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Live. Drones, bunkers and political turmoil: what's going on in Lithuania?

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SpaceX IPO countdown to what could be the biggest ever listing

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EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says not enough

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Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on - Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews. 20/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Morning

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US charges former Cuban President Castro with murder in new indictment

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Activists use giant Tedros and Bill Gates balloons at World Health Organization protest

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World Bank economist: No country has ever developed without urbanising

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Trump calls Castro charges big moment but says no need for escalation

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Rare aardvark born at UK's Chester Zoo

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Qatar's tourism sector ready to welcome visitors again

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Board of Peace report accuses Hamas of blocking Gaza progress

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Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Evening

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Qatar in Motion

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'Give to Gain': Celebrating Qatar's Inspiring Women - In partnership with - Media City

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Video shows Lithuanians sheltering in underground parking during drone alert

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Trump shows off massive White House ballroom construction site

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Marco Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address

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Ready to take on World Cup giants, Uzbekistan has 'nothing to lose,' coach Cannavaro tells Euronews

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Soros' foundation pledges $300m to boost US democracy

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Eurovision winner Dara turns Sofia into a giant 'Bangaranga' party

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Putin - Xi meeting: 3 things you need to know

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Woman dies after falling into manhole in New York

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After a year of tit-for-tat, could the US-China tariff war be easing?

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Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC online accounts across 19 countries

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'Seek shelter now': Lithuanians head to bunkers over drone alert

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EU approves implementation of US tariffs under Trump hammer

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Viral posts falsely claim Eurovision winner was secretly bought

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'Europe will respond' to Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows

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China's Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin

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Watch: Arsenal fans go wild after first Premier League title in 22 years

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Top News Stories Today

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Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Morning

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The UN has bad news for global growth as Middle East crisis continues - As the Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and clouds outlooks, the UN warns the world economy faces one of its weakest years since the 2008 financial crisis — with Europe among the hardest hit. 20/05/2026

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Tripoli acquits 31 Gaddafi-era officials of crushing 2011 uprising - A Tripoli appeals court has acquitted 31 former Gaddafi regime officials of suppressing the 2011 revolution, closing a case that resulted in multiple death sentences in 2015. 20/05/2026

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Arsenal win their 14th Premier League title ending 22-year drought - The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their sights on winning their first Champions League final in Budapest, where they face holders Paris Saint-Germain. 20/05/2026

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Putin claims Russia-China ties at record high during Beijing visit - On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation. 20/05/2026

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Chinese youths greet Putin on arrival in Beijing - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where young Chinese flag-wavers and officials welcomed him at the airport ahead of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. 19/05/2026

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Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn - Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models. 19/05/2026

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United Arab Emirates

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UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq - The UAE said drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran. 19/05/2026

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G7 finance ministers gather in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns - Finance ministers from G7 economies gathered in Paris for a second day of talks focused on global economic pressures, including the Iran conflict, US tariffs and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. 19/05/2026

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Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence - Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran "for two or three days" after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war. 19/05/2026

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Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup - A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 19/05/2026

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World Cup stadium workers demand ICE stay out - Workers at SoFi Stadium protested outside the venue demanding guarantees that personal data collected during FIFA accreditation would not be shared with US immigration authorities. 19/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/05/2026

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Lawmakers raise alarm over legality of US lethal drug boat strikes - Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have questioned whether the military has the legal authority to use lethal force against civilian-style vessels in international waters outside of a declared theatre of war. 19/05/2026

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Maldives cave diving tragedy: Search continues for missing Italian divers - Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island. 19/05/2026

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Iranian TV teaches viewers to shoot as IRGC ramps up child recruitment - Iranian state TV has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at Trump, Netanyahu and the UAE flag, as the IRGC formally recruits children as young as 12 for checkpoints. 19/05/2026

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Tehran mass wedding turns military vehicles into bridal cars - Tehran stages a mass wedding where brides and grooms ride in decorated military vehicles, mixing celebration, symbolism and state messaging. 19/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/05/2026

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Swatch fans left frustrated as stores stay closed amid watch frenzy - Dozens of shoppers gathered outside a Swatch store in Lyon hoping to buy a sought-after watch released with Audemars Piguet, only to find the shop closed following disturbances and stock shortages. 19/05/2026

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Protest erupts at Venezuela's Central University after prisoner deaths - Students clash with police at Venezuela's Central University after Carmen Navas dies, renewing anger over her son's death in state custody. 19/05/2026

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Fast-moving wildfire spreads through Southern California hills - A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, Ventura County, has forced evacuations and damaged homes as it spreads across more than 180 acres in California. 19/05/2026

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Clashes erupt in Bolivia amid economic crisis - Bolivia faces growing protests, roadblocks and clashes with police amid shortages, inflation and economic unrest. 19/05/2026

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Oil prices slip as Trump calls off planned military strike on Iran - Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran. 19/05/2026

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Three people killed as two teenagers open fire at a San Diego mosque - Police say the two suspects had exhibited behaviour indicating a "generalised hate rhetoric" towards Muslims. The attack is one of the most major to target the Californian city's large Muslim community. 19/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/05/2026

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Russia fires over 500 drones, 22 missiles at Ukraine in latest barrage - Kyiv says Russia has launched one of its largest barrages at Ukraine in recent days, with the country's aerial defences reporting more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles fired into Ukraine, targeting various cities. 19/05/2026

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Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday - The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as "serious negotiations are now taking place." 18/05/2026

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Aerial footage captures police surrounding San Diego Islamic center after shooting reports - Aerial footage showed a large police and emergency response outside the Islamic Center of San Diego after reports of an active shooter on Monday. Authorities said multiple law enforcement units surrounded the area, while heavily armed officers were seen positioned around the mosque complex. 18/05/2026

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'No society is immune' to housing crisis, UN chief warns at Baku forum - António Guterres told the World Urban Forum in Baku that no country is immune from the housing crisis, as 40,000 delegates gathered for the second day of talks. 18/05/2026

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Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel - On Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said the death toll from Israeli strikes since the start of the war had reached 3,020, with 211 people 18 and under and 116 healthcare workers among those killed. 18/05/2026

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Belarus stages nuclear drills with Russia amid new offensive fears - Russia and Belarus conducted joint nuclear exercises on Monday as Kyiv warned Moscow was preparing a new offensive from Belarusian territory against Ukraine or NATO. 18/05/2026

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Teargas fired as protests erupt over rising fuel prices in Kenya - Police fired teargas at protesters in Nairobi as demonstrations broke out during a nationwide transport strike over soaring fuel prices and rising living costs. 18/05/2026

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UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack - The enigma surrounding Sunday's unprecedented drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant deepened on Monday as the UAE said the drone came from its western border, but it did not accuse Iran. 18/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/2026

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Iran sets up Hormuz transit authority to charge ships for passage - Tehran has launched a formal body to manage and charge ships for transit through the Strait of Hormuz in a highly-contested move as tankers pile up in the waterway and peace talks remain deadlocked. 18/05/2026

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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air during US air show - Two fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho, sending both aircraft crashing to the ground as crew members parachuted to safety. 18/05/2026

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Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington - Thousands gather on Washington's National Mall for a 'Rededicate 250' prayer rally mixing faith, patriotism and support for Donald Trump. 18/05/2026

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Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku - Iran's deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for international support to rebuild 150,000 homes damaged in the war. 18/05/2026

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Fires and damaged buildings after massive Russian drone attack - Eighteen people were injured in Odesa after Russian drone strikes hit residential buildings overnight. 18/05/2026

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Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo - Thousands of cat lovers gathered at Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where visitors explored cat beauty contests, pet care products, grooming services, accessories and premium food brands alongside dozens of felines. 18/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/05/2026

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Bodybuilders show off muscles at Southeast Asian championships - Myanmar hosts the Southeast Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Yangon, with athletes from eight countries competing from May 14 to 18. 18/05/2026

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Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo - The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother. 18/05/2026

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