Noam Bettan thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place
“Everyone is very, very proud of you,” Netanyahu said to Bettan, who replied that it was a “great privilege” to represent Israel at the competition. Read More
Turkic leaders drive their alliance towards an ‘influential geopolitical power centre’
Turkic states’ leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address…
Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant amid Iran ceasefire tension
A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, officials say, with no injuries or radiation leak reported as regional tensions around the Iran ceasefire escalate. Read…
One of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the attack in a post on X, writing that “Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region.” Read More
UK leadership hopeful Streeting calls Brexit a ‘catastrophic mistake’
Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Read More
Open-air jazz nights unites global musicians and new audiences in Uzbekistan
The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are…
Adult ‘playcations’ emerge as the ‘defining’ US summer travel trend, according to Airbnb
Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences. Read More
Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport
A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Midday
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…
Les Invalides: 350 years of service to wounded soldiers and victims of war
For more than three centuries, Les Invalides in Paris has been a hospice for wounded soldiers, Holocaust survivors and more recently victims of the Bataclan bombings. Its mission was initiated…