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Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage37 minutes ago
Heavy police presence outside White House after deadly shooting at security checkpoint - Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities. 24/05/202637 minutes ago
Gunman killed after shootout near White House, Trump says - Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House. 24/05/202637 minutes ago
Latest news bulletin | May 24th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 24/05/202637 minutes ago
Trump says agreement to end Iran war 'largely negotiated' The US president announced on his Truth Social platform on Saturday that a deal with Tehran to end the Iran war was "largely negotiated" subject to approval, ending speculation over the possible resumption of strikes against Iran and broader conflict in the region. 23/05/20262 hours ago
SpaceX Starship explodes in Indian Ocean after splashdown - SpaceX launched its latest Starship test flight from Texas, with the spacecraft completing most mission objectives before exploding in the Indian Ocean after splashdown. 23/05/20262 hours ago
US and Iran 'getting a lot closer' to an agreement, Trump says - The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity. The proposal sets a 30-to-60-day window to negotiate details, though nuclear issues are excluded. 23/05/20262 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 23/05/20264 hours ago
Inside Germany's beer obsession - Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year. 23/05/20265 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 23/05/20264 hours ago
US says green card seekers must leave the country to apply - Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing. 23/05/20266 hours ago
Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills 82 - Six emergency rescue teams consisting of 345 personnel have since been sent to the scene, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Saturday. 23/05/20264 hours ago
Pakistan's army chief in Tehran as Rubio signals peace talks progress - US President Donald Trump has described the stop-start negotiations this week as teetering on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed attacks. 23/05/20267 hours ago
WHO raises Ebola risk to 'very high' in DR Congo - WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low. 23/05/20265 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 23/05/20266 hours ago
Who will succeed Trump? JD Vance and Marco Rubio are getting ready - When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump's successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest. 23/05/202618 hours ago
UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions - Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results. 22/05/20267 hours ago
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence - Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president. 22/05/202622 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Evening - 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. 22/05/20269 hours ago
Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action - As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how can cities withstand conflict, climate change, rapid urbanisation and inequality without leaving communities behind. 22/05/20261 day ago
USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest - MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country's biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses. 22/05/20269 hours ago
Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million - Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes. 22/05/202621 hours ago
Ukraine strike on Starobilsk dormitory kills four in occupied Luhansk - Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson. 22/05/202623 hours ago
One Turkic Vision: AI, connectivity and a tech-driven future - In partnership with - MDQ - Held in the historic city of Turkistan, the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States focused on building a shared digital future across the Turkic world. 22/05/20261 day ago
No notification from US on pause to €12bn arms sale, Taiwan says - Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island's strongest backer and arms supplier. 22/05/20261 day ago
Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Hormuz map - Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control. 22/05/20261 day ago
How Cubans feel about the US indictment of Raúl Castro - People in Havana reacted after US prosecutors indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by a Miami-based exile group, with several residents calling for dialogue instead of confrontation. 22/05/20261 day ago
Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy - Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted. 22/05/20261 day ago
India faces extreme heat as dead fish wash up in New Delhi - India's severe heatwave is affecting both people and wildlife in New Delhi. Hundreds of dead fish were removed from Sanjay Lake on Friday as temperatures remained far above seasonal averages. 22/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Midday - 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. 22/05/20261 day ago
Erdoğan signs decree closing Bilgi University amid criminal probe - As part of an investigation into Can Holding, the operating licence of Istanbul Bilgi University was revoked after its founding foundation was placed under trusteeship. The decision has raised concerns about the future of its students and academic staff. 22/05/20262 days ago
Crowd torches Ebola hospital tents in DR Congo - Rwampara hospital lies near Bunia in the DRC's Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak. 22/05/20261 day ago
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Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo - Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility. 22/05/20261 day ago
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. 22/05/20262 days ago
Russian strike on Sumy injures six as mass drone attack hits Ukraine - Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack. 22/05/20261 day ago
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. 22/05/20262 days ago
'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. 22/05/20262 days ago
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. 22/05/20262 days ago
'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. 22/05/20262 days ago
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. 22/05/20262 days ago
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. 22/05/20262 days ago
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. 21/05/20262 days ago
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. 21/05/20262 days ago
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. 21/05/20262 days ago
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. 21/05/20263 days ago