Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Morning
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…
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria victorious as nail-biting final sees Israel bumped to second place
Bulgaria was crowned queen of Eurovision 20206, following a nail-biting final which saw it surge past Israel thanks to the public vote. Read More
Several injured after car ploughs into crowd in Italy’s Modena
A 31-year-old man has been detained after ploughing his car into several people in Modena’s city centre. The mayor said at least eight were injured, four seriously. Read More
Eurovision final in Vienna overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation
Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza.…
Eurovision 2026: Follow our coverage of the world’s greatest song contest
Follow our live coverage of the 70th Eurovision taking place in the Austrian capital, Vienna, as 25 countries compete in perhaps the most politically charged edition of the world’s greatest…
London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies
The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s so-called “Unite the Kingdom” march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba…
South Korea: Thousands watch robot monks march through Seoul’s historic streets
Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul’s lantern parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday, symbolising Buddhism’s tech-savvy modernisation. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Whale Timmy is dead, GPS tracker confirms identity
For a long time it was unclear whether the whale found off Denmark was Timmy. Authorities have now confirmed that the famous humpback whale did not survive his journey through…
Indian PM Modi begins European tour with meeting of Dutch royals
Modi’s European tour includes a Sunday stop in Sweden, where he will meet Ursula von der Leyen, and will conclude in Italy on May 20 with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.…