Israel Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem 'ceasing operations' British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband stressed that the consulate would not be closing and that it would instead become the UK Mission, Jerusalem, from Thursday. 8 October 2026
USA Texas execution first in US since Pike's botched lethal injection Texas has executed seven people so far this year, up from five in both 2025 and 2024. A further two executions are scheduled to take place in the state in November. 8 October 2026
Sport Manchester City found guilty of all charges of financial breaches A statement from the English Premier League said an independent commission found that the club had arranged "sham" contracts and agreements to artificially inflate its revenues and reduce its costs. 29 September 2026
Europe News UK PM Burnham to lay out 'options' for EU relations later this year The country's divisive 2016 vote to leave the EU has once again been thrust under the spotlight this year amid mounting calls from leading Labour figures for Britain to re-enter the bloc. 29 September 2026
Europe News Sweden's Andersson says 'currently no possibility' to form government Outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who resigned in the wake of his right-wing bloc's election loss, is now expected to be asked to take on the task. 28 September 2026
Europe News Russia strikes Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences A Euronews reporter on the ground witnessed another attempted attack being intercepted by air defences high above the site as authorities carried out rescue operations. 28 September 2026
Europe News Migrant Channel crossing accident leaves three dead The child and two women required urgent medical care but were later confirmed dead, authorities said. 28 September 2026
Europe News Trump 'surprised' as UK releases RAF Fairford suspects on bail British counter-terrorism police are investigating whether there is a link to Iran after police found explosives on three vans near an RAF base in Gloucestershire on Sunday. 28 September 2026
Ireland Ireland team to wear black armbands in Israel game amid boycott calls The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won." 27 September 2026
Europe News Pope Leo XIV says assisted dying must not become 'normal' The pontiff is due to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse in Lourdes before travelling on to Metz in northeastern France on Monday. 27 September 2026
Europe News Five arrested near US air base as police probe possible Iran link Counter terrorism police are leading an investigation into the incident. Five men have been arrested on suspected explosives offences as well as on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. 27 September 2026
South Africa Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead Seventeen people were killed in a shooting at a bar to the west of Johannesburg, while 10 people were fatally shot in an attack outside of Cape Town, police said. 27 September 2026
Europe News Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon escalation Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year. 27 September 2026
Pakistan At least 11 dead after suicide bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, or Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the bombing. The group, founded in late 2007, is allied with the Afghan Taliban. 26 September 2026
Ukraine Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s. 26 September 2026
West Bank Israeli settlers seizing natural springs in the West Bank Earlier this month, 12 countries announced new trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid what they called a "rapidly deteriorating" situation marked by increasing settler attacks on Palestinians. 26 September 2026
Saudi Arabia Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones bound for Riyadh The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East. 26 September 2026
Europe News Major fire breaks out at British army barracks The fire is believed to have started in the "Gaza Barracks," the home of the Light Dragoons light cavalry regiment. Firefighters had brought the blaze under control by early Friday morning. 25 September 2026
Ukraine Zelenskyy says Trump has decided to grant Ukraine Patriot licence Kyiv has been pushing for a licence to produce Patriot interceptors domestically, arguing that they are crucial to its ability to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks. 25 September 2026
USA Trump pays tribute after man wounded during 2024 rally shooting dies Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Copenhaver had been "gravely wounded" in the shooting and that he had "died from complications stemming from those wounds." 25 September 2026