German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.
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Fish over Trump: Economy will determine Iceland's vote on the EU
While Arctic security and US claims over Greenland dominate international headlines, Icelanders are set to decide their European future on far more familiar grounds such as fish and farming. The 29 August referendum is less about geopolitics than sovereignty and identity.
Metsola's re-election drive puts Socialists under pressure
The European People’s Party is set to bank on a third mandate for the Maltese leader, who is popular among MEPs. This is a concern for the S&D group, which claims to be entitled to the presidency according to an informal agreement among centrist political forces.
'Michael 2': Sequel to Michael Jackson biopic teased with production beginning soon
This year's blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, which hit $1 billion at the box office, is officially getting a sequel, with production starting later in 2026 or early 2027.
Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims
Berlin officials and LGBTQ community members unveil a rainbow bench and plant a maple tree in Tiergarten to honour victims of the CSD attack.
American flown to New Zealand hospital in rare midwinter Antarctic rescue mission
The sun last set at the geographic South Pole on 23 March and will not rise until 21 September.
Residential burglaries in the EU down by 38% in a decade
As summer holidays begin, police authorities everywhere are urging residents to take extra care to protect their homes against burglaries and break-ins. In 2024, police recorded 1.20 million burglary offences in the EU, of which 721,876 (60.3%) were burglaries of private
Tsikhanouskaya: Euronews ban in Belarus turns viewers into targets of repression
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has condemned Minsk’s designation of Euronews as “extremist” media, calling it an attack on both press freedom and the broadcaster’s audience in Belarus.
Drinks giant Diageo unveils $1bn in cost cuts to tackle slowing growth
The world's largest spirits maker has scrapped its medium-term growth target as new CEO Dave Lewis moves to reset performance after years of stagnant sales.
A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity
A Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.
As many Europeans jet off for the summer, how many citizens can't afford a holiday away?
The number of EU citizens who can afford a week off varies across the bloc, with the rising costs of accommodation, transport, and food cited as reasons for holiday poverty.
Former South African hunting reserve reopens as luxury safari retreat
All of the tented suites at Sandringham Private Game Reserve in South Africa have private pools from which you can enjoy views of the wildlife by the Timbavati River.
One in six people use tobacco or related products daily
In 2025, 16.5% of people 16 years or older in the EU used tobacco and related products (e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches or heated tobacco products) daily, indicating a slight decrease from the 17.5% registered in 2022. Most people (77.5%) do not use such products or had not used
90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity
Rubber ducks race down Chicago River in the annual Ducky Derby, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois and its athletes.
EU receives €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilized Russian assets to be used for supporting Ukraine
On 3 August, the European Union received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilized assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) held by Central Securities Depositories (CSDs). The receipt of this amount marks the
South Korea recovers landmines believed to have washed from North by monsoon floods
The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), splitting the Koreas since their 1950-53 war ended with an armistice, is one of the most heavily mined places on Earth.
Australia grants citizenship to two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum
The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for citizenship.
Belgian zoo offers safe haven for threatened bird species
A Belgian zoo is doing its bit to help save a bird species threatened with extinction. Once a familiar sight in Belgian meadows and fields, the Northern Lapwing has experienced a significant decline in recent decades. Between 2007 and 2018, the lapwing population declined by
Drones: Playing an 'ever more important role in Europe’s economy and security'
Drone technologies are evolving quickly and that future EU action should prioritize its ability to detect, prevent and respond to malicious activities in the European airspace. That is the key message in an opinion adopted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
More than 160 styles and a tasting for all the senses: Beer's Old and New Worlds
On International Beer Day, this age-old drink increasingly asserts itself as a complex, diverse universe, with over 160 styles and sensory richness that goes far beyond casual drinking.
The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable to science
The black pine jewel beetle is drawn to forest fires. This seeming paradox actually aids woodland recovery and inspires new early wildfire detection tech.
The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable for science
The black pine jewel beetle flies deliberately towards forest fires. What sounds paradoxical at first helps the ecosystem recover and inspires new technologies for early fire detection.
How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants
Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.
Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Stunning new hotels set to open on Europe’s islands in 2026 and beyond
From Estonia and Malta to Greece and Italy, a host of new island hotels are opening across Europe.
Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited brings together industry leaders at the Global Family Office New Era Summit in Kuala Lumpur
Distinguished speakers and representatives from participating organizations during the Global Family Office New Era Summit.Gathering over 300 professionals from the government, financial services, trust, legal, accounting, and digital asset sectors to shape the future of wealth
Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting, police say
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants.
Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds
Sleep quality matters more to teenagers' grades and social lives than diet or exercise, new research shows.
Meta ordered to pay $567 Mn to US for 'public nuisance' and 'child harm'
A New Mexico judge has penalised the tech giant for creating a public nuisance and endangering children online. Meta confirmed it plans to appeal, insisting it works hard to protect young users across its platforms.
Why are vets fleeing rural Spain and what does it mean for animal rights?
Poor pay, a lack of work‑life balance and pollution are driving veterinarians out of rural Spain, despite a desperate need for oversight in the livestock industry.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan forge new defence pact amid US-Iran tensions
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in Jeddah to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.
Key details as boxer charged with Athens killing
Sharif Ahmadzai has been charged with killing Elisabeth Ross, who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens in July.
Portuguese man o' wars spread in Spain: what to do if you get stung
The surge in jellyfish along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up advice on what to do if stung.
Trump administration to pay €1.06 billion to cancel RWE offshore wind leases
US President Donald Trump, long a critic of wind energy, has repeatedly dismissed wind turbines as unsightly and has labelled them an "economic and environmental disaster."
Reports: Spanish authorities concerned over possible Ceuta migrant crossing on 15 August
A report by Spain's Civil Guard said that an active online campaign exists with the potential to mobilise people, but whether it will actually result in a mass crossing, how many people would be involved, and who is behind it all remain unknown.
Budget carrier easyJet confirms €6.6 billion takeover by US private equity firm
EasyJet was founded by British-Cypriot entrepreneur Stelios Haji-Ioannou in 1995 as a no-frills airline offering low-cost fares to destinations across Europe.
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
Alsace farmers turn to pulses to cope with drought
Four farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace", a bet on the future as droughts multiply across Europe.
Belarus designates Euronews’ website as 'extremist' media
Euronews condemns Belarus’ obscure and unilateral decision to designate Euronews’ digital news coverage as “extremist,” a measure which exposes Euronews’ huge audience in Belarus to legal penalties for “storing or distributing” Euronews’ pan-European content.
UEFA may still boycott FIFA events as it says Infantino apology 'changes nothing'
"Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.
Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Evening
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Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from next week
Despite a raft of measures in recent years, cold calls still plague daily life in France. The government has now opted for a tougher crackdown.
'Extreme right-wing' ideology drives surge in referrals to UK anti-terror scheme
According to the Home Office, a Prevent referral is made to police "when there are concerns that a person may be susceptible to radicalisation or could be at risk of becoming involved in or supporting terrorism."
Ceuta mayor tells MEPs migrant 'invasion' left city traumatised, demands immediate deportations
Scenes of tens of thousands of people entering the Spanish enclave from Morocco have reignited the European Union's debate on what to do about people smuggling and trafficking, as well as border security.
From the Crucifixion to pop art: how humanity has painted solar eclipses
From the Nebra Sky Disc to Roy Lichtenstein's pop art, and from Rubens and Ribera to American Howard Russell Butler, the solar eclipse has been depicted in painting for millennia, mixing religious symbolism, scientific curiosity and aesthetic fascination.
Explainer: What is people smuggling – and why are EU rules to fight it still stalled?
European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner has urged the European Parliament to adopt an anti-people smuggling law in response to the recent migration incident in Ceuta. Critics warn that the proposed legislation could criminalise humanitarian aid.
Great British ‘foodie staycation’ summer: 25.2m get a taste for holidays at home in 2026
According to new research, 25.2 million British adults will enjoy a staycation over the summer months, a 40% increase from 2025, with food tourism playing a key role in holiday planning.
Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave
About 400 Spin Time residents sleep outside in Rome after a fire forced their evacuation, with volunteers helping during a heatwave.