Two police officers suspended after fleeing Kyiv shooting scene
An inquiry was opened after a video showed officers fleeing in panic from Saturday’s shooting, which left six dead and many injured. The patrol police chief has resigned.
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Bulgaria exit polls: Former president Rumen Radev set to win parliamentary vote
Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev is projected to win the parliamentary elections with full majority, according to the parallel vote counting, well ahead of the conservative GERB party, led by Boyko Borissov.
Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting
Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.
Pope Leo XIV heads to shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
Pope Leo XIV headed to a Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade. Earlier, the pontiff celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people.
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Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated
Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
Spain's Sánchez urges EU to break Association Agreement with Israel within 48 hours
During a Socialist Workers' Party rally in Gibraleón under the slogan 'Defend Public Services', on Sunday, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Socialist candidate María Jesús Montero confirmed they would ask the EU to end its Association Agreement with Israel.
Ukraine targeted with over 230 Russian drones, Zelenskyy blasts US green light for Russian oil
Ukrainian Defence Forces targeted drone manufacturing plants in Russia and on occupied Ukrainian territory.
Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years
Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading in polls.
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
Hormuz standoff reignites, new talks on Monday in Pakistan (White House official)
The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.
EU and Magyar agreed to work together for release of EU cash after weekend talks
Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.
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Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.
China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon
China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.
Global shock feared as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, Qatar says impact “not far away”
“The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.
Trump signs order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs
Trump signed an executive order Saturday to ease research restrictions on psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD, aiming to accelerate studies into their potential for treating mental health conditions.
North Korea conducts multiple ballistic missile tests
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions.
Iran says deal still 'far off' as Hormuz Strait remains shut
Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.
Can AI robots work alongside humans? Siemens and NVIDIA trial a humanoid robot
Siemens and Nvidia said the successful test advances their push to build factories where AI-powered machines can adapt and work with human staff
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Too hot for solar and too much wind for turbines: Can renewables withstand our worsening climate?
Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?
Travel smart: Must-have gadgets and accessories for summer holidays in 2026
From power banks to travel pillows, these are the essential items you need to pack for smoother trips around Europe this summer.
Which European countries will be the richest by 2030?
IMF projections show significant increases in GDP per capita in euro terms across Europe by 2030, but the rankings do not change significantly in terms of purchasing power.
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.
Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row
The Mexican president says there were never tensions over Spanish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
Exclusive: EU-based chemical producers ask Commission to probe Chinese group over deal in the UK
European chemical producers want the Commission to launch a probe into Chinese LB Group as it seeks to purchase a competitor’s plant in the UK to export to the EU, according to sources. The group fears it could be used to get around anti-dumping duties.
Spain's Sánchez builds anti-Trump coalition looking for political lifeline at home
Spanish PM led a progressive conference in Barcelona bringing together world leaders opposing MAGA politics, as Brazil's Lula lashed out at warlords and tech billionaires. "They're destroying democracy, workers and nature."