Latest news bulletin | May 5th – 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
Severe storms lash southern Poland, causing widespread damage
Violent storms swept across southern Poland on Sunday, bringing heavy hail, strong winds and flash flooding. Read more at Read More
Israeli cabinet approves plan to seize all of Gaza Strip, reports claim
Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in mid-March, Israel has taken control of further territory in the Strip, which now amounts to roughly 50% of Gaza. Read more…
Trump says he wants to reopen and expand infamous Alcatraz prison
The notorious jail on a hard-to-reach island off San Francisco has been closed for more than 60 years. Read more at Read More
Star Wars fans flock to Santiago to celebrate ‘May the Fourth’
The Force was strong in Santiago on Sunday as fans gathered to celebrate Star Wars Day, the annual tribute to the legendary film series. Read more at Read More
Meet the MEP who wants to bring Canada into the European Union
Almost half of Canadians want to join the European Union and one German MEP is doing his best to make it possible. For him, geography is relative. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | May 5th – 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
Yemen’s Houthis announce air blockade on Israel prompting some airlines to halt operations
In a video broadcast, Houthi spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree called on international airlines to take the warning seriously in order to preserve the safety of their travellers. Read more…
Donald Trump pledges to slap 100% tariff on films made abroad
US President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the US. Read more at Read More
Oil prices plunge to multi-year low as OPEC+ plans to accelerate production hikes
Crude oil prices fell to a multi-year low on Monday as OPEC+ confirmed plans to continue unwinding production cuts, accelerating output increases in June. The move is expected to exacerbate…