Archive for August, 2026

Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port. Full story

Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks

Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks. Full story

Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five

Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich. Full story

British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria. Full story

At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot

An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area. Full story

Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say

A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight. Full story

Norway’s new king remembers ‘my dear father’ in first speech

Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign. Full story

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". Full story

Who is Norway’s new King Haakon VIII?

Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy. Full story

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says

Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack. Full story
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