Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in small Polish village

Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2026 – Morning

A bridge too far? Why link to Sicily is still a dream despite 2,000 years of plans

Search for survivors after 16 killed by Russian double-tap strike on Ukraine mallNine people are still missing after the attack which left 130 injured, including a number of children.14 mins agoEurope

As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens

Muslim World League launches plan to counter extremism and promote peace in West Africa

Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automating driver suspensions

Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Evening

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FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes a 10-match ban over world cup final brawl

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports sayGerman intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.17 mins agoEurope

New videos show deadly landslide burying gold miners in Central African Republic

Several injured after sword attack at Swedish schoolPolice say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.11 mins agoEurope

Syrians who came home after al-Assad's fall find a complicated reality

Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania

Iran's president calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure

double quotation markWith ICC sanctions, Trump wants to make the world safe for war criminals