Trump says he will speak with Taiwan leader as he weighs potential arms deal
Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China. Read more at Read More
International Tea Day: Jamming it up with Azerbaijan’s enduring tea ritual
To mark International Tea Day, Nadira Tudor stopped for a brew in Azerbaijan where the history of sharing a cuppa is shaped by a particular pairing defined by tradition and…
Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup
A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read More
A brand new airline is set to launch this July – and you can book tickets from London now
Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030. Read More
Australian court fines Musk’s X close to €400,000 for not disclosing data to online safety watchdog
The initial violation notice was sent by Australian authorities to Twitter Inc shortly before billionaire Elon Musk acquired the company and renamed it to X. The social media platform’s attorneys…
EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says it is not enough
Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges…
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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…
US raises pressure on Cuba as it indicts former President Raul Castro on murder charges
Trump called the indictment of Castro a “very big moment” but dismissed plans of the US taking military action on the island nation as they had with Venezuela in recent…
German state to secure 40% stake in KNDS weapons firm, sources say
The KNDS weapons group is a merger between France’s Nexter and Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann weapons firms. The German state is set to initially own 40% of the company with plans…
South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul
Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new…