South Korea overpass collapse kills three in Seoul
South Korea authorities launched an investigation after part of a decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May. The accident killed three people and disrupted rail traffic near the capital’s…
First footage released after deadly train and school minibus crash in Belgium
Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously…
Latest news bulletin | May 26th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12 as Israel calls up more troops
The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said on Monday that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon. Read more at Read More
Record May heat puts France’s climate preparation to the test as heat dome swelters Europe
France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome. Read more at Read More
Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual peak as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather
Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the…
Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade
Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de…
Dozens of drones fall from sky during Sydney festival show
A major drone show at Sydney’s Vivid festival was cancelled after nearly 90 drones malfunctioned and fell into Darling Harbour during a live performance. Read more at Read More
Search operation continues for seven villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave
There has been no official confirmation on why the villagers went into the cave, although the rescuers involved said that they went in to look for gold deposits. Read more…
More than 500,000 students enter Tashkent maths Olympiad as STEM interest grows
The TasIMO competition brought together 350 finalists from Europe and Asia following a sharp rise in entries. Read more at Read More