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Jet fuel crisis: Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats

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Latest news bulletin | May 6th, 2026 – Midday

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UN demands Israel 'immediately' release Gaza aid flotilla activists

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US pauses naval escorts through Hormuz as progress made on peace deal

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North Korea drops mention to unification with South from constitution

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Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment

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Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine

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Latest news bulletin | May 6th, 2026 – Morning

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Top Trump advisers urge China to assist in reopening Strait of Hormuz

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Trump says the pontiff's words help Iran, make world 'less safe'

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United Arab Emirates

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Gulf braces itself for potential escalation with Iran

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Russia strikes Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'

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Kallas visits Baku to advance 'strategic partnership' with Azerbaijan

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Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Evening

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Russian soldiers rehearse Victory Day parade amid fears of Ukrainian attacks

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Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and reach a peace deal

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Macron touts Armenia's turning point, stealing the show at EPC summit

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Saydnaya residents demand links to notorious Syrian prison must end

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Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup

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Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Midday

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Orthodox Jews celebrate Lag BaOmer holiday in Jerusalem

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Italy's PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links

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Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation

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'A deal is a deal': Von der Leyen hits back at Trump's tariff threat

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Hantavirus ship evacuees to be taken to Netherlands, operator says

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Ukraine strikes Russian army facility 1,000km into Moscow's territory

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Portugal arrests further 15 police officers in rape and torture probe

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Stars including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Serena Williams walk Met Gala red carpet

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Mourners lay flowers and candles in Leipzig after deadly car rampage

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Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner

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Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 05/05/2026

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Why powering the AI boom Is breaking Europe's grid - From decade-long grid queues to facilities running at half capacity, a new study exposes the energy crisis at the heart of Europe's push to boost its AI capabilities. 05/05/2026

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21 people killed, 61 injured in fireworks plant explosion in China - Authorities are still investigating the reasons of the explosion, with negligence being suspected as a likely cause. Officials warned that the death toll is likely to climb as search and rescue operations continue. 05/05/2026

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This is what we know about the man arrested for killing two in Leipzig - Two people have been confirmed dead while two others remain hospitalised and in critical condition after a man rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people in a busy shopping district in the eastern city of Leipzig. 05/05/2026

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Euronews reporter says Dubai flight held in London during UAE strikes - Toby Gregory reported the atmosphere in the cabin remained calm, with passengers having no concerns about safety due to Emirates' track record of maintaining passenger safety. 04/05/2026

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Diplomats survey Karabakh reconstruction as peace settles in - European and US diplomats surveyed Azerbaijan's reconstruction of Karabakh and expressed support for the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan settling on the region gripped by decades of conflict until 2025. 04/05/2026

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German minehunter heads to Mediterranean for possible Hormuz mission - Germany's minehunter Fulda departed from Kiel for the Mediterranean as Berlin considers a possible future deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. 04/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 4th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 04/05/2026

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Armenia tests Moscow's patience with Zelenskyy visit and EU summit - One month before the highly anticipated parliamentary elections, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan set out the country's foreign policy trajectory with striking clarity, hosting European leaders, the NATO secretary general, and even Ukraine's president. 04/05/2026

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Celebrations as Modi's ruling party poised to take control of India's West Bengal state - Supporters of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as trends released by the Election Commission show BJP leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal. 04/05/2026

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Dubai residents take shelter as UAE intercepts Iranian strike - Euronews journalists reported hearing explosions from air defence intercepts above Dubai after a missile alert on Monday, as the UAE said Iran struck an ADNOC-linked tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. 04/05/2026

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Competitors race and jump at Germany's Hobby Horse Championship - Participants rode stick horses through jumping and dressage events during Germany's second national Hobby Horse Championship in Frankfurt. 04/05/2026

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Trump says Iran has fired shots but caused little damage in Hormuz - Meanwhile, a senior admiral said the US had destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's forces. 04/05/2026

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Shipping giant MSC opens new trade route to bypass Hormuz disruption - As tensions choke the Strait of Hormuz, Mediterranean Shipping Company races to keep global trade moving with new route. 04/05/2026

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Tehran regime executes three protesters, one 'without evidence' Iran's judiciary says three protesters detained over the January unrest in the city of Mashhad have been hanged, as rights groups report four murder convicts were executed in a unrelated case in Isfahan. 04/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 4th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 04/05/2026

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Czech competitor wins European Yo-Yo Championship in Bratislava - Jakub Dolejs of the Czech Republic claimed the top title in the main 1A category at the European Yo-Yo Championship in Slovakia. 04/05/2026

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Humanoid robots deployed to direct traffic in China - Humanoid robots have been deployed at intersections in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to assist traffic police and guide pedestrians. 04/05/2026

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Participants compete to lure worms from the ground at quirky UK festival - Contestants gathered in southern England for the annual "Wormcharming" competition, attempting to coax worms from the ground without digging. 04/05/2026

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Oil prices edge up despite Trump vowing action in Hormuz tensions - Oil prices rose slightly in early trading on Monday as investors monitored Iran war developments. Brent crude and WTI front month contracts are trading around 1% higher at around $109 and $103 per barrel respectively. 04/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 4th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 04/05/2026

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Massive sea lion "Chonkers" draws crowds in San Francisco - A massive Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a popular attraction at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, drawing visitors and social media attention. 03/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 3rd, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 03/05/2026

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Iran executes detainee of the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement - Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday that it had carried out the death execution of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a man arrested during 2022 protest movement, launched after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in Iran's morality police custody. 03/05/2026

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Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for free Shakira concert - Latin pop queen Shakira kicks off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she takes the stage over an hour late. 03/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 3rd, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 03/05/2026

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Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' Trump indicated without sharing details that a substantial further reduction of US troop presence in Germany was imminent, just a day after the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers. Trump has also threatened earlier in the week to rollback troops in Spain and Italy. 03/05/2026

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Trump sceptical new Iranian peace proposal would lead to deal - The US president had earlier in the week refused another Iranian proposal, saying Tehran is not willing to give Washington what it "needs to have" to strike a deal. 03/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 3rd, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 03/05/2026

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Iran: man dies in custody after protesting brother's Starlink arrest - Reports from Iran suggest that a citizen named Hesam Alaeeddin, son of the founder of Alaeddin Mall in Tehran, was killed while being taken into custody by security forces. 02/05/2026

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Iran executes two more over 'spying for Israel' As Iran's new wave of executions continues, the judiciary chief, defying international calls to halt them, vows no leniency and dismisses 'arrogant' foreign critics. 02/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 2nd, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/05/2026

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Seven killed in southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes and ceasefire tensions - State media reported that several villages were hit as neighbourhoods near the border are being levelled. The IDF maintains that 50 airstrikes conducted over 24 hours specifically targeted Hezbollah infrastructure. 02/05/2026

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Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea - A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast is released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported in a barge. 02/05/2026

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Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates - Sources close to the human rights activist say they suspect she had suffered a heart attack in prison and fear her transfer to hospital may be too late. 02/05/2026

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Trump says Iran hostilities 'have terminated' in letter to Congress - Trump sidestepped a legal deadline for gaining approval from members of Congress over his war in Iran as he sends a letter to top lawmakers claiming that hostilities have ended due to the ongoing ceasefire. 02/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 2nd, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/05/2026

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Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years - The budget airline had hoped for a government bailout to arrive on Friday to prevent it from going out of business. The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had offered the airline its final proposal, but a deal could not be reached. 02/05/2026

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Trump jokes that US Navy will takeover Cuba on the way back from Iran - Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces "finish the job" in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment. 02/05/2026

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Trump to withdraw 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany amid Merz spat - Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis. 02/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 2nd, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/05/2026

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Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran peace proposal - Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war. 01/05/2026

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Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Baikonur in first test flight - On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part of flight development tests, according to Kazakhstan's Ministry of AI and Digital Development. 01/05/2026

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Iran war's impact on shipping affecting refugee aid, UNHCR says - The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan's Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. 01/05/2026

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