Gavin Blackburn

Europe News

Five missing as building collapses after explosion in central Athens

Officials say an investigation has been launched into the incident to determine the cause of the blast.

25 September 2026

Saudi Arabia

Saudis report fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support

Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.

25 September 2026

Europe News

At least eight killed in wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine

The increase in attacks, particularly on Kyiv, has prompted residents to consider contingency plans for the winter, if Russian strikes once again knock out the energy system.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Denmark says Russian invasion of NATO country 'highly unlikely'

European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv's Western backers as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine drags on into its fifth year.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Fire at Starlink station in Poland was 'sabotage,' minister says

Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance's eastern flank, has accused Russia of "sabotage" on several occasions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

24 September 2026

USA

US admits there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier

In August, military families and lawmakers raised the alarm about reported suicide attempts and other serious mental health issues, food shortages and poor hygiene.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Swiss expected to shun writing stricter neutrality in constitution

Switzerland's traditional position is one of well-armed military neutrality, but Russia's war in Ukraine reopened questions over its non-engagement in foreign conflicts.

24 September 2026

Tech News

Australia's PM says OpenAI hacked government health website

OpenAI did not raise the alarm with the Australian government until September, when it sent a message to a generic email inbox that is only checked once each day.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones hours before Zelenskyy's UN address

Zelenskyy is in New York for the annual UN gathering as part of his diplomatic effort to shore up and recruit further international support for his country’s gruelling fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

23 September 2026

Europe News

Norwegian diplomat behind Oslo Accords to apologise for Epstein ties

The Epstein affair has implicated several other prominent Norwegian personalities, including Queen Mette-Marit and former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland.

23 September 2026

Europe News

Six arrested in UK rally against migrant boat that spent hours at sea

The Home Office said in early September that the number of crossings in August had fallen to their lowest level since records began in 2018, with migrant arrivals also at their lowest number since 2020.

23 September 2026

Europe News

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

Last year, the head of UK Space Command Major General Paul Tedman warned he was "really worried" by Russia attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis.

23 September 2026

Europe News

Israel slams 'grotesque absurdity' of Macron's UN remarks on West Bank

In his Tuesday speech, Macron railed against the humanitarian situation in Gaza and urged countries to recommit to international laws and the UN system.

23 September 2026

USA

Weinstein faces resentencing in New York for 2006 sex assault

Harvey Weinstein, who is currently jailed in New York, once ruled Hollywood as a kingpin powerful enough to make or break projects and careers.

23 September 2026

Culture news

New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with king

After excerpts of the book were published last week, Buckingham Palace responded with a strongly-worded statement that's rare by the measured standards of the royal household.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump

Zelenskyy began his New York visit by meeting US senators, thanking them for what he called strong bipartisan support and for recently passing a tougher Russian sanctions bill that Trump has signed into law.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine 'constructive'

On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv.

22 September 2026

Turkey

At least 11 wounded in Turkey school shooting, suspect detained

Police and medical teams were on the scene, and authorities searched for the attacker while security around the school was tightened.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Ukraine's literary future uncertain as Russian strikes destroy books

More than 13 million books, a third of the country’s annual print run, were destroyed in two months this summer, causing at least €34.2 million in damage, the Ministry of Culture said.

22 September 2026

North Korea

North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korea has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear-armed state, with its leadership repeatedly declaring the country's atomic arsenal permanent and irreversible.

22 September 2026