US and Iran ‘getting a lot closer’ to an agreement to end war, Trump says
The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity.…
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Portuguese court remands French couple in custody in abandoned children case
The court in the port city of Setúbal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and…
Ukrainian strikes hit energy and industrial facilities in Russia, authorities say
Authorities in the city of Novorossiysk said falling drone debris sparked a fire at an oil terminal, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a separate chemical plant in Perm…
Found on walk: 1.5 tonnes of Soviet ammunition discovered in Berlin forest
A walk in Berlin’s Pankow district led to a surprise discovery: specialist LKA units unearthed 59 unexploded Second World War shells. Read More
Zelenskyy rebuffs Merz proposal, says Ukraine deserves full EU membership
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to grant Kyiv a non-voting “associate membership”. Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine’s EU presence must be complete, with full rights.…
Pope Leo XIV visits southern Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’
The Terra dei Fuochi, or land of fires, is a vast area in southern Italy scarred by illegal dumping, burying and burning of waste. Read More
F-35 jets arrive in Poland to bolster NATO’s eastern flank
Poland has ordered 32 F-35 multirole fighter jets from the US. Read More
Inside Germany’s beer obsession, from a 5,000-metre beer pipeline to home-brewing championships
Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year. Read more at Read More
Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator Mohamed Bakkali granted prison leave
The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France. Read More