Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Midday
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…
Spain ‘strongest’ team, EU Sport Commissioner backs La Roja
Glenn Micallef, EU sport commissioner, says the expanded World Cup format “worked” ahead of Sunday’s final. Micallef says the tournament reflects the improvement of football worldwide, but insists the “best…
Podcast | Is social media over for under -13s in the EU?
The EU is edging closer to restricting social media for children. But this step would not be without contention. Why is it stirring debate? And what is needed to the…
Severe storms in France: at least two dead, over 50,000 homes lose power
Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms, with a risk of large hailstones on Thursday evening. Read More
Sunbed wars and music bans: Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer
To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Europe’s beaches this summer. Read More
Watch: US Navy Blue Angels’ low flyover leaves beachgoers stunned
US Navy Blue Angels jets flew low over a crowded Florida beach, startling beachgoers as chairs and tents were blown away and children covered their ears. The dramatic flyover sparked…
How do citizens of NATO countries view the alliance?
NATO has often been in the headlines in recent years, amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and US President Donald Trump’s threats against fellow member states and other crises. While citizens’…
Andy Burnham set to become Labour leader before taking over as UK PM
Burnham is expected to deliver a speech on Friday where he will reportedly pledge to be “unashamedly Labour” and vow that his government will have the “courage to fix the…
Zaragoza wildfire nears 12,000 hectares and is Spain’s biggest of the year
The Cinco Villas wildfire in Zaragoza has burned 12,000 hectares and forced six villages to evacuate. Guadalajara and Madrid battle two other fires, with over 2,000 people confined, while the…
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…