Hungarian lawmakers vote to reverse exit from ICC initiated by Orbán
The 199-member parliament voted 133 for, 37 against with five abstentions to formally repeal a law on exiting the ICC, just ahead of the deadline.
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Nordic coalition urges EU to stand firm against new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic
The appeal sent to the European Commission cites environmental concerns and security risks if the EU decides to lift the ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic. Instead, EU leaders are urged to focus on electrifying the economy and transport while expanding domestic clean
South Africa and Afrikaners reject US claims of humanitarian crisis for white people
Around 6,000 South Africans have moved to the US since the Afrikaner programme started last year, according to the US government.
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Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates
The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE.
Carlos Slim: 'Pemex crisis is Mexico's main problem'
The richest man in Mexico, Carlos Slim, says the crisis at state oil firm Pemex is the country's main problem, with plunging output, weak investment and debts of about $85bn.
ICC trial for ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to start in November, judge says
The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019.
Europe is the ‘last evangelist’ of a trade order that’s no longer respected - France’s Haddad
France’s EU Affairs Minister says it’s time for Europe to leverage “all the tools” it has to protect itself from the increasingly “aggressive trade practices” of foreign competitors. He adds that China and the US have long abandoned the foundational rules of international trade.
Europe could become a chikungunya virus hotspot as heat expands mosquito habitats
As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns.
Zelenskyy sent letter asking Trump for Patriot air defence munitions, adviser confirms
The Iran war, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf, has exacerbated a shortage Ukraine has faced since the start of the war.
'Hard to speak with someone who wants to kill you': Russian threat upends EU debate on direct talks
Russia's threat to hit diplomats has shifted the ongoing debate on whether the EU should engage in direct talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Foreign affairs ministers will discuss the divisive topic in Cyprus.
Chinese carmakers double EU market share as EVs drive sales growth
New car registrations in Europe grew 4.2% in the first four months of 2026, as traditional European brands maintained their dominance despite Chinese carmakers doubling their share of the EU market.
Ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon will start operating from 9 June
Cedar Waves has now opened its online platform for bookings, allowing customers to reserve their stays directly through the company’s website.
Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza reconstruction fund is empty, source says
The board is unambiguously led not just by the United States but by Trump personally, who holds the final say and can remain in charge past his presidency.
EU countries reject Russia's threat against diplomats, issue summons in protest
Russia's notification urging diplomats in Kyiv to leave "as soon as possible" has been denounced by EU countries as intimidation. Germany, France, Spain and Poland have summoned Russian ambassadors in protest.
Pope Leo XIV meets Pedro Sánchez at the Vatican ahead of Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV received Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May, as preparations continue for the pontiff’s planned visit to Spain in June.
UK and Poland sign 'major' defence treaty as Starmer continues to rebuild ties with Europe
The treaty is part of Starmer's efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign.
These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner
The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress.
Neighbourhood Social Workers offer a 'ray of light' to poor and vulnerable in Cyprus
As the EU launches its Anti-Poverty Strategy, a programme in Cyprus is offering a 'ray of light' to people facing poverty and social exclusion.
Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in Lebanon
Lebanon rescue workers recovered bodies from the rubble in Burj al-Shamali near the coastal city of Tyre on 27 May, one day after an Israeli strike that Lebanon’s health ministry said killed at least 14 people.
EU Commission chief eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined
The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as merely PR-driven, while the job description remains a work in progress.
Egypt marks record year for gas discoveries amid domestic shortage
Egypt’s recent Eni-linked gas finds have lifted hopes of an upstream revival, but analysts say import pressure is unlikely to ease soon.
German far-left militant Daniela Klette jailed for 13 years for robberies
Klette was part of a trio, along with fellow gang members Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub, active as part of the RAF's "third generation" in the 1980s and 1990s.
‘The Simpsons’ writer who 'predicted' Trump presidency makes 2028 White House bid
Dan Greaney, the Emmy-winning writer who wrote The Simpsons episode 'Bart To The Future', which “predicted” a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened, is now apparently running in 2028.
Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals
The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.
Nearly a third of Europe's health and social care workers face cancer risks at work, study finds
From X-ray machines to anatomy laboratories, a new study has found that nearly a third of Europe's health and social care workers are regularly exposed to cancer-causing risks.
MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law
At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance of individual facilities.
Spain's PM sees 'no reason' to withdraw support for predecessor Zapatero amid graft probe
Zapatero, who governed from 2004-2011, has been summoned to testify next month in connection with crimes allegedly committed during the bailout of small airline Plus Ultra in 2021.
Everything you need to know about NASA’s plan to build a permanent Moon base
NASA has unveiled an ambitious plan to turn the Moon into a long-term human outpost, with the first robotic missions targeting 2026.
Pop-culture debunked: 'Friends' lied to you about urinating on jellyfish stings
Rising temperatures often mean that there are more jellyfish in our oceans. If you’re heading to the beach soon and you get stung, don’t urinate on yourself (or have one of your friends do it for you), whatever you do. Because the beloved TV show Friends lied to you about
Fact check: Viral hantavirus map does not show confirmed cases
A map circulating online has been used to falsely suggest that the hantavirus is spreading rapidly in Europe, but its creator says it was intended to track news coverage.
Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say
The cave is located in a rugged, remote area in Xaisomboun province’s Longcheng district, about 120 kilometres north of the capital, Vientiane.
Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million pilgrims perform stoning ritual in Mina
More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Luxury brand Aman is opening its first hotel in Mexico this August
Amanvari in Baja Sur California offers a coastal escape with three miles of swimmable shoreline.
IRGC warns Iran's coast will become a 'graveyard' if US strikes resume
An IRGC Navy official threatened to turn Iran's entire Gulf coastline into a killing ground if the US resumed strikes, even as negotiators reported the two sides were closer to an initial agreement than at any point since the April ceasefire.
Greenpeace stages record deep-sea protest against seabed mining
Greenpeace used a robot more than 2,300 metres below the ocean surface to unfurl a “Listen to the Science” banner in protest against deep-sea mining.
In war-torn Gaza, Palestinians mark Eid al-Adha among the rubble
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip marked Eid al-Adha on 27 May under the shadow of war, gathering for prayers in heavily damaged areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City.
The heatwave affecting Europe is 'unprecedented and historic'
Temperature reached 35°C near London and could hit 39°C in some areas of France.
Budapest readies ahead of welcoming its first Champions League final on Saturday
Budapest’s Puskás Aréna will welcome Premier League finalists, Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal F.C., on Saturday, as tourism experts expect more than 200,000 fans to flock to the city in what could be the city's biggest tourism event ever recorded.
EU countries back EU-US deal, paving the way for its final adoption
The controversial deal still requires formal approval by the EU member states and the European Parliament. Under terms agreed last week by MEPs and EU lawmakers, the agreement will end in 31 December 2029 if not renewed.
Thousands rally in Tbilisi as Georgia marks Independence Day with pro-EU protests
Protesters in Tbilisi denounce Georgian Dream, accusing it of stalling EU accession, eroding civil liberties and pushing the country towards Russia.
Memory chip giants SK Hynix and Micron cross $1tn valuation amid AI mania
South Korea's SK Hynix and US chipmaker Micron both surpassed $1 trillion (€860bn) in market capitalisation within 24 hours of each other. Seoul's KOSPI index also hit an all-time high as AI continues to reshape markets.
Record heat has ‘fingerprints of climate change all over it’. What can Europe expect this summer?
"The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.”
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Thousands in Georgia rally for EU membership as country marks 35th independence anniversary
Waving Georgian and EU flags, thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi before staging a rally outside parliament amid a heavy police presence.
Cloud seeding is Kazakhstan's latest weapon against drought and crop failure but does it work?
Experts from the United Arab Emirates are sharing their experience with Central Asian authorities.
Former member of German militant group jailed for armed robberies after decades on the run
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.
The steering wheel: Your direct connection to the road
Source: unsplash.com I’ve always believed the steering wheel is one of the most personal parts of any car. It’s the one thing you’re constantly touching, gripping, and relying on every single time you drive. Whether it’s an old Corolla you’ve had for years or a newer SUV, that
Germany signs major Canadian LNG agreement amid Middle East energy fears
Canada has reached an agreement to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific coast terminal, an official familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Europe should prepare to talk to Russia but 'priority' is supporting Ukraine, French minister says
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad tells Euronews that Europe should not let others negotiate its security architecture on its behalf, but warns that Moscow is "not interested in a ceasefire or peace".