‘A better tomorrow’: UK schoolchildren get the chance to rewrite the ending of the Bayeux Tapestry
Nearly 1,000 years after it was made, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in England – and UK schoolchildren are being asked to imagine its missing final scene. Read More
Horsing around: How Trump’s AI George Washington image has symbolically backfired
Donald Trump’s latest AI-generated image, depicting him horse riding alongside George Washington, has backfired as many have pointed out the symbolic blunder of him riding a black horse in the…
Travellers are prioritising cultural immersion over adventure and luxury, report finds
Cultural immersion is overtaking luxury and adventure as a travel priority, while AI and social media reshape how travellers discover and personalise experiences abroad. Read More
Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait
A portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is drawing around 900 visitors a day to Berlin’s Bode Museum, an increase of up to 90% compared with the same period…
Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty
Germany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive…
Virgin Trains takes major step towards challenging Eurostar with London to Europe services
Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer. Read…
Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday
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…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ becomes eighth film in history to cross $2 billion at box office
The Marvel blockbuster ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has become one of only eight films in history to reach the $2billion box office milestone, and looks set to finish 2026 as…
Looking for a romantic escape? You can now stay in a Victorian water tower at Sandringham Estate
The neo-Byzantine structure has a rooftop terrace overlooking the grand estate and wider Norfolk countryside. Read More
‘Such devastating news’: Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36
Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere’s fans, have…