Macron takes centre stage in Romania’s election showdown
As Romania’s election campaign closes, George Simion accused Emmanuel Macron of interference, while Nicusor Dan received Macron’s support in a warm conversation. Read More
Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs
The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey’s Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Read More
MEPs protest Hungary’s Budapest Pride ban
A cross-party group of MEPs plans to join Budapest Pride despite Hungary’s ban. Organisers and lawmakers urge the European Commission to take legal action, warning of broader risks to civil…
Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening
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ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends
ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends Read more at Read More
From AI to NFTs: The first-ever Digital Art Awards celebrates pioneering artists
From Maja Petrić’s data-driven light sculptures to Deekay’s emotionally charged hand-drawn loops, the Digital Art Awards spotlighted cutting-edge creativity across code, AI, and immersive tech. Read More
Romanians to choose between George Simion and Nicușor Dan in presidential vote runoff
Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European Nicușor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.…
‘Leave them where they belong’: Bruges implores tourists to stop stealing cobblestones
As well as damaging a valuable part of the city’s heritage, the stolen stones have created safety issues. Read More
Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said. Read more at Read More
Best live albums, ‘Partir un jour’ and Tony Todd’s final bow: This week’s culture catch-up
In this week’s culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on ‘Partir Un Jour’ – the opening film at Cannes –…