Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun. Read more at Read More
Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave
Last summer, a 56-year-old guide died after collapsing while leading a visit of the Colosseum in Rome in scorching heat. Read More
Ranked: The world’s best stargazing destinations – and the No.1 is in France
In a new ‘clean sky index’ of the world’s best stargazing destinations, Pic du Midi in France came out on top for its combination of sky quality and accessibility. Read…
Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
The Pentagon review focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 that were launched during the US campaign against the Houthis when the militants were attacking commercial ships in the Red…
Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history, WHO chief says
“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday. Read more at…
Oil spill from tanker believed to be Russian reaches Oman’s coastline, Muscat authorities say
The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman’s Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, Trump says
Leavitt’s departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections. Read more at Read More
Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says
The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely. Read More
Eye on the sky: Millions across Europe hope to catch a glimpse of rare total eclipse
The Moon is first expected to blot out the Sun, leaving only the shimmering glow of its outer corona, in Russia’s remote Arctic north, before parts of Greenland and Iceland…