US strikes around Tehran for first time in most recent wave of attacks, says Iranian state media
The US says it fired a missile into a Curaçao-flagged oil tanker’s funnel after claiming the ship, which was sailing toward Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal in the…
How scientists forecast heatwaves
Scientists are using instruments to record data on temperatures, sunlight, rainfall, wind and soil heat to create observations in order to forecast heatwaves. While also helping to predict future extreme…
Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
“It was a great honour to serve the Ukrainian people as defence minister,” Fedorov said on Wednesday evening, confirming his dismissal amid Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle. While not a very public…
French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults
After years of debate, French MPs have voted to adopt a bill to establish a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition. Read More
Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring
In this week’s episode of The Ring, EU lawmakers Markus Ferber and Pasquale Tridico clash over whether common debt is the answer to Europe’s stagnant economy and weakened competitiveness. Read…
Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker
Péter Szijjártó announced his resignation and details of his new position with the world’s largest electric carmaker, China’s BYD, on his Facebook page on Wednesday, detailing that he’ll be filling…
Greenland research centre halts new collaborations with US to protect its scientists
The Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in public research funding and fired government scientists. Read More
More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar’s former emir
European delegations continued to arrive in Qatar on the third day of national mourning, with France, Germany and Britain among those sending senior representatives, as Iran’s foreign minister, the UAE…
Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes
Italy is stepping up efforts to clear thick algae from the River Po in Turin after weeks of high temperatures accelerated its spread along the country’s longest river. Read more…