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…
Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Evening
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
‘No way out’: Italian divers who died in the Maldives may have become lost in cave, rescuers say
The divers went missing while “attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously said. Read More
EPP considers punishing lawmaker for appearing alongside far-right parties
The European People’s Party is considering sanctions against its MEP Branko Grims after he took part in an event alongside far-right lawmakers. “It is the most normal thing,” he told…
Spain to launch biggest forest fire campaign after record losses last year, Sánchez says
Spain is one of the southern European countries on the front line of climate change as higher average temperatures stoke heatwaves, droughts and forest fires. Read More
Israel says all Gaza flotilla activists have been deported amid global outrage over their treatment
Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Read more at Read More
Who is Ahmad Vahidi, Interpol-wanted IRGC general and key Iranian war strategist?
Ahmad Vahidi, deputy IRGC commander and the man Argentina formally accused of planning the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, has emerged as the key figure in organising…