Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
How Trump divided US companies – and handed Europeans an opening
Trump’s aggressive push for US corporate interests in Europe is dividing American businesses and accelerating the EU’s drive to cut off external dependencies, giving European companies a rare shot at…
EU vows to stand firm on Russia as UK scrambles to explain sanctions decision
Brussels is testing the waters with G7 allies to introduce a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But recent decisions taken by the US and the UK…
Can Europe secure its own future in a world of great power politics?
As wars spread and trust in Washington weakens, Europe is rearming and preparing for a world where it may have to defend its interests without relying on the US. Read…
European officials slam Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists as ‘unacceptable’
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in the latest attempt by activists to breach Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory. Read More
EU migrant repatriations on the rise, but which countries are carrying out the most explusions?
Numbers are going down for both immigrants and asylum seekers, while repatriation orders are increasing, with Germany, France and Sweden on top. Read More
Commission sides with Spain on EU cash as parliament calls for transparency in ‘obtuse’ deals
Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as the parliament calls for transparency in ‘obtuse’ deals. MEPs say allegations have already damaged mutual trust ahead of delicate…
Video shows Lithuanians sheltering in underground parking during drone alert
Footage showed residents sheltering in an underground parking area after Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius and urged people to move to safe locations amid reported activity near…
Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin ‘monsters’ in Cannes
Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film ‘Bitter Christmas’. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a “shield” against “monsters” Trump, Netanyahu and Putin.…
‘Global race for critical raw materials is about power,’ EU Commission says
The European Commission official framed access to critical raw materials as a ‘vital investment’ for long-term economic resilience, helping the European Union avoid future supply shocks. Read More