UK and Norway foil Russian submarine plot to survey undersea cables in north Atlantic
Britain and Norway announced new joint naval patrols aimed at protecting undersea cables from Russia in December, with a fleet of at least 13 warships protecting critical infrastructure in the…
Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave more than 200 dead and 1,000 wounded
Lebanon is searching for survivors after Israeli strikes on Beirut, Tyre and the southern village of Abbassiyeh killed at least 203 people and wounded more than 1,000, the health ministry…
Latest news bulletin | April 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
White House slams George Clooney’s acting ability following Iran threats – Clooney responds
The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful…
The best European cities to visit for food and drink in 2026
This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world. Read More
German Bundestag chief visits Baltic states to discuss cyber defence on NATO’s eastern flank
Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military. Read…
Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran
Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions. Read More
Poland’s Catholic Church prepares parishes as crisis centres amid war fears
The Polish Bishops’ Conference has established a special working group to develop an action plan in the event of an armed conflict reaching Poland, as “most Poles will first turn…
Berlin opens Süd Ost Galerie, a new open-air street art landmark
Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of the capital. Read more at…
What is Björk doing for this year’s total solar eclipse? A rave, of course
Billed as the Echolalia Festival, the one-day event sits in the path of totality of the total solar eclipse on 12 August. Read More