Late warnings and a minister’s fall: Latvia’s air-defence failures revealed
Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but…
Jet fuel crisis: How to travel to Spain without taking a plane as flight prices soar
Tension in the Strait of Hormuz is making jet fuel more expensive and has put air travel in a bind. Now a new debate has arisen: how you can travel…
Urban Art Biennale: Rust, dust and decay revamps Germany’s Völklingen ironworks
At one of Europe’s most imposing industrial relics, urban artists are transforming rust, dust and decay into a giant open-air gallery. The Urban Art Biennale has returned to Germany’s Völklingen…
‘New People’: Russia’s Kremlin-made spoiler party is now its second most popular
New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, has doubled its support to 13.4% as internet shutdowns fuel frustration with the Russian state. Read More
Why the EU needs to rethink its budget to match its priorities
Experts warn that the EU’s next long-term budget needs “fundamental rethinking” and offers little real new spending power as Europe faces growing demands on defence, climate, and Ukraine. Read More
Canada is offering free access to its national parks this summer
Tourists can also get a 25% discount on camping and overnight stays operated by Parks Canada between June and September. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Russian attack on Kyiv continues overnight, killing at least one
The drone and missile attack comes hours after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had killed at least six people. Read more at Read More
Trump and Xi start high-stakes bilateral talks in Beijing
The two leaders seek to stabilise their relationship during their meeting in Beijing, which lasts from the 13th to the 15th of May. Read more at Read More
250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass
Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary. Read more at Read More