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Thieves steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum
The thieves stole three of the five surviving panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated to 1473, as well as the double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in Pietà.
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Vogue publishes exclusive photos of Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding
At last, the photos and details everyone was waiting for: Vogue magazine on Sunday released on its website the first images of the most talked-about wedding in recent times. The ceremony was held at the couple's home in Cascais.
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A race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius
Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of racing, costumes, barking contests and plenty of fluffy fun.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Evening
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12 killed in overnight stikes in Ukraine and Russia
Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant. #EuropeNews
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Vogue publishes exclusive photos of Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding
At last, the photos and details everyone was waiting for: Vogue on Saturday released online the first images of the much-discussed wedding, held at the couple's home in Cascais.
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Video. World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner
Video. Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California.
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Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.
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Video. Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius
Video. Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Midday
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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Romania near Moldova border
Two Spanish F-18s deployed in Romania for a NATO mission on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone near the Moldovan border, Romania’s defence minister Radu Miruta confirmed. #EuropeNews
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Police apologise after email addresses were exposed
Email addresses of around 140 people who say they were abused by the owner of Harrods have been exposed following a 'human error' when sending a monthly update to victims. #EuropeNews
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Morocco prevents new attempts to cross into Ceuta, army says
Moroccan security forces on Saturday broke up hundreds of migrants who had been hiding near Castillejos in a bid to reach Ceuta. The operation comes weeks after the mass crossing attempt that left 141 people dead. #EuropeNews
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At least 12 dead after a bus crash carrying Polish tourists in Hungary
By 3 a.m. on Sunday, the disaster management service reported that firefighters had so far rescued thirty-five people from the coach, while several passengers had been trapped beneath the vehicle.
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Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two
Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Morning
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Video. Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village
Video. A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals.
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Academic Jason Arday's family denounces 'campaign of harassment'
The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.
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Wildfires devastate Europe as thousands forced to flee homes
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message'
In a statement on Saturday, Hezbollah warned that the latest Israeli attacks would "be met with an appropriate response."
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Ukraine says it has struck Russian rocket and space centre
Additional strikes were carried out on Savasleyka air base - which Ukraine said housed aircraft used for missile attacks - and an oil facility in Ust-Luga, per Zelenskyy. #EuropeNews
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Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation
Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday
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Video. Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
Video. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere.
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Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix
Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underway.
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Orca Toñi in Strait of Gibraltar has 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast?
The Ministry for Ecological Transition has opened an inquiry after Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, was found with pellet wounds on her dorsal fin.
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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing 20
Nelly Florida Riama, a deputy director for geophysics at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, warned that while the tsunami warning was over, "aftershocks are still occurring."
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Morning
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UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'Islamic republic of Britain'
Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons."
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump warning
Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers
At least 19 elephants have died since June in a popular wildlife region of southern Kenya, with the local toll now reported at 20. Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides, but wildlife experts say the evidence does not fit all the symptoms they have observed.
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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village
The village of Konotopie is home to tallest Virgin Mary statue in the whole of Europe. #EuropeNews
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Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian army. #EuropeNews
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Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024
Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death.
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Jason Arday found dead at home after Cambridge plagiarism scandal
Arday made headlines when the university appointed him as its youngest black professor in 2023 but he since faced snowballing claims he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis. #EuropeNews
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Migrant charity says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya's coast
The EU border agency Frontex said the total number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 26% in 2025 from the previous year to almost 178,000.
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EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc
The EU already dialled back the scope of the environmental and human rights supply chain standards laws under pressure from businesses, but the US said that did not go far enough. #EuropeNews
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Video. Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel
Video. A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.
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Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse works
The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes.
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Video. War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
Video. At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
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Russia jails man on Poland spying charges after Warsaw foils hit job
Georgy Pirogov was sentenced to 23 years in a high-security colony for allegedly passing classified information to Polish intelligence. The verdict was announced the day after Poland said it had detained a Russian national suspected of planning a killing in Warsaw on the Kremlin's orders.
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US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia.
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'Conscious' festivals: where music, spirituality and nature meet
Thousands of people from across Europe and beyond have travelled to the UK to experience the Medicine Festival, where music, spirituality, nature and traditional ceremonies come together.
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UK must 'face up to changing climate' as visits fire-hit town, PM says
The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Evening
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Video. Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Video. Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.
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New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino.
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Video. Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings
Video. Mount Etna is erupting in Sicily, drawing tourists eager to see the active volcano despite concerns from local guides. The eruption has sent plumes into the sky and forced authorities to close Catania Airport. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest active volcano.
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Smokers know tobacco causes cancer but less about heart risks
A new research covering more than 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds little progress in understanding the cardiovascular damage caused by tobacco — raising questions about whether decades of health warnings are getting through.