New Zealand to buy US helicopters in €1.3bn military spending package, officials say
New Zealand’s military spending has trailed that of its larger partners in the Five Eyes intelligence sharing group of countries, which includes the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia. Read…
Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost defence as part of raft of agreements
Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the…
The death of a French streamer sheds light on the depths and horrors of ‘trash streaming’
French streamer Jean Pormanove was known for performing extreme acts in live broadcasts. His death exposes a disturbing internet phenomenon. Read More
Estonia’s remote islands may be Europe’s best-kept travel secret. Here’s why
These secluded Estonian islands offer solitude, nature, ancient architecture and abundant wildlife for a more rejuvenating holiday. Read More
Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party during 2026 midterm elections
The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding…
England’s oldest psychiatric hospital stages haunting new exhibition of patient art
Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art. Read More
Security guarantees: These are the European countries willing to send troops to Ukraine
Europe is working together with the US to provide security guarantees for Ukraine in case of a possible peace deal with Russia. Part of the plan is to send a…
Is Paris Europe’s most deadly capital during heatwaves?
There are certain factors relating to geography and large-scale weather systems that make the French capital particularly vulnerable to heatwaves. Read More
Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Spain reports nearly 400,000 hectares burned and 37 arrests due to fires
Spain continues to tackle several major wildfires in one of the country’s most destructive fire seasons in recent decades, despite temperatures dropping across the Iberian Peninsula. Read More