Europe needs a shared story, not a single memory
For decades Europe has tried to answer a seemingly simple question: what does it mean to be European? Yet the answer has never felt entirely comfortable. Read More
Maggot cheese, fermented fish, pig’s stomach: these delicacies are not for the faint-hearted
Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows. Read More
US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile…
Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home
Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to…
Israel to hold elections on 27 October in what is seen as referendum on Netanyahu leadership
Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law to hold national elections. The Knesset is set to end its current term on 17 July.…
France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years
Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years. Read more at…
Haaland look-alike contest draws fans in Miami
A look-alike contest celebrating Norway striker Erling Haaland drew crowds in downtown Miami ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England. The event was organised by content creator Emma Kate…
Latest news bulletin | July 12th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to meet in Paris ahead of Bastille Day parade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to be in Paris on both Monday and Tuesday. Read More
Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle, including new Ukrainian prime minister
Outgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko said she was proud of her work in office and that she remained “ready to serve the Ukrainian state.” Read More