Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – 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
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – 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
Russia is offering Ukrainian POWs to ‘switch sides and occupy Europe together’
Ukraine has submitted a list of POWs to Russia for a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. Many Ukrainian soldiers have now spent over three years in Russian captivity, where they are often…
Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention’s rethink on migration
In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, nine leaders have called for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human…
Russian military hackers target Western aid supply chains to Ukraine, US security agency report says
The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks. Read more at Read More
Israeli strikes force mass displacement as Gaza death toll rises
Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive, with strikes hitting a hospital and forcing thousands more to flee. Read more at Read More
Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington
Elias Rodriguez, 31, was charged with killing Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside an event in Washington on Wednesday. He cited his support for Palestine as the motive. Read more…
Ivor Novello Awards 2025: Charli XCX, U2 and Robbie Williams win big
Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, rapper Berwyn and U2 triumphed at the Ivors, Britain’s annual awards for songwriters and screen composers. Irish rockers U2 became the first Irish act to win…
U2’s Bono speaks out against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli ‘far-right fundamentalists’
Bono spoke out against Hamas and called for Israel to be “released from Benjamin Netanyahu” in plea to “stop war” during the Ivor Novello Awards in London. His comments mark…
Lack of funding threatens women-led peace initiatives, UN warns
Policymakers, civil society leaders, and international organisations met in the Belgian capital on Wednesday to reflect on the progress made by the Women, Peace, and Security agenda since its implementation…