Second World War ‘hell ship’ found in Philippines with over 1,000 prisoners
Divers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military file finally…
More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
A preliminary estimate from the United Nations Development Programme put the cost of direct physical damage caused by the quakes at $6.7 billion. Read more at Read More
France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave
Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts. Read More
England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina
Croatia finished second in Group L after securing a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, with goals for Nikola Vlasic and Petar Sučić. Read More
Where to travel in Europe and beyond, according to the world’s most travelled people
From lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites to foodie destinations you can’t miss, these are the recommendations of people who have seen it all – quite literally. Read More
The chicest designer beach club pop-ups in Europe this summer
From Burberry and Dior to Jacquemus and Missoni, these are all the branded takeovers you need to know about in 2026. Read More
US and Iran trade strikes amid claims of ceasefire violations
The US also carried out strikes on Iran on Friday after a drone attack on the M/V Ever Lovely ship. US aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations as…
Latest news bulletin | June 28th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Poland’s Route 666 to Hel makes its first journey
The famous 666 bus route to the Polish town of Hel is officially back after being dropped in 2023 over concerns about its satanic associations, delighting curious passengers and tourists.…
Israel’s Netanyahu welcomes US-brokered Lebanon agreement as far right condemns it
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir rejected the U.S.-brokered agreement, saying Lebanon could not be trusted to disarm Hezbollah.. Read more at Read More