The Qingdao Grand Prix ended in style as the heavyweights took centre stage. Yahor Varapayeu claimed gold at -90kg, world No.1 Anna Monta Olek won her fourth Grand Prix title, Adam Sangariev celebrated a maiden gold, Elis Startseva dominated +78kg, and Tamerlan Bashaev returned
The scorching weekend in Germany has produced another record high since measurements began in the 19th century, with the new peak recorded in Brandenburg.
France have made a mightily impressive start to their campaign, scoring 10 goals in victories over Senegal, Iraq and Norway.
Iraqi security forces sealed off all entrances to the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday and carried out raids inside the compound that houses key government institutions and foreign embassies.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel had "fulfilled a moral duty by recognizing the historical truth, and rejecting attempts to deny it".
Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers.
This summer rail deal makes exploring the Netherlands easier and less hefty on our wallets. Here’s how to make the most of it and where else in Europe you can save on rail travel
Countries on other continents, far from Europe, have long devised ways of coping with sweltering heat. Here are a few examples – some unusual, others inspiring.
Countries on other continents, far from Europe, have long since developed ways of coping with searing heat. Here are a few examples – some unusual, others inspiring.
It was 1977, two years after Franco’s death, when a group of people made history for Spain’s LGTBIQ+ community by marching on Barcelona’s Ramblas after years in the shadows.
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The Spanish Ministry of Finance has updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, removing Gibraltar after 35 years and adding Russia, in line with the European Union's position
Ukraine's air force said local air defences had shot down six Russian ballistic missiles, one anti-ship missile and 125 drones overnight.
"We wanted to take our revenge against Austria": Algeria fans react in Algiers after the draw against Austria secured the Fennecs' place in the World Cup round of 32.
Germany is groaning under the year's first heatwave. Berlin police are resorting to an unusual tactic, sending two water cannons onto city streets normally reserved for protests.
A preliminary estimate from the United Nations Development Programme put the cost of direct physical damage caused by the quakes at $6.7 billion.
Divers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military record finally solved the mystery.
Divers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military file finally solved the mystery.
Temperatures have topped 40°C across parts of Europe this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.
Croatia finished second in Group L after securing a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, with goals for Nikola Vlasic and Petar Sučić.
From lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites to foodie destinations you can’t miss, these are the recommendations of people who have seen it all – quite literally.
The US also carried out strikes on Iran on Friday after a drone attack on the M/V Ever Lovely ship. US aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites, CENTCOM said.
In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portuguese way of life.
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As cancer rates continue to climb among people under 50, new research suggests ‘accelerated ageing’ could play a part.
Donald Trump’s efforts to push polluting coal onto Americans appear to be failing, as more households opt for rooftop solar.
From Burberry and Dior to Jacquemus and Missoni, these are all the branded takeovers you need to know about in 2026.
The famous 666 bus route to the Polish town of Hel is officially back after being dropped in 2023 over concerns about its satanic associations, delighting curious passengers and tourists.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his country's agreement with Lebanon "a blow to Iran and Hezbollah", while the militant group's leader Naim Qassem declared it void.
An estimated 150 million people have been experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.
“I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign,” Vučić tells his supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade. Vučić’s second and last mandate expires in mid-2027.