Rubio says US focused on changing politics in Cuba as Havana accepts €86m in aid
Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous opponent of Havana’s government, described the island 145 kilometres from the US shore as a “failed state” as it suffers a major economic crisis. Read…
Eiffel Tower staircase segment sells at auction for over €450,000
The section was part of the tower’s original staircase linking the second and third floors; it was removed when lifts were installed in the 1980s. Read More
European carmakers face EU pressure to diversify chip suppliers
EU set to force carmakers to source chips from multiple suppliers after the Nexperia crisis exposed dangerous dependence on a single Chinese-linked provider. Read More
Turkish court annuls leadership of main opposition CHP party, sparking turmoil
The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs…
Felipe VI presents Margaret Atwood, author of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, with 2025 Joan Margarit prize
The head of state is using his visit to Canada to personally present the author of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ with an honour, 18 years after granting her the Princess of…
Merz’s plan of ‘associate EU membership’ for Ukraine gets mixed reviews
Diplomats in Brussels are casting doubt over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s bold plan to grant Ukraine “associate membership”. The European Commission says any innovative solution should respect the “merit-based” nature…
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Historic’ UK trade deal with Gulf states set to add billions to British economy
The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports. Read more at…
‘Ongoing’: Tilda Swinton’s intimate revelations on her art and close collaborations
Actress Tilda Swinton’s displays her art, recollections, personal items and more in a revealing exhibition at the Onassis Ready in Athens which is closely linked to eight key figures in…
EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for video of Gaza flotilla activists
The video even drew a sharp rebuke from senior politicians within Israel’s government with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar slamming its publication. Read More