US President Donald Trump says ‘not satisfied’ with new peace proposal from Iran
Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war. Read more at Read More
Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan cosmodrome in first test flight
On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part…
Trump to raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%, accusing bloc of not complying with deal
Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to the trade deal last July which set a 15% tariff on most goods. Read More
Iran war impact on shipping affecting refugee aid with freight rates soaring, UNHCR says
The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan’s Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. Read…
Arson attack at Skopje synagogue linked to so-called Islamic State, officials say
The Islamic State group has a profoundly hostile opposition toward Jews and its ideology frames Judaism as the primary enemy of Islam. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 1st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 1st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Iran executes 21-year-old karate champion as UN warns of death penalty surge
Tehran executed 21-year-old karate athlete Sassan Azadvar early Thursday after protest arrest, as UN and rights groups warn of a surge in executions and mass detentions since the start of…
Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 puts peace at its centre
The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 runs to 16 May in South Tyrol, with 24 installations from 13 countries exploring peace against a Dolomites backdrop. Read more at Read More
Lights, art, and a call for peace: Brixen festival transforms Alpine town into glowing spectacle
Brixen’s annual Water Light Festival has once again transformed the Italian Alpine town into a glowing canvas, bringing together artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Peace,”…
Explained: The rules around package holiday surcharges – and which operators won’t be adding them
EU rules limit how much prices can increase by, and for what reasons. Here’s what you need to know. Read More