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UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack22 minutes ago
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Evening22 minutes ago
Iran sets up Hormuz transit authority to charge ships for passage1 hour ago
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air during US air show1 hour ago
Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington3 hours ago
Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku6 hours ago
Fires and damaged buildings after massive Russian drone attack6 hours ago
Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo6 hours ago
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Bodybuilders show off muscles at Southeast Asian championships8 hours ago
Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo9 hours ago
Watch: Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara with trophy10 hours ago
North Korea tells military to bolster defences against 'arch enemy'11 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Morning12 hours ago
Taiwan defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'13 hours ago
Iran has responded to latest US peace proposal, Tehran official says8 hours ago
World Urban Forum opens in Baku with warning on global housing divide13 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Evening13 hours ago
Turkic leaders unite towards 'influential geopolitical power centre'23 hours ago
Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant perimeter, fire reported1 day ago
Poland's hydrogen buses confront high fuel costs, new report claims10 hours ago
Europe's poverty divide: Which cities and regions are most at risk?2 hours ago
Terrorism scenario excluded following Modena car attack15 hours ago
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Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Midday1 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Morning1 day ago
Watch: Tears and confetti as Bulgaria's Dara lifts Eurovision trophy1 day ago
Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency - The World Health Organization said that it could be a "much larger" outbreak than what is currently being identified and reported but that is does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. 17/05/202622 minutes ago
Eurovision final in Vienna overshadowed by protests over Israel's participation - Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza. 16/05/202622 minutes ago
South Korea: Thousands watch robot monks march through Seoul's historic streets - Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul's lantern parade ahead of Buddha's birthday, symbolising Buddhism's tech-savvy modernisation. 16/05/20262 hours ago
London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally - Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order. 16/05/20262 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/05/20262 hours ago
Putin to visit China following Trump's Beijing trip - Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss ways to deepen their countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation," the Kremlin said. 16/05/20266 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/05/20262 hours ago
Taiwan responds to Trump's independence warning - Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement following Trump's comments that "Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan." 16/05/20268 hours ago
IS leader killed in US-Nigeria military operation, Trump says - The "meticulously planned and very complex mission" eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State group's second in command globally, Trump said. 16/05/202610 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/05/20263 hours ago
Stop the global housing crisis: World Urban Forum, why it matters? More than 40,000 participants are set to gather in Baku for the UN's World Urban Forum as UN-Habitat warns that 3 billion people lack adequate housing and slum populations could triple by 2050. 16/05/20266 hours ago
Israel confirms Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike - The military said Haddad was "among the last senior commanders in Hamas's military wing responsible for planning and carrying out the October 7th massacre." 15/05/202611 hours ago
Lebanon–Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days, says US - The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May. 15/05/202613 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/05/20268 hours ago
What is the ancient war theory Xi invoked in his meeting with Trump? Xi Jinping opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two powers could avoid the "Thucydides Trap" — then warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to war. 15/05/202615 hours ago
Five Italians die in Maldives cave diving tragedy - Rescue teams in the Maldives continued recovery operations after the country's deadliest diving accident killed five Italian divers. 15/05/202610 hours ago
Libya football riots spread to Tripoli as fans torch government HQ - Fans rioted after a disputed referee decision ended a Libyan league match in Tarhunah, with violence spreading to Tripoli where the Government of National Unity's headquarters was set on fire. 15/05/20261 day ago
Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire - Residents of Jabalia bury two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a wake, as Gaza reports nearly 73,000 dead and truce violations persist. 15/05/202610 hours ago
Bukhara regional forum examines women's role in Asia's future - Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women, education and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia. 15/05/202613 hours ago
Watch: Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange deal - Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates. 15/05/202618 hours ago
South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun - South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families. 15/05/20261 day ago
Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality - After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground. 15/05/20261 day ago
Iraq swears in new PM as US presses it to disarm Iran-backed groups - Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups. 15/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/05/20261 day ago
Death toll of large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine rises to 24 - The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia's largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine. 15/05/20261 day ago
Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages - Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out. 15/05/20261 day ago
North Korea slams UK over sanctions on Songdowon children's camp - Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal. 15/05/20262 days ago
King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party - King Charles III marks 50 years of The King's Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide. 15/05/20262 days ago
Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing - Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanies US counterpart Donald Trump on a walk through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound next to Beijing's Forbidden City. 15/05/20262 days ago
US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro, media report - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed an offer of €85 million in aid on the condition that the assistance be distributed by the Catholic Church, bypassing the government. 15/05/20262 days ago
Israel and Lebanon meet for third round of direct talks in Washington - Israel and Lebanon will meet for a second day in Washington to continue its third round of direct talks, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. 15/05/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/05/20262 days ago
Iran eyes fees on Hormuz internet cables as new lever against the West - IRGC-linked media have called on Tehran to impose fees on submarine cables through the Strait of Hormuz and monitor global data traffic, citing claimed sovereignty over the waterway. 15/05/20262 days ago
Inside Gaza's hunger crisis as aid falters and funding dries up - Community kitchens serving basic foodstuffs like lentils once a week are the last food source for hundreds of thousands in Gaza, as aid flows have dropped by 37% and only 10% of funding has been secured, Euronews learns on the ground in the Strip. 15/05/20262 days ago
Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress in stabilising ties - The two leaders met on Friday at final talks of the superpower summit, which the US president said "settled a lot of different problems". Xi described Trump's visit as a "milestone visit". 15/05/20262 days ago
Erdoğan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties - Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a friendship and strategic partnership declaration in Astana, targeting €13 billion in trade. 14/05/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/05/20262 days ago
"Super Mario" celebrated for defending the euro and European unity - Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his leadership during the eurozone debt crisis of the 2010s. 14/05/20262 days ago
Iran's World Cup team feted with public farewell amid US visa fears - Iran's football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for their World Cup group games. 14/05/20263 days ago
Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march - Israeli peace activists gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday to support Palestinian residents ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event often marked by nationalist tensions and heavy security. 14/05/20263 days ago
Trump and Xi toast each other at Beijing banquet - Donald Trump and Xi Jinping toasted each other during a state banquet in Beijing attended by executives including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang following high-level China-US talks, where Trump also invited Xi to visit the White House in September. 14/05/20263 days ago
Iran national team heads toward 2026 World Cup amid 'death to America' chants in Tehran - Supporters gathered in Tehran to send off Iran's national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, chanting slogans including "Death to America" and "Death to Israel." 14/05/20263 days ago
Elon Musk brings son X Æ A-Xii to high-level business meeting with China's premier - Top US business leaders including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday during high-level China-US business talks held alongside President Trump's visit, with Musk seen arriving alongside his son X Æ A-Xii. 14/05/20263 days ago
Ship taken near UAE coast headed for Iranian waters, UK agency says - A ship has been taken near the UAE coast and is headed for Iranian waters, the UK's UKMTO said, in the latest vessel seizure around the Strait of Hormuz. 14/05/20262 days ago