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"Respectable women in long skirts": Tajani under fire in memes and international media
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani sparked outrage after saying he prefers 'respectable' women in long skirts. Opposition women senators donned skirts in protest, and memes of the minister spread well beyond Italy on social networks.
Fat Bear Week returns as Alaska's biggest bears compete for the crown
Online voting has opened for Fat Bear Week, the annual competition celebrating the brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve as they prepare for winter hibernation.
Timur Turlov elected FIDE President after close race in Samarkand
Timur Turlov was elected President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Saturday, 26 September, after a closer-than-expected contest at the FIDE General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Turlov led the first round with 96 votes, just 20 ahead of Wadim Rosenstein on
US president Donald Trump rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump's response comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that "if the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and normal maritime traffic can resume within seven days".
Six dead after explosion causes building to collapse in central Athens
The fire service, police, and medical crews remain at the scene, with a team from the Arson Crimes Division also investigating the incident.
At least 11 dead following suicide bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, or Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the bombing. The group, founded in late 2007, is allied with the Afghan Taliban.
Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds in Paris as 600,000 await Mass
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV continues his visit to France with a large outdoor Mass at Paris's Place de la Concorde, followed by prayers with the faithful in Lourdes.
Can this German company help end Europe's lithium dependence on China?
China produces up to 70% of the battery-grade lithium chemicals used in Europe. A German recycling firm hopes its new plant can help reduce that dependence, but significant obstacles remain.
Thousands of protesters take to the streets in Madrid over Ceuta migrant crisis
Almost two months after the mass arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Ceuta, the situation in the autonomous city remains unresolved.
New study reveals surprising origins of bats dating back 65 million years
A genomic study of 103 species and 44 fossils places the origin of bats in Europe 65 million years ago and dates the birth of flight and echolocation, in a Nature paper with CSIC participation.
Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Midday
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British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens
Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.
Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe amid growing tensions
On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s.
Baku's week of F1 racing, global security, and record investments
Baku has completed a week of octane-fuelled racing, high-level security facilitation and secured record investments in one of its most dynamic events-filled weeks of the year.
Lourdes: Everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV's visit
After spending two days in Paris, Leo XIV is set to land at Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées airport on Saturday evening. He will then begin his visit to Lourdes with Mass at the Massabielle grotto.
The secret behind the Sagrada Familia's final towers: Stone, steel and 21st-century glue
An innovative modular construction system and 24 tonnes of structural adhesive have dramatically accelerated work on Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. More than 140 years after construction began, the Barcelona basilica is reaching one of the defining milestones in its extraordinary
Are you in pain? In some cases, exercising may be as good as painkillers
From pilates to tai chi, even modest amounts of exercise can relieve pain as effectively as common pain medicines, opening the door to holistic therapeutic approaches, according to a new study.
Israeli settlers seizing natural springs in the West Bank
Earlier this month, 12 countries announced new trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid what they called a "rapidly deteriorating" situation marked by increasing settler attacks on Palestinians.
Behind the scenes: How the C8 summit and an oil deal exposed fragile Hungary-Ukraine ties
A dispute over Hungary’s role in Ukraine’s Carpathian Eight summit and the disclosure of an oil-storage deal between MOL and Naftogaz have further strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv, as a separate row over minority rights continues to hold up Ukraine’s EU accession talks.
Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi Arabia
The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East.
Caught in the crossfire: Cognac pays the price for Europe’s trade wars
French Cognac producers are battling falling sales as trade disputes with China and the US squeeze the export-dependent industry and leave growers seeking EU support.
How Russia recruits Belarusians for war in Ukraine: Methods and consequences
Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.
‘Godzilla’ El Niño to be the strongest in living memory. How can we prepare for the unavoidable?
El Niño can’t be stopped, but experts say better preparation and climate action could reduce the damage both now and in the future.
Ljubljana vs Zagreb: Which Central European capital should you visit next?
The capitals of Slovenia and Croatia are overlooked in favour of lake and coastal destinations elsewhere – here’s why it’s time for you to change that.
Why are Norwegians buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism?
Electric cars account for more than 95% of new car registrations in Norway, the highest share in the world. About one in four new EVs registered there are from fully or partly Chinese-owned brands.
Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ceuta crisis reignites debate over suspending the EU’s right to asylum
UN Refugee Agency, civil society groups and left-wing MEPs fear any proposal to suspend the right of asylum could enable illegal pushbacks, potentially exposing migrants to violence, torture or death.
What is killing whale calves in Patagonia? bacteria under suspicion
Dozens of southern right whale calves have been found dead on Argentina's Patagonian coast. Scientists are probing a possible bacterial infection after an unusually deadly season.
Three-way race for FIDE Presidency reaches the finish line in Samarkand
The race to become the next president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) is reaching its climax in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Three candidates are vying for the top position, with voting taking place on 26 September. If no ticket secures the required majority in the first
The US lays groundwork for possible military action in Cuba, according to 'CBS News'
The US Army is considering deploying medical, logistics and military police units, as the Pentagon keeps plans ready for possible action in Cuba, the US broadcast network CBS is reporting exclusively.
Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
AI must serve humans, rather than 'become an instrument of domination and injustice', pope warns
Pope Leo XIV, who has made AI a central component of his pontificate, warned against the dangers of the technology at UNESCO.
Protests erupt in Granada after eviction of 87-year-old woman in Madrid
Protesters gathered in Granada in support of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after she was evicted from her Madrid apartment.
Iran proposes plan to US to reopen Hormuz in seven days and end the war
Iran’s foreign minister has proposed a seven-day roadmap to Washington by which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade, together with other conditions aimed at ending the war.