Latest news bulletin | May 2nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US President Donald Trump says ‘not satisfied’ with new peace proposal from Iran
Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war. Read more at Read More
Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan cosmodrome in first test flight
On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part…
Iran war impact on shipping affecting refugee aid with freight rates soaring, UNHCR says
The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan’s Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. Read…
Latest news bulletin | May 1st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 1st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iran executes 21-year-old karate champion as UN warns of death penalty surge
Tehran executed 21-year-old karate athlete Sassan Azadvar early Thursday after protest arrest, as UN and rights groups warn of a surge in executions and mass detentions since the start of…
Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 puts peace at its centre
The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 runs to 16 May in South Tyrol, with 24 installations from 13 countries exploring peace against a Dolomites backdrop. Read more at Read More
Israel arrests man filmed attacking Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City
Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man who was filmed assaulting a French Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City, in what it said was “zero tolerance to all acts of violence”.…
Kiwi birds return to New Zealand’s capital after a century away
Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand’s national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century.…
King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute
King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland. Read more at…