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Final passengers disembark hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife16 hours ago
German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi completes 600-kilometre Death Valley to Los Angeles challenge16 hours ago
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Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Morning19 hours ago
International Feline Contest: Europe's 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia1 day ago
Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future1 day ago
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Latest news bulletin | May 11th, 2026 – Evening1 day ago
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Drone strikes in Sudan killed around 880 civilians this year, UN says8 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. 11/05/20266 hours 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". 11/05/20269 hours 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. 11/05/20266 hours 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. 11/05/20268 hours 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. 11/05/20268 hours 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. 11/05/202610 hours 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. 11/05/202611 hours 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. 11/05/202612 hours 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. 11/05/202614 hours 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. 11/05/202614 hours 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. 11/05/202617 hours 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. 11/05/202618 hours 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. 11/05/202614 hours 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. 11/05/202616 hours 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. 11/05/202616 hours 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. 11/05/20261 day 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. 11/05/202619 hours 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. 10/05/202619 hours 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. 10/05/20261 day 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. 10/05/20261 day 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. 10/05/20261 day 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. 10/05/20261 day 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. 10/05/20261 day 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. 10/05/20261 day 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. 10/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 10th, 2026 – Morning - 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. 10/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 9th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/05/20261 day ago
Zawiya security operation follows refinery clashes - In Zawiya, home to one of the oil-rich country's biggest refineries, rival gangs clash over the trafficking of fuel and commercial goods into neighbouring Tunisia. 09/05/20261 day ago
Trump: US troops may be moved from Germany to Poland - Will US troops withdrawn from Germany be moved to Poland? When asked, US President Donald Trump said Warsaw favours the idea, and it is feasible. 09/05/20261 day ago
Fragile truce holds as US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal - Washington insists its month-long ceasefire with Iran is continuing to hold despite renewed hostilities and the recent exchanges of fire. The US says it is awaiting Iran's response to its latest ceasefire proposal to end the war. 09/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 9th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/05/20261 day ago
Declassified Pentagon UFO footage shows unexplained aerial phenomena - Newly released Pentagon footage shows unidentified aerial phenomena captured in different locations over several years, as the US government publishes declassified UFO-related files under a transparency initiative. 09/05/20261 day ago
Putin targets NATO, vows victory in Ukraine at Moscow parade - In Moscow, a scaled-down Victory Day parade was held under tight security, without military hardware, amid fears of possible Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian president denounced NATO in his speech. 09/05/20261 day ago
Watch: Putin oversees Russia Victory Day military parade in Moscow - The parade kicked off shortly after 10:00 am Moscow time with a formation of soldiers carrying the Russian flag into the square. 09/05/20261 day ago
Hantavirus ship nears Tenerife as residents voice safety fears - The Spanish government has authorised passengers from the MV Hondius to disembark at the port of Granadilla this weekend following an agreement with the World Health Organisation. The decision has sparked protests from local dock workers in Santa Cruz. 09/05/20261 day ago
Trump declassifies 162 UFO files for public to judge the 'evidence' A first tranche of files dating back to 1948 has been released to provide greater transparency regarding unidentified flying objects. Although the archive features unusual sightings reported by astronauts and pilots, it contains no definitive proof of alien life. 09/05/20261 day ago
Jewish community in Damascus wants to keep kosher food on the menu - Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported meat and individual effort to keep centuries-old practices alive in Damascus. 09/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 9th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 09/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 8th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 08/05/20261 day ago
Why a weakened Starmer will worry the EU - After bruising local election losses, Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a renewed push for closer ties with the European Union — but Brussels worries that his political weakness could stall or derail any meaningful post-Brexit reset. 08/05/20262 days ago
Indonesia volcano eruption kills three hikers on Mount Dukono - Mount Dukono erupted in North Halmahera, Indonesia, sending a massive ash cloud 10 kilometres into the sky. Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 remain missing. Rescue teams are searching for 20 people affected near the volcano, officials said. 08/05/20261 day ago
Iraq announces huge oil find near Saudi border as Hormuz crisis bites - Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). 08/05/20262 days ago