Europe
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan to sign joint defence pact
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in Jeddah to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.
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The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable for science
The black pine jewel beetle flies deliberately towards forest fires. What sounds paradoxical at first helps the ecosystem recover and inspires new technologies for early fire detection.
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Spain concerned over possible Ceuta migrant crossing on 15 August
A report by Spain's Civil Guard said that an active online campaign exists with the potential to mobilise people, but whether it will actually result in a mass crossing, how many people would be involved, and who is behind it all remain unknown. #EuropeNews
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Portuguese man o' wars spread in Spain: what to do if you get stung
The surge in jellyfish along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up advice on what to do if stung.
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Budget carrier easyJet confirms €6.6 billion takeover
EasyJet was founded by British-Cypriot entrepreneur Stelios Haji-Ioannou in 1995 as a no-frills airline offering low-cost fares to destinations across Europe.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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UEFA may still boycott FIFA events despite Infantino apology
"Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.
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Washington to pay €1.06 billion to cancel RWE offshore wind leases
US President Donald Trump, long a critic of wind energy, has repeatedly dismissed wind turbines as unsightly and has labelled them an "economic and environmental disaster."
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Belarus designates Euronews’ website as 'extremist' media
Euronews condemns Belarus’ obscure and unilateral decision to designate Euronews’ digital news coverage as “extremist,” a measure which exposes Euronews’ huge audience in Belarus to legal penalties for “storing or distributing” Euronews’ pan-European content. #EuropeNews
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North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea's military says
North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un's 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief.
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Meta launches Muse Code tool amid AI hacking revelations
Meta’s announcement comes shortly after OpenAI and Anthropic also reported that their AI models had breached other companies during testing.
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Video. Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia
Video. Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river.
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Why do so many hit songs sound alike? Meet the 'Gen Alpha melody'
What do Tiesto, Troye Sivan and The Strokes have in common? A Danish musicologist thinks he has the answer.
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Video. Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave
Video. About 400 Spin Time residents sleep outside in Rome after a fire forced their evacuation, with volunteers helping during a heatwave.
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Video. Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild
Video. Kazakhstan released the Amur tiger Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in a project to restore a wild tiger population to Central Asia for the first time in more than 70 years.
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Afghan man jailed for life for 2025 Munich car-ramming that killed two
The attack was one of several committed by foreign nationals in the run-up to last year's general election that inflamed debate on immigration and security. #EuropeNews
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Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the best cities for Gen Z
Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.
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Hungary's Parliament to vote on new president next Tuesday
The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures. #EuropeNews
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Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has enough
The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Trump admin refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs
The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.
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Video. Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues
Video. Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.
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Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy
Europe's record-breaking wildfires forced the EU to rewrite its wildfire playbook, shifting its strategy and billions in funding from battling flames to preventing catastrophic fires before they start. #EuXl
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Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar.
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Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing that ended WWII
Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan.
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Australia politician admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting
After initially denying the complaint in full as a "smear", he told journalists on Thursday that he did send the text but denied that it was to a sex worker.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Call to arms: How neutrality works in a time of mass militarisation
Europe is rearming, Russia is threatening, and faith in the defensive protection given by the United States is wavering. Even as the bloc prepares for a more dangerous future, four EU countries are holding firm to neutrality. #EuropeNews
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Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting
FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.
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Europe's biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur and housing on The Ring
This special edition brings back conversations and debates on migration, trade, and housing — three issues that have remained at the centre of Europe’s political agenda this year. #TheRing
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IDF to continue to 'operate proactively' in Gaza, military chief says
The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to a US-backed plan for Gaza.
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Basque Country halves colon cancer deaths with screening programme
A Spanish study links the colorectal cancer screening programme rolled out in the Basque Country to a 50% drop in deaths among people aged 50 to 69.
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Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Tehran has announced that Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the US was not involved in the agreement. At the same time, the US President has claimed Hormuz negotiations with Iran are “moving along very nicely”.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Leftist El-Sayed defeats establishment Democrat in Michigan primary
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan comes as the Democratic party struggles to define itself in the Trump era.
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Video. Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 air strike
Video. Funeral held in Gaza after crews recover 112 bodies from the site of a deadly 2023 air strike, with many victims still missing beneath rubble.
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Portugal legend Luis Figo slams Infantino and calls for him to resign
"It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X.
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Moderna starts human trials for Ebola vaccine amid Congo outbreak
Moderna has vaccinated the first participants in a trial for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, as the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to battle its fastest-growing outbreak on record.
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Video. Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard
Video. Hundreds gather in Dublin to honour Glen Hansard as musicians, actors and fans pay tribute during the singer-songwriter's funeral service
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Copenhagen’s iconic restaurant Noma reopens after abuse accusations
Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant reopens today, but its founder will not be at its helm. Nor will it have its three stars in the Michelin Guide.
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Project Panama: How Anthropic shredded books to train its AI chatbot
Recently unsealed court documents reveal how Anthropic secretly bought, destroyed and scanned books to train its AI chatbot, Claude.
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Italy unveils 1,500km trail network dedicated to Saint Francis
'The Way of Francis – The Way of Light' routes are being promoted as part of celebrations to mark 800 years since the death of Italy’s patron saint.
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Woman arrested after four stabbed in London's Covent Garden
In a statement, London's Metropolitan Police said it was currently "believed to be a mental health related incident." #EuropeNews
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South Korean students held over US military base break-in bid
Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.
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Anger, fear, shock and compassion: Ceuta's uncertain path back to normality
Our reporter Julián López Gómez reached the Autonomous City just two days after at least 72,000 people illegally crossed its border with Morocco. Amid widespread confusion, anxiety and bewilderment, this is what he saw and heard.
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EU to release €1.4bn from Russian asset profits to Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that €1.4 billion in profits from immobilised Russian assets will be allocated after Russia’s deadly strikes on Kyiv. Most of the funds will be used to repay G7 and EU loans while €70 million will be directed toward military assistance. #EuropeNews
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Iceland orders expulsion of 21 anti-whaling activists, police say
Iceland is one of the only countries that still allows commercial whaling. Norway and Japan are the others. #EuropeNews
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Video. Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Video. Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Was there ever life on Mars? We might finally be closer to knowing
New research presented at the COSPAR space conference in Florence points to possible signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, based on mineral and organic matter found by NASA's Perseverance rover.