Europe

• Cyprus: search for wreckage of capsized ferry, twenty still missing 3 September 2026
  A specialist Turkish naval team has begun searching deep waters for the wreckage of a ferry which capsized off northern Cyprus, leaving twenty people missing. At least eight people died after the twin-hulled vessel began taking in water and overturned shortly after leaving Kyrenia on 30 August with 267 passengers…
• Russia / Ukraine: NATO and EU leaders warn of increased Russian aggression 3 September 2026
  NATO and European leaders have warned that Russia is becoming increasingly reckless, a day after Germany formally blamed Moscow for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport, in which a drone carrying explosives targeted a Ukrainian cargo plane on 4 August. Russia denies responsibility, accusing Berlin of offering no evidence,…
• Belgium: Palestinian students awarded scholarships face difficulties in leaving Gaza 27 August 2026
  Palestinian students and researchers awarded scholarships at Belgian universities may be unable to begin their studies this autumn because Belgium’s coalition government cannot agree on evacuations from Gaza. Palestinians cannot currently leave Gaza freely, although foreign governments can request their evacuation. Several scholars received funded places at leading Belgian institutions,…
• France: tornado damages three hundred homes, many injured 27 August 2026
  On 25 August, a tornado struck the village of Pomas in south-west France, injuring 39 people and causing extensive destruction. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in critical condition, while more than 120 emergency workers were deployed. Winds reaching 117 km/h tore roofs from buildings and damaged an estimated…
• Ukraine: UK rejects Russian threats after drones are used offensively 21 August 2026
  Andy Burnham has rejected Russian threats after Moscow warned that the UK would ‘pay’ for supplying Ukraine with drones reportedly used in strikes deep inside Russia. British ministers said the government would not be bullied and would continue supporting Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. The Russian embassy in London, accusing Britain…