Pompeii brings gladiators and 1st-century Roman traditions to life for European Heritage Days
As part of a major cultural event backed by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, on 26–27 September 2026 Pompeii Archaeological Park will offer historical re-enactments and educational…
Macklemore announces new tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations in wake of Ed Sheeran controversy
The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next…
Italy moves to ban face coverings and limit foreign pupils in schools with new law
A new law banning pupils from covering their faces in Italian schools and limiting the number of non-Italian nationals in some classes has been presented. Parents will also have to…
South Africa fires up world’s biggest braai in bid for Guinness record
South Africa brought thousands of people together at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 24 September 2026 in a bid to reclaim the Guinness World Records title for the most people…
One person taken to hospital after fire breaks out at British army barracks
The fire is believed to have started in the “Gaza Barracks,” the home of the Light Dragoons light cavalry regiment. Firefighters had brought the blaze under control by early Friday…
France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide
Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future. Read more at Read More
The drones Russia could use to strike Europe from its Mediterranean ghost fleet
Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | September 25th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Fourteen Kazakh soldiers found dead in Caspian Sea after naval training
Kazakhstan declared a day of national mourning after one of the country’s deadliest military accidents in recent years. Read more at Read More
Israeli military releases video of tunnel destruction in Gaza
The Israeli military has released video it says shows a 2-kilometre underground tunnel in southern Gaza being destroyed. The footage, provided by the army, could not be independently verified. The…