Europe News Drone crashes in Romania as Russia strikes neighbouring Ukraine Two British fighter jets were scrambled and 200 people were evacuated on Saturday after a drone crashed in Romania during a barrage of Russian strikes on its neighbour Ukraine. 25/04/2026
Pakistan Trump cancels US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday to conduct a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran. 25/04/2026
USA Louisiana gunman kills eight children in suspected domestic shooting A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana. 20/04/2026
Europe News Explosives found near gas pipeline to Hungary, Vučić says Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has said that explosives were found by police near a pipeline that carries gas from Russia to Serbia and Hungary, but did not elaborate on potential suspects or their motives. 05/04/2026
Iran US pilot rescued as Trump again threatens to hit Iran infrastructure A US military pilot has been found in Iran after a search-and-rescue mission. Soon after, US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in a profanity-laden social media post. 05/04/2026
Israel Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch and the Custos of the Holy Land were prevented by Israeli police from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. It was the "first time in centuries" the Heads of Church were prevented from attending. 29/03/2026
Iran Iran wary of diplomacy with US amid claims of planned ground offensive Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive. 29/03/2026
Culture news Iconic Greek singer Marinella dies aged 87 The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024. 28/03/2026
France Bomb attack outside Bank of America branch in Paris foiled France's counter-terrorism prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation into a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in central Paris. 28/03/2026
Iran Iran escalates strikes across Middle East after Trump hints at deal Iran launched a salvo of missiles across the Middle East, just a few hours after US President Donald Trump claimed Washington and Tehran were "in negotiations right now". 25/03/2026
Estonia Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia and Latvia, authorities say Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia’s Auvere power plant and crashed in Latvia, with officials blaming Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine for the incidents and launching investigations. 25/03/2026
Iran Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump talks Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war. 24/03/2026
Sport Ruling strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, declaring Morocco champions Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation. 18/03/2026
Afghanistan 400 killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, says Afghanistan Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an airstrike on a hospital in the capital Kabul. 17/03/2026
USA Man shot dead by security after ramming car into Michigan synagogue The man, who was armed with rifle, rammed his car into the synagogue building in a Detroit suburb before being fatally shot by security. 12/03/2026
Sport Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer. 11/03/2026
Belgium Belgian PM denounces 'antisemitic act' as police probe synagogue blast The blast took place at around 4 am in front of the synagogue, damaging the windows of the buildings in its surroundings, a police spokesperson stated. 09/03/2026
Azerbaijan Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident. 05/03/2026
Afghanistan Taliban launch large-scale offensive operations against Pakistan The Taliban forces said they attacked Pakistani army at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan in retaliation for deadly strikes earlier this week, capturing several army outposts. 26/02/2026
Culture news 'Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dead at 95 During his six decades long-career, Robert Duvall won an Oscar for best actor and was nominated six other times. 16/02/2026