Europe
Sweden moves to prevent school attacks after deadly sword assault
Published on 24/08/2026 – 12:59 GMT+2 Sweden will form a commission seeking to prevent attacks on schools, its government said on Monday, days after…
41-year-old French tourist dies while hiking in Crete
A 41-year-old French tourist died on Sunday near Balos, in the Chania region of Crete, after collapsing while hiking in high temperatures and intense…
DR Congo and M23 fighters agree to roadmap for peace talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group have agreed to a roadmap for peace talks, according to a joint statement…
ECB head Christine Lagarde ‘ready to serve’ WEF, report says
Published on 23/08/2026 – 14:27 GMT+2•Updated 15:31 European Central Bank (ECB) chief Christine Lagarde could be set to take charge of the World…
Migrant row: Ireland seeks returns to Italy, Sea Watch 5 detained in Naples
Published on 23/08/2026 – 15:35 GMT+2 Rising tensions between Italy and the main European Union countries over the implementation of the new EU Pact…
Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for heat risks
Published on 23/08/2026 – 18:07 GMT+2•Updated 18:07 After several unpleasant incidents in previous years, this year tourists visiting Greece appear…
Sydney Marathon mishap: Munich’s Allianz Arena appears on finisher medal
By Sonja Issel Published on 23/08/2026 – 15:39 GMT+2 In Sydney, final preparations are under way for next weekend’s marathon. As the runners get…
French 2027 presidential election: Glucksmann to run
By Serge Duchêne Published on 23/08/2026 – 12:46 GMT+2•Updated 13:25 The former commentator turned politician, Raphaël Glucksmann, was due to…
Six EU countries push for windfall tax on oil companies
Published on 23/08/2026 – 8:10 GMT+2•Updated 9:17 Six EU countries are intensifying calls for a bloc-wide windfall tax on oil companies as profits…
Ceuta buries first 18 migrants who died in border crisis with Morocco
A total of 18 migrants were buried on Friday in the Muslim cemetery in Ceuta, three weeks after the border crisis that left more than 90 people dead…