Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens
Firefighters and helicopters battled a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens as strong winds fueled the blaze and forced emergency operations across the area.
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At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast
Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.
Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany
Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.
Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say
The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.
Rupert Lowe offers alliance with Nigel Farage to unite Britain's hard right
The Restore Britain leader outlined five points that he said the pair would have to agree on to be able to find a "common way forward" and defeat the left wing.
Rumours ignite social media over alleged Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez wedding
If Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez had married this weekend, as so many tabloids claimed, it would have been the best-kept media secret in history.
Italian Navy boards tanker from Russian shadow fleet
The Italian navy has boarded a Russian tanker in international waters off Pantelleria, an island located between Sicily and Tunisia. The operation was carried out as part of an arms and oil trafficking monitoring mission with the support of a Greek vessel and a Polish maritime
Pentagon UFO files: what role Germany plays
For years, The New York Times has followed the release of US UFO files. The newly accessible documents go beyond sightings, tracing back to World War II and repeatedly mentioning Germany.
Pentagon UFO files: Germany's role
For years, the New York Times has tracked the release of US UFO files, which cover more than sightings. They reach back to the Second World War, where Germany appears again and again.
Spanish teen behind massacre threats and leader of 764 network arrested
Joint Spanish police forces have arrested in Gipuzkoa, near the northern border with France, a 17-year-old seen as Spain's main figure of network 764, accused of coercing and exploiting minors.
2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
Spanish government received intelligence warnings of Ceuta migrant surge according to a report
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described the mass crossing of migrants as a "violation of Spain's territorial integrity". Internal sources of the spanish media 'The Objective' confirms that intel reports existed before the crysis. Spanish government denied it.
At least five dead and 41 missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea
A total of 225 people on the ferry were rescued, while some passengers jumped into the sea to escape the fire, according to Basarnas, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency.
Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece
After weeks of fighting wildfires, France has managed to stop the spread of the blazes. Spain's situation is improving but flames are still spreading while Greece struggles with multiple fires and high winds in different parts of the country.
Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
Grand designs: Tashkent’s modernist architecture joins UNESCO World Heritage List
The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life.
Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain
Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings.
How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Midday
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Fire reported at another Wildberries warehouse in Russia
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show a large blaze at the warehouse, with flames engulfing the building and huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.
AI-generated label becomes mandatory in the EU for companies
Companies creating or using AI-generated content have to label it clearly for users to know, as part of an EU guideline implemented on Sunday.
Cutting sugar up to age two associated with lower dementia risk ‘decades later,’ study finds
Less sweet treats during pregnancy and up to age two associated with lower dementia risk later in life, delayed onset of the disease and a healthier brain, according to a new study.
13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru
The passengers reportedly included seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards. Two crew members were also killed in the crash.
Italy brings in border checks for arrivals from Spain: what changes
Italy has reintroduced checks on travellers arriving from Spain after the Ceuta crisis. ID checks are carried out at Italian ports and airports for non-EU citizens; here is how.
Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed
On Friday, Trump had said he was "losing faith" in the prospect of a peace deal and threatened to hit Iran "very hard."
Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21
Explosion of 'homemade explosive' at Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 on Saturday evening. Russia's national anti-terrorism committee says it's a bombing.
EU rules on AI models become enforceable. What's going to change?
EU AI Act rules on AI models become enforceable today, making Brussels the world's top AI regulator. Euronews breaks down what this all means for Europe and beyond.
Solar car parks could cut electricity bills by €32,00 a year. Why is Europe so resistant?
Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment.
Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2026 – Morning
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Historic sporting events in Europe worth travelling for
From Siena’s legendary horse race to human pyramids in Spain, these storied competitions should be on your must-see list.
Memorial Day of Sinti and Roma: The genocide Europe struggles to remember
Every year on 2nd August, Genocide of the Roma Memorial Day, Europe remembers the hundreds of thousands of Roma and Sinti people persecuted and murdered during the Nazi era. The real question is what happens on 3rd August – and every day thereafter asks Michaela Küchler in an
Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
UEFA declares to have 'lost confidence' in Infantino over 'shabby, back room, opaque deal'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
