Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.