Iraq swears in new prime minister as US presses Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups
Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi’s government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups. Read more…
Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Death toll from large-scale Russian attack that slammed Ukraine rises to 24
The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia’s largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine. Read more at…
Letting Israel participate in Eurovision ‘wrong from the beginning’, Spain’s culture minister says
Eurovision is ‘whitewashing’ the Israel-Hamas war by allowing Israel to compete, Spain’s Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun told Euronews in exclusive comments. Read More
Fact check: Is the EU about to restrict the use of VPNs?
Claims that the EU could restrict the use of VPNs have spread widely online in recent weeks, prompting concerns among some users about digital freedoms and online privacy. However, they…
Helsinki Airport resumes flights after drone alert forces suspension, officials say
Europe has been on high alert for weeks after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a “drone wall” along…
Which European countries are the largest exporters of plastic waste?
Plastic waste exports from Europe hit new highs in 2025, with Germany and the UK leading shipments abroad. Which countries are taking it in? Read More
Heading to Mexico City for the World Cup? Here’s where to go and what to see
Azteca stadium is set to host five matches this summer as one of the host cities. Read More
14 new beaches in Italy have been awarded Blue Flags – here’s where they are
There are now 525 award-winning beaches, with Liguria in the lead and growth in Calabria, Puglia and Sicily. Read More
Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages
Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run…