Latest news bulletin | May 24th, 2026 – Evening
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Turkish riot police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted
Officers forced their way into the building days after the party vowed to defy a court ruling removing its leaders.
Turkish police use tear gas to break into CHP headquarters
Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances in defiance of the ruling.
Hantavirus confirmed in crew member
A new hantavirus case linked to the outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has been confirmed in the Netherlands, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The patient is a crew member who disembarked in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands and had already been in
Royal Navy patrol ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to relieve army paratroopers
Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.
Sexually transmitted diseases are rising sharply
New figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) show sexually transmitted infections are rising sharply across Europe, with gonorrhoea and syphilis reaching their highest recorded levels in more than a decade. Health officials are particularly
WHO risk assessment raises DRC to ‘very high’
HO has raised its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to ‘very high’, warning that the situation is deteriorating rapidly amid insecurity, displacement and strained health systems. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill recommended for EU Approval
EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended approval for the Wegovy pill. Already approved in the US, the pill has seen huge uptake, with more than 1 million people using it within the first 4 months of its launch. Developed by Novo Nordisk, it
Turkish police storm main opposition headquarters with tear gas
Officers used tear gas inside the CHP building in Ankara to enforce a controversial judicial decision reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The intrusion has sparked fierce resistance from current party officials, who accuse Kılıçdaroğlu of deploying "mafia thugs" to
'Reckless escalation': Europe condemns Russia’s use of 'Oreshnik' missile
Russia’s use of the “Oreshnik” missile has drawn international attention. According to Moscow, the intermediate-range missile is capable of striking targets across large parts of Europe.
Cypriots head to the polls after hotly contested election campaign
Amid political uncertainty and intense public interest, Cypriots are voting for a new parliament.
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.
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
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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.