‘Each day counts’: EU scrambles to seal defence industry deal
European parliamentarians, EU member states and Commission mediators are in the thick of talks aimed at bolstering the bloc’s defence industry by cutting down on bureaucracy. Despite the political will…
Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from…
UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq
The UAE said drones that struck its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran. Read…
in London, Bayeux Tapestry shown ‘flat along its full length’ for first time
The loan of this work, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, had sparked numerous protests in France, chiefly due to its fragility. Read More
G7 finance ministers gather in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns
Finance ministers from G7 economies gathered in Paris for a second day of talks focused on global economic pressures, including the Iran conflict, US tariffs and disruptions linked to the…
Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence
Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns…
World Cup stadium workers demand ICE stay out
Workers at SoFi Stadium protested outside the venue demanding guarantees that personal data collected during FIFA accreditation would not be shared with US immigration authorities. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 19th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Member’s Only: The secret of Florentino Pérez’s Real Madrid power base
Money talks. Especially at Real Madrid. If you can’t personally guarantee €187 million and boast 20 years of club membership, there’s no way to take over the club, which has…
Pint or pichet? Beer consumption overtakes wine for the first time in France
For the first time in France’s recorded history, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice. Oh. Mon. Dieu. Read More