Brussels slaps €890 million fine on Google despite looming new US tariffs
Brussels fined Google €890 million under its Big Tech rulebook for favouring its own services in search results and restricting app developers, despite Washington preparing a fresh set of trade…
Lavrov tells Rubio ‘unacceptable’ for US to continue arms sales to Kyiv
Lavrov and Rubio are also said to have discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf. Washington’s focus has largely shifted to the region, where it remains locked in conflict with…
UK airports hiked drop-off fees by a third since last summer, while continental Europe stays free
Earlier in the year, London Gatwick raised its ‘kiss and fly’ fee to become the most expensive in the UK and now Stansted has increased its drop-off charge. Read More
Giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York Times Square
A giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York’s Times Square as artists unveil a 65-foot installation marking America’s 250th anniversary. Read more at Read More
Giant swing offers breathtaking ride above the Swiss Alps
A giant swing opens at 2,110 metres on Switzerland’s Grand Chamossaire peak, offering tourists an aerial ride above the Alps in Villars. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
“NATO will defend Bulgaria against any action by Iran,” official warns
Iran has threatened Bulgaria after the government sit aid plans to host US military aircraft. Tehran warned Sofia must not allow its territory to become a launchpad for operations against…
These are the safest solo travel destinations around the world – and seven are in Europe
Microstate San Marino came out on top, with a risk index of just 0.78 out of 10, while Andorra, Austria and Czechia also finished high in the rankings. Read More
Want to buy a plane for €10? An abandoned aircraft at Seville Airport is now up for auction
A Piper PA-23 Apache aircraft has been sitting at Seville Airport since at least 2018. Now up for auction, the new owner could walk away with it for a very…
Gulf oil producers race to build alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz
Gulf oil producers are spending billions of dollars on pipelines designed to route crude around the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s grip on the waterway drags on and the region’s…