EU’s Kallas visits Baku to advance ‘strategic partnership’ with Azerbaijan
The EU’s High Representative, Kaja Kallas, met Azerbaijan’s leadership in Baku for talks to advance what she called “our strategic interest” in connectivity between the EU, the South Caucasus and…
Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats in May due to jet fuel crisis
Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling…
Russian soldiers rehearse Victory Day parade amid fears of Ukrainian attacks
Russian troops marched through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the upcoming Victory Day parade, which will take place without heavy military equipment. Read more at Read More
Wales’ finest (and most underestimated) musical export: An introduction to Super Furry Animals
Heard of them? Good. In the purge, you survive. “Super Furry What Now?” We’ve got you covered… Read More
Simeone and Arteta face off in quest for Champions League glory
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal meet tonight in London for a match that will decide who gets to play in the Champions League final, with each team’s head coach going into…
Can US law stop Trump from withdrawing troops from Europe?
A 2026 US defence law does not prevent troop withdrawals from Europe, but imposes consultations and justifications for major cuts that make such a move more difficult. Read More
Romania’s pro-EU coalition collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote
Romania has faced a long period of instability and the country is grappling with one of the highest budget deficits in the EU, rampant inflation and a technical recession. Read…
Fewer tanks, same tensions: Europe bristles at Putin’s Victory Day parade
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will be in Russia for the country’s annual military parade. Despite this year’s pared-back occasion – which many consider a propaganda exercise for Moscow’s military…
Ukraine strikes Russian military facility more than 1,000 kilometres into Moscow’s territory
Ukraine launched a long-range strike against Russia’s military site over 1,000 km from its border, just days before Moscow’s Victory Day parade. Read More