Fires and damaged buildings after massive Russian drone attack
Eighteen people were injured in Odesa after Russian drone strikes hit residential buildings overnight. Read more at Read More
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…
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. Read more at…
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. Read more at Read More
Japan arrests US nationals after one entered enclosure at viral 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. Read…
Watch: Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara with trophy
Eurovision winner Dara returned to Sofia to cheering fans after securing Bulgaria’s first-ever victory at the song contest in Vienna. Read more at Read More
North Korea’s Kim calls on military to bolster frontline defences against ‘arch enemy’
The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul’s repeated offers for dialogue. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Morning
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. Read more at…
Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after the…
Trump says ‘there won’t be anything left’ of Iran if it does not quickly agree to a deal with the US
Trump says time is running out for Iran to enter into a nuclear deal with the United States to secure a permanent cessation to hostilities, as the risk of a…