One of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the attack in a post on X, writing that “Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region.” Read More
UK leadership hopeful Streeting calls Brexit a ‘catastrophic mistake’
Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Read More
Open-air jazz nights unites global musicians and new audiences in Uzbekistan
The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are…
Adult ‘playcations’ emerge as the ‘defining’ US summer travel trend, according to Airbnb
Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences. Read More
Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport
A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Les Invalides: 350 years of service to wounded soldiers and victims of war
For more than three centuries, Les Invalides in Paris has been a hospice for wounded soldiers, Holocaust survivors and more recently victims of the Bataclan bombings. Its mission was initiated…
Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks
Industry experts say the incidents are unlikely to dent demand – and cruise lines are still forecasting record passenger numbers worldwide this year. Read More
Portugal’s hidden river beaches can now be discovered with this new app
The free River Beaches app maps more than 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal, as travellers increasingly swap crowded coastal resorts for quieter freshwater escapes in mountains and forests. Read…
Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency, WHO says
The World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. Read more at Read More