Despite being declared less than three months ago, the outbreak has already become the largest ever recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Channel rescue brings Burnham’s border pledge into focus
French and British authorities rescued more than 150 migrants from a distressed boat crossing the English Channel Tuesday after the vessel’s engine caught fire. The incident came less than a day after U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed his government would be “relentless” in curbing small-boat crossings. The vessel left France on Monday night. During…
Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson
Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.
EU ministers to back Spain as Ceuta crisis pushes migration up the agenda
BRUSSELS — After days of recriminations over the sudden arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last week, the EU’s 27 home affairs ministers are expected to use an emergency meeting Tuesday to express solidarity with Madrid and focus on how to prevent a repeat. However, Spain will also…
Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France
A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.
PM Sanae Takaichi visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness.
Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo
Kosovo’s annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition drew 15 competitors to Gjakova, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1954.
Gunmen kidnap at least 52 in overnight raid in northwest Nigeria, local sources say
Kidnappings have become a major source of income for armed groups in Nigeria, including jihadists in the northeast and criminal gangs known locally as “bandits.”