Europe
Austria’s new headscarf ban for under-14s sparks debate
Since the start of the 2026/27 school year on 1 September, female pupils in Austria under the age of 14 have been prohibited from wearing any…
Oktoberfest 2026: All the rules visitors need to know
Next Saturday, when Munich Mayor Dominik Krause taps the first beer barrel on the city’s Theresienwiese, the famous cry of “O’zapft is” will ring out…
Sweden votes in tight election as far right eyes historic breakthrough
Swedes are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament, in a closely fought election that could deliver fresh gains for the far right…
Diesel in Portugal hits record high, Spain introduces new discount
Published on 12/09/2026 – 12:19 GMT+2 The price of diesel is expected to rise slightly in Portugal at the start of next week, according to forecasts…
At least 11 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv strikes Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
At least 11 people were killed and 96 injured across Ukraine in overnight Russian attacks between 11 and 12 September. The Odesa region was hit…
Drone attack on Leipzig: clues apparently point to Russian intelligence service
Previously undisclosed investigative files have emerged in connection with the attempted drone attack on a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle…
AfD’s Siegmund’s comments on arms and ‘remigration’ spark controversy
The AfD’s lead candidate in the Saxony-Anhalt state, Ulrich Siegmund, has sparked fierce criticism with remarks about the possible use of military…
Anthropic CEO calls on AI firms to slow down pace of developement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) companies to slow down the development of the powerful technology, as…
Trump hopes for ‘reunified’ Ireland, hits out at Europe on Iran war
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a unified Ireland would be “fantastic,” wading into a complex and politically charged subject during…
Welcome to the Baltic military-industrial complex
I’m in Latvia for the two-day Rīga Conference, which started yesterday with security and defence very much at the top of the agenda. (And the timing…