Europe Today: Sánchez dealt blow in Andalusia elections — what now for Spain and Brussels?
Pedro Sánchez is facing fresh political pressure after his Socialist Party lost regional elections in Andalusia. The result is being closely watched in Madrid and Brussels, with the conservative People’s…
Newsletter: Brexit thrust to centre of UK’s Labour leadership showdown
Also in this newsletter: Spanish conservatives win Andalusia regional elections but will likely rely on far-right to govern, in a vote seen as litmus test of Spain’s wider politics. Read…
North Korea’s Kim calls on military to bolster frontline defences against ‘arch enemy’
The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul’s repeated offers for dialogue. Read more at Read More
Baby Yoda, pop shrines and Rivals: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
From exhibitions that go beyond the manosphere to Baby Yoda on the big screen – here’s what to look out for this week. Read More
Chelsea appoints ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal
Alonso is widely regarded as one of the exciting new managerial talents in world football despite a short, unsuccessful and drama-filled spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid, which ended by…
‘Dusking’ is the latest travel trend – and these are the world’s best destinations for it
‘Dusking’, the trend encouraging people to slow down and watch the sunset, is taking off, and a new ranking has revealed the world’s best destinations to experience it, from Santorini…
Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after the…
Trump says ‘there won’t be anything left’ of Iran if it does not quickly agree to a deal with the US
Trump says time is running out for Iran to enter into a nuclear deal with the United States to secure a permanent cessation to hostilities, as the risk of a…
World Urban Forum opens in Baku with warning on global housing divide
Ministers and experts opened the World Urban Forum in Baku on Sunday with stark warnings about the global housing divide, calling for international cooperation to tackle a growing crisis. Read…