Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes for Second Leg of France visit after historic Paris crowds
Leo opened his pilgrimage in Lourdes with a prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, the site where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and…
Azerbaijan marks its Remembrance Day looking forward to a future of peace
Azerbaijan observes its annual Remembrance Day by honouring its soldiers fallen in 2020, but also building on six years of peace for post-war recovery, new opportunities and regional normalisation. Read…
Oktoberfest halfway through: Is closure of the Wiesn back on the cards?
Oktoberfest reaches its halfway point as Italian weekend looms. Could the festival grounds be closed again, as they were in 2025? Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
“Respectable women in long skirts”: Tajani under fire in memes and international media
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani sparked outrage after saying he prefers ‘respectable’ women in long skirts. Opposition women senators donned skirts in protest, and memes of the minister spread well beyond…
Trump reportedly rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
“If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and normal maritime traffic can resume within seven days,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday. Read more…
Six dead after explosion causes building to collapse in central Athens
The fire service, police, and medical crews remain at the scene, with a team from the Arson Crimes Division also investigating the incident. Read More
At least 11 dead following suicide bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, or Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the bombing. The group, founded in late 2007, is allied with the Afghan Taliban. Read more at Read…
Can this German company help end Europe’s lithium dependence on China?
China produces up to 70% of the battery-grade lithium chemicals used in Europe. A German recycling firm hopes its new plant can help reduce that dependence, but significant obstacles remain.…
Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds in Paris as 600,000 await Mass
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV continues his visit to France with a large outdoor Mass at Paris’s Place de la Concorde, followed by prayers with the faithful in Lourdes. Read…