Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.
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A hidden Alzheimer’s tipping point may decide who gets dementia
Scientists have identified a possible tipping point that helps determine whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes lead to dementia. The key may lie in how the brain’s immune cells respond to plaques and tau, offering a promising new target for treatments designed to extend
Latest news bulletin | July 26th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
10 near-perfect horror movies that capture the monsters and mayhem of The Odyssey
From The Thing and Nope to The Witch, these 10 horror movies capture the terrifying monsters, practical effects, and epic scale of The Odyssey.
Lettuce explain: Cyclospora outbreaks test Trump administration messaging
The Trump administration is facing a key messaging test as it tries to stop potentially multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness. Two months in and thousands of cases later, the outbreak has become a communications nightmare. Experts say confusing messages
Jackson enters 100-day sprint with Collins as Maine Democrats hit reset
BANGOR – Democrats in Maine anointed progressive Troy Jackson as their pick to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R) with a tall order: Beat the five-term incumbent who has defied political gravity for three decades in 100 days. Democrat Graham Platner’s exit from the marquee race
Democrats favored to win House, underdogs in Senate 100 days out
Democrats are favored to win the House but are slight underdogs in the fight for the Senate with 100 days to go before the midterms, according to the latest forecast from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Both parties are dealing with headwinds as they head into the home stretch of the
Pedro Sánchez: "The scale of the disaster we are living through is very hard to accept"
The joint appearance by the unified command tackling the fires in Madrid, Ávila and Toledo and the prime minister underlined close cooperation. They urge the public to focus on prevention and act with caution.
Scotland declares 'major' wildfire in Cairngorms national park
Scottish firefighters fought a wildfire Saturday that was burning through Cairngorms National Park in the north, with authorities advising residents to evacuate.
Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain
Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and vacation accommodations.
Italy petrol tops €2.6: opposition and groups sound alarm, govt weighs variable fuel duty
Fuel costs are back in the spotlight: in Milan and on motorways prices exceed €2.60 a litre. Opposition parties and associations warn of hikes hitting families and firms, while the Meloni government drafts measures to stem the crisis.
Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash
By Ali Sawafta and Mohammed Torokman QUSRA, West Bank, July 26 (Reuters) - Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said. On Friday, four
China holds air, navy patrol in South China Sea
HONG KONG, July 26 - China said on Sunday it organised a routine patrol by its naval and air forces in the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
Chinese university investigating girl's death in gene-editing trial
Mei’s parents were not adequately informed about the risks of the gene-editing trial.
Tokayev urges Putin to 'freeze' Ukraine war in rare public appeal for peace
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has made one of his strongest public interventions on the war in Ukraine, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to "freeze" the conflict and return to negotiations based on the so-called "Istanbul 2.0" framework. Speaking during a
'Sea cannibal' spreads across the Baltic, threatening native species
Resembling a jellyfish, glowing in the dark, and even eating its own young, the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi is one of the strangest sea creatures and is spreading ever more aggressively throughout the Baltic Sea.
The Lego problem, revisited
For generations, the rules of Lego were simple: many pieces, all able to connect in many ways, led to many outcomes. That almost drove the company into bankruptcy, though. Lego kits saved the business. Each kit has just one way to do the work, follow the instructions carefully.
See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un
North Koreans are banking, watching makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.
What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
A police manhunt is underway after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.
Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days
The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has determined that a drone intercepted by Romanian forces on Friday was of the Shahed-type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, officials have said.
Inside the Backrooms: The internet’s creepiest place is becoming a tourist attraction
The Backrooms began as a single eerie image of empty yellow rooms, but internet users transformed it into a vast fictional world that feels disturbingly real. Through videos, games, maps, survival guides and social media stories, audiences do more than watch the horror unfold.
Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues
A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.
Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, Iraq's state news agency says
July 26 (Reuters) - The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq's state news agency cited the country's border crossings authority as saying on Sunday. The Abdali border crossing was temporarily closed after a drone attack on Thursday that caused
US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
China accused the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
PBS SoCal, KMEX Lead L.A. Local Emmy Wins; KVEA, KABC Land Top Newscast Prizes
PBS SoCal (KOCE and KCET) was the big winner Saturday night at the L.A. Area Emmy Awards, landing eight — including for live events-programming, entertainment, crime/social issues and arts. Univision’s KMEX was next, with seven, followed by Telemundo’s KVEA with six. KVEA once
France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated
More than 340,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain.
Hidden genetic diversity helped inbred brown tree snakes conquer guam
A notorious snake invasion that devastated Guam’s native birds may have succeeded because the reptiles carried hidden genetic advantages. Using advanced long-read DNA sequencing, researchers uncovered more than 19,000 large genetic differences in brown tree snakes, many
Zelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war
Preparations are being made in Russia's Voronezh region, near the border with Ukraine, to accommodate the additional troops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says in a social media post.
More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread
Around 1,400 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and 1,700 security forces have been deployed to tackle the wildfires in southwestern France, with aerial firefighting resources also providing support.
Extreme heat spreads beyond South Korea’s hottest city Daegu
On July 26, KMA issued additional severe heat wave warnings for Gyeongsan, Cheongdo and parts of Daegu.
US holds fire against Iran as reports emerge of stockpile concerns
Iran passed another night without US airstrikes on Sunday, as Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of a return to negotiations after
'Fragile Beauty': Inside the photography collection Elton John spent 30 years building
Following its acclaimed debut in London, "Fragile Beauty" has arrived in Paris, bringing together more than 300 photographs from Elton John and David Furnish's renowned private collection.
Israeli Settlers push relentless escalation in the West Bank as Palestinian restraint begins to crack
Settler incursions, expanding outposts and the military's response have created conditions in which confrontation, as seen in the deadly clashes over the weekend, was increasingly inevitable
Car rams crowd at Berlin Pride event, killing one and injuring 16
A manhunt is underway in the German capital. Police have released a photo of the suspect and named him as 21-year-old Abdul B.
How Japan is putting AI in its cybernetic place
Much of the Western debate about artificial intelligence centers on the machine itself. Will AI become conscious? Will it surpass human intelligence? Could it acquire goals of its own and escape human control? Japan’s Society 5.0 begins from a different premise. Rather than
New South Korean reality dating show for the terminally ill sparks controversy
The broadcaster is set to premiere the series Aug 3.
Scientists trace the shocking origin of human eyes to an ancient “cyclops”
Researchers say a tiny one-eyed ancestor that lived nearly 600 million years ago may have shaped the evolution of every vertebrate eye, including our own. They also found that its ancient median eye lives on today as the pineal gland, which helps synchronize our sleep with
Revealed: Italy’s most popular beaches for 2026 – and Sardinia dominates
Italy is home to thousands of kilometres of coastline, but Sardinia is stealing the show this summer. New research has revealed the country’s most popular beaches for 2026, with two-thirds of the list found on the Mediterranean island.
Latest news bulletin | July 26th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Chickenpox sweeps Gaza camps as thousands of cases emerge in two weeks
Doctors say the real scale of the outbreak is likely far larger, as overcrowding makes isolation impossible, and families of six or more share tents of a few square metres. Thousands of children born during the war could not complete their vaccination, leaving the most
Everything you need to know about solar panel fires – including how to reduce the risk
Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?
‘Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban
Allowing use of two neonicotinoids to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union says Beekeepers and environmentalists in France have reacted furiously after parliament approved a bill reauthorising two banned pesticides scientists say can poison
