Latest news bulletin | May 8th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Bulgarian parliament confirms Rumen Radev as new prime minister
Radev won last month’s election, seen by many as one of the most consequential in the Balkan nation’s recent history, by a landslide, securing an outright majority for the first…
Why a weakened Starmer will worry the EU
After bruising local election losses, Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a renewed push for closer ties with the European Union — but Brussels worries that his political weakness could stall…
This historic Oxford cinema could be lost to film lovers soon if its lease is not renewed
The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency…
‘Monumental Nature’: Giant Henry Moore sculptures take over London’s Kew Gardens
Thirty monumental works by Henry Moore have been placed across London’s Kew Gardens, creating a dialogue between art and nature. Read More
Can you afford the 2026 World Cup? What fans paid for a seat over the years
The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final…
Leo XIV, Pope’s anniversary in Pompeii and Naples: ‘We cannot resign ourselves to death’
The Pontiff is on a pastoral visit to Campania, where he relaunched the call for peace that had marked the first words of his papacy. “The disarming and disarming peace”…
EU clears Hungary’s Várhelyi in Brussels spying probe
The European Commission has cleared Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi following an investigation into an alleged spying network in Brussels that targeted EU staff. Read More
Ryanair suspends the operation of its base in Thessaloniki in winter due to Fraport charges
The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion. Read More
Of robots and men: European AI-driven technology aims to recast e-commerce logistics
AI-driven robots already pack, pick and sort items at e-commerce warehouses as humans would do — only faster, more efficiently and more accurately. Developers claim to work to minimise the…