Tense Berlin election finale: who is to emerge strongest in the capital?
The Left and the CDU are vying for first place, with the AfD and the Greens trailing and the SPD suffering heavy losses. An overview of parties, leading candidates, key…
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer chosen to head NATO military committee
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer was elected as the next chair of NATO’s Military Committee. He will take office in July 2027 for a three-year term, serving as the alliance’s…
Police clash with far-right protesters at anti-immigration rally in The Hague
Dutch police clashed with around 500 far-right protesters during a rally against immigration and asylum policies in The Hague. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 19th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
A ticking ‘mercury bomb’? Ancient Nazi U-boat lies off Norway
Off the Norwegian island of Fedje lies a German WWII submarine believed to contain a huge load of mercury. Underwater footage shows the state of the wreck today and why…
Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh’s King Khalid airport after overnight air raid alert
Saudi Civil Defense had sent an alert to residents in several parts of the country overnight, warning of potential danger and advising people to remain indoors and away from windows.…
Thousands of migrants return to beaches in Ceuta after new port facility runs out of space
Police had struggled to maintain order as people fought to secure a spot at the new site on Friday after weeks of living on the beaches and streets. Read More
The keg is tapped: Munich springs to life as Oktoberfest returns
Munich is once again in its own special “state of emergency”: for 16 days, the Theresienwiese becomes a mix of a traditional Bavarian costume catwalk, funfair, beer garden and open-air…
Contrast in Tehran as unveiled women race marathon alongside regime military display
Tehran split into two worlds: unveiled women ran openly in a city marathon while state forces paraded machine guns nearby. The striking contrast exposes a deeply divided capital, caught between…
UN condemns ‘shocking pattern’ of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine
Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General’s list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes…