Europe

Destinations

Tenerife vs Lanzarote: How the two Canary Islands compare

Both islands offer year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes, but Tenerife and Lanzarote have very different personalities. Here’s what to expect from each, from outdoor adventures to culture, food and hotels, to help you decide which of these Canary Islands is right for you.

02/09/2026

Business

ECB rate hike looms as energy shock pushes inflation to 3.3%

With eurozone inflation at 3.3% and energy costs surging, markets are pricing in another ECB rate rise on 10 September. ECB economists say this energy-driven episode looks nothing like the demand-fuelled surge of 2021-22.

02/09/2026

Climate

The world is on track to overshoot 1.5°C – but there’s a pathway out

A major new UN report details the risks of overshooting 1.5°C of warming – and how we can limit them.

02/09/2026

Europe News

European Commission and NATO chiefs to hold talks on Russian threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday to discuss their joint response to Moscow's hybrid threats, after Germany formally blamed Russia for an incident involving an explosive-laden drone at one of its airports.

01/09/2026

Tech News

Russia's Starlink copycat has failed so far but still threatens Ukraine

Russia's homegrown Starlink rival has suffered a fresh setback, with an entire batch of satellites failing to reach orbit — but even a partially working system could still sharpen Russian strikes on Ukraine.

01/09/2026

Europe News

€90bn loan for Ukraine is enough for now, Brussels says amid doubts

The longevity of the EU's €90 billion support loan for Ukraine is in serious doubt as Russia escalates the war and drives up material costs. Brussels says the financial plan remains sufficient "for the moment".

01/09/2026

Europe News

Russia behind Leipzig airport drone 'attack,' Berlin says

Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a drone found there carried explosives.

01/09/2026

Europe News

EU’s green fashion rules face test as global emissions rise 6.3%

The findings of a report on fashion data pose a political challenge for the EU, which has made textiles one of the testing grounds for its broader push to move from a linear economy – make, sell and throw away – towards a circular one.

01/09/2026

Lifestyle

Award tour: Our favourite luxury watches from the GPHG 2026 nominees

The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie has revealed its much anticipated official nominations for this year's edition and world tour and here are eight models you should be watching out for.

01/09/2026

Earth News

Is France’s new ultra-fast fashion levy ‘discriminatory’?

Imports of small parcels from China have already fallen by up to 40 per cent since a separate €3 EU levy came into force in July.

01/09/2026

Europe News

EU to gather ‘brightest minds’ to boost defence as Russia threat grows

The EU is setting up a high-level group of political and military leaders from member states, Ukraine and the UK to speed up efforts to close Europe's defence capability gaps amid rising Russian threats.

01/09/2026

Space

ESA's BepiColombo mission nears major turning point on Mercury approach

The European Space Agency's (ESA) BepiColombo mission to the planet Mercury faces its most critical manoeuvre yet, as a pair of probes drop off the mothership on their way to one of the solar system's most extreme places.

01/09/2026

Europe News

UK records hottest summer on record, Met Office says

According to a study carried out by Met Office scientists, the record-breaking season was made roughly 130 times more likely due to "human-induced climate change."

01/09/2026

Health news

Parents' vitamin B12 levels tied to birth defect risk, study finds

Both parents' vitamin B12 status before conception may influence the odds of birth defects, a new study suggests.

01/09/2026

Tech News

From ghost launching to broligarchy: The tech terms defining our era

As the digital landscape evolves, more new tech terms have surfaced, covering everything from the overwhelming presence of AI to the rising power of tech bros.

01/09/2026

Business

Death of Germany's richest man creates a giant charitable foundation

Klaus-Michael Kühne had no children and lived in a Swiss canton with zero inheritance tax. When he died, his €42.2bn fortune passed tax-free into a decades-old charity, instantly making it one of the wealthiest foundations in Europe.

01/09/2026

Europe News

The EU gave Iceland the silent treatment. It didn't work, again

Brussels stayed mostly silent during Iceland's referendum campaign, which ended with 52.8% voting against resuming EU accession talks, echoing its muted response to Brexit a decade earlier.

01/09/2026

World

Inside Europe's counterfeit crisis

A hidden network of organised crime is flooding European markets with counterfeit goods worth billions, and investigators warn that consumers are unknowingly funding it.

01/09/2026

Explore

Troy's ruins, Bozcaada's vines: Çanakkale's long history

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From the mythical walls of Troy to the ancient vineyards of Bozcaada, Çanakkale's history stretches back thousands of years and still shapes daily life in this corner of Türkiye today.

01/09/2026

No Comment

Notting Hill carnival returns to West London for 60th anniversary

Notting Hill Carnival returns for its 60th anniversary, celebrating British Afro-Caribbean culture with music, dancing and colourful costumes in west London.

01/09/2026

Europe News

Keir Starmer to step down as MP to focus on 'international affairs'

Starmer, who was elected as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015, went on to become Labour leader in 2020, before leading the party to a landslide general election win in 2024.

01/09/2026

Markets

European government bond yields surge to 15-year highs as sell-off deepens

A global bond sell-off has hit European debt markets, reflecting concerns about inflation, budget deficits and government debt.

01/09/2026

Europe News

EU eyes Arctic resources to cut dependence on China

The EU’s growing dependence on the Arctic’s resources is forcing Brussels to view the region through the prism of economic security and supply chain resilience – but the rights and living conditions of indigenous and local communities could suffer.

01/09/2026

Europe News

Orbán-founded Brussels think tank MCC Brussels to close

MCC Brussels, the Eurosceptic think tank established by Viktor Orbán’s government, is shutting down after losing its Hungarian state funding. Its director, Frank Furedi, resigned in protest, describing the decision to wind down the organisation as “unprofessional and childish.”

01/09/2026

Europe News

Improvised explosive devices found near German power plant, police say

According to media reports, a key installation near the Jänschwalde coal plant in Brandenburg was repeatedly targeted with rockets, which emergency crews later found and defused.

01/09/2026

No Comment

South London Hindu temple prays for missing members after deadly floods in Nepal

Sixteen members of a south London Hindu temple remain missing after a flood near Nepal and Tibet, leaving families waiting for news of loved ones.

01/09/2026