Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight.
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Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest for first crossing in six years
The Danube was closed to river traffic for four hours to make way for the Generali OWT Danube Crossing open-water swim.
Hungary's bee population at risk, warns national beekeepers' association
By August, the drought and extreme heat have all but wiped out natural sources of pollen, leaving bees starving and parched.
One dead, five injured in shooting at Swiss rave as major police operation unfolds
Shots were fired early on Sunday at an event attended by around 3,500 people in Aarau, Switzerland, killing at least one person and injuring five others, some seriously. Police have launched a large-scale operation.
S. Korea’s medical tourism continues double-digit growth
The increase follows annual growth of 65 per cent in 2025 and 78.6 per cent in 2024.
Lausanne Grand Slam 2026: Switzerland Celebrates a Historic Judo Day
Lausanne marked a major day for Swiss judo as the 2028 World Championships agreement was signed, the Grand Slam was officially opened and adaptive judo athletes joined the action. Aurélien Bonferroni’s bronze delighted the home crowd.
India's aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns
A series of crises at India's two main carriers, Air India and IndiGo, has exposed safety and regulatory shortcomings in the world's third-largest domestic aviation market.
Star Wars Effects Artist Phil Tippett Shutters Studio
Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Hollywood puppetry wizard and director of Mad God is selling over 40 years of movie magic
‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution
Checking for sewage spills has become as normal as checking the weather forecast, say swimmers on East Sussex beaches South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows “I’m furious,” says Jo Armstrong, 75, sitting on Brighton beach with her daughter and
South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows
Exclusive: Friends of the Earth finds greatest sewage discharge in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset ‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution South West Water is doing more harm to the environment than any other water company in
Rescuers moved after new lake forms in mudslide-hit area of Tibet: Chinese state media
Monitoring drones deployed in the area detected a landslide near the lake.
Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China's durian wave
Vietnam only officially entered the Chinese durian market after a 2022 trade protocol but last year became the country's biggest supplier by volume.
Which cities are the most expensive to buy an apartment in Europe?
The price per square metre of buying an apartment in city centres differs widely across Europe. Among the five largest European economies, only two have their capital cities in the top 10 most expensive list.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Europe’s scorching summer has ‘charged’ the Mediterranean Sea. What weather will September bring?
Weather forecasters have warned that parts of Europe will be entering “flash-flood season” following a blistering summer.
Netflix Is About to Lose a 10/10 Sci-Fi Series That's Perfect From Start to Finish
It’s been over a decade, and Orphan Black remains a rare example of biopunk TV
Events in Qatar worth travelling for: What’s coming up in 2026-2027?
From music concerts and motorsport to cultural festivals and design exhibitions, here’s what’s on the Qatar calendar this autumn and winter.
WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in The Transformers, dies aged 85
The prolific voice actor also appeared in Knight Rider, Gremlins, King Kong, Crystal Crisis, and plenty more.
In defense of Asian American art
Back in 2015, when I was living in Brooklyn, my apartment flooded. My landlord, who owned a bunch of apartments, offered to put me up in temporary accommodations. He and his girlfriend were going to be out of town for several months, so he let me stay in her room. His
Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China’s durian wave
Vietnam in 2025 became China’s biggest durian supplier by volume.
Frankenstein Author Mary Shelley on the Surest Remedy for a Sunken Spirit and What Makes Life Worth Living
"There is but one solution to the intricate riddle of life; to improve ourselves, and contribute to the happiness of others."
India’s aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns
The turmoil has been compounded by geopolitical shocks that have affected profits and expansion plans.
Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues
A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.
Bangladesh’s J-10CE fighter plan stirs China dependence fears
Bangladesh’s planned J-10CE purchase could significantly strengthen its airpower while tying that capability more closely to Chinese weapons, support networks and supply chains. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Bangladesh is moving toward one of its largest
Nepal-Tibet death toll 750 from Himalayan flood, 3,000 missing
TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 30 - The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories
Some survivors just want to see what has become of what they once called home.
Holy See seeks a path to peace in Moscow
While Bishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, was holding a press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, another Catholic official landed in Moscow: CIA Director John Ratcliffe – who reportedly went to Moscow to warn
Air quality worsens in Sarawak as 2 areas hit hazardous levels
15 other areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy and very unhealthy readings.
South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle
SEOUL, Aug 30 - South Korea unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, naming First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance.
South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in Cabinet reshuffle
The reshuffle comes as President Lee Jae Myung’s administration enters its second year.
Purr-triotic ‘King Oyen’ turns heads at Malaysia’s National Day rehearsal
The feline was draped in a national flag-themed shirt, matching headgear and a pair of sunglasses.
Plushies spending nights at Japan museums gain traction
Organisers hope that such programmes will stir interest and attract more visitors to the facilities.
China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: State media
State broadcaster CCTV reported that of the 546 people missing, 261 were foreign nationals, including 104 from Nepal, 49 from India, 33 from Latvia, and 18 from the United States.
3 children killed in fire at water village in Sabah
The fire also destroyed hundreds of wooden and semi-permanent squatter homes.
Nepal to preserve DNA of unidentified flood victims before burying them: Prime minister
Authorities said some bodies being recovered have decomposed beyond recognition.
Ridley Scott's Near-Perfect Sci-Fi Masterpiece is Officially Streaming on YouTube for Free
One of the best films in Ridley Scott's filmography and a key entry into the sci-fi canon is now free to stream on YouTube.
Australia’s far-right One Nation party wins closely watched vote in western state
Gym owner Luke Herdegen scored One Nation’s first Lower House seat in the Western Australia Parliament.
Australia's far-right party makes further gains, taking seat in western state
SYDNEY, Aug 30 - Australia's far-right One Nation party won a seat in a state parliament long held by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party, continuing a surge that had gained the populist group its first seat in the national lower house.
South Korea Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il named finance minister, Yonhap says
SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) - South Korea's Presidential Office named Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, Yonhap News reported. (Reporting by Cynthia Kim; Editing by William Mallard)
Weeks of Luzon flooding, landslides kill over 30 in the Philippines
At least 8 million people, or 2.3 million families, have been affected across 10 regions.
Tucker Carlson: Trump needs to be removed from office 'immediately'
Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson said Friday that President Trump should be removed from office if he is considering using nuclear weapons first, saying even entertaining the possibility should disqualify a president from serving. “The second any president actively
The many snags in Erdogan’s many strategic wins
The Turkish leader may find himself in more trouble just because of his diplomatic successes. Egypt, Israel and the ideal of the Arab Risorgimento (resurgence) are in his path. If there is one thing that cannot be downplayed, it is Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s skill
Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank
Alia al-Hallaq's son Mohammed was nine when he was killed by an Israeli army bullet last October, but the Palestinian homemak
South Korean police recover more remains of Chinese student allegedly killed by lecturer
The lecturer is believed to killed and dismembered the woman at his home before disposing of her remains.