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Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Midday

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Debating Ursula von der Leyen's speech on The Ring

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Kosovo's former President Thaçi convicted of war crimes at Hague court

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Study: cooling temperatures increase risk of cardiac arrests

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AI in health must be done in a ‘European way,’ without replacing doctors, von der Leyen says

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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

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Where in Europe are homes most at risk of a break in?

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Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca

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Thousands of suspicious accounts followed Swedish political voices, researchers say

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Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU

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At least 60 dead after gold mine collapses in Sudan

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At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City

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Von der Leyen's heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time to adapt

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Tajikistan looks to a new chapter after 35 years of independence

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Bitcoin drops after US Senate blocks landmark crypto bill

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The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong named No.1 as 21 European hotels included in ranking

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Five killed in Russian drone strike on bus in southern Ukraine

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From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward

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Alatau city targets role as new regional economic hub

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Fallen firefighter given standing ovation as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfires

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EU's von der Leyen calls for pacing frontier AI models

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Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office

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Labour market flows in Q2 2026

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Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments

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The 'silent waste' of Greek seas: Thousands of concrete blocks lifted from seabed

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SDG 4: Adult learning on the rise in the EU

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Fishing waste from as far away as US and Canada washes up on Portuguese beaches

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Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement

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Strasbourg stage set for von der Leyen’s big moment

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Rail freight transport dropped by 1.8% in 2025

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EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the deadline

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Spain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focus

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US plans to send bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons deal

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Supermarket deliveries: Lidl tests autonomous electric lorry

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Billions risk being locked out of the AI revolution due to smartphone costs

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AI chatbots developed a secret language that baffled humans, study says

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Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU

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Canada, heatwaves, AI and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union

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When do young people leave the parental home?

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European markets recover ahead of expected Fed rate hike

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Democracy Shield must be 'more than just a name', say MEPs

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Increase in air pollution takes a toll on your sleep

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Why is European money financing the American AI boom?

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'A wake-up call': California music festival cancelled after El Niño-linked hurricane erodes beach

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Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Morning

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Think you’re the same person when on holiday? Plenty of travellers say otherwise

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UK MPS told: Revive the Tiffin Cup

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Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court

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Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on Polish and Lithuanian borders

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NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three in Los Angeles while reporters covered car accident

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