Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes as Ukraine hits arms factory deep in Russia
Ukraine said it used its FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles overnight to strike Russia’s Titan-Barrikady weapons plant, which is thought to be involved in the production of parts for the Oreshnik…
Woman rescued after car plunges into flooded sinkhole
A police officer rescued a woman after her car fell into a sinkhole caused by a burst water main in Virginia, US. Bodycam footage shows bystanders helping steady the officer…
UK maritime agency raises Strait of Hormuz threat level after oil tanker reports being struck
It comes after the US military carried out strikes on Iran, which it said were in response to Iranian drone attacks on shipping in the Strait. Read more at Read…
Latest news bulletin | June 27th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 27th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Europe continues to swelter amid record-breaking temperatures
Paris has banned drinking alcohol in public over the weekend, while the city’s Pride March has also been postponed due to the heatwave. Read More
Venezuela earthquakes: striking satellite images before and after
Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes last Thursday, with the La Guaira area particularly hard hit. Here is a series of before-and-after images showing the scale of the disaster. Read…
Venezuela satellite images reveal scale of disaster
Venezuela was hit by a pair of earthquakes last Thursday, leaving the La Guaira area badly battered. Here is a set of before-and-after images to show the scale of the…
Searches continue for Venezuela earthquake survivors
More than 520 emergency responders from across the EU have been mobilised to support search and rescue efforts in Venezuela, the European Commission said. Read more at Read More
Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait
Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they’ll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egypt. Read more at Read More
‘The best scenery under heaven’: Why Guilin needs to be on your China itinerary
Located in south west China’s Guangxi region, the area is known for its limestone karst scenery which is UNESCO World Heritage listed. In this Guilin travel guide, Dianne Apen-Sadler discovers…