India faces extreme heat as dead fish wash up in New Delhi
India’s severe heatwave is affecting both people and wildlife in New Delhi. Hundreds of dead fish were removed from Sanjay Lake on Friday as temperatures remained far above seasonal averages.…
Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Donald Trump delivers scathing attack on host
A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney.…
Fact-check: No, ‘claqueurs’ did not applaud Merkel at European Parliament
Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t. Read…
Portuguese among top in Europe for desire to travel in 2026, but high costs remain a concern
Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by Europ Assistance. Read More
Erdoğan signs decree closing Istanbul’s Bilgi University amid criminal probe into owner
As part of an investigation into Can Holding, the operating licence of Istanbul Bilgi University was revoked after its founding foundation was placed under trusteeship. The decision has raised concerns…
Watch: Why Europe’s forgotten power bloc is making a return
Péter Magyar’s first official foreign trip to Poland wrapped up yesterday. With the diplomatic dust is settling, all eyes are on the sudden resurrection of the Visegrád Four. What this…
Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico
As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try…
Podcast | How is Brussels taking all this Brexit banter?
Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t…
Hunger and overcrowding in Europe’s prisons: where does your country stand?
Some countries spend millions trying to address the crisis, yet prisons continue to suffer from poor hygiene, inadequate medical care, and inhumane living conditions. Read More