Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Les Invalides: 350 years of service to wounded soldiers and victims of war
For more than three centuries, Les Invalides in Paris has been a hospice for wounded soldiers, Holocaust survivors and more recently victims of the Bataclan bombings. Its mission was initiated…
Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks
Industry experts say the incidents are unlikely to dent demand – and cruise lines are still forecasting record passenger numbers worldwide this year. Read More
Portugal’s hidden river beaches can now be discovered with this new app
The free River Beaches app maps more than 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal, as travellers increasingly swap crowded coastal resorts for quieter freshwater escapes in mountains and forests. Read…
Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says
The World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. Read more at Read More
New ranking reveals the world’s best places for cold-water swimming and wild bathing
Travellers are ditching heated pools for icy lakes and wild swims, as a new global ranking reveals the world’s most invigorating cold-water destinations. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria victorious as nail-biting final sees Israel bumped to second place
Bulgaria was crowned queen of Eurovision 20206, following a nail-biting final which saw it surge past Israel thanks to the public vote. Read More
Several injured after car ploughs into crowd in Italy’s Modena
A 31-year-old man has been detained after ploughing his car into several people in Modena’s city centre. The mayor said at least eight were injured, four seriously. Read More
Eurovision final in Vienna overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation
Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza.…