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Pakistan's army chief in Tehran as Rubio signals peace talks progress

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Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Morning

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Who will succeed Trump? JD Vance and Marco Rubio are getting ready

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UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions

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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence

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Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action

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Ukraine strike on Starobilsk dormitory kills four in occupied Luhansk

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Erdoğan signs decree closing Bilgi University amid criminal probe

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Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms at EU talks

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Portugal flight disruption fears grow ahead of nationwide strike

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The shocking case of the abandoned children: what we know

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EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster foothold in region

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Crowd torches Ebola hospital tents in DR Congo

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Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo

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British climber scales Everest for record 20th time - Two Indian climbers are believed to have died while descending the mountain this week, after climbing the peak on Thursday. 22/05/2026

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Turkey welcomes 422 Gaza flotilla activists after Israel detention - 422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy. 22/05/2026

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'We are not for sale': Greenlanders protest growing US presence in Nuuk - Hundreds in Nuuk protest a renewed US presence, accusing Washington of treating Greenland as a strategic asset and demanding respect for self-rule. 22/05/2026

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Rubio doubtful diplomatic means would work with the Cuban government - Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late. 22/05/2026

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'It doesn't feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut - Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country's first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage. 22/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/05/2026

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Republicans cancel vote on War Powers Resolution that was near passing - Democrats slammed Republicans as "cowards" for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say. 22/05/2026

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Ancient Buddhist hall with 1,000-year-old 'eternal flame' burns in Japan - A Buddhist hall on Japan's Miyajima Island that housed an "eternal flame" believed to have burned for more than 1,000 years was destroyed in a fire, with aerial footage showing the building engulfed in flames. 21/05/2026

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Migration must be built into urban planning, experts say at WUF13 - Governments must treat migration as a permanent feature of urban planning, not an emergency, the IOM deputy director general told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku. 21/05/2026

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Rubio says US focused on overthrowing communist system in Cuba - Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous opponent of Havana's government, described the island 145 kilometres from the US shore as a "failed state" as it suffers a major economic crisis. 21/05/2026

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Turkish court removes leader of main opposition party CHP - The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks. 21/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Evening - 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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UK seals 'historic' Gulf trade deal worth billions to British economy - The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports. 21/05/2026

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Israel says all flotilla activists deported amid global condemnation - Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir. 21/05/2026

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Interpol-wanted Iranian war strategist: Who is General Ahmad Vahidi? Ahmad Vahidi, deputy IRGC commander and the man Argentina formally accused of planning the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, has emerged as the key figure in organising Tehran's military response and partaking in back-channel negotiations with regional mediators. 21/05/2026

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Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C - India's northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states. 21/05/2026

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From reconstruction to resilience: lessons for future cities - In partnership with - World Urban Forum - President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan's post-conflict reconstruction experience offers lessons in urban planning, infrastructure development and the creation of smart communities from the ground up. 21/05/2026

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Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp - Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza's Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike. 21/05/2026

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Iranian MP: Politicians holding back military from striking US fleet - In an exclusive interview, a senior member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission tells Euronews that political authorities have actively restrained the military from attacking US naval assets — but warns Tehran will sink a US warship if that check is gone. 21/05/2026

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Ukrainian drone pilots compete in high-speed contests - Ukraine is turning FPV drone training into competitive tournaments to boost pilots' speed, precision and tactics in its war against Russia. 21/05/2026

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Pashinyan grabs megaphone as exchange turns heated during election campaign - Armenian's election campaign turns fiery as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan grabbed a megaphone and confronted critics accusing him of giving up Karabakh, during an election campaign event in Yerevan. 21/05/2026

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Gaza students sit exams in tents as nearly all schools lie in ruins - With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textbooks, chairs — or walls. 21/05/2026

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Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refinery, Kyiv says - Ukraine has been ramping up its retaliatory long-range strikes on Russia in recent weeks, particularly targeting oil infrastructure. 21/05/2026

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Paris hosts Franco-Lebanese music event to aid Lebanon's humanitarian crisis - France hosted a large charity concert for Lebanon on Thursday evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where several hundred people gathered to support civilians affected by the conflict. 21/05/2026

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Who is Raúl Castro and why is the US now accusing him of conspiracy - Fidel Castro's brother and a central pillar of Cuban power for decades, the former leader is back in the spotlight after a US indictment, amid mounting pressure on the regime. 21/05/2026

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Iran secretly executes four as it hits global death sentence record - Four more men, including two Kurdish political activists, were put to death in secret this week without informing their families, as Amnesty International recorded 2,159 executions in Iran last year — the highest of any country. 21/05/2026

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Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event - Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976's Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film's 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival. 21/05/2026

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White House denies blocking Ebola evacuation - The White House has denied a report claiming that the United States blocked the return of Ebola-infected missionary doctor Peter Stafford. 21/05/2026

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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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Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists - Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port. 21/05/2026

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Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" becomes unlikely star attraction - An albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat. 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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Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province - Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire. 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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