Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Gemini has Eurostar in its sights with plans to launch London to Cologne train route by 2030
The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time. Read More
Rome organises open air film screenings to help residents cope with the ongoing heatwave
As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features…
UK court jails two men over major cyberattack on London’s transport network
TfL, which had to reset the passwords of around 27,000 employees, estimated the attack cost the organisation around £29 million (€34 million) in damages and a further £10 million (€11.7…
Kubilius hails ‘revolutionary’ defence plan, but MEPs demand faster rollout
The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe’s military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline. Read More
Storm-1516: Fake Hezbollah video threatening Bastille Day attack possibly Russia linked
A social media video emerged ahead of this year’s Bastille Day in which alleged Hezbollah militants threatened attacks on French soil. The video turned out to be fake, and researchers…
Tehran vows to ‘crush’ regional infrastructure if US hits Iranian sites
Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports said Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready…
György Kemény retrospective: The father of Hungarian pop art forever young at 90
At the GYURIII! exhibition visitors gain a comprehensive view of György Kemény’s ever-evolving oeuvre, from poster art and pop art to digital abstraction. Read More
Frowning Stone: Mick Jagger goes viral with reaction to England loss in World Cup semi-final
The Rolling Stones frontman was at the England – Argentina match yesterday and was caught on camera shaking his head in disappointment… A meme was born. Read More
EU prosecutor charges four Greek MPs in agricultural subsidy fraud scandal
In total, charges were brought against 22 defendants, while proceedings against seven serving MPs were shelved for lack of sufficient evidence. Read More