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Europe News

'Protest' at Port of Dover causes delays to ferry services

"No arrests were made. Traffic is flowing normally, and all involved had dispersed by midday," Kent police said in an update on Saturday afternoon.

5 September 2026

Lebanon

Three killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, health ministry says

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon "in response to Hezbollah’s attempted attack yesterday against IDF troops operating in the security zone."

5 September 2026

Bolivia

Two killed and 81 injured after explosions at Bolivian army base

The Bolivian Defence Minister said the first explosion "involved black powder from pyrotechnic material stored at the site," while the second, "much larger" blast was still being investigated.

5 September 2026

Ukraine

US envoys set for Kyiv visit after 'substantive' talks with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier said Ukraine would hold off on strikes while Witkoff and Kushner made the trip, while calling on Moscow to do the same.

5 September 2026

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Europe News

Death toll from Cyprus ferry sinking rises to 12 as searches continue

According to the Turkish Ministry of Defence, seven ships and six aircraft are supporting search operations for the 16 people that remain missing.

4 September 2026

India

Investigation into Air India flight plunge flags hydraulic failure

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the aircraft detected a triple-hydraulic failure, with the autopilot disengaging and a stall warning triggered for two seconds.

4 September 2026

Sport

Nick Kyrgios handed one-month ban following positive cocaine test

Kyrgios has entered a treatment programme and will forfeit his €6,570 prize money and ranking points from the ATP Tour event in Mallorca where he tested positive for the drug.

4 September 2026

Falkland Islands

UK reaffirms 'unshakeable' commitment to Falklands after Milei remarks

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on US support for the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, pointing to Britain's lack of backing in the Iran war.

4 September 2026

Iran

US launches new attacks on Iran, Tehran fires missiles across region

The US military launched new waves of strikes on military installations along Iran's southern coast. Tehran responded immediately with missile and drone attacks in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, sparking a new flare-up of hostilities and threats from both sides.

1 September 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."

1 September 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.

1 September 2026

Europe News

Tributes pour in for former French PM Balladur following his death

French President Emmanuel Macron called Balladur a "demanding, level-headed, and devoted public servant" who he said had "dedicated his life to the Fifth Republic."

Sport

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player to consider his future.

South Africa

South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.

Europe News

Suspected Russian shadow fleet oil tanker boarded by EU forces

"Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and we’ll continue to cut them off," Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, said.

USA

Trump threatens NBC journalist with 'rebuke or punishment' from FCC

Writing on X on Sunday, Anna Gomez, a Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, said the FCC "has no authority to punish journalists this administration doesn’t like."

Iran

US launches strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency.

Europe News

Relief and sorrow in Iceland as EU membership talks referendum fails

The result of the referendum has also been hailed by right-wing figures from across the UK and France.

Nepal

Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following Nepal floods

On Friday, Nepal's tourism board put the number of tourists still "out of communication" at 622 - 471 of which were foreign tourists.

Niger

Heavy gunfire in Niamey as clashes reported at presidential palace

A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.

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