In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that recent drone incursions into EU airspace are “not isolated incidents”, as Baltic leaders and EU officials warn of escalating hybrid threats engineered by Russia along Europe’s eastern border.
German Trade Minister Katherina Reiche is in Beijing this week seeking to strengthen industrial ties with China, even as several EU member states push Brussels to take a tougher line against the Asian giant over overcapacities.
Countries around the world are cutting humanitarian aid budgets, reshaping the global response to public health emergencies and crises.
91% of competitors used testosterone, 79% human growth hormone – but the promise of multiple world records failed to materialise. Here's what actually happened.
'Holy Pop!' takes visitors inside the bizarre and beautiful world of obsessive fans.
Some EU countries back the European Commission's proposal to allow tacit approval for projects aimed at upgrading the EU’s ageing power grid, while others have asked the EU's Cyprus Presidency not to make such provision mandatory.
Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures.
Marco Rubio visited Yerevan, backing PM Pashinyan’s pro‑western course and signed TRIPP corridor and strategic partnership deals to boost regional peace.
France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.
Live metrics show partial restoration of connectivity after President Pezeshkian ordered the international internet to be reopened, but an Iranian court has suspended the order before it could fully take effect, leaving Iranians in legal and digital limbo on day 88 of the
Brent crude trades at $100 per barrel while European indices drop, Asian stocks close mostly flat and US equities open higher. Markets remain volatile as US-Iran talks stall and President Trump reiterates nuclear demands.
At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, French choreographer Boris Charmatz and Italian director Romeo Castellucci turned performance into an exploration of intimate fragility by interpreting childhood trauma through silence and by transforming a parking lot into a cathedral.
Moscow's rhetoric may point to the Kremlin's nervousness over the war's direction, our defence correspondent writes from Kyiv.
The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections.
South Korea authorities launched an investigation after part of a decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May. The accident killed three people and disrupted rail traffic near the capital’s main station.
Through workshops, design studios and local industries, silk production continues to link tradition with contemporary demand, preserving techniques shaped over centuries.
Albert Manifold is the third senior BP leader to exit under a cloud in three years, as the British energy giant's boardroom turmoil shows no sign of abating.
The Juvenile Court ordered that the two boys, aged four and five, be returned to their country of origin after French authorities decided to place them in the care of social services.
The operator, which launched in 2021, already runs trains between London King’s Cross, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
From flooding in Addis Ababa to housing deficits in Luanda, African officials at the World Urban Forum in Baku say climate change and rapid urbanisation are outpacing their ability to respond — and the money to fix it is not there.
"This is not the right time to rush into any kind of talks" with Russia, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said as debate over how to end the invasion of Ukraine continues.
Pope Leo XIV has disseminated a major manifesto warning of the societal ills posed by the emerging technology – particularly on the battlefield and how it is related to “slavery”.
Ukraine is already falling behind on its EU accession timeline, the country’s deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration told Euronews in an exclusive interview, urging all accession clusters to be opened as early as next month.
Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home.
Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car, the Luce, in Rome — but the €550,000 five-seater's design drew widespread criticism online and sent the company's shares sliding nearly 8%.
From solar panels to rare earths and industrial robots, Chinese firms have quietly become the dominant, sometimes sole, supplier across a growing number of European industries as fears of another "China shock" rise.
The OpenAI boss admits he was wrong about the pace of AI job disruption – but stops short of ruling it out entirely.
Along with more funds for regional policies, agriculture and fisheries, the member states are calling a new debate on 'own resources' and repaying Recovery Fund loans with new common debt.
Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context.
Rock band Metallica is encouraging their fans to donate blood and plasma ahead of their UK gigs, raising awareness for the vital need for donations.
The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic.
The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic.
Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others.
While Europe-Asia airfares soar, budget airlines slash or keep prices low to tempt people back into travel amid weak demand and higher operational costs. How can they do it and how long will it last?
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Greece’s National Health System is coming under severe strain from chronic understaffing, the POEDHN union representing hospital workers warns.
The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said on Monday that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon.
France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.
France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human recommends eight new medicines for approval, alongside 13 extensions of indication for existing medicines. Among the headline recommendations at EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear and an investigation has been opened, the public prosecutor's office said.
Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque.
Taylor Swift went into this year’s American Music Awards as the leading contender, with eight nominations. But it wasn't to be. She left empty-handed, as K-pop dominated the ceremony and further cemented its worldwide domination. Here’s everything you need to know about this
Italy's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into easyJet over claims the airline misled consumers through opaque bundled baggage pricing on its booking platforms.
Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de Armas into a lively stage of music.
The EU's decision to give European satellite operators priority could risk a backlash from the Trump administration.
A major drone show at Sydney’s Vivid festival was cancelled after nearly 90 drones malfunctioned and fell into Darling Harbour during a live performance.