What is Russia’s Oreshnik missile?
Russia’s Oreshnik missile is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that Moscow says can evade air defences and strike targets across Europe at hypersonic speeds.
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Pakistan train bombing kills at least 24 people
Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said he strongly condemned the "heinous bomb explosion" and sent his condolences to the victims' families.
Latest news bulletin | May 24th, 2026 – Midday
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Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo as outbreak continues to spread
The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus.
The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses
Leading police agencies say that tech companies not doing enough to protect children from harm online.
Europe's biggest beach: endless sand on Germany's North Sea coast
A sandbank the size of 1,400 football pitches: Kniepsand on the North Frisian island of Amrum looks like a slice of desert and shields the island, while its vast beach could give tourism further inland a boost.
Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage
The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life.
At least four killed after massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Sunday that Russia had used the powerful nuclear-capable Oreshnik medium-range missile in its overnight attack, as well as hundreds of drones and dozens of other missiles.
Heavy police presence outside White House after deadly shooting at security checkpoint
Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.
Gunman killed after shootout with Secret Service near White House, Trump says
Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.
Pee for the planet: How Football fans are tackling Sweden’s fertiliser problem using urine
Could pee hold the answer to Europe’s fertiliser crisis? Swedish football fans are taking to the toilets to find out.
Latest news bulletin | May 24th, 2026 – Morning
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Frequent flyers: How many of these airline collectibles do you have?
From Lufthansa’s first class ducks to KLM’s miniature houses, these items are a hot commodity among aviation enthusiasts.
Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Rubio hints at 'good news' on Iran deal after Trump suggests agreement is imminent
On Sunday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in India there was a chance of some "some good news" regarding a deal later in the day.
SpaceX Starship explodes in Indian Ocean after splashdown
SpaceX launched its latest Starship test flight from Texas, with the spacecraft completing most mission objectives before exploding in the Indian Ocean after splashdown.
Cannes 2026: Cristian Mungiu’s political drama 'Fjord' wins the Palme d'Or
Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Minotaur" claimed the Grand Prix, with the director using his speech to address Vladimir Putin, calling on him to 'stop the carnage' in Ukraine.
US and Iran 'getting a lot closer' to an agreement to end war, Trump says
The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity. The proposal sets a 30-to-60-day window to negotiate details, though nuclear issues are excluded.
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Evening
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Pope Leo XIV visits southern Italy's 'Land of Fires'
The Terra dei Fuochi, or land of fires, is a vast area in southern Italy scarred by illegal dumping, burying and burning of waste.
Zelenskyy rebuffs Merz proposal, says Ukraine deserves full EU membership
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to grant Kyiv a non-voting "associate membership". Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine's EU presence must be complete, with full rights.
French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal
The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.
Found on walk: 1.5 tonnes of Soviet ammunition discovered in Berlin forest
A walk in Berlin’s Pankow district led to a surprise discovery: specialist LKA units unearthed 59 unexploded Second World War shells.
Ukrainian strikes hit energy and industrial facilities in Russia, authorities say
Authorities in the city of Novorossiysk said falling drone debris sparked a fire at an oil terminal, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a separate chemical plant in Perm Krai was hit.
Portuguese court remands French couple in custody in abandoned children case
The court in the port city of Setúbal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and abandonment of the boys after a two-day hearing.
Inside Germany's beer obsession, from a 5,000-metre beer pipeline to home-brewing championships
Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.
F-35 jets arrive in Poland to bolster NATO's eastern flank
Poland has ordered 32 F-35 multirole fighter jets from the US.