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Markets Nvidia smashes Q2 forecasts with $96.2bn in revenue as AI hits 'inflection point' The chipmaker's data centre revenue surged 117% to $89 billion as it guided next quarter revenue to $108 billion, both above Wall Street expectations, without counting sales to China. -
No Comment La Tomatina 2026: thousands turn Spanish town red in annual tomato fight Thousands of revellers pelted each other with up to 165 tonnes of overripe tomatoes in the Spanish town of Buñol on Wednesday for the annual La Tomatina festival. -
USA US police arrest driver transporting guillotine in truck in Washington "The suspect drove here from California," US Capitol Police said in a statement, adding that investigators were looking into the man's background to try to understand his motives for arriving in the city. -
World News 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga According to the Colombian Geological Survey, the quake hit at around 11:45 am local time on Wednesday, with the epicentre in Los Santos, in Colombia's Santander department. -
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Europe News Mark Carney to address European Parliament as Canada turns to Brussels amid Trump’s tariff hammer The visit comes as trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington escalate, with Canada accusing the US of attacking its sovereignty. -
Culture news Tim Curry, legendary star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and 'It', dies aged 80 The prolific British stage, screen and voice actor was best known for his starring roles in the cult ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, ‘Clue’, ‘It’ and ‘Muppet Treasure Island’. -
Sport UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments In late July, UEFA announced its 55 member associations would take no part in FIFA competitions as long as the world governing body's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal remained alive. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Bodrum and the Aegean Coast Bodrum has long been shaped by its people and its landscape. Set along Türkiye’s Aegean Coast, the region combines ancient ruins, olive groves and a reputation for luxury travel. -
Travel News 'A trap for tourists': Police find taxi violations at Lisbon Airport following scam reports Portuguese police carried out an operation at the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, in which 67 offences related to taxi activity were recorded. -
Culture news Study: Istanbul residents shun culture and arts with high ticket prices main barrier According to IPA’s Istanbul Barometer survey, 45.8% of Istanbul residents did not attend any cultural or arts event in the past year, with high ticket and entry prices cited as the main obstacle. -
Europe News 'Escape master' who broke out of multiple prisons across Europe arrested in Spain Officers tracked the fugitive down to a neighbourhood in Tarragona where they believed he was living. A judge ordered the man to be remanded in custody without bail while his extradition to Italy is processed. -
Europe News If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway? On Saturday, Icelanders will vote on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union. A “Yes” could squeeze Norway’s position in the European Economic Area and put Oslo under pressure to reconsider its own relationship with Brussels — a question with a long and divisive history. -
Europe News Ireland keeps nuclear door open as data centre energy demand surges The power-hungry AI revolution is driving Dublin toward a historic decision on nuclear power after decades of opposition and a legal ban. -
Europe News Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children arrive back in the UK, reports say Reports say the family will settle in a home in the Cotswolds in southwest England, an affluent and picturesque area favoured by many famous figures. -
Tech News Meta agrees to pay $17bn in landmark US child-safety settlement deal The tech giant agreed one of the largest consumer protection settlements in US history, ending a trial that could have put Zuckerberg on the stand. -
Economy Warsh's first Jackson Hole: Bond yields, a Treasury rescue and sticky inflation Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole address on Friday with long-term borrowing costs elevated, inflation above target and the US Treasury already intervening in bond markets to do what monetary policy has not. -
No Comment Hundreds missing as flash floods tear through Nepal Flash floods send muddy waters through Nepal's Trishuli River as streets are covered in debris and police warn residents to stay alert. -
Food and Drink Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop. And some of the varieties may surprise you... -
Europe News Spain cuts estimate of minors in Ceuta after duplicates found in database Madrid is preparing to redistribute some of the minors across Spain as police found duplicate records had significantly inflated the figures. -
Travel News Can flying taxis beat LA traffic? US city to develop air taxi vertiport ahead of 2028 Olympics Could the skies be the answer to Los Angeles’ notorious traffic? Ahead of the Olympic Games in 2028, the Californian city is developing its first electric air taxi site to carry passengers to and from the city in minutes. -
Europe News UK PM Burnham planning US visit in September to push further support for Ukraine If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July. -
Europe News Drought exposes fossils and wartime shipwrecks along Danube River On a stretch of the river in Bulgaria, archaeologists have been able to study the foundations of a bridge, thought to have been built in the year 328. -
Europe News Belgian fries under threat as potatoes shrink in heat Extreme weather has left this year's potato crop unusually small, raising fears of tighter supplies and higher prices from the world's biggest frozen fries exporter. -
Europe News What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran? The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington. -
No Comment Flowers and memories: Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death. -
Europe News Canada wants to get closer to the EU - but how far can it go without EU membership? In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in Strasbourg on 16 September, with a summit between Ottawa and Brussels to follow. However, EU membership is not an option. -
Europe News Romania approves controversial law dismissing liberal party leader as mayor Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds. -
Business After Uber, Waymo to launch the EU's first robotaxis in Munich Google sister company Waymo plans to launch driverless taxi services with robotaxis in Bavaria's capital from next year. In the coming weeks, Waymo cars with drivers will first map the city. -
Culture news Why are Dolly Parton fans lashing out at Donald Trump? Donald Trump's order for flags to be lowered at half-mast to honour Dolly Parton has been met with applause. However, some fans are pointing out that Trump's tribute rings a false note, as Parton's literacy initiative is suffering under Republican rule... -
Iran US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way". -
Europe News EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs as Hormuz crisis exposes energy vulnerability European countries have spent unforeseen billions of euros on fossil fuel imports due to the drastic surge in prices that followed the war against Iran. Meanwhile, European and international groups are urging Ursula von der Leyen to set out a plan to phase out fossil fuels. -
USA The data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on the defensive Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further. -
Health news French flight attendant's breast cancer is recognised as occupational disease A former Air France flight attendant has had her breast cancer recognised as an occupational illness, a first in France. Judges pointed to night shifts, ionising radiation and second-hand smoke. -
Europe News Wolf sightings rise in Italy after suspected attacks Several people, including children, have been injured in recent incidents as authorities step up efforts to track and capture animals in populated areas. -
Travel News 1898 Porter's House: Boutique heritage hotel set to open in the heart of Ghent The property takes its name from its former role as the porter house of the nearby Hotel des Postes et des Télégraphes. -
Nepal At least 160 dead and hundreds missing after floods strike Nepal-China border Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia. -
Culture news Péter Nádas, giant of contemporary Hungarian literature, dies aged 83 The author, often named as a Nobel contender, died peacefully at his home in Gombosszeg on the morning of 26 August 2026. -
Europe News Leonardo opens Ukraine branch: Italy taps Kyiv war experience, tests Michelangelo Dome Italian arms maker has set up Leonardo Ukraine to shape future defence: drones, battlefield data for AI and tests of the Michelangelo air-defence system, a strategic partnership boosting Europe's technological and military innovation. -
Europe News Poland to get four Airbus refuelling aircraft by 2030 Poland and Spain plan to jointly buy at least seven Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft for air refuelling and strategic transport, with four due in Poland by 2030 under the SAFE programme. -
Europe News State actors tried to hack EU officials' messaging apps, cybersecurity body warns A confidential Commission presentation has acknowledged for the first time that state actors tried to hack EU officials' Signal and WhatsApp accounts in so-called "spearphishing" attacks. -
Economy Netherlands may not have enough gas for a harsh winter, Gasunie warns The Netherlands will miss its winter gas-storage target, leaving it insufficiently prepared for an exceptionally harsh winter without additional measures, according to Dutch state-owned gas infrastructure company Gasunie. -
Health news This tiny robot could help deliver drugs, dissolve blood clots and detect cancer By coating the robot with antibodies, researchers collected rare cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream from samples taken from all 23 liver cancer patients tested, showing its potential for future cancer monitoring and diagnosis. -
Europe News Europe's obsession with return hubs may not live up to the hype Five EU states are racing to build migrant 'return hubs' before new rules are put in place, with Uganda and Rwanda rumoured as the most likely sites – but recent cases point to significant legal and practical obstacles, while the actual numbers do not match the expectations. -
Syria Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group. -
Culture news The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton: 'If you see somebody without a smile, give 'em yours!' Celebrated country music star Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy of music, films and charity work, as well as plenty of humour and wisdom. Here are some of her most memorable quotes. -
Culture news Thessaloniki counters visual vandalism with colourful graffiti in Ano Poli Colours, flowers and Japanese-inspired motifs are appearing on homes in the historic neighbourhood, transforming the streetscape and drawing in locals and tourists. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Authorities in Greece issue code red wildfire alert for Ionian islands The alert comes as Greece is at the height of the summer holiday season, with beaches packed with both domestic and international tourists. -
Climate 'Mini jungle': Alaska is getting greener as the climate warms – with cascading effects A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse. -
No Comment Rare Mondrian unseen for 25 years heads to auction A rare 1920 Mondrian painting, Composition III, unseen for 25 years, will sell at Christie's London in October with an estimate of £20m to £30m. -
Russia Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of businesses hit by drone strikes The edict covers energy, transport, logistics and any facility deemed critical to national security, and can be imposed by presidential instruction alone. Experts called it "hybrid nationalisation," warning it would be used to seize assets from companies under the pretext of security failure. -
Europe News Frankfurt Airport employee dies after contracting malaria, operator Fraport says The cause of the infections is believed to be a mosquito that travelled by plane from a malaria-endemic area to Germany, likely in July. -
Europe News Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s ‘Order of Freedom’ despite years of criticism Zelenskyy awarded Musk one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, despite years of criticism from the South Africa-born tech mogul who has repeatedly attacked the Ukrainian president and questioned Kyiv’s strategy. -
Europe News Second arrest over deadly sword attack at Swedish school A 17-year-old girl was killed and three boys wounded in the attack, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances and possible motive. -
Destinations Spain set for a ‘Super September’ as travellers chase shoulder season sun September is having a moment among travellers as they swap the peak summer months for late-season sun, fewer crowds and more affordable fares. -
Business Nvidia earnings preview: The report the entire market is waiting on Nvidia will report its second-quarter results after the US market closes on Wednesday, with analysts expecting revenue of roughly $92 billion (€78.8bn) and investors treating the chipmaker's guidance as a verdict on whether the AI rally still has room to run. -
Myanmar Human rights in Myanmar hit 'new low,' fuelled by illegal mining and scam centres, UN warns Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis. -
Culture news In pictures: The world pays tribute to country music queen Dolly Parton Fans, landmarks and institutions are honouring the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist, with Nashville landmarks and New York’s Empire State Building lighting up in pink. -
USA ICE arrests hit nearly 50,000 in July, highest of Trump's mass deportation agenda The month before President Donald Trump returned to office, immigration arrests stood at just over 8,000, mostly involving immigrants transferred from local or state detention facilities to ICE for deportation. -
USA US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored". -
Culture news Remains of 16th-century hospital that treated sailors discovered in Peru Archealogists uncovered a colonial-era hospital and adjacent church in Lima that treated sick sailors. According to experts, the hospital dates back to the 1570s and operated until shortly before 1821. -
Culture news 'Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities Tributes have been paid after the news that Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80. -
No Comment More than 1,000 volunteers pull historic castle back to its original site in Japan More than 1,000 volunteers pull Japan’s Hirosaki Castle back to its original site in Aomori after a decade of renovation work on the 400-year-old keep. -
Health news Back-to-school reset: How to fix kids' summer sleep schedule After a summer of holidays and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. -
Indonesia Haze from El Niño-fuelled wildfires threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, an area three times the size of the capital Jakarta, the government said last week. -
Haiti More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed. -
Markets Anthropic IPO: Five things to know before its Wall Street debut The Claude developer is preparing for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering after rapid revenue growth, but its enormous losses and dispute with the Trump administration could concern investors. -
Europe News Row over weight of half a loaf leaves German baker with €15,000 bill A customer complaint over just 10 grams of missing bread forced the Bavarian baker to install new weighing equipment across his shops. -
Travel News The world’s 10 best cities for nightlife have been revealed – and only three are in Europe Berlin, Brighton and Amsterdam were the only cities on the continent to make the top 10 in the ranking from Time Out. -
Europe News More than 200 migrants rescued off Crete at dawn Three consecutive search and rescue operations for migrants were carried out at dawn in the sea area southwest of Ierapetra. -
USA Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell loses 'frivolous' bid to overturn US conviction Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fuelled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories. -
Business Student rent costs: Demand for rooms soars in Portugal, with Lisbon topping €500 Almost 50,000 new students have been placed in higher education, creating fresh housing pressures as demand for rooms rises, supply shrinks and rents stay high. -
EU.XL EU pours billions into maritime defence as threats to its seas persist From undersea cables to warships, the EU is spending record sums to defend its waters. Watch the video. -
Europe News Kyiv residents adapt to life under Russian bombardment Kyiv residents describe how repeated Russian missile attacks have transformed daily life as the war reaches far beyond the front lines. -
Pakistan Fire kills 14 newborns at major hospital in Pakistan, officials say Poor enforcement of building safety regulations in Pakistan has been blamed for the high death toll in fires. -
Europe News Ukraine's €23 billion funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments. -
Switzerland Next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly but no connection to Parton's death Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organisation and the lists of names are reused every six years. -
Earth News Partial lunar eclipse on Friday: Where to see it in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Germany At maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse. -
Health news Nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than other alternatives for quitting smoking, study finds A major analysis found that vaping outperforms patches, gum and other conventional aids in helping people give up cigarettes. -
Climate Is France's political class out of touch on climate change? Experts slam presidential candidates After a summer of extreme weather, can France's political parties rise up to the challenge of climate change? -
Destinations Day trips in Europe: Top 10 sightseeing stops beyond the beaten track for autumn 2026 An itinerary doesn’t have to include stops at the big-name cities. This autumn, here are the sightseeing destinations worth adding to your trip that offer scenic spots, historic towns and adventurous foods to try. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Europe’s gas prices are surging. Who will be the first to pay more? Europe could face its toughest winter gas season since 2022 as wholesale prices trade near their highest level in more than three years. Household bills could rise quickly in the Netherlands while taking nearly a year to fully adjust in Germany and Austria. -
Iran Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a permanent solution.