Yemen’s Houthis pledge not to target US ships after Trump cancels strikes
A senior Houthi official said Washington reached out after the group’s advance to Bab el-Mandeb, as US media reported Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute after a call…
Latest news bulletin | September 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
AI-generated ‘experts’ make up large network of German political videos
Researchers identified 47 YouTube channels using artificial presenters to discuss conflicts, geopolitics and German politics, with videos recording more than 7.5 million views. Read More
AI ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood suffers embarrassing glitch during now-viral interview
The now-viral exchange saw AI-generated “actress” Tilly Norwood abruptly switching languages during an interview to promote “her” feature film debut. Read More
Europe cannot afford to miss AI transformation, with fiscal dividend within reach, OECD chief says
AI offers a major opportunity to boost productivity, wages and living standards, but only if Europe moves quickly to support its adoption, writes OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann. Read More
‘Sunbed war’ in Greece leaves 82-year-old dead after beach fight
A seemingly minor dispute over a sunbed on a crowded Attica beach escalated dramatically, ending in tragedy for those involved. Read More
‘It’s been resolved’: Trump’s ambassador to Belgium trumpets US-Greenland deal
Donald Trump’s envoy to Belgium Bill White has hailed an agreement between Washington, Nuuk and Copenhagen over Greenland’s security status, seemingly ending the transatlantic row over the Danish territory. Read…
Tightrope walker crosses 400 metres between Europe’s highest slag heaps
A tightrope walker crossed a 400-metre wire between Europe’s two highest slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, watched by over 9,000 people on Sunday. Read more at Read More
Oktoberfest kicks off with beer, cheers and a traditional first tap
Oktoberfest 2026 opened in Munich, Germany, when the mayor tapped the first keg. Crowds sang and drank beer while police stepped up security checks. Read more at Read More
Three South Korean soldiers injured in DMZ explosion, Seoul says
The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a 248 km buffer zone separating North and South Korea and is one of the world’s most heavily fortified borders. Read more at Read More