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Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Midday11 hours ago
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Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Morning17 hours ago
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Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Evening17 hours ago
"Super Mario" celebrated for defending the euro and European unity - Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his leadership during the eurozone debt crisis of the 2010s. 14/05/20263 hours ago
Iran's World Cup team feted with public farewell amid US visa fears - Iran's football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for their World Cup group games. 14/05/20269 hours ago
Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march - Israeli peace activists gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday to support Palestinian residents ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event often marked by nationalist tensions and heavy security. 14/05/20266 hours ago
Trump and Xi toast each other at Beijing banquet - Donald Trump and Xi Jinping toasted each other during a state banquet in Beijing attended by executives including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang following high-level China-US talks, where Trump also invited Xi to visit the White House in September. 14/05/20267 hours ago
Iran national team heads toward 2026 World Cup amid 'death to America' chants in Tehran - Supporters gathered in Tehran to send off Iran's national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, chanting slogans including "Death to America" and "Death to Israel." 14/05/20269 hours ago
Elon Musk brings son X Æ A-Xii to high-level business meeting with China's premier - Top US business leaders including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday during high-level China-US business talks held alongside President Trump's visit, with Musk seen arriving alongside his son X Æ A-Xii. 14/05/20269 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/05/20269 hours ago
Seoul court orders North Korean leader to compensate Korean War POWs - Thursday's ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation. 14/05/202612 hours ago
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UAE denies Netanyahu office's claim of secret wartime visit - The UAE denied Netanyahu's office's claim of a secret wartime visit, as Tehran threatened those "colluding with Israel". 14/05/202613 hours ago
Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US dangles €85 million in aid - Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela's president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island. 14/05/202614 hours ago
Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one - Ukraine's capital Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 31 injured, according to local officials. 14/05/20269 hours ago
Watch: Key moments from Trump's first day in Beijing - China welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran. 14/05/202611 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/05/202612 hours ago
Russian attack on Kyiv continues overnight, killing at least five - The drone and missile attack comes hours after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had killed at least six people. 14/05/202615 hours ago
China's progress compatible with making America great again, says Xi - The two leaders attended a banquet following a behind closed doors meeting in which they discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan. 14/05/202615 hours ago
250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass - Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal's Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary. 13/05/202615 hours ago
Trump arrives in Bejing for summit with Xi - The US president said he will be talking to his Chinese counterpart about trade "more than anything else." 13/05/202615 hours ago
Princess Catherine visits Italy on first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis - Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia during her first official overseas trip since announcing her cancer remission. 13/05/202617 hours ago
Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst - The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about. 13/05/202617 hours ago
Syrian FM calls for 'comprehensive security framework' with Israel - Al-Shaibani calls for a return to the 1974 security agreement between Israel and Syria and demands the withdrawal from territories seized. Remarks coincide with high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels. 13/05/202617 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/05/202617 hours ago
Iran preparing for renewed war as IRGC stages drills, reports warn - Iran is likely preparing for renewed conflict with the US and Israel, Washington-based ISW think tank assessed, citing military drills and asset repositioning after reports emerged that Tehran remained in possession of significant missile stockpiles. 13/05/20261 day ago
Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King's Speech - Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III's speech. 13/05/202617 hours ago
Hamas 'systematically' used sexual violence on 7 October, report finds - An Israeli commission's two-year investigation concludes Hamas systematically used sexual violence on 7 October and against hostages it held in Gaza, laying groundwork for prosecution. 13/05/20261 day ago
Iran's economy is being tested by war, blockades and soaring inflation - Inflation has hit 54% and the rial has lost more than half its value, but Tehran insists it can hold out - 13/05/20261 day ago
Australian developer says 'toxic' Trump hotel plan scrapped - The Australian developer's statement followed a report in the Australian Financial Review that the Trump Organisation had pulled out of the deal. 13/05/20261 day ago
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Fans lock down red carpet spots ahead of opening - Film fans gather overnight at Cannes, using stepladders and chains to secure red carpet spots as they wait for a glimpse of opening night stars. 13/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/05/20261 day ago
Russian ship sunk off Spain carried nuclear reactors for North Korea - Spanish investigators have discovered that the Russian cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 — originally believed to be part of a weapons retrieval mission to Syria — was secretly carrying nuclear reactor components bound for North Korea. 13/05/202612 hours ago
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during La Liga celebrations - Footage released on May 12 showed Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona's La Liga title parade celebrating the club's 29th league title. In a news conference, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he did not like such gestures, but added that Yamal was old enough to make his own decisions. 13/05/20261 day ago
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi - This week's trip, the first since Trump visited Beijing in 2017, will involve highly anticipated talks with Xi on Thursday and Friday. 13/05/20261 day ago
China's Unitree unveils transformable humanoid 'mecha' robot with cockpit - Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics unveiled a transformable humanoid "mecha" robot featuring a cockpit for a human pilot. 13/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/05/20261 day ago
US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says - Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles. 13/05/20261 day ago
Palestinians gather to commemorate 78th anniversary of the Nakba - Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees. 12/05/20261 day ago
SOCAR finalises Italiana Petroli takeover after EU approval - SOCAR has completed its acquisition of Italiana Petroli after securing all regulatory approvals, marking a major expansion of its downstream presence in Italy and strengthening its position in Europe's energy market. 12/05/20261 day ago
Kazakhstan launches driverless Light Rail Transit system after 10 years of delays - After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18 stations across the city. 12/05/20261 day ago
Tens of thousands march in Brussels during Belgium national strike - Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government's fiscal reforms. 12/05/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Evening - 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. 12/05/20261 day ago
Peacocks take over northern Italian beach town - More than 100 peacocks now roam Punta Marina in northern Italy, leaving residents searching for humane ways to manage the birds. 12/05/20261 day ago
Chinese people divided ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Beijing - Residents in Beijing shared mixed opinions ahead of the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with some hoping for improved ties and others expressing skepticism. 12/05/20262 days ago
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. 12/05/20262 days 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. 12/05/20262 days ago