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Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Evening

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UK seals 'historic' Gulf trade deal worth billions to British economy

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Israel says all flotilla activists deported amid global condemnation

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Interpol-wanted Iranian war strategist: Who is General Ahmad Vahidi?

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Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C

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From reconstruction to resilience: lessons for future cities - In partnership with - World Urban Forum

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Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp

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Iranian MP: Politicians holding back military from striking US fleet

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Ukrainian drone pilots compete in high-speed contests

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Pashinyan grabs megaphone as exchange turns heated during election campaign

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Gaza students sit exams in tents as nearly all schools lie in ruins

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Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refinery, Kyiv says

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Paris hosts Franco-Lebanese music event to aid Lebanon's humanitarian crisis

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Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Midday

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Who is Raúl Castro and why is the US now accusing him of conspiracy

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Iran secretly executes four as it hits global death sentence record

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Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event

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White House denies blocking Ebola evacuation

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Winners and losers: Real household income growth across Europe in 2025

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Russia delivers nuclear warheads to Belarus as NATO tensions spike

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Mon Dieu! Agatha Christie's Poirot is getting a reboot

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Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv's EU bid

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Latvia issues warning after detecting UAV in its airspace

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Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists

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Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" becomes unlikely star attraction

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Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province

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Trump envoy says US should restore its 'footprint' in Greenland - The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War. 21/05/2026

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Netanyahu speaks out after minister taunts activists - The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in an effort to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza. 21/05/2026

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Trump sets tone on Taiwan after Xi summit, signals talks - Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China. 21/05/2026

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Musk's X fined for failing to comply with Australian online safety law - The initial violation notice was sent by Australian authorities to Twitter Inc shortly before billionaire Elon Musk acquired the company and renamed it to X. The social media platform's attorneys argued that the fine was not justified as the violation came during a period of change and transition. 21/05/2026

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EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says not enough - Egypt's growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost. 21/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 21/05/2026

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US charges former Cuban President Castro with murder in new indictment - Trump called the indictment of Castro a "very big moment" but dismissed plans of the US taking military action on the island nation as they had with Venezuela in recent months. 21/05/2026

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Activists use giant Tedros and Bill Gates balloons at World Health Organization protest - Activists protest the WHO pandemic treaty in Geneva with giant Tedros and Gates balloons, accusing the deal of threatening national sovereignty. 20/05/2026

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World Bank economist: No country has ever developed without urbanising - Urbanisation drives economic growth and job creation, a World Bank senior expert told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku, but warned that Africa faces a financing gap that no single institution can fill alone. 20/05/2026

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Trump calls Castro charges big moment but says no need for escalation - An unsealed indictment accused Castro and others of murder, conspiracy to kill Americans and destruction of aircraft. 20/05/2026

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Rare aardvark born at UK's Chester Zoo - Baby aardvark Womble is being hand-fed by keepers at Chester Zoo after a rare birth, only the second in the zoo's 94-year history in the UK. 20/05/2026

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Qatar's tourism sector ready to welcome visitors again - In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions. 20/05/2026

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Board of Peace report accuses Hamas of blocking Gaza progress - Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce. 20/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/05/2026

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Qatar in Motion

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'Give to Gain': Celebrating Qatar's Inspiring Women - In partnership with - Media City - This month, Qatar in Motion commemorates by visiting Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women. More than a place of worship, it is a space where faith, dialogue, and leadership come together. In this episode, Laila speaks to women who lead and shape the country's future. 20/05/2026

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Video shows Lithuanians sheltering in underground parking during drone alert - Footage showed residents sheltering in an underground parking area after Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius and urged people to move to safe locations amid reported activity near the Belarus border. 20/05/2026

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Trump shows off massive White House ballroom construction site - Donald Trump toured the construction site of his proposed White House ballroom in Washington, calling it "one of the most beautiful buildings" ever built in the United States. 20/05/2026

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Marco Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address - Addressing the Cuban people directly in Spanish, Rubio accused the country's communist leadership of theft, corruption and oppression. 20/05/2026

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Ready to take on World Cup giants, Uzbekistan has 'nothing to lose,' coach Cannavaro tells Euronews - In an exclusive interview for Euronews, the Azzurri legend who won the World Cup two decades ago — now coaching Uzbekistan to their historic first appearance — explains why his team is ready to face the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. 20/05/2026

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Soros' foundation pledges $300m to boost US democracy - George Soros' foundation has pledged $300M to defend US democracy and economic security, defying political pressure from the Trump administration. 20/05/2026

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Eurovision winner Dara turns Sofia into a giant 'Bangaranga' party - Thousands gathered in central Sofia to celebrate Dara after Bulgaria's first-ever Eurovision victory, with concerts, red carpets and live broadcasts across the city. 20/05/2026

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Putin - Xi meeting: 3 things you need to know - Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday that included an agreement to increase military cooperation. 20/05/2026

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Woman dies after falling into manhole in New York - A woman has died after falling into an open NYC manhole. Utility officials say a truck dislodged the cover minutes before she fell. 20/05/2026

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After a year of tit-for-tat, could the US-China tariff war be easing? After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, Beijing and Washington say they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods — but analysts warn the impact on growth may be limited. 20/05/2026

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Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on - Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews. 20/05/2026

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The UN has bad news for global growth as Middle East crisis continues - As the Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and clouds outlooks, the UN warns the world economy faces one of its weakest years since the 2008 financial crisis — with Europe among the hardest hit. 20/05/2026

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Tripoli acquits 31 Gaddafi-era officials of crushing 2011 uprising - A Tripoli appeals court has acquitted 31 former Gaddafi regime officials of suppressing the 2011 revolution, closing a case that resulted in multiple death sentences in 2015. 20/05/2026

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China's Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin - Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing. 20/05/2026

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Watch: Arsenal fans go wild after first Premier League title in 22 years - Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. 20/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/05/2026

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Arsenal win their 14th Premier League title ending 22-year drought - The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their sights on winning their first Champions League final in Budapest, where they face holders Paris Saint-Germain. 20/05/2026

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Putin claims Russia-China ties at record high during Beijing visit - On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation. 20/05/2026

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Chinese youths greet Putin on arrival in Beijing - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where young Chinese flag-wavers and officials welcomed him at the airport ahead of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. 19/05/2026

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Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn - Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models. 19/05/2026

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United Arab Emirates

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UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq - The UAE said drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran. 19/05/2026

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G7 finance ministers gather in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns - Finance ministers from G7 economies gathered in Paris for a second day of talks focused on global economic pressures, including the Iran conflict, US tariffs and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. 19/05/2026

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Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence - Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran "for two or three days" after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war. 19/05/2026

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Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup - A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 19/05/2026

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World Cup stadium workers demand ICE stay out - Workers at SoFi Stadium protested outside the venue demanding guarantees that personal data collected during FIFA accreditation would not be shared with US immigration authorities. 19/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/05/2026

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Lawmakers raise alarm over legality of US lethal drug boat strikes - Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have questioned whether the military has the legal authority to use lethal force against civilian-style vessels in international waters outside of a declared theatre of war. 19/05/2026

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Maldives cave diving tragedy: Search continues for missing Italian divers - Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island. 19/05/2026

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Iranian TV teaches viewers to shoot as IRGC ramps up child recruitment - Iranian state TV has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at Trump, Netanyahu and the UAE flag, as the IRGC formally recruits children as young as 12 for checkpoints. 19/05/2026

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Tehran mass wedding turns military vehicles into bridal cars - Tehran stages a mass wedding where brides and grooms ride in decorated military vehicles, mixing celebration, symbolism and state messaging. 19/05/2026

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