Von der Leyen opens door to EU-wide social media ban for children
European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer amid growing pressure from several member states to strengthen protections for children.…
‘Farage surge makes Starmer’s EU push more important than ever,’ UK minister tells Euronews
Crushing local election loss is piling pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as rising support for the anti-immigration Reform UK exposes growing public frustration over migration and the economy. Read…
UK PM Keir Starmer says he will stay in office as junior minister quits government
Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses in last week’s local elections across the UK but he would fight on. Read More
Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff has been named as a suspect in a major corruption investigation by Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau. Read More
Ireland hopes new Budapest government will facilitate Ukraine’s EU membership
Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne said the European Union must continue increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions, military support and diplomatic efforts. Read More
A weakened Trump to test China’s appetite for deal-making
A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is…
At least nine killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes at north Pakistan bazaar
The Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups have grown more emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Macron thanks Kipchoge for ‘patience’ after Nairobi morning run
Macron joined marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge for an early morning run in Nairobi on day three of his Africa tour, later thanking the two-time Olympic champion for his “patience.” Read…
Where in Europe do employees work the most on weekends?
Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week? Read More