Peter Gill, acclaimed playwright and director behind 'The York Realist', dies aged 86
From the Royal Court to the National Theatre, Gill directed nearly 100 productions and wrote some of Britain's most acclaimed modern plays.
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'
Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.
Greenpeace warns: sea advances, Portuguese coast at risk
In a recent report, Greenpeace warns Portugal of looming risks from climate change and decades of coastal urban pressure, with 40% of beaches at risk of vanishing.
'Stolen intellectual property': German court rules AI music generator Suno broke copyright rules
“This ruling sends a powerful international message: creativity has value, and creators’ rights must be respected in the age of artificial intelligence.”
Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before high winds return
According to an initial investigation by the fire service, the blaze started on Friday with a spark on power cables managed by a private company in Agios Vasileios.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ becomes second fastest film in history to cross $1 billion box office milestone
The new Spider-Man film, Tom Holland's fourth solo adventure, surpassed 'Avengers: Endgame' for its opening box office weekend and has now become the second fastest film in history to cross the $1 billion mark.
Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives
The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.
Fire tornadoes have reached Europe: What makes them so dangerous?
Fire tornadoes can rapidly change fire behaviour and make firefighting more dangerous.
Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
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.
Flights at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport disrupted after suspicious objects sighted
Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
Infineon hits revenue record: AI data centres drive growth
Once the problem child of the chip industry, Infineon has reinvented itself. Its semiconductors are now key components for electric cars, data centres and the energy transition.
SpaceX posts smaller-than-expected loss despite scrutiny over AI spending
The rocket and satellite company beat Wall Street's loss forecasts in its first quarterly report as a public company, even as investors question its heavy AI spending and whether Elon Musk has oversold its prospects.
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.
Spanish media: Authorities reportedly identify suspected jihadists among Ceuta arrivals
According to two Spanish media outlets, authorities have identified several suspected jihadists among migrants who arrived in Ceuta.
'I showed it our vegetables – it flew at me,' Ukrainian vendor hunted by Russian FPV drone recalls the attack
A market trader in Kherson described how a Russian first-person-view drone chased him around his stall before exploding beside his van, in an attack Ukraine has called a war crime.
'Star Wars: A New Hope' dubbed into Welsh for the first time to mark sci-fi classic’s 50th anniversary
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Or should that be: “Amser maith yn ôl, mewn galaeth bell bell i ffwrdd ...” 'Star Wars: A New Hope' has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time in order to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary next year.
Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala
Guatemala raised its alert to red and evacuated 659 people from eight villages after the Fuego volcano erupted on Monday, spewing lava fountains and pyroclastic flows down its slopes.
Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attempt
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.
EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs?
As wildfires rage across southern Europe, the EU has deployed its largest shared firefighting force. But the crisis exposes a growing gap between emergency response and wildfire prevention. Watch the video.
App offers chance to explore - and keep fit
A retired telecoms worker from Belgium is among those behind an innovative smartphone app that aims to keep you fit and discover “hidden gems” all over the world. Philippe Pleckspaen helped launch “Jooks”, an application that helps you navigate your way around a locality,
With Tanzania, France can revive its leading position in Africa
France has one of the most energetic diplomatic agendas of any European power, but its long-established position in Africa has suffered heavily in recent years. Traditionally Paris concentrated on the French-speaking world, cultivating trade in West Africa and security
Flamenco legend Pepe Habichuela dies
Born in Granada in 1944 as José Antonio Carmona Carmona, he was part of the legendary Habichuela dynasty, one of flamenco's most influential families.
Hospitality doesn't have a VAT problem. It has a profitability problem
Every few years, the hospitality industry returns to the same debate: reduce VAT, cut tax and save restaurants, writes Dev Biswal (pictured). A lower rate of VAT would undoubtedly help many businesses, but after operating restaurants every day I believe we are asking the wrong
Your viruses fly with you, and scientists could use them to spot the next pandemic
Testing aeroplane wastewater can detect circulating pathogens weeks earlier than traditional global pathogen surveillance allows, offering a potential early-warning tool for global outbreak preparedness, a US–UK pilot study found.
Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region
Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
‘An underused tool’: How regenerative farmers are shielding Spanish land from wildfires
Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.
Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Morning
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.
Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and Turkey
Beijing's investment drive in Morocco and Turkey is opening new routes into the EU market, forcing Brussels to prepare its response. But its trade defence toolbox is increasingly struggling to keep pace.
How astronaut Luca Parmitano prepares for humanity’s return to the Moon
NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.
Which cities in Japan are candidates to become the 'second capital'?
Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list.
Why commemorating the Roma Holocaust alone 'is not enough'
Some 82 years after the mass murder of Roma and Sinti at Auschwitz-Birkenau, anti-Roma hate persists. Today’s Roma Holocaust Memorial Day (2 August) is a warning that Europe is still failing to turn the lessons of history into political reality, writes Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka
Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America's most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall.
Brazil - Argentina diplomatic relations downgrade to 'Chargé d'Affaires'
Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief.
Safe glasses to watch Spain's total eclipse: where to get them for free
Only one specific certified filter lets through just 0.00032% of visible sunlight, protecting people watching this once-in-a-century event from permanent retinal damage.
Safe glasses for Spain's total eclipse: where to get them for free
Only specifically certified filters let just 0.00032% of visible sunlight through and protect people watching this once-in-a-century event from permanent retinal damage.
Trump says deal to open Strait of Hormuz could come by Wednesday or Iran will get 'hit very hard'
Iran has tightened its grip on Hormuz and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, powers it did not exercise before the war began on 28 February.
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington's efforts to advance a ceasefire.
Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail' as presure on leadership mounts
In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”
Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack
A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.
How to avoid the worst of the Italian heat
From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.
WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
Despite being declared less than three months ago, the outbreak has already become the largest ever recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in English Channel
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has highlighted a sharp fall in successful Channel crossings since the start of the year.
Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.
From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis
Here's what we know so far about claims that circulated around the Ceuta crisis.
Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2026 – Evening
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Spain says 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have already returned
Spain says 70,000 migrants have returned to Morocco, denies the CNI warned of the crisis and says the EU backed its response while pledging stronger alert systems.
EU ministers back Spain, seeking to calm tensions after Morocco crisis
Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers today was aimed at easing tensions with Spain amid a Europe-wide backlash against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s migration policies.