North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea’s military says
North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an “irreversible” nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un’s 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions…
Dreaming of seeing the Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at major cultural sites
Italy is extending the opening hours of some of its most famous monuments during August in a pilot programme aimed at improving visitor access and easing summer crowds. The Colosseum,…
Forgiving or forgetting? Why the Met Gala’s choice to honour John Galliano is so controversial
The visionary designer’s career retrospective has sparked debate over forgiveness, forgetfulness and fashion’s highest honour. Read More
Sweden to hand over Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ship to Ukraine, court documents show
Moscow’s “shadow fleet” consists of vessels used to skirt Western sanctions. They are often ageing ships in poor condition, without proper insurance and with opaque ownership. Read More
Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time Out
Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe. Read More
Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia
Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Francesco Guccini, Italian singer-songwriter, dies aged 86
Francesco Guccini, 86, a towering figure of Italian songwriting and culture, has died in Pavana. A private funeral will be held, with a public ceremony planned for September. Read More
Old videos and AI-generated images spread online about Ceuta crossings
As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters. Read More
Hungary’s Parliament to vote on new president as the country awaits Magyar’s candidate
The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister’s nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile…