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Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne
Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, Russian strikes in Kyiv, Israeli settlers in the West Bank and tributes to Dolly Parton – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.
Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.
UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns
Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farmingThe UK’s leading farming organisations and animal health experts have called for an urgent ban on imports of Brazilian meat, in light of concerns over the safety of imports.The National Farmers’ Union in England and its sister organisations in the devolved administrations wrote to the government on Friday warning that public health was at risk. Continue reading...
Syria's al-Sharaa appoints SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force dissolves
The appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration".
Cambodia shuts over 700 cyberscam locations over past year, government says
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said last year that hundreds of industrial-scale scam centres across Asia generate just under €35 billion in annual profits.
Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.
Shootings surge as drug gangs torment Brussels
This year alone there have been more than 65 shootings in the Belgian capital, as drug crime soars.
Syria's top Druze leader calls community 'integral part of Israel'
Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri made the declaration at a gathering in Suwayda, praising Israel's model of state-building and saying the two communities shared doctrinal "common denominators," a statement that deepens the rift with Damascus.
Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.
Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.
Russia plans to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says
Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections.
Latest news bulletin | August 28th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89: A beloved monarch buffeted by family crises
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.
At least 586 dead and over 2,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods, authorities say
Rescuers have reached previously inaccessible areas as Nepal appeals for international aid and continues to attempt to rescue 100 workers trapped in a hydropower plant tunnel.
Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France
Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western EuropeAfter an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has experienced further extreme rainfall in recent days. Moisture from the Sea of Japan brought relentless heavy rain to the prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday.In Himi, Toyama, 361.5mm of rain fell in 24 hours, equivalent to half the average annual rainfall in London and Paris. Several rivers burst their banks, triggering flash floods and mudslides, felling and damaging buildings. Continue reading...
Tanker pays record $5.3m to transit Panama Canal amid El Niño drought
The US-built canal's main users are the United States, China, Japan, Chile and South Korea.