How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East
More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before…
China’s Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin
Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing. Read more at Read More
Watch: Arsenal fans go wild after first Premier League title in 22 years
Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Putin arrives in China for talks with Xi Jinping less than one week after high-stakes Trump visit
Putin’s meeting with Xi Jinping aims to discuss a range of things, from bilateral ties, to growing trade and cooperation between the two allies, as well as discussing global agendas…
EU approves trade deal with the US despite uncertainty in transatlantic relations
European negotiators agreed late on Tuesday to implement the controversial trade agreement concluded last summer with the US. However, the deal — signed in the Scottish city of Turnberry —…
Chinese youths greet Putin on arrival in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where young Chinese flag-wavers and officials welcomed him at the airport ahead of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.…
EU Order of Merit celebrates the same old memories and few fresh faces
The European Order of Merit conferral ceremony came off as a celebration of the past with little hope for the future. Merkel was among those awarded. Read More
EU keeps carbon border tax unchanged despite fertiliser price crisis
Fertiliser producers argue that the EU’s carbon pricing rules at the border protect the European industry from cheaper imports produced under weaker environmental rules. But farmers fear they are indirectly…
Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion…