Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House by a Lebanese president since 2009.
Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan’s gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away f…
In Russia, offenders reportedly used a cat to smuggle illegal drugs into Correctional Colony No. 17 in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain’s Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee.
Firefighting aircrafts battled a fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France as the blaze spread across hundreds of hectares, prompting evacuations and threatening nearby communities.
Two children onboard the boat bound for the Canary Islands lost their entire family before the passengers were picked up by a rescue operation from Mauritania.
Drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea tasked with transporting Kazakhstan’s oil persisted for multiple days, with Astana condemning the strikes. The CPC route carries around 80% of Kazakhstan’s oil exports and more than 1% of global supply.
Iranian MPs called for capturing US soldiers and launching ground attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, as discussions grew over a possible ground operation by either side and US strikes entered their 10th consecutive day.
Beirut announced the beginning of its mobilisation to the southern Lebanese regions as President Aoun prepares for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude his four-day visit to Washington.