Euro News Today — August 28, 2026
'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit and more — today's euro signal.
As the European football season gets underway, Rangers are reeling from their European exit, with manager Philippe Clement's predecessor, Steven McInnes' comments still resonating, as his successor takes stock. Meanwhile, English Premier League teams Manchester City and Aston Villa are preparing for the Champions League, where they will face off against top European competition, including holders PSG. The draw has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament.
In other news, the athletics world is abuzz with record-breaking performances, as runners continue to push the boundaries of human endurance. In a stark contrast, the international community is mourning the death of Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb commander known for his role in atrocities committed during the Yugoslav wars. Natural disasters are also making headlines, with a devastating flash flood in Nepal and Tibet claiming lives and displacing communities. These divergent stories highlight the complexities and challenges of our world, where triumph and tragedy often unfold side by side.
Today's signal:
• 'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit (bbc.co.uk)
• Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich (bbc.co.uk)
• Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG - check full details of Champions League draw (bbc.co.uk)
• Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG in Champions League (bbc.co.uk)
• Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood (bbc.co.uk)
• Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83 (nytimes.com)