Ukraine says it has struck Russian 'rocket and space' centre
Additional strikes were carried out on Savasleyka air base - which Ukraine said housed aircraft used for missile attacks - and an oil facility in Ust-Luga, per Zelenskyy.
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Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere.
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 38
Nelly Florida Riama, a deputy director for geophysics at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, warned that while the tsunami warning was over, "aftershocks are still occurring."
Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix
Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underway.
Orca Toñi in Strait of Gibraltar has 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast?
The Ministry for Ecological Transition has opened an inquiry after Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, was found with pellet wounds on her dorsal fin.
Gibraltar orca Toñi found with 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast
The Ministry for Ecological Transition has opened an investigation after finding Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, with pellet gunshot marks on her dorsal fin.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump warning
Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
Gut viruses are evolving new tricks to beat bacteria — and could help fight superbugs
Scientists have found that some viruses can deliberately generate genetic diversity to evade bacterial defences, offering a potential new clue for developing treatments when antibiotics fail.
From Gaza condoms to 'Your mom': Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's most divisive moments
Karoline Leavitt announced this week she was stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary. From her combative relationship with the press to viral moments which have made her infamous, here is a lookback at her most divisive moments behind the podium.
UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'the Islamic republic of Britain'
Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons."
Inside SULB Libya: Building one of the world's largest direct-reduced-iron plants
Libya’s civil war holds a plethora of factions vying for control, but it is broadly characterised by the rivalry between Libya’s two largest cities: Benghazi in the East and Tripoli in the West. These host the Libyan National Army (LNA) and the Government of National Unity
Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?
The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland that some 80,000 people walk each year, creating mounting problems.
Dried up creeks and missing waterfalls: What I found on a trip to Austria’s most famous gorge
Heatwaves and lack of winter snow and summer rain have dried up the waterfalls in the Bärenschützklamm.
Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
From storied St. Moritz stays to boutique Courchevel properties, these are Europe's best ski hotels
If you consider the hotel to be just as important as the slopes, these are the stays you should be booking this winter season.
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village
The village of Konotopie is home to tallest Virgin Mary statue in the whole of Europe.
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers
At least 19 elephants have died since June in a popular wildlife region of southern Kenya, with the local toll now reported at 20. Early tests have suggested cyanide poisoning from pesticides, but wildlife experts say the evidence does not fit all the symptoms they have observed.
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
Migrant charity SOS Méditerranée says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya's coast
The EU border agency Frontex said the total number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 26% in 2025 from the previous year to almost 178,000.
EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc and accuses Brussels of enabling China to evade tariffs
The EU already dialled back the scope of the environmental and human rights supply chain standards laws under pressure from businesses, but the US said that did not go far enough.
Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead at home
Arday made headlines when the university appointed him as its youngest black professor in 2023 but he since faced snowballing claims he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis.
Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing long-range Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian army.
Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York court
Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death.
Kazakhstan localizes 10 oil and gas equipment production facilities
The government, through the ministry of energy and in co-operation with subsoil users, is working to increase the share of Kazakh content in oil and gas procurement. The measures are aimed not only at expanding purchases from domestic manufacturers, but also at establishing a
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions
The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes.
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia.
The rise of 'conscious' festivals, where music, spirituality and nature meet
Thousands of people from across Europe and beyond have travelled to the UK to experience the Medicine Festival, where music, spirituality, nature and traditional ceremonies come together.
UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge
The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires.
Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for children
President Emmanuel Macron's office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a new draft law.
Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel
A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.
At least 10 people in intensive care and thousands flee intense wildfire in Croatia
During a visit to the area Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stressed the dangers of the fire and praised the efforts of the firefighters.
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.
Brussels central square transformed into giant Japan-inspired flower carpet
Inspired by Hokusai’s 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' the carpet features more than 700,000 flowers and measures approximately 70 metres long and 24 metres wide.
Protests in Greece as Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris' docks in Piraeus
"They are common criminals and, yes, we don’t want them in our country. We don’t want them,” one protester said.
Ash clouds, lava flows and fertile soil: What are the effects of Mount Etna’s eruptions?
Human activities produce 100 times the carbon dioxide of the planet’s volcanic eruptions, according to NASA.
War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
Kyiv's forces retake 26 settlements and over 600 km2 in southeastern Ukraine
The Institute for the Study of War analysts framed the operation as evidence Ukraine can still mount coordinated, mechanised counterattacks after more than four years of largely static fighting.
Search for witnesses 'still active' over fire at Romanian embassy, Swiss police say
An employee from the embassy managed to put out the fire, before the Bern fire brigade deployed as a precaution and set up a fire watch at the scene.
Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week
Italy's federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled cancellations.
Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.
Maersk brings back another shipping service through Suez, but wider return remains distant
The latest move is part of a cautious return to the Suez Canal, with four Maersk services switching back since early July, the most recent in mid-August, while nine others continue to sail around Africa.
Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan
Photographer Daniel Malikyar is using his project titled Afghanistan to counter the way the country is typically seen through headlines of war, conflict and the Taliban's takeover.
Fuel prices: study says there is no "profiteering by operators"
An ERSE study found that in the first seven months of 2026 domestic prices broadly followed international costs, with no "evidence of profiteering by operators". Fuel prices are set to soar again next week.
Russia jails man over spying for Poland one day after Warsaw foils assassination plot
Georgy Pirogov was sentenced to 23 years in a high-security colony for allegedly passing classified information to Polish intelligence. The verdict was announced the day after Poland said it had detained a Russian national suspected of planning a killing in Warsaw on the
Drone crashes in Romania after flying undetected at 'very low altitude'
The Romanian Ministry of Defence said the drone had crashed in a wooded area and that there were so far no recorded casualties or damage to property or infrastructure.
Ranked: These are the world’s best countries for retirees to travel to
Europe dominates the list of the best countries for retirees to travel to for offering transport discounts available to visitors, lots of age-rewarding experiences and Michelin-backed spots to dine at.