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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.
Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator Mohamed Bakkali granted prison leave
The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.
Canal+ sued over CEO's response to 'Zapper Bolloré' collective letter
Leading industry figures including Javier Bardem and Ken Loach have signed the collective's open letter.
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High temperatures, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal
Portugal’s IPMA forecasts weekend temperatures above seasonal norms, with rain and thunderstorms as a tropical air mass carries Saharan dust over Iberia.
Heat, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal
Portugal’s weather agency IPMA forecasts weekend temperatures above the seasonal average, with rain and thunderstorms, as a tropical air mass brings Saharan dust over the Iberian Peninsula.
US says people seeking green cards must leave the country to apply
Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.
Fadi Selwan, Deputy CEO at Meridiam – "What distinguishes Meridiam is our vision as a very long-term investor"
This interview provides an in-depth look at Meridiam's strategy, operational practices, and commitment to sustainability. Fadi Selwan, Deputy CEO, outlines the core pillars of his role, which range from asset management to overseeing ESG and human resources teams. He discusses
What if AI could move your hand? Students build a wearable device using AI and electric pulses
The prototype system was developed in just 48 hours during a hackathon.
Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills at least 82 in China
Six emergency rescue teams consisting of 345 personnel have since been sent to the scene, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Saturday.
Pakistan's army chief arrives in Tehran as Rubio signals 'slight progress' in peace talks
US President Donald Trump has described the stop-start negotiations this week as teetering on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed attacks.
WHO says Ebola risk now 'very high' in DR Congo
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low.
China ‘won’t win anything’ if it ‘destroys’ Europe’s industry, French minister tells Euronews
France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, says the European Union must stop being “naive” and shift its mindset when addressing trade imbalances, saying that the approach should encompass all countries weaponising foreign trade.
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Morning
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‘Anime effect’: Fans boost tourism across Asia with pilgrimages to attractions and festivals
An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences.
In the race to succeed Trump, Vance and Rubio set for unpopularity contest among Republicans
When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.
Is Hantavirus a threat to Europe? Climate change and habitat destruction are increasing the risk
Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk?
UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe
Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical
UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions
Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results.
Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president.
'Associate membership' risks leaving Ukraine in limbo, Ireland warns after Merz pitches bold plan
Helen McEntee, Ireland's foreign minister, warned that granting "associate membership" to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full member, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unprecedented plan.