Aqua adventures: Europe’s best islands for water sports, diving, surfing and more
A new study has ranked the best islands in Europe for water sports based on search interest for activities such as surfing, diving, kayaking, sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Read…
Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco
Chile’s central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea…
Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha
Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating…
Desire, Tongues and Love: What are the best albums of 2026… So far?
How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking? Read More
Dinosaur-loving nine-year-old boy recognised by Guinness World Records as youngest museum curator
Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the youngest museum curator in the world. Read More
Europe Today: Trump-Iran standoff tests the limits of diplomacy
The US and Iran exchange fresh strikes as the Gulf crisis escalates. Europe Today also looks at the EU’s security role in the Horn of Africa, the bloc’s annual Rule…
A Greek tragedy, and a postcard from Djibouti
Hello, I’m Mared Gwyn with the final newsletter of the week. Today I take you from Greece to Djibouti, and provide exclusive insights into a closed-door Brussels meeting addressed by…
Japan revises imperial succession law but retains ban on female emperors
Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea. Read more at Read More
‘The tide is turning’: Inside Ursula von der Leyen’s trip to Kyiv
Ursula von der Leyen’s latest visit to Kyiv captured a shift in momentum. The battlefield has moved to the skies and accession is yielding tangible results. “The tide is turning,”…
‘China’s model is flawed’: top MEP says trade pressure could test Beijing’s stability
In an interview with Euronews, German liberal MEP Engin Eroglu, chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with China, said the EU’s market of 450 million consumers gives the…