Hungary’s Orbán-era wartime state of emergency ended, PM Péter Magyar says
The emergency governance framework was first introduced by the government of previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2020 as part of measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
New book reignites rumours of relationship between French president and Iranian actress
On Wednesday, Paris Match journalist Florian Tardif published his book “Un couple (presque) parfait” about Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. Read More
Peacocks take over northern Italian beach town
More than 100 peacocks now roam Punta Marina in northern Italy, leaving residents searching for humane ways to manage the birds. Read More
Ship seized near UAE coast headed for Iranian waters, UK maritime agency says
A ship has been taken near the UAE coast and is headed for Iranian waters, the UK’s UKMTO said, in the latest vessel seizure around the Strait of Hormuz. Read…
Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announces shock resignation
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced on Thursday she will resign, triggering the collapse of the country’s governing coalition ahead of key October parliamentary elections. Read More
Deepfake Meloni clips distort Italy and Israeli relations
Several viral deepfake clips have spread online with misleading claims about Italy’s relationship with Israel. Read More
Tariffs, weak demand and climate confusion drag EU business investment rate to 11-year low
It’s the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend. Read More
Seoul court orders North Korea’s leader to pay compensation to Korean War POWs
Thursday’s ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation.…
UAE denies Netanyahu office’s claim of secret wartime visit as Iran dubs it ‘unforgivable’
The UAE denied Netanyahu’s office’s claim of a secret wartime visit, as Tehran threatened those “colluding with Israel”. Read more at Read More