Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe
Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial…
“I really doubt I’ll carry on”: Messi’s stark words in farewell to his father
The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it,…
‘Ceuta and Melilla’s Spanish status is beyond doubt’, foreign ministry sources tell ‘Euronews’
The response of Spanish diplomatic officials comes as Morocco’s justice minister Abdellatif Ouahbi claims the issue “remains on the table” in talks with Spain. Read More
Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries
California is seeing unusually large numbers of round stingrays near its beaches, as warmer coastal waters and an expected strong El Niño draw the animals closer to shore. Read more…
Which way for EU enlargement? Brussels faces moment of truth over bloc’s expansion
EU enlargement is set to face its moment of truth in the coming months as Montenegro and Albania near membership, Ukraine and Moldova advance, and Brussels weighs reforms needed to…
Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands
The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their…
Colombia: “scene of horror” as Pereira rescuers search rubble
Colombia’s earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed.…
‘The best night of my life’ Travis Kelce shares first thoughts on intimate wedding to Taylor Swift
American footballer Travis Kelce has revealed his feelings about becoming one with Taylor Swift in his first comments on his secretive marriage to the pop sensation. Read More
The EU loses one in four litres of treated water. Can digitalisation fix that?
Global water demand will increase by 55 percent by 2050. Europe loses 23 percent of treated water before it’s billed because of old, leaky pipes. Water Europe says AI-driven upgrades…
Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse
Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as…