Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three military bases inside the country
Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave “provocation”. Read more at Read More
US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume ‘very soon’
Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to ensure aid arrives to those in need “as…
Press freedom in Greece going ‘from bad to worse,’ Human Rights Watch report says
HRW says the ‘image internationally of a forward-thinking and modern administration’ that Athens wishes to present to the world is at odds with the reality on the ground. Read more…
Estonia’s Narva Museum displays controversial Putin-Hitler banner
A banner of Putin and Hitler with ‘PUTLER WAR CRIMINAL’ was unveiled by Narva Museum in Estonia on 9 May, countering Russian propaganda and emphasising peace. Read more at Read…
Are we seeing the end of the UK’s political duopoly?
Labour and the Conservatives have had a stranglehold on political power for decades — but as Reform UK’s victory in last week’s election shows, this now appears to changing. Read…
Latest news bulletin | May 9th – 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
Watch the live restoration of Courbet’s masterpiece at Musée d’Orsay
Musée d’Orsay is restoring Gustave Courbet’s A Burial at Ornans live. Art lovers can watch the process, led by Cinzia Pasquali, until mid-2026. Read more at Read More
World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV who opened pontificate with call for peace
Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a ‘disarming and disarmed peace’ in his opening address. Read more at Read More
US-backed group issues proposal to take over Gaza aid distribution from UN, reports claim
Aid workers have criticised the plans, saying the proposal can’t meet the needs of Gaza’s large population and would forcibly displace large numbers of Palestinians by forcing them to move…
Kazakhstan to regain legendary Soviet space launch site, ‘Gagarin’s start’
The transfer of “Gagarin’s Start”, the launchpad for the world’s first spaceflight, will be finalised by June. Read more at Read More