Singapore Airlines to roll out Starlink internet connection on select aircraft from 2027
High-speed WiFi will be offered to all passengers for free, provided they are a member of the airline’s frequent flyer programme. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Orthodox Jews celebrate Lag BaOmer holiday in Jerusalem
Crowds gather around bonfires in Jerusalem to celebrate the Orthodox Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer. Read more at Read More
Italy’s PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links
During her visit to Baku, the Italian premier said she wanted Azerbaijan to strengthen its role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia, with Italy serving as “the privileged…
‘We can and we will strike’: Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation
Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map,…
Pulitzer Prize winners 2026: Experimental war dramas and Trump chaos
Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down”, a World War I narrative told in one long, continuous sentence. The prizes for journalism were…
Britney Spears avoids jail time by pleading guilty to reckless driving
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of…
Two years of DMA: is it really ‘fit for purpose’?
On 28 April, the European Commission’s first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament…
Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows
Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape. Read More
‘The international order will be rebuilt’: European leaders scramble to shore up security
The European Commission’s trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council…