The best of Cannes: 5 unforgettable Palme d’Or winners that defined modern cinema
As Cannes 2025 rolls out the red carpet this week, we revisit 5 Palme d’Or winners from the past 25 years that truly left their mark – from Bong Joon-ho’s…
Keir Starmer sets out new policies to ‘significantly’ restrict immigration to the UK
The policies revealed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer include English language requirements and a crackdown on overseas recruitment for the social care sector. Read More
Syria will take back citizens trying to reach island by boat, Cyprus says
Human traffickers are cutting deals with local employers to bring in Syrians, according to Cyprus’ deputy migration minister. Read More
Will the EU ban phones at school?
That’s one of several ideas floated by EU education and youth ministers meeting in Brussels this week, alongside proposals for tougher age checks, restrictions on social media for minors, and…
Zelenskyy wants to see Trump at proposed meeting with Putin in Istanbul on Thursday
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he supports the US President’s idea of direct talks with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on 15 May and hopes Donald Trump will be there too.…
Latest news bulletin | May 12th – 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
Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican
As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release…
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
21-year-old Alexander was serving in a military unit on the Gaza border when he was captured during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023. Read more at…
India and Pakistan observe first night of calm following US-brokered ceasefire
The countries became engaged in one of the most serious confrontations in decades after India hit targets in Pakistan last week, following a massacre of 26 Indian tourists in Kashmir.…
Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia
Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce…