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Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Midday

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Who is Raúl Castro: the man who inherited the revolution and still shapes Cuba under pressure

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EU cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

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Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it

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Iran secretly executes four as it hits global death sentence record

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Protesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death

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Recession warning? Eurozone activity hits lowest level in over two and a half years due to Iran war

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EU countries and Parliament clash on controversial return rules for migrants

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Latvia issues warning to residents after detecting unmanned aerial vehicle in its airspace

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North and South Korean women meet in rare football clash as fans cheer both sides

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'Highly explosive' whale Timmy to be towed out to sea

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Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event

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No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe

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Italy moves to Airbus A330 tankers in major NATO-aligned shift

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White House denies blocking Ebola evacuation

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Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine, with mutual assistance

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Trump envoy says US should restore its 'footprint' in Greenland

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Technological sovereignty is not about isolation, EU digital chief says

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Paris nursery abuse probe expands as 16 staff held over extended custody

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Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury

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Baltics must adapt to drone incursions because more will come, Lithuanian defence minister warns

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Marking 20 years of independence, Montenegro eyes EU as next milestone

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Volunteers create collection of audio stories for blind children

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Europe’s plan to boost fertilizer supply and food security

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Naples woken by strong earthquake as tremors hit city

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Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists

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Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction

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Netanyahu speaks out after video shows minister taunting activists

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Watch: tough love and record-low polls—inside the Friedrich Merz disaster

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Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line

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Key to peace in Eurasia: The Turkic World

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Nvidia beats expectations again as AI boom drives revenue surge, but shares slip

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The EU simplified its toughest AI law: what changed and why it matters

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From Brexit to Bre-entry?

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Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province

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Mother arrested after two French boys found abandoned in Portugal, police say

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Any UK return to EU would need a 'focused review' - leading MEP

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Europe Today: Drones, bunkers and political turmoil: what’s going on in Lithuania?

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SpaceX IPO ready for launch as countdown begins for what could be the biggest ever listing

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Trump sets tone on Taiwan after Xi summit, signals talks

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Winners and losers: Real household income growth across Europe in 2025

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One Continent, One Ticket

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International Tea Day: Jamming it up with Azerbaijan’s enduring tea ritual

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United States: sanctions lifted on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

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Australian court fines Musk's X close to €400,000 for not disclosing data to online safety watchdog

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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies

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EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says it is not enough

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A brand new airline is set to launch this July – and you can book tickets from London now

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Latest news bulletin | May 21st, 2026 – Morning

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NATO ministers meet as US plans to pull away from European security

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