Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Exclusive: Poland’s hydrogen buses confront prohibitive fuel costs, new report claims
The new report argues that despite massive investment in hydrogen-powered buses in Poland, electric buses are less costly and less polluting due to Warsaw’s reliance on non-renewable hydrogen. In contrast,…
Short-haul trips are on the rise for European summer holidays – here’s where to book now
Trending destinations this summer include rural Sweden, Vlorë in Albania and Normandy in France. Read More
Bodybuilders show off muscles at Southeast Asian championships
Myanmar hosts the Southeast Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Yangon, with athletes from eight countries competing from May 14 to 18. Read more at Read More
EU-US trade deal has its make-or-break moment in Strasbourg
EU governments and the European Parliament are set to discuss the implementation of the EU-US trade deal again, amid threats of higher tariffs from Trump. As the clock is ticking,…
Watch: Brussels & European capitals—how New Delhi is leveraging a two-tier strategy in Europe
India’s Prime Minister is launching a massive diplomatic offensive across Europe. If we follow Modi’s itinerary day by day, the calendar reveals exactly what is at stake. Read More
Can the EU stop ‘nudification’ apps?
The EU is banning “nudification” apps, AI-powered tools that can digitally remove clothing from images of people, to create non-consensual sexual content. Read More
Around 10 ‘new’ victims in France’s Epstein probe have come forward, prosecutor says
France opened a human trafficking investigation after the US Justice Department released the latest cache of files from the investigation into the disgraced financier in January. Read More
Japan arrests US nationals after one entered enclosure at viral baby monkey Punch’s zoo
The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother. Read…
Watch: Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara with trophy
Eurovision winner Dara returned to Sofia to cheering fans after securing Bulgaria’s first-ever victory at the song contest in Vienna. Read more at Read More