Kazakhstan to showcase cultural heritage at Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2027

Governor Attilio Fontana has requested a formal state of emergency in Lombardy following severe storms, widespread flooding, and landslides.

Wladimir Klitschko has honored his late former fiancée, Hayden Panettiere, with an emotional public tribute on what would have been her 37th birthday.

The Asian Development Bank secured $2 billion through a 10-year global bond offering with a 4.625% coupon to fund investments in developing member countries.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 U.S. Open due to a persistent right knee injury, marking his first missed Grand Slam since 2019.

The United States and Iran are engaged in a period of high-intensity military operations while indirect mediators propose a 10-day ceasefire. The conflict has severely restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting regional stability and global energy prices.

RMT strikes have caused widespread London Underground closures and significant travel disruption. Transport for London and union leaders face pressure.

A wave of union strikes across European transport sectors is threatening travel disruption this summer. Discover the critical dates and how to prepare.

East Midlands Railway is withdrawing about 20 fast trains daily due to fleet reliability issues. Meanwhile, other operators are reporting service disruptions.

Rail passengers across the United Kingdom face no planned rail, tube, or train strikes for today, Monday, 20 July 2026. Travellers are encouraged to check official journey planners for the latest network updates.

Severe thunderstorms in the South East of England caused widespread flight disruptions at Gatwick and Heathrow. Airlines are working to manage the backlog while advising passengers to check their flight status for residual delays.

Heightened regional tensions have prompted flight cancellations and delays across major Middle East hubs. Airlines are rerouting services and advising passengers to monitor official channels for status updates.

Russia launched an overnight assault on Kyiv involving drones and dozens of ballistic missiles, resulting in one death, 16 injuries, and widespread damage. Emergency crews responded to fires in five districts as air defenses intercepted a portion of the incoming projectiles.

Red Handling staff at Gatwick Airport announced a strike for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, 18–21 April, which could disrupt roughly 50 flights a day. The action also raises concerns for travelers across the UK and Europe.

Millions of travellers across the UK face disruption this August bank holiday due to a combination of industrial action, engineering works, and traffic. Rail services and major motorways are expected to see significant delays throughout the long weekend.

Conflict between the US and Iran has intensified as both sides target critical infrastructure, disrupting energy transport and hitting facilities in neighboring nations.

US forces have expanded aerial operations targeting Iranian military assets near the Strait of Hormuz amid a widening regional conflict. Neighboring nations report retaliatory strikes, prompting regional infrastructure damage and a rise in global oil prices.

Following a collapsed ceasefire, the US military is targeting Iranian bridges and energy hubs, disrupting regional infrastructure and global shipping lanes.

Nigel Farage is being investigated by the parliamentary standards commissioner over a £5m gift that was not declared in the Register of Members' Interests.

Travellers from Edinburgh are being warned of severe delays at Lisbon, Lanzarote, Alicante, and Mallorca following the rollout of the EU's new Entry and Exit System. Industry experts have highlighted concerns regarding processing times and the potential for flight disruptions.