Latest news bulletin | May 7th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Next pope must be able to lead Church through difficult time, Cardinal Re says pre-conclave
Giovanni Battista Re, 91, made the comment during pre-conclave mass on Wednesday in St Peter’s Basilica. Read more at Read More
EU Parliament marks WWII anniversary with warning that peace remains fragile
The European Parliament commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Strasbourg on Wednesday, with tributes led by lawmakers and veterans alike. Read more at Read…
Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance
Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France and Poland to reinforce European unity on Ukraine and trade. Read more…
Tourists roam Alcatraz ruins as Trump floats prison comeback
US President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Alcatraz Island return to its former role as a high-security prison, more than 60 years after it closed. Read…
Cardinals to begin historic conclave to elect new Catholic Church leader — live updates
Cardinals from around the world will enter the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the private process of electing the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis’…
Slovakia’s prime minister rejects EU plan to halt Russian gas imports by end of 2027
Robert Fico is not alone in voicing his discontent. Hungary, the other member state with close ties to Moscow, also hit out at the plan. Read more at Read More
Biden calls Trump’s Russia approach ‘appeasement’ in first post-presidency interview
In his first interview since the end of his presidency, Biden warned that the Trump administration is eroding the world’s trust in the US. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 7th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
At least 59 people killed in strikes across Gaza as Israel prepares to ramp up offensive
The new bloodshed comes days after Israel approved a plan to intensify military operations in the Palestinian enclave, which would include seizing Gaza and holding on to captured territories. Read…