EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both…
UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions
Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results. Read…
‘Associate membership’ risks leaving Ukraine in limbo, Ireland warns after Merz pitches bold plan
Helen McEntee, Ireland’s foreign minister, warned that granting “associate membership” to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full…
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump’s second term as US president. Read more at Read More
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy invited to NATO summit in Ankara, Rutte confirms
Trump has lashed out at NATO allies on numerous occasions since the start of the Iran war on 28 February when both the US and Israel launched surprised strikes against…
Do not get 100% of your supply from one country, EU industry chief says
The warning from EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné comes as China has repeatedly threatened the EU in recent weeks while Brussels moves to shield its single market from the Asian…
Can France’s Canal+ legally blacklist film professionals for criticising owner Vincent Bolloré?
In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France’s media industry, the group’s CEO threatened to blacklist…
Latest news bulletin | May 22nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action
As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how…
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins
Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium and U-17…