Charli XCX, Lucian Freud and Vijay’s final film: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
Charli XCX launches her highly-anticipated new album, while exhibitions on Lucian Freud and M.C. Escher stir imaginations. Here’s what to look out for this week. Read More
Running holidays: Europe’s best destinations for a ‘runcation’ as active travel booms
Running holidays are becoming one of travel’s fastest-growing trends, with new search data revealing a surge in demand for active getaways. From the Dolomites to Madeira, these are the best…
Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Antikythera mechanism: Greek computer that predicted eclipses 2,000 years ago
A shipwreck off the Greek island Antikythera revealed in 1901 a bronze mechanism over 2,000 years old that tracked lunar and solar cycles and eclipses, now seen as the first…
Iran launches retaliatory attacks after US completes ninth night of strikes
Intensifying fighting between the United States and Iran has largely halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, driving the price of Brent crude to $90 a barrel. Read more at…
Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory
Fans in Madrid and Barcelona celebrated long into the night after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title. Read more at Read…
Spain win World Cup for second time after thrilling final against Argentina
A tense, high-quality final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina’s reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time. Read…
French media report Zidane will start as France coach on 1 September
French sports daily L’Équipe reports that 1998 World Cup winner and global football icon Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France coach. Read More
Rodri reveals the secret behind Spain’s run to the World Cup final
Spain’s captain says La Roja owe their success to the bond between coach De la Fuente and the squad, and warns Argentina are ‘the team to beat’, ‘much more than…
Shakira leads first World Cup half-time show that briefly steals the spotlight
The spectacle extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football’s biggest match into a global entertainment event. Read More