A race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius
Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of racing, costumes, barking contests and plenty of fluffy fun.
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12 killed in Russia and Ukraine after an overnight exchange of drone and missile strikes
Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant.
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
Europe continues to battle wildfires as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history
The fire in eastern Belgium doubled in size over 24 hours by Sunday morning. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated on Saturday, with three helicopters and two water-bombing aircraft arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.
World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner
Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California.
BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius
Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.
Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Romania near Moldova border
Two Spanish F-18s deployed in Romania for a NATO mission on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone near the Moldovan border, Romania’s defence minister Radu Miruta confirmed.
Police apologise after Al-Fayed sex abuse complainants' identity breach
Email addresses of 143 people who say they were abused by the now deceased Harrods owner were visible to other recipients due to a 'human error'.
Morocco prevents hundreds of migrants from crossing into Spain's Ceuta
Moroccan security forces on Saturday broke up hundreds of migrants who had been hiding near Castillejos in a bid to reach Ceuta. The operation comes weeks after the mass crossing attempt that left 141 people dead.
At least 12 people killed in Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary
By 3 a.m. on Sunday, the disaster management service reported that firefighters had so far rescued thirty-five people from the coach, while several passengers had been trapped beneath the vehicle.
Pillory linden of Großpörthen: 900-year-old tree with a grim history
Up to 900 years old and nearly ten metres thick, the Prangerlinde in Großpörthen, Saxony-Anhalt, still bears an old iron collar on its trunk, a unique natural and historical monument.
Großpörthen's pillory lime: 900-year-old tree with dark history
Up to 900 years old, almost ten metres thick, its trunk still carries an old iron collar. The Prangerlinde in Großpörthen, Saxony-Anhalt, is a unique natural and historical monument.
Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two
Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.
‘Excellent profit’: Meet the Bavarian hop farmer securing his harvest and income with solar 'hats'
No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?
Exploring Andorra: The best things to do in the microstate aside from skiing and shopping
The highest capital city on the continent, Andorra la Vella boasts historic buildings, impressive sculptures and the largest thermal spa in southern Europe.
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Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village
A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals.
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
Deceased academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him
The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.
Deceased Cambridge academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him
The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.
Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening
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