Macron and Merz agree to deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council. Read More
EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits EU naval mission in the Red Sea
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited personnel serving with the EU’s ASPIDES and ATALANTA naval missions, receiving operational briefings and meeting troops deployed to help protect shipping routes in…
Seven people die in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine
A number regions of Ukraine have been hit by Russian drones and missiles over the past day. Overall seven people are reported to have died, and at least 67 injured…
Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico and Guatemala coasts, tsunami alert issued
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala on Friday, its epicentre off Chiapas at about 15 km deep, triggering a tsunami alert for dangerous waves within…
World Cup organisers ‘monitoring’ wildfire smoke ahead of New Jersey final
Officials in many cities urged residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it posed a health risk to everyone, Read…
China rejects Trump’s election interference accusations as ‘groundless’
At a daily briefing in Beijing, a spokesperson called on the US to stop making what it described as ‘groundless accusations’ against China. Read more at Read More
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, best known for ‘My Left Foot’ and ‘Home Alone 2’, dies aged 81
Brenda Fricker was the first Irish woman to win an Oscar in 1990 for her role in ‘My Left Foot’. She leaves cinema and TV lovers a remarkable legacy –…
Athens Photo Festival: A polyphonic celebration of photography at the Benaki Museum
This year, 70 creators and artistic collectives from 30 countries are taking part in the international photography festival. Read More
Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoes civil partnerships bill
The president’s veto can be overridden, but it would take a three-fifths majority vote in the lower house of parliament, a rarity in Poland. Read More