Trump hails ‘wall of steel’ blocakade, says US will keep control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February. Read more…
Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers found in Danube: one served in Waffen-SS
A Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube; underneath are the remains of two German soldiers with ID tags, one likely Waffen-SS. Experts now study the bones: how old were…
Queen’s Brian May outraged by AI version of album cover and tells UK PM Andy Burnham: ‘You must stop it now’
“Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON’T NEED AI,” Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen’s albums looks…
‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis
After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer. Read More
Extreme weather and jellyfish knock one-fifth of France’s nuclear capacity offline
France uses nuclear power to generate around 70% of its electricity. The country has seen nuclear power production disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts this year. Read More
Three Moroccan migrants arrested over alleged sexual assaults in Ceuta
Two men have been remanded in custody over alleged sexual assaults on minors, while a judge has ordered the deportation of a third. Read More
Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from ‘foreign powers’ rises
German officials accuse Moscow of waging a “hybrid” campaign of sabotage, espionage and disinformation against the country, which is among Ukraine’s biggest military supporters in the war with Russia. Read…
Extreme heat: Half of Europe’s population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C
The most intense heat is expected across Western and Southern Europe, with France, Italy and Spain among the hardest-hit countries. But the Balkans and the United Kingdom are also sweltering…
NATO stands with Poland and Romania amid Russian airspace violations
Members of NATO met on Wednesday to discuss recent incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace and concluded that Russia bears “full responsibility” for the incidents. Read More