Read more at Read More
Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on ‘overdose’
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed “overdose” in dispatch audio. Read…
Geothermal energy promises a domestic energy supply – the EU needs a strategy
The EU runs the risk of standing idly by whilst the US and Canada develop geothermal energy into an industry. In Europe discussions about partnerships are still ongoing, writes Tatiana…
Watch viral footage of Beatles biopics actors recreating iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover
Footage of the four-film series, ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’, has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover. All four…