2024-07-27

Germany

Berlin Pride parade draws massive crowds despite the rain

Hundreds of thousands take to the streets in Berlin on July 27, Christopher's day, to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, with a parade, colourful floats and costumes, and lots of music.

27/07/2024

Poland

21 people in hospital in Poland with suspected chlorine poisoning

Rescue services were alerted to chlorine poisoning at one of Warsaw's swimming pools.

27/07/2024

Cuba

Three warships from Russia's Baltic Fleet dock in Cuba

The arrival of the vessels comes just weeks after another squadron of Russian warships, including a powerful nuclear-powered submarine, visited Cuba as part of military exercises in mid-June.

27/07/2024

France

Paris Olympics: Gold medals up for grabs on Sunday amid rain fears

The men's skateboarding event at Place de la Concorde Urban Park was postponed from Saturday to Monday, while the women's event, both the preliminary round and the final, was set for Sunday.

27/07/2024

France

Olympics: Italy flagbearer sorry after losing wedding ring in Seine

"If I really had to lose this ring, I couldn’t imagine a better place than the city of love," Gianmarco Tamberi said after his wedding ring slipped into the Seine river during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

27/07/2024

Europe News

SNCF train services to 'soon' return to normal, despite delays

According to French railway company SNCF, progress has been made in partially restoring high-speed train services after Friday's coordinated arson attacks ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.

27/07/2024

Health news

How to avoid getting dengue at Paris Olympics amid infection concerns

Health officials have been preoccupied about the spread of dengue fever at the Olympics. Here's some advice to limit exposure and avoid infection.

27/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 27th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

27/07/2024

Europe News

Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

The strike comes as Israel’s military ordered the evacuation of a part of a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza ahead of a planned strike on Khan Younis.

27/07/2024

Culture news

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

With sixty recognised sites, Italy is the country with the highest number of UNESCO heritage sites.

27/07/2024

Europe News

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

World leaders expressed their appreciation for the hours-long ceremony held on the river Seine, but reviews elsewhere were more critical.

27/07/2024

Tech News

Your posts on X are now training its Grok AI model without you knowing

Several X users noted on Friday that the platform quietly changed its data settings to automatically opt in to training its new AI model.

27/07/2024

Europe News

Residents evacuated as dam collapses in west-central Russia

The dam unleashed a torrent of water toward four villages in the Karabash district of the Chelyabinsk region.

27/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 27th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

27/07/2024

World News

80 people evacuated as unexploded WWII missile found in Poland

The explosive device is known for its large field of fire, with military officials set a safety zone of 1500 meters.

27/07/2024

Lifestyle

Hundreds of Italian residents join their mayor on weight loss walks

A small Italian town mayor's fight to loss weight has gone viral after he campaigned for company on his weekly walks.

27/07/2024

Destinations

Edinburgh Fringe: A local’s guide to the Scottish capital

Heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Here’s where to eat, stay and visit in the Scottish capital.

27/07/2024

Korea

Kim Jong Un marks 71 years since Korean War armistice

North Korea signed an armistice agreement with the United States and China on July 27, 1953, ending a war that stretched out for three years.

27/07/2024

Partner content

Casa Brasil: Celebrating Brazilian culture at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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With the Paris Olympics 2024 due to start, participating nations are champing at the bit to showcase their sporting cultures to the rest of the world. One strong presence at the 2024 games is Brazil, with 277 Brazilian athletes set to participate.

27/07/2024

Partner content

Surf, sail & explore: The 5 best destinations for watersports in Brazil

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Served with a healthy dose of sun, sand, sea and festa, Brazil is the perfect remedy for watersports enthusiasts seeking immersion in nature.

27/07/2024

Europe News

Over 30 injured as migrant van overturns in Serbia

State television reported the incident happened on the road between the eastern town of Pirot, near the border with Bulgaria, and Nis, in southern Serbia.

27/07/2024

Living

Why is bottled water popular in Italy and is tap water safe to drink?

Almost half of all non-alcoholic beverages consumed in the EU are estimated to be packaged water of some form.

27/07/2024

Italy

More algae on surface Adriatic Sea as result of rising temperatures

Algae has plagued the Adriatic Sea for weeks in Ancona. The natural phenomenon occurs as sea temperatures rise, a pattern seen across European seas.

27/07/2024

Culture news

The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Not all heroes wear comic-accurate costumes! As the world's greatest athletes congregate in Paris, here's how to celebrate the Olympics across Europe.

27/07/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my Love? Can Kamala Harris' energy boost last?

This edition of our weekly talkshow focuses on Kamala Harris upending the US presidential campaign, the situation in Ukraine and the start of the Paris Olympics.

27/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 27th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

27/07/2024

Economy

How the World Bank is helping Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy

Bosnia and Herzegovina has achieved International Development Association (IDA) donor status in 2023, along with Armenia and Georgia, after three decades of being in need of funding itself.

27/07/2024

Europe News

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

The fires, reported before dawn on Friday, paralysed train travel into Paris for around 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

27/07/2024

Tech News

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Paying homage to the Montgolfier brothers, the Paris 2024 Olympic flame will, for the first time, be airborne and fully lit by electricity and water.

27/07/2024