‘Most failing airport in Europe’: Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base blaming drop in traffic
The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back. Read More
Runners battle mud at annual UK charity race
Hundreds of participants waded through mud in the annual Maldon Mud Race in Essex. Read more at Read More
Mystery deepens over Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition after Iran unveils ‘martyr’ mural
A viral mural showing the Islamic Republic’s new ayatollah among dead Iranian leaders has deepened speculation he was killed or gravely wounded in the 28 February strikes on Tehran. Read…
Latest news bulletin | April 27th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 27th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, dies aged 80
The last surviving member of the definitive girl group – The Ronettes – has died aged 80. The band, known for their signature beehives and globally successful songs, inspired countless…
Italian Culture Minister shuns opening of Venice Biennale due to Russia pavilion
Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the…
‘Michael’ breaks records for music biopics at box office with $217 million global opening
International sales are strong, as ‘Michael’ has collected a $217.4 million global opening – a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews,…
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner rumoured to be preparing ‘Wedding of the Year’ in Palermo
Italian newspapers claim the ‘Levitating’ singer and actor, who is tipped to be next James Bond, are planning their wedding in Sicilian capital. Read More
The UN should ‘reform, transform or die’, says former General Assembly President
María Fernanda Espinosa, who is being floated as a potential successor to Secretary-General António Guterres, says the UN must “reinvent itself” in a shifting geopolitical context. Read More
Ukrainians mark 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster
Ukrainians in Slavutych on Sunday honoured the men and women whose mission it was to clean up the worst nuclear accident in history. People streamed in from different parts of…