Kazakhstan strikes gold on day 2 in Astana
Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 brought gold for the home crowd as Zhalgas Kairolla thrilled Astana. Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo, Danil Lavrentev and Clémence Eme also topped the…
Cattle theft in Germany: organised gangs target farms
Livestock theft is becoming a problem in German agriculture, with entire herds disappearing overnight in some cases. In addition to financial losses, the offences also have an emotional impact on…
Venice Biennale opens with protests against Russia and Israel
For the first time, Biennale workers went on strike on Friday over Russia’s and Israel’s presence at the kermesse, with twenty pavilions closed on the eve of the public opening.…
Franciscan order with 300 flats in Madrid preaches poverty and evicts elderly man
On 7 May, the Venerable Third Order of Saint Francis carried out a fifth eviction attempt against 67‑year‑old pensioner Mariano Ordaz, who had lived all his life in the same…
Niger suspends nine French media outlets over alleged threats to public order
On Tuesday Burkina Faso, an ally of neighbouring Niger and Mali within the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), all led by military juntas, banned the broadcast of…
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. Read more at…
Péter Magyar sworn-in as Hungary’s new prime minister after landslide April election victory
Péter Magyar called for those who occupy high office, described as remnants of the Orbán regime, to vacate their posts by the 31st of May. The order was extended to…
Europe Day: 40 years of ups and downs in Spain’s relationship with the European Union
In the early hours of 1 January 1986, Spain crossed a threshold that would transform its future: joining the EEC with Portugal, a step far beyond a routine diplomatic formality.…
Europe: how citizens’ initiatives are driving action in Brussels
Anyone can shake up the EU Parliament’s agenda. But the hurdles for the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) are high: one million signatures from at least seven countries. ECI ambassador Nino…
Libya launches major security operation in Zawiya after clashes near key oil refinery
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. Read more at Read More