Denmark’s Queen Margrethe out of hospital after heart procedure, royal palace says
Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years. Read More
High risks, pitfalls and snubs: EU envoy for Russia talks faces job from hell
Whoever is appointed the European envoy for direct talks with Russia might come to regret it, as the task is laden with dangers that risk backfiring. Read More
German serial killer ‘Man in Black’ on trial for murder of 10-year-old French boy in 2004
Martin Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, was jailed for life in 2012 after he confessed to killing three boys aged 13, eight and nine between 1992…
Dutch groups launch equal air travel tax campaign over flight cost fears
Netherlands-based travel firms are urging the Dutch government to rethink steep aviation tax rises they say could price ordinary families out of holidays and push travellers to airports across the…
Tehran mass wedding turns military vehicles into bridal cars
Tehran stages a mass wedding where brides and grooms ride in decorated military vehicles, mixing celebration, symbolism and state messaging. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for alleged influence peddling, court says
This is the first time that a former Spanish prime minister has been placed under formal investigation since the country returned to democracy following the death of longtime dictator Francisco…
Finnish divers recover bodies of two Italians from underwater cave in Maldives
Maldives government spokesman Ahmed Shaam had earlier said that the three Finnish divers would retrieve the bodies, which were lying at a depth of around 60 metres. Read More
Hungary’s Magyar seeks EU funds deal ‘next week’ in Brussels
Péter Magyar said he hopes to reach an agreement with the European Commission next week to unlock €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen under the previous government of Viktor…
Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC online accounts across 19 countries
Europol announced a major digital crackdown that led to the removal of thousands of online accounts linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the suspension of the group’s…