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Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Midday

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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Romania near Moldova border

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Police apologise after Al-Fayed sex abuse complainants' identity breach

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Morocco prevents hundreds of migrants from crossing into Spain's Ceuta

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At least 12 people killed in Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary

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Pillory linden of Großpörthen: 900-year-old tree with a grim history

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Großpörthen's pillory lime: 900-year-old tree with dark history

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Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two

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‘Excellent profit’: Meet the Bavarian hop farmer securing his harvest and income with solar 'hats'

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Exploring Andorra: The best things to do in the microstate aside from skiing and shopping

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Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Morning

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Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village

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Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

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Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve

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Deceased academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him

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Deceased Cambridge academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him

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Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening

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Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message' on negotiations, says Lebanese president

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Wildfires continue to devastate Europe as thousands are forced to flee their homes

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Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation

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Ukraine strikes rocket and space centre in Russia's Samara

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Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday

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Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 40

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Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix

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Orca Toñi in Strait of Gibraltar has 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast?

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Gibraltar orca Toñi found with 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast

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After Trump comment on declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory, Tehran says it 'will remain Iranian'

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Gut viruses are evolving new tricks to beat bacteria — and could help fight superbugs

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From Gaza condoms to 'Your mom': Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's most divisive moments

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UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'the Islamic republic of Britain'

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Inside SULB Libya: Building one of the world's largest direct-reduced-iron plants

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Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?

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Dried up creeks and missing waterfalls: What I found on a trip to Austria’s most famous gorge

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Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Morning

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From storied St. Moritz stays to boutique Courchevel properties, these are Europe's best ski hotels

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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village

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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers

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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire

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Migrant charity SOS Méditerranée says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya's coast

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EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc and accuses Brussels of enabling China to evade tariffs

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Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead at home

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Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing long-range Ukrainian strikes

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Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York court

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Kazakhstan localizes 10 oil and gas equipment production facilities

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Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions

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France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

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US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit

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