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No Comment Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage. -
Europe News Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes for second leg of France visit after historic Paris crowds Pope Leo opened his pilgrimage in Lourdes with a prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, the site where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and one of the faith's most-visited shrines. -
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan marks its Remembrance Day looking forward to a future of peace Azerbaijan observes its annual Remembrance Day by honouring its soldiers fallen in 2020, but also building on six years of peace for post-war recovery, new opportunities and regional normalisation. -
Europe News Oktoberfest halfway through: Is closure of the Wiesn back on the cards? Oktoberfest reaches its halfway point as Italian weekend looms. Could the festival grounds be closed again, as they were in 2025? -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News "Respectable women in long skirts": Tajani under fire in memes and international media Italian Foreign Minister Tajani sparked outrage after saying he prefers 'respectable' women in long skirts. Opposition women senators donned skirts in protest, and memes of the minister spread well beyond Italy on social networks. -
Earth News Fat Bear Week returns as Alaska's biggest bears compete for the crown Online voting has opened for Fat Bear Week, the annual competition celebrating the brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve as they prepare for winter hibernation. -
World News US president Donald Trump rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Trump's response comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that "if the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and normal maritime traffic can resume within seven days". -
Europe News Six dead after explosion causes building to collapse in central Athens The fire service, police, and medical crews remain at the scene, with a team from the Arson Crimes Division also investigating the incident. -
Pakistan At least 11 dead following suicide bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, or Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the bombing. The group, founded in late 2007, is allied with the Afghan Taliban. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds in Paris as 600,000 await Mass On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV continues his visit to France with a large outdoor Mass at Paris's Place de la Concorde, followed by prayers with the faithful in Lourdes. -
Europe News Can this German company help end Europe's lithium dependence on China? China produces up to 70% of the battery-grade lithium chemicals used in Europe. A German recycling firm hopes its new plant can help reduce that dependence, but significant obstacles remain. -
Europe News Thousands of protesters take to the streets in Madrid over Ceuta migrant crisis Almost two months after the mass arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Ceuta, the situation in the autonomous city remains unresolved. -
Nature New study reveals surprising origins of bats dating back 65 million years A genomic study of 103 species and 44 fossils places the origin of bats in Europe 65 million years ago and dates the birth of flight and echolocation, in a Nature paper with CSIC participation. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe amid growing tensions On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s. -
Azerbaijan Baku's week of F1 racing, global security, and record investments Baku has completed a week of octane-fuelled racing, high-level security facilitation and secured record investments in one of its most dynamic events-filled weeks of the year. -
Europe News Lourdes: Everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV's visit After spending two days in Paris, Leo XIV is set to land at Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées airport on Saturday evening. He will then begin his visit to Lourdes with Mass at the Massabielle grotto. -
Design The secret behind the Sagrada Familia's final towers: Stone, steel and 21st-century glue An innovative modular construction system and 24 tonnes of structural adhesive have dramatically accelerated work on Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. More than 140 years after construction began, the Barcelona basilica is reaching one of the defining milestones in its extraordinary history. -
Health news Are you in pain? In some cases, exercising may be as good as painkillers From pilates to tai chi, even modest amounts of exercise can relieve pain as effectively as common pain medicines, opening the door to holistic therapeutic approaches, according to a new study. -
West Bank Israeli settlers seizing natural springs in the West Bank Earlier this month, 12 countries announced new trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid what they called a "rapidly deteriorating" situation marked by increasing settler attacks on Palestinians. -
Europe News Behind the scenes: How the C8 summit and an oil deal exposed fragile Hungary-Ukraine ties A dispute over Hungary’s role in Ukraine’s Carpathian Eight summit and the disclosure of an oil-storage deal between MOL and Naftogaz have further strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv, as a separate row over minority rights continues to hold up Ukraine’s EU accession talks. -
Saudi Arabia Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi Arabia The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East. -
Europe News Caught in the crossfire: Cognac pays the price for Europe’s trade wars French Cognac producers are battling falling sales as trade disputes with China and the US squeeze the export-dependent industry and leave growers seeking EU support. -
Belarus How Russia recruits Belarusians for war in Ukraine: Methods and consequences Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation. -
Climate ‘Godzilla’ El Niño to be the strongest in living memory. How can we prepare for the unavoidable? El Niño can’t be stopped, but experts say better preparation and climate action could reduce the damage both now and in the future. -
Destinations Ljubljana vs Zagreb: Which Central European capital should you visit next? The capitals of Slovenia and Croatia are overlooked in favour of lake and coastal destinations elsewhere – here’s why it’s time for you to change that. -
Economy Why are Norwegians buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism? Electric cars account for more than 95% of new car registrations in Norway, the highest share in the world. About one in four new EVs registered there are from fully or partly Chinese-owned brands. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 26th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Ceuta crisis reignites debate over suspending the EU’s right to asylum UN Refugee Agency, civil society groups and left-wing MEPs fear any proposal to suspend the right of asylum could enable illegal pushbacks, potentially exposing migrants to violence, torture or death.