Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
From dances to destinations: TikTok Go lets US users book travel experiences in-app
Launched initially for the US market, the new feature will allow TikTok users to discover and book hotels, attractions and tours directly within the platform. Read More
Russian cargo ship sunk off Spain carried nuclear reactors for North Korea, probe reveals
Spanish investigators have discovered that the Russian cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 — originally believed to be part of a weapons retrieval mission to Syria —…
Real Madrid’s president slams ‘organised campaign’ to unseat him in fiery presser
Madrid has endured a second consecutive season without a major trophy, despite having France star Kylian Mbappé in the squad. Read More
‘Nothing to worry’ about on hantavirus ‘as long as we contain it’, says expert
Professor Luke O’Neill, from Trinity College Dublin, acknowledges the virus situation is “a bit scary” given the mortality rate. But he asks authorities to “reassure” people about its low danger,…
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during La Liga celebrations
Footage released on May 12 showed Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona’s La Liga title parade celebrating the club’s 29th league title. In a news conference, Barcelona coach…
Favourite Finland and Israel make it through to Eurovision final
Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around…
Newsletter: A medley of middle powers
As US President Donald Trump readies himself for a widely anticipated multi-day visit to China, and to be hosted by the country’s leader Xi Jinping, the world’s middle powers are…
Australia trades “constructively” with China but relies on diverse partnerships, Ambassador says
After almost a decade of negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clinched a free trade agreement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Australia in March. The…
‘No question’ EU funds must not be misused, Estonian minister says
EU ministers met in Brussels this week to discuss how Ukraine could best use the EU’s €90 billion loan to repel Russian forces. Backdropped by a widening corruption scandal in…