Latest news bulletin | May 6th – 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
Mexico commemorates Battle of Puebla with historic reenactments
Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Read more at Read…
Israel launches strikes on Yemen a day after Houthi strike on Israeli airport
The Israeli military said more than 20 fighter planes took part in its operation, dropping more than 50 munitions on dozens of targets. Read more at Read More
Watch: UK royals join crowds for VE Day 80th anniversary
King Charles III and senior royals appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony on Monday as part of nationwide commemorations marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. Read more at Read…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
Critics see the move as an attempt to politicise the country’s armed forces. Read more at Read More
Germany’s chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote
The CDU party leader lost the first round of voting to become Germany’s chancellor on Tuesday, falling short by six votes. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 6th – Morning
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
Iran’s foreign minister visits Islamabad amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir attack
Pakistan warns that it will resolutely respond to any attacks or violation of its sovereign or territorial integrities as a senior minister warns an Indian attack may be imminent. Read…
Israeli bulldozers demolish most of a West Bank Bedouin hamlet displacing dozens of Palestinians
Israel informed Palestinian officials on 1 May that it planned to carry out the demolition of 106 buildings in the West Bank’s Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps, citing “military…
Cambodian court finds opposition MP guilty of incitement, bars him from political office
The US Embassy, which has been critical of Cambodia’s human rights record, had an observer at the hearing but did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Read more…