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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
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.
Hossein Taeb commanded the Basij during the mass demonstrations of June 2009 and led the IRGC’s intelligence service for 13 years, overseeing operations against journalists, dual nationals and dissidents. His return signals that Tehran fears it might n…