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Arsenal wins their 14th Premier League title ending 22-year drought1 hour ago
Putin and Xi talk up Russia-China relations in meeting1 hour ago
Chinese youths greet Putin on arrival in Beijing1 hour ago
Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn2 hours ago
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G7 finance ministers gather in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns12 hours ago
Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence13 hours ago
Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup13 hours ago
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Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Evening14 hours ago
Lawmakers raise alarm over legality of US lethal drug boat strikes14 hours ago
Maldives cave diving tragedy: Search continues for missing Italian divers18 hours ago
Iranian TV teaches viewers to shoot as IRGC ramps up child recruitment18 hours ago
Tehran mass wedding turns military vehicles into bridal cars18 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Midday19 hours ago
Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC online accounts across 19 countries21 hours ago
Swatch fans left frustrated as stores stay closed amid watch frenzy21 hours ago
Protest erupts at Venezuela's Central University after prisoner deaths21 hours ago
Fast-moving wildfire spreads through Southern California hills21 hours ago
Clashes erupt in Bolivia amid economic crisis21 hours ago
Money, love and murder: the Mango founder case that shocked Spain21 hours ago
Iran sets up Hormuz transit authority to charge ships for passage1 day ago
Poland's hydrogen buses confront high fuel costs, new report claims1 day ago
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Three people killed as two teenagers open fire at a San Diego mosque1 hour ago
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Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Morning1 day ago
Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday9 hours ago
Oil prices slip as Trump calls off planned military strike on Iran - Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran. 19/05/20261 hour ago
Russia fires over 500 drones, 22 missiles at Ukraine in latest barrage - Kyiv says Russia has launched one of its largest barrages at Ukraine in recent days, with the country's aerial defences reporting more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles fired into Ukraine, targeting various cities. 19/05/20262 hours ago
Aerial footage captures police surrounding San Diego Islamic center after shooting reports - Aerial footage showed a large police and emergency response outside the Islamic Center of San Diego after reports of an active shooter on Monday. Authorities said multiple law enforcement units surrounded the area, while heavily armed officers were seen positioned around the mosque complex. 18/05/20261 hour ago
'No society is immune' to housing crisis, UN chief warns at Baku forum - António Guterres told the World Urban Forum in Baku that no country is immune from the housing crisis, as 40,000 delegates gathered for the second day of talks. 18/05/20261 hour ago
Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel - On Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said the death toll from Israeli strikes since the start of the war had reached 3,020, with 211 people 18 and under and 116 healthcare workers among those killed. 18/05/20269 hours ago
Belarus stages nuclear drills with Russia amid new offensive fears - Russia and Belarus conducted joint nuclear exercises on Monday as Kyiv warned Moscow was preparing a new offensive from Belarusian territory against Ukraine or NATO. 18/05/202613 hours ago
Teargas fired as protests erupt over rising fuel prices in Kenya - Police fired teargas at protesters in Nairobi as demonstrations broke out during a nationwide transport strike over soaring fuel prices and rising living costs. 18/05/202611 hours ago
UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack - The enigma surrounding Sunday's unprecedented drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant deepened on Monday as the UAE said the drone came from its western border, but it did not accuse Iran. 18/05/202614 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/202612 hours ago
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air during US air show - Two fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho, sending both aircraft crashing to the ground as crew members parachuted to safety. 18/05/202613 hours ago
Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington - Thousands gather on Washington's National Mall for a 'Rededicate 250' prayer rally mixing faith, patriotism and support for Donald Trump. 18/05/202614 hours ago
Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku - Iran's deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for international support to rebuild 150,000 homes damaged in the war. 18/05/202614 hours ago
Fires and damaged buildings after massive Russian drone attack - Eighteen people were injured in Odesa after Russian drone strikes hit residential buildings overnight. 18/05/202618 hours ago
Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo - Thousands of cat lovers gathered at Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where visitors explored cat beauty contests, pet care products, grooming services, accessories and premium food brands alongside dozens of felines. 18/05/202618 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/202619 hours ago
Bodybuilders show off muscles at Southeast Asian championships - Myanmar hosts the Southeast Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Yangon, with athletes from eight countries competing from May 14 to 18. 18/05/202620 hours ago
Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo - The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother. 18/05/202620 hours ago
Watch: Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara with trophy - Eurovision winner Dara returned to Sofia to cheering fans after securing Bulgaria's first-ever victory at the song contest in Vienna. 18/05/202621 hours ago
North Korea tells military to bolster defences against 'arch enemy' The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul's repeated offers for dialogue. 18/05/202623 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/202621 hours ago
Taiwan defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip' Trump's calling of arms sales to Taiwan a "bargaining chip" has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after the US president's latest visit to China. 18/05/20261 day ago
Iran has responded to latest US peace proposal, Tehran official says - On Sunday, Iran's Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list, which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the US. 18/05/202620 hours ago
World Urban Forum opens in Baku with warning on global housing divide - Ministers and experts opened the World Urban Forum in Baku on Sunday with stark warnings about the global housing divide, calling for international cooperation to tackle a growing crisis. 17/05/202623 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/05/20261 day ago
Turkic leaders unite towards 'influential geopolitical power centre' Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues". 17/05/20261 day ago
Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant perimeter, fire reported - A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, officials say, with no injuries or radiation leak reported as regional tensions around the Iran ceasefire escalate. 17/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/05/20261 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. 17/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/05/20261 day ago
Watch: Tears and confetti as Bulgaria's Dara lifts Eurovision trophy - Bulgarian singer Dara wins 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries to take the crown of the world's biggest live televised music show. 17/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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." 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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. 16/05/20261 day 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." 15/05/20262 days 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. 15/05/20262 days 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. 15/05/20261 day ago