2024-09-26

Europe News

Kosovo prison prepares to receive 300 inmates from Denmark

The deal, which was originally signed in 2021, only became a treaty earlier this year when it was approved by Kosovo's parliament.

26/09/2024

China

China’s top-of-the-line nuclear submarine sunk in shipyard

Beijing has not acknowledged the sinking and a US defence official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it.

26/09/2024

Work

Sweden becomes the first to let grandparents take paid parental leave

Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends.

26/09/2024

Europe News

Portugal to use €500 million from European funds for wildfire recovery

Portugal has received authorisation from the European Commission to access €500 million from cohesion funds to help cover the damage caused by the fires.

26/09/2024

Football Now

What are the differences between club and international football?

In partnership with Media City

Infrequent matches and a limited selection pool mean international football poses a unique challenge for players and coaches alike.

26/09/2024

Tech News

Tech and environmental sustainability projects emerge as winners in European Design Awards

Winners at the 2024 Design Europa Awards included a modular turntable and electric yachts, reflecting a shift towards eco-friendly design. Categories honoured SMEs, larger companies, young talent, and lifetime achievement, with a focus on technological innovation and environmental impact.

26/09/2024

Healthcare

Global leaders commit to curbing antibiotic resistance by 2030

The UN agreement calls for global cooperation to protect people from superbugs that can evade antibiotic drugs.

26/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 26th – Evening

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

26/09/2024

Tech News

How to protect your data instead of sharing this viral Instagram hoax

A viral Instagram hoax, shared by thousands, including celebrities, falsely claims that reposting will prevent Meta from using personal data for AI training.

26/09/2024

Europe News

Pope Francis begins tour through heart of Europe to promote peace

With church attendance in decline and child abuse scandals still live, the pontiff has arrived in Luxembourg to try and raise morale.

26/09/2024

Green News

Beach erosion is causing homes in this US village to fall into the sea

Their destruction has been decades in the making as beach erosion and climate change slowly edged the Atlantic closer.

26/09/2024

Health news

EU disease prevention agency new chief seeks better public engagement

New chief Pamela Rendi-Wagner says European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) should do more to combat disinformation and appeal to wider audience.

26/09/2024

Europe News

Kremlin says changes to nuclear doctrine are a 'warning' to the West

The revision of Moscow's nuclear doctrine, announced on Wednesday, seemed to significantly lower the threshold for the possible use of Russia's nuclear arsenal.

26/09/2024

Lifestyle

European Day of Languages celebrates our linguistic diversity

Part of what makes Europe such a bountiful well of cultures is its linguistic diversity. The annual European Day of Languages celebrates it.

26/09/2024

Green News

Europe’s overseas territories 'pummelled’ by rising sea levels

Residents of former Dutch colony Bonaire have sued the Netherlands for lack of action against climate change.

26/09/2024

Hungary

Orbán's advisor slammed for saying resisting Russia is irresponsible

Balázs Orbán made comparisons between the 1956 Hungarian Uprising and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, which didn't sit well with the opposition at home.

26/09/2024

Green News

Has Shein misled customers with its environmental claims?

The Chinese fast fashion giant is being investigated in Italy over its sustainability claims.

26/09/2024

Travel News

Hong Kong hopes these giant pandas will boost tourism

Two cute new giant pandas have arrived in Hong Kong. Can they give tourism a boost?

26/09/2024

Culture news

Spanish galleon sails in London 400 years after the Great Armada

The boat, which reproduces a 17th century model, will remain in London until 6 October, after having travelled more than 100,000 nautical miles around the world.

26/09/2024

Tech News

All the new tech you need to know about from Meta’s Connect event

From the ‘most advanced glasses the world has ever seen’ to actors voicing its AI. Here’s what happened at the Meta event.

26/09/2024

Europe News

Several Ukrainian cities hit in Russian overnight aerial attack

At least eight people were injured in Zaporizhzhia, and Ukrainian air defences battled additional missiles and drones over Kyiv for over five hours.

26/09/2024

Health news

Poor sleep in pregnancy may increase kids' risk of developmental delay

A recent study by researchers in China found that insufficient sleep during pregnancy may be associated with neurodevelopmental delays in children, especially in boys.

26/09/2024

Europe News

NATO trains countries to respond to cyber attacks on renewables

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, energy companies providing alternatives to fossil fuels have increasingly come under attack.

26/09/2024

Italy

Violent clashes erupt in Genoa after football derby match

The Coppa Italia match saw Sampdoria beat Genoa in a penalty shootout.

26/09/2024

Culture news

James Cameron joins board of AI company – and faces backlash

A major coup for AI... A kick in the teeth for some creatives and fans.

26/09/2024

Travel News

How long does your UK passport need to be valid for an EU trip?

Confusion over UK passport rules recently saw a passenger wrongly denied boarding.

26/09/2024

Europe News

Far right leads as Austrians head to polls in pivotal vote on Sunday

The anti-immigrant Freedom Party (FPÖ) is leading in the polls — although it's unlikely to secure an absolute majority.

26/09/2024

Markets

French bond yield surpasses Spain's as investors mull budget woes

France's bond yield surpassed Spain's this week for the first time since 2008 as Europe's second largest economy struggles with debt.

26/09/2024

Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon continue despite calls for ceasefire

Israel's military chief said Wednesday they were preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon as Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into Israel.

26/09/2024

Europe News

EU's top court rejects Carles Puigdemont's claim to MEP status

The European Court of Justice has backed former European Parliament president Antonio Tajani's decision not to recognise Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont as an MEP, ruling that Tajani "merely did what he was required to do."

26/09/2024