Philippine ferry fire leaves five dead and up to 87 missing near Palawan
At least five people have died and up to 87 remain missing after a fire broke out on the MV June Aster off Coron in Palawan province on Wednesday night.
Germany prepares for nationwide Warntag 2026 test with new Cell Broadcast all-clear
German federal, state, and municipal authorities will trigger test alarms at 11:00 CEST on 10 September, testing sirens, apps, and Cell Broadcast before issuing an all-clear at 11:45 CEST.
Four Carcassonne police officers suspended over leaked bodycam recording
French judicial authorities suspended four municipal police officers in Carcassonne after leaked patrol video revealed hate speech, prompting an interior ministry audit and political party expulsions.
Severe storms hit Mallorca, leaving one dead in Felanitx and causing 173 emergency incidents
A woman drowned in Felanitx after heavy rains flooded streets, while wind gusts of up to 109 km/h caused power outages for 17,000 residents and grounded 44 flights in Palma.
US judge denies bail to Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami extradition case
US Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis ordered Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain detained in Miami as they contest extradition to the United Kingdom on rape and trafficking charges.
Security breaches hit International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce
Polish security forces cordoned off Israeli booths in Kielce after a chemical spill on Wednesday, following the Tuesday arrest of a driver carrying loaded ammunition at the defence expo gate.
Malibu declares emergency as sinkhole swallows Nicolas Cage's driveway and forces 31 evacuations
A 30-by-60-foot sinkhole triggered by coastal storm surge swallowed the driveway of Nicolas Cage's $10.5 million Malibu home, prompting local officials to declare an emergency and evacuate 31 properties.
PISA 2025 results show reading declines as Spain records 451 points and sample disputes
The OECD published PISA 2025 results showing global drops in reading and mathematics, while Spain validated its 451-point reading average amid sample exclusion reviews in Catalonia and Murcia.
Thousands attend Squinzano funeral for Lorena Isceri following Florence murder
Thousands of mourners and roughly 40 regional mayors gathered at Maria Regina church in Squinzano on 9 September for the funeral of Lorena Isceri, who was killed near Florence on 3 September.
European Commission unveils Affordable Housing Act with rules on tourist rentals
The European Commission presented the Affordable Housing Act on 9 September 2026, creating legal protections for cities to restrict holiday rentals and second homes in high-cost areas.
European Commission unveils Affordable Housing Act targeting short-term rentals and vacancies
Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen presented the regulation to the European Parliament, giving local authorities voluntary powers to limit short-term rentals in high-stress zones while facing criticism across party lines.
French Senate inquiry recommends ending open university admissions and quintupling tuition fees
A French Senate inquiry report proposes abolishing guaranteed university access for baccalaureate holders and raising undergraduate registration fees to 900 euros to tackle dropout rates.
World War II bomb defused in Hamburg after rail shutdown and evacuation of 2,500 people
Bomb disposal technicians defused a 500-pound British aerial bomb in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld late Wednesday, following the evacuation of 2,500 residents and extensive regional rail cancellations.
Polish police search Gromda properties nationwide in hate speech and assault inquiry
Cybercrime officers carried out nationwide searches and seized digital media on 9 September 2026, investigating bare-knuckle fight league Gromda for promoting xenophobia and violence following an assault in Wrocław.
European Commission proposes rules to let cities restrict short-term holiday rentals
The European Commission introduced a legal framework allowing local authorities to restrict commercial holiday rentals in areas facing housing stress, requiring proof of market strain over a three-year period.
Germany records lowest PISA results to date as basic skills decline among one in three students
The 2025 PISA study reveals that one in three German 15-year-olds lacks basic mathematics and reading skills, prompting calls for social media restrictions and school reform.
Severe storms hit northern Italy with whirlwinds, rail halts, and an 8°C temperature drop
An Atlantic weather front brought heavy rain, localized whirlwinds, and orange alerts to Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna on 9 September 2026, halting trains between Cremona and Brescia while pushing temperatures down by up to 8°C.
Five-year-old boy dies after falling from third-floor window in Genoa
Emergency responders in the Begato district attempted resuscitation after the child fell from a third-floor residence on Wednesday morning, as police opened an inquiry into the circumstances.
Former mafia boss Giovanni Brusca testifies on 1990s political ties in Florence court
Testifying in the calumny trial of Salvatore Baiardo, former Cosa Nostra boss Giovanni Brusca claimed the mafia sought to frame the political left for 1990s bombings to assist Silvio Berlusconi.
OECD PISA 2025 report shows global decline in student reading and math skills
The OECD released its latest PISA survey covering 91 countries, recording average drops of 14 points in reading and 9 points in mathematics among 15-year-old students.
Italian police arrest seven suspects in 2019 Rome murder of Lazio ultras leader Diabolik
Carabinieri and police officers in Rome have arrested seven suspected instigators and organizers in the August 2019 killing of Fabrizio Piscitelli in Parco degli Acquedotti.
Catalonia suspends school for 2 million people as torrential rains trigger maximum alert
Catalan authorities suspended classes and outdoor sports for two million residents across six counties on Wednesday as torrential rain and high winds struck the region.
Study links paracetamol during pregnancy to smaller reproductive organs in baby girls
A Danish observational study of 685 pregnant women found that daughters exposed to paracetamol in utero had smaller ovaries, smaller uteruses, and fewer egg follicles at three months of age.
PISA 2025 Report Shows Broad Score Declines Across Europe as Portugal Drops to 460 in Math
The OECD published its PISA 2025 assessment of 760,000 students across 91 countries on 8 September 2026, showing drops in reading and mathematics across Europe.
Cold front to bring heavy rain, storms, and sharp cooling across Poland on Wednesday
A cold atmospheric front moving eastward from the German border will trigger temperature drops and severe weather on Wednesday, prompting official warnings for heavy downpours, 70 km/h gusts, and heat up to 32 degrees Celsius.
Man carrying knife detained in Forbach church after searching for priest
Police in Moselle arrested a 35-year-old man carrying an unexhibited knife and cannabis in Saint-Rémi church after students reported him shouting slogans.
Lindsay Clancy lawyer asks Donald Trump for pardon following murder mistrial
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked Donald Trump to grant clemency to Lindsay Clancy after a Massachusetts jury deadlocked 11-1 in her murder trial.
Italian police investigate murder-suicide in Moncalieri after elderly woman found dead in apartment
Italian Carabinieri discovered the body of 79-year-old Rosella Bocchiardi in Moncalieri on 8 September 2026, finding a confession note from her brother alongside an iron pipe.
European Commission drafts rules to cap short-term rentals in housing crisis zones
The European Commission has drafted the Affordable Housing Act, introducing uniform metrics that allow municipalities across the 27 member states to restrict tourist rentals and secondary home sales.
Nepal focuses flood rescue on three hydropower tunnels as death toll reaches 1,400
Emergency teams in Nepal are pumping oxygen into three buried hydropower tunnels where dozens of workers remain trapped two weeks after a glacial collapse killed 1,400 people across Nepal and Tibet.