Orthodox Jews celebrate Lag BaOmer holiday in Jerusalem
Crowds gather around bonfires in Jerusalem to celebrate the Orthodox Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer. Read more at Read More
Italy’s PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links
During her visit to Baku, the Italian premier said she wanted Azerbaijan to strengthen its role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia, with Italy serving as “the privileged…
‘We can and we will strike’: Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation
Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map,…
Pulitzer Prize winners 2026: Experimental war dramas and Trump chaos
Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down”, a World War I narrative told in one long, continuous sentence. The prizes for journalism were…
Britney Spears avoids jail time by pleading guilty to reckless driving
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of…
Two years of DMA: is it really ‘fit for purpose’?
On 28 April, the European Commission’s first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament…
Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows
Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape. Read More
‘The international order will be rebuilt’: European leaders scramble to shore up security
The European Commission’s trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council…
Stars including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Serena Williams walk Met Gala red carpet
Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year’s “Fashion is Art” dress code. Read more at Read More
Met Gala 2026: Best looks as fashion celebrates ‘Costume Art’ on its biggest night
Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion’s biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in…