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EU sea defence: the new race to protect cables, pipelines and trade

Is the deep blue sea the next frontier for defence? Global economies are increasingly dependent on vulnerable subsea data and energy pipelines. So, the EU and its members are shifting budgets towards maritime defence tools.

25/08/2026

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London and Paris landmarks light up for Ukraine’s Independence Day

The UK Parliament and Eiffel Tower are lit in blue and yellow as London and Paris mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day with landmark light-ups.

25/08/2026

Europe News

Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same?

Canada's Mark Carney has shown the EU what walking away from Trump could look like. But would Brussels dare call out the US president and reject his demands that allies play by his rules? For Europe, it's complicated.

25/08/2026

Health news

Anorexia and binge eating: Genes could matter more than body weight

New research points to a biological basis for eating disorders that goes beyond body weight.

25/08/2026

Earth News

‘Bioloon’: UK scientists invent revolutionary biodegradable balloon

Discarded balloons “leak toxic chemicals into the environment" and can easily be swallowed by animals.

25/08/2026

Travel News

Faroe Islands expands its self-navigating car itineraries

Travellers are invited to hop in a car and let the GPS take them to lesser-known spots – and the destinations are a secret until you arrive.

25/08/2026

Europe News

Saudi Arabia to pump €6B into building three theme parks near Paris

The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction.

24/08/2026

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Victims of abuse at youth care home to be compensated by Denmark

According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, between 1949 and 1976, personal accounts and its files showed "serious and systemic failings during the stay of the 13 former residents in this home, which was under state supervision."

24/08/2026

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Huge climate protest in Sweden ahead of elections

Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.

24/08/2026

Travel News

Crazy about castles? This handy tool is the perfect travel companion

Your next castle-filled trip could be mapped out for you with an interactive tool which pinpoints more than 7,700 castles, fortresses and palaces across 141 countries.

24/08/2026

Business

Volkswagen workers condemn ‘disastrous’ communication over job cuts

Employees have criticised Volkswagen’s management as the German carmaker considers further job cuts and the future of several plants.

24/08/2026

Culture news

How a creepy costume led to a TikTok trend — and real world paranoia

A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.

24/08/2026

Europe News

Hungary on track to unlock €10bn in EU funds before reform deadline

Hungary is on track to meet all EU criteria by the end of August to unlock €10 billion in frozen recovery funds. Budapest and Commission sources say the process is on track, with two-thirds of the required milestones already met.

24/08/2026

Culture news

‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship

Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather loop and pull until one is dragged across the table.

24/08/2026

Earth News

World's oceans hit hottest temperature ever recorded in August

The average global sea surface temperature outside polar regions reached 21.1°C on Saturday.

24/08/2026

Europe News

Britain must be 'bolder' in seeking closer relations with EU: Burnham

"That included building on the close defence and security ties already forged between the UK and European Allies to drive greater cooperation across all areas of the relationship," Burnham said.

24/08/2026

Sport

Esports World Cup crowns champions in Paris after move from Riyadh

The China-based AG.AL claimed the $7 million Club Championship as the seven-week tournament wrapped up its first edition outside Saudi Arabia after a short-notice relocation to France.

24/08/2026

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Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a logistics centre next to an Ozon facility on the outskirts of St Petersburg, as Ukraine said it was expanding its drone campaign against Russian e-commerce warehouses.

24/08/2026

Europe News

Meloni made migrant 'returns' popular in the EU. Now it's backfiring

Meloni championed irregular migrant “returns” in a hardline push to externalise EU borders. Now, more member states are asking Italy to take back migrants under the first-arrival principle.

24/08/2026

Travel News

Homes in the Sicilian town of Naro are on sale for just €1

For those with €1 burning a hole in their pockets, Sicily’s medieval town of Naro is offering homes for next to nothing. But, before you pack your bags, there are a few things to consider…

24/08/2026

Space

African nations ramp up space programmes to cut reliance on the West

Eighteen African countries have now launched satellites, as the continent builds its own space sector and looks to cut reliance on foreign, Western powers.

24/08/2026

Health news

Good vaccine response? Your blood might hold the secret

Patterns in the blood, present before vaccination, could help predict how strongly a person's immune system will respond, a new study has found.

24/08/2026

Business

Shein IPO aims for $27bn valuation — and Europe is key to its future

Shein is seeking a valuation of up to approximately $27 billion (€23.1bn) in its September flotation on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, far below its reported peak of $100 billion in 2022. Europe is a key market, but new customs rules and regulatory scrutiny threaten its low-cost model.

24/08/2026

Europe News

Sweden moves to prevent school attacks after deadly sword assault

Education Minister Simona Mohamsson told a press conference that the government would be appointing a school attack commission "that will propose new measures to prevent future school attacks."

24/08/2026

Culture news

Netherlands withdraws from 'no longer' neutral 2027 Eurovision

The 2026 competition was watched by 131 million viewers, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted it over Israel's participation.

24/08/2026

Europe News

Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over Iran threats to US bases

The Financial Times reported last week, quoting Iranian sources, that Iran would fire missiles at US targets in Europe if President Donald Trump steps up military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.

24/08/2026