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Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states - Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway. 12/05/20263 hours ago
Iran threatens 90% uranium enrichment as peace talks falter - Tehran threatened to enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked again, as Trump said the ceasefire had a "one percent chance" of surviving after rejecting Tehran's proposal. 12/05/20263 hours ago
A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making in Beijing - A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal. Nervous Europeans are watching. 12/05/20265 hours ago
Macron thanks Kipchoge for 'patience' after Nairobi morning run - Macron joined marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge for an early morning run in Nairobi on day three of his Africa tour, later thanking the two-time Olympic champion for his "patience." 12/05/20261 hour ago
Final passengers disembark hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife - The final passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked in Tenerife before boarding flights to quarantine facilities in more than 20 countries. 12/05/20267 hours ago
German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi completes 600-kilometre Death Valley to Los Angeles challenge - German athlete Arda Saatçi completed a 600-kilometre ultramarathon challenge from Death Valley to Los Angeles after running for more than 123 hours. 12/05/20268 hours ago
Russia launches strikes at Ukraine, hours after expiration of truce - On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would retaliate if Russia decided "to return to a full-scale war." 12/05/20268 hours ago
Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face 'failure' Iran has refused to back down in its war with Washington, with military officials warning they are prepared to respond to any renewed US attack. 12/05/20269 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 12/05/202610 hours ago
International Feline Contest: Europe's 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia - Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several countries. 11/05/202610 hours ago
Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future - In an extraordinary admission, Armenia's PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia's territory and that the Armenian movement for it was "a fatal mistake," as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course. 11/05/202613 hours ago
From Messi to Mbappé: Argentina's World Cup sticker obsession returns - Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 11/05/202610 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 11th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/05/202611 hours ago
Man charged with attempting to kill Trump pleads not guilty - Besides the attempted-assassination count, Cole Tomas Allen is also charged with assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two additional firearms counts. 11/05/202616 hours ago
EU approves sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungarian backing - The sanctions — which include asset freezes and travel bans and will also target Hamas members — come amid growing international criticism of Israel's settlement expansion and escalating violence in the occupied territories. 11/05/202613 hours ago
'I will make an order': Macron asks audience to leave if they want to chat during Nairobi summit - French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to call for silence from a noisy audience, telling attendees to leave the room if they wanted to continue chatting during the speeches. 11/05/202615 hours ago
Drone strikes in Sudan killed around 880 civilians this year, UN says - Most of the civilian deaths attributed to drone strikes in the first three months of the year were recorded in the Kordofan region and Darfur, although the strikes were also increasingly spreading beyond both regions. 11/05/202616 hours ago
French farmers dump manure at TotalEnergies refinery in fuel price protest - French farmers have staged a protest outside a major oil refinery near Lyon, dumping manure and rubbish at the entrance in anger over rising fuel costs and falling incomes. 11/05/20261 day ago
Iran seizes football star Karimi's assets in clampdown on opponents - Iran's judiciary says it has seized more properties belonging to former national football captain and football star Ali Karimi, alongside a wider wave of measures targeting prominent cultural, sport, and media figures accused of opposing the regime or cooperating with "hostile foreign entities". 11/05/20261 day ago
Watch: Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea - A humanoid robot named Gabi became an honorary Buddhist monk during an ordination ceremony held at Seoul's Jogye Temple on May 6, ahead of Buddha's birthday celebrations in South Korea. 11/05/20261 day ago
Macron dances to 'Hakuna Matata' during welcome ceremony in Kenya - French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed with music, dancing and performances in Nairobi ahead of the Africa-France summit. 11/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 11th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/05/20261 day ago
Qatar debuts immersive pavilion at Venice Biennale - Led by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, the project brings together artists, musicians and chefs from across the Arab world. 11/05/20261 day ago
Iran warns Europe not to send ships to Hormuz as US talks gap widens - Tehran has warned Europe against the idea of sending warships to the key waterway, as it outlined a conditional proposal on uranium, sanctions relief and a Lebanon ceasefire. 11/05/20261 day ago
Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after landing gear fire in Nepal - The Himalayan nation is home to some of the world's most remote and tricky runways, flanked by snow-capped peaks and terrain that poses a challenge even for accomplished pilots. 11/05/20261 day ago
Hundreds of ships mark Hamburg harbour's 837th anniversary - Hamburg celebrated the 837th anniversary of its harbour with a maritime parade featuring around 250 ships, from historic sailing vessels to modern coast guard boats. 11/05/20261 day ago
Vienna unveils giant Eurovision mural - Vienna has unveiled Austria's largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision Song Contest cultural programme. 11/05/20261 day ago
Iran executes aerospace engineer for alleged CIA and Mossad espionage - Iran has executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh on Monday for alleged spying, despite his claims of torture and coerced confession, according to his note from prison. 11/05/20261 day ago
Body of one of two US soldiers missing in Morocco found, army says - The disappearances triggered a search-and-rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners. 11/05/20261 day ago
Eurovision 2026 kicks off with turquoise carpet parade in Vienna - Images show large crowds gather to welcome contestants for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on the Turquoise Carpet in Vienna. 11/05/20261 day ago
Venice Biennale performances confront war and climate fears - Artists at the Venice Biennale used striking performances and immersive installations to explore themes including war, caregiving and human fragility. 11/05/20261 day ago
Trump to discuss Iran war with Xi on visit to China this week - The US leader was expected to travel to China earlier this year, but his trip was postponed due to the Iran war. It marks the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. 11/05/20261 day ago
Oil jumps 4% as Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal - Oil prices jumped on Monday morning while European markets edged lower and Asian stocks rose to new all time highs after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's response to the latest proposal on ending the war in Iran. 11/05/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | May 11th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/05/20261 day ago
UK Army parachutes onto remote Atlantic island over suspected hantavirus case - The British military parachuted medics and emergency supplies into Tristan da Cunha after a resident was suspected of contracting hantavirus. 10/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 10th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/05/20262 days ago
Iraqi shepherd uncovers secret Israeli military base in desert - An intelligence expert said the desert in western Iraq is an ideal location for such secret bases, given its size and sparse population. 10/05/202610 hours ago
Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iranian response to US ceasefire proposal - Iran had responded to Washington's latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. 10/05/20261 day ago
Watch: Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife - Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius are being evacuated in Tenerife and transferred by bus to quarantine facilities and the airport. 10/05/20262 days ago
Hungary's next health minister Zsolt Hegedűs dances at Magyar celebration - Large crowds gathered outside the Hungarian parliament building to celebrate the official inauguration of Peter Magyar as prime minister. Attendees included incoming Health Minister Zsolt Hegedus, who went viral for his dancing on the night of the country's April election. 10/05/20262 days ago
Latest news bulletin | May 10th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 10/05/20262 days ago
Putin claims Ukraine war could be nearing a surprise end - Putin declared the war in Ukraine was "heading to an end" on Saturday, even though the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marred by mutual accusations of violations and a scaled-down Victory Day parade. 10/05/20262 days ago
At least 39 killed in fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon - Despite a three-week-old ceasefire, Israel struck Lebanon repeatedly on Saturday killing at least thirty-nine people, while Hezbollah retaliated with drone attacks on northern Israel. 10/05/20262 days ago
Hantavirus: Cruise passengers flown home as new case emerges - The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where passengers will be evacuated on repatriation flights. 10/05/20262 days ago