Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
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UK Parliament Hosts TRENDS Forum on Muslim Brotherhood Networks in Europe
British parliamentarians, former ministers, researchers and security experts gathered at the House of Lords in London for the sixth TRENDS Annual Forum on Political Islam, focusing on Muslim Brotherhood networks in Europe, education, funding and digital influence. The London
'Sickening' racist remarks and calls for a coup: French police under investigation
A newspaper has released a video filmed in 2025 by police during a night patrol. The officer behind most of the extremist comments is a former paratrooper with close ties to the far-right National Rally party.
Commission promises to cut EU public procurement rulebook from 900 pages to 200
The European Commission wants to cut the EU’s public procurement rulebook from around 900 pages to 200, in a sweeping reform that aims to simplify tendering while giving governments greater scope to favour European economic and security interests, writes Catherine Feore.
Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo, Norway PM says
Zelenskyy travelled from Moldova to Oslo to attend the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Ceuta mass migration crisis tests European solidarity - MEPs clash in The Ring
This week on The Ring, EU lawmakers clash over the Ceuta migration crisis. From Morocco’s role and Spain’s response to whether EU member states are doing enough to help out when one member state comes under pressure, the debate raises more questions than answers.
Spain endures 61 days of heatwave and records its hottest summer on record
The state agency also confirms that Spaniards have already endured 61 days of heatwave conditions so far this year, more than in any other year.
Affordable Housing Act: Is Brussels over-promising and under-delivering?
The European Commission calls it the Affordable Housing Act and says it can “truly bring a change in people’s lives”. But how much will it actually do to make housing more affordable, asks Catherine Feore? The tension at the heart of the proposal is that Brussels is making
European Commission proposes EU preference in public procurement, excluding Chinese firms
The EU executive has proposed a legislation introducing a European preference in public procurement for strategic public services, a move that clearly targets Chinese companies in a market valued at €2 billion annually.
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
Beating the heat: Tackling the summer months in Qatar
As temperatures soar past 50°C, Qatar taps cutting-edge engineering and cooling technology to keep cities productive. From district cooling networks to climate-conscious architecture, we explore how Qatar is redefining what it means to live, work and thrive in extreme
Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.
European Parliament to debate Ceuta crisis amid fierce political backlash
The EPP and other right-wing groups are pushing for a resolution that would criticise Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and call for a tougher migration policy, while the Socialists and Democrats are expected to defend Spain and call for greater European solidarity.
Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.
Temporary wartime weapons depot explosion kills 14 outside Syria's Idlib
The blast at a temporary storage site for wartime munitions near the town of Sarmada left 11 others injured, with rescue teams still searching for survivors. A person is killed or wounded by unexploded ordnance every six hours in Syria today, according to humanitarian workers.
Passenger killed after train hits truck at Poland level crossing
It is the second such incident in Poland in days and the prime minister says tough new regulations are needed.
Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
Five deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.
Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ceuta crisis: EU grants Spain €114 million in gesture of ‘solidarity’
The European Commission has approved funding to tackle the crisis in Ceuta, supporting border control, reception and returns, while Frontex, Europol and the EUAA also step up their assistance.
EU's plan to gain independence from Russian energy faltering, auditors warn
A damning report from the European Court of Auditors identifies insufficient grid infrastructure and interconnectors across EU countries as major barriers to unlocking a fully integrated energy market.
A risk in a teacup: Researchers find link between very hot drinks and oesophageal cancer
The link between consuming very hot drinks and oesophageal cancer has been established by the world’s largest study into the subject yet.
EU moves to curb Airbnb-style rentals to boost long-term housing
The EU has introduced a framework to support long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities. Airbnb warns it creates regulatory uncertainty without improving long-term housing outcomes.
One dead, several injured after train collides with truck in Poland
Some of the injured people have already been taken to hospital, while emergency services remain at the scene.
Would you let AI design your next tattoo? Tattoo artists say AI is changing the way they work
Customers are increasingly using generative AI to visualise tattoo ideas, while artists use it for photo restoration and design references.
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe
Cyprus’ Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets via Egypt from 2028, with Greece offering an onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed their backing for the plan at their El Alamein summit.
Russian hackers may have used fake CAPTCHA to hack Ukrainian government computers
Researchers say the attack was likely part of a wider operation to steal cryptocurrency and login credentials by tricking users through a fake Google verification check to trick victims.
EU to give cities more power to curb Airbnb and short-term rentals
"Short-term rental activity" grew 93 percent across four major letting platforms between 2018 and 2024, according to the EU.
Hungary takes one more step to normalise relations with Brussels over rule of law
Hungary has formally notified Brussels it has met its rule-of-law conditions, a step that could unlock €4.2bn in EU funds and restore access for researchers and students who were left out of European programs.
When war takes away the classroom, can children ever catch up?
Attacks on education have surged worldwide. Education Above All Foundation's Dr Maleiha Malik says keeping children learning is possible, but conflict-caused damage cannot be undone easily.
China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolution
Beijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world's foremost intergovernmental body.
Braga celebrates African heritage over two days with music, film and debates
The festival celebrates African heritage, between the "culture we inherit" and the "reality we build". It takes place on 11 and 12 September in Braga.
Spain’s football federation backs fertility treatment for players and referees
Elite players in Spain’s women’s national team and staff to be given access to fertility treatments to ease up pressure and better plan if or when to become mothers. The decision comes as Europe grapples with falling fertility rates.
Meet Nazym Kyzaibay, Kazakhstan’s first female world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medallist
Nazym Kyzaibay recounts her rise from a young boxer to Central Asia’s first female three-time world boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medallist.
Albania, Hong Kong and Egypt tipped as the trending destinations to watch in 2027
New data predicts which destinations are tipped to take off in 2027, with major sporting events and a spectacular solar eclipse also set to shape where travellers choose to go next year.
Roman revelation: Biggest ancient monumental wall mosaic unveiled after 2,000 years
Trajan’s Baths in Oppian Hill will host a new museum where visitors to Rome can admire the Great Mosaic and the Painted City, two massive ancient artworks buried near the Colosseum that are estimated to date from the 1st century.
Reigning Miss Austria beauty queen dies aged 22
Tributes have been paid to Lucia Sisic, who had a lifelong experience with a heart condition.
Germany's Merz accuses AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing' in Bundestag clash with Weidel
The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort to form a state government.
Qatar’s budget deficit more than doubles to €5bn in second quarter amid LNG disruption
The first-half shortfall has exceeded Qatar’s original full-year forecast. Doha has said cuts to operating spending exclude salaries and capital projects, while European gas buyers face delivery cancellations extending into early November as the Iran war postpones revenue.
From tram depot to contemporary art: A new cultural centre looks beyond the Silk Road
A former industrial site now houses Uzbekistan's first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art. Its opening exhibition brings together local and international artists, while partnerships with major museums extend its reach abroad.
France co-hosts major space summit with Germany despite US firms' withdrawals and Merz absence
France is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week, as Europe finds itself at a strategic crossroads.
Exclusive: Investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan
Former Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons officials say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals amid the country's ongoing civil war.
European gas prices keep climbing as IEA calls for emergency reserves
With European gas prices hitting the highest since early 2023, the International Energy Agency says governments should consider strategic reserves, more flexible contracts and closer international cooperation to prepare for future natural gas shortages.
Pledges for action in Europe as PISA results show drop in child reading and maths skills
The OECD's latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading.
'A gamble with our lives': Ex-Anthropic researcher warns of AI 'catastrophe'
Jacob Coxon says AI executives privately fear catastrophe while racing to build it anyway. His exit follows a summer of AI containment failures and a new push in Congress to ban superintelligent AI outright.
Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
EU court dismisses Hungarian bid to block frozen Russian asset aid for Ukraine
The EU's General Court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over decisions relating to the bloc's Common Foreign and Security Policy. The case comes after Budapest's new government, unlike its predecessor, moved this week to expel 10 Russian diplomats.
'A scam': Glastonbury fans furious over music festival's historically high ticket prices for 2027
Many music fans are criticising the 2027 festival price hike as “not fair” and "a scam". Would you pay around €480 for Glasto?
SFDR : EU sustainable finance compromise exposes EPP fault line over tobacco exclusions
A European Parliament compromise on reforming the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has opened a politically sensitive dispute over whether entire industries should be excluded from sustainable investment — with fossil fuels offered a conditional transition
Sweden is preparing for AI-powered election interference. What does that defence actually look like?
Polling published by the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency last week found that 64% of Swedish adults think attempts by foreign actors to influence Sweden this year are either very or quite likely.
Finland completes work on 200km fence along border with Russia
Helsinki says the fence will help protect NATO's longest border as concerns grow over Russian hybrid activity and the potential use of migration to exert pressure on the country.