Taiwan Travelogue: Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King win the International Booker Prize
The 2026 International Booker Prize has been won by Taiwanese writer Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for “Taiwan Travelogue”, a historical romance judges praised for succeeding as “both a…
The EU simplifies the AI Act and bans ‘nudifier’ apps
The EU is simplifying its landmark AI Act until 2027 while fast-tracking a ban on ‘nudifier’ apps after fake explicit images of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni circulated online. Watch…
Europe Today: EU strikes deal on trade pact with US as Putin meets Xi Jinping in China
MEPs have reached a deal on the EU-US trade arrangement signed last July with Donald Trump. We’ll speak exclusively with Bernd Lange, the lead Member of the European Parliament on…
Newsletter: Breakthrough on EU-US trade deal
Also in this newsletter: UK Minister of State for Trade, Chris Bryant, tells Europe Today the UK and EU are inching closer to a deal on steel, and we break…
Fancy a taste of Finland? Then RSVP to this special foodie invite
Visit Finland is inviting 16 international guests on an all-expenses-paid culinary trip this autumn as it aims to put Finnish cuisine on the global foodie map. Read More
A new Orient Express journey will whisk passengers from Rome to Istanbul – for €20,000
More than 140 years after the original Orient Express captivated travellers, a new luxury rail route will carry passengers from Rome to Istanbul for five days of Michelin-starred dining and…
How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East
More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before…
China’s Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin
Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing. Read more at Read More
Watch: Arsenal fans go wild after first Premier League title in 22 years
Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Morning
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…