Latest news bulletin | May 5th – 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
Romanian prime minister resigns amid ruling coalition’s post-presidential election fallout
Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu stepped down after Crin Antonescu failed to reach the presidential election runoff, further fracturing the ruling coalition amid political turmoil. Read more at Read More
Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony
A national ceremony in the Netherlands marking 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation was briefly disrupted on Monday by pro-Palestinian protesters. Read more at Read More
Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?
For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests…
Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal in Berlin
Germany’s centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD have formally signed a coalition agreement, clearing the way for Friedrich Merz to become the country’s next chancellor. Read more at Read More
Iran’s FM visits Pakistan to mediate India tensions after deadly Kashmir attack
India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, a charge Islamabad denies, offering to cooperate in an international investigation. Read more at Read More
Spring welcomed in Minneapolis with 50th Mayday Parade
Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the 50th annual Mayday Parade, a long-standing celebration of the arrival of spring. Read more at Read More
Iran reveals new long-range missile amid tensions with US
The announcement came as Tehran was criticised for its alleged support of Yemen’s Houthis, who launched an attack against Israel’s international airport over the weekend. Read more at Read More
German far-right AfD party files lawsuit over ‘right-wing extremist’ designation
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution last week designated the AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, meaning authorities can step up their surveillance of the party. Read…
Colourful parade opens Cheung Chau’s Bun Festival
Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island burst into celebration on Monday as the annual Bun Festival got underway with a vibrant parade through its narrow streets. Read more at Read More