Mother arrested after young French boys abandoned in Portugal
Portuguese police on Thursday arrested the mother of two young French boys found abandoned by a main road in the south of the country, alon…
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Diplomat who abruptly left Washington embassy was honoured by the king
Charles conferred LVO after his US visit on James Roscoe who had been standing in for Peter MandelsonA top diplomat who abruptly left his p…
Turkish court annuls leadership of main opposition CHP party, sparking turmoil
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Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegations
Travel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbandsThe travel operator Tui has ende…
Europe Intelligence Brief — Thursday, May 21, 2026
Europe intelligence brief covers NATO's US-withdrawal summit, France's PMI collapse, eurozone contraction, EU steel safeguards, Germany and…
Eiffel Tower staircase segment sells at auction for over €450,000
The section was part of the tower's original staircase linking the second and third floors; it was removed when lifts were installed in the…
Asia Intelligence Brief — Thursday, May 21, 2026
Vladimir Putin left Beijing without the Power of Siberia 2 gas-pipeline breakthrough Moscow had sought, exposing a partnership tilting towa…
Assisted dying bill could return after ballot of private members’ bills
One of two MPs who came in top five of vote could be persuaded to take on Kim Leadbeater’s bill in the Commons Assisted dying campaigners h…
Artist turns Paris bridge into ‘cave’ art
フランスのパリで、アーティストがセーヌ川にかかる橋を洞窟壁画のようなアート作品に変貌させました。このインスタレーションは、都市空間に新たな視覚体験をもたらしています。
Some Ukrainian refugees head home for dental work
一部のウクライナ難民が、歯科治療を受けるために一時的にウクライナへ帰国していることが報じられました。
TUC leader ‘angry’ at state of Labour but says it can recover to win next election
Exclusive: Paul Nowak recognises frustration with Keir Starmer’s government but urges party not to be fatalisticThe UK’s most powerful unio…
Court annuls leadership of Turkey’s main opposition party
An Ankara court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership election of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party, state news agency Anadolu reported…
European carmakers face EU pressure to diversify chip suppliers
EU set to force carmakers to source chips from multiple suppliers after the Nexperia crisis exposed dangerous dependence on a single Chines…
137-year-old piece of Eiffel Tower staircase sells for over €450,000 at auction
The buyer, who was in the auction room, became the owner of a 14-step section of staircase that stands 9 feet tall, weighs 1.4 tons and dat…
Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash
“Justice has absolutely been done,” said Daniele Lamy, whose son was among the 228 people killed on the Rio-to-Paris flight.
Vets Bid to Save Kosovo's Stray Dogs from Cull Through Sterilization
コソボで、獣医たちが野良犬の殺処分を回避するため、不妊手術による対策を提案している。この取り組みは、動物愛護団体と協力して行われる。
Five arrested after police investigate alleged electoral fraud in Tameside
Greater Manchester police make arrests after concerns over several independent candidates in May’s local electionFive people have been arre…
Merz's plan of 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine gets mixed reception
Diplomats in Brussels are casting doubt over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to grant Ukraine "associate membership". The Euro…
Germany charges Dane in alleged Iranian plot to kill Jewish leader, three others
Federal prosecutors say the suspect, accused of working for Iran’s IRGC, gathered intelligence on Jewish and pro-Israel targets in Berlin i…
Berlin okays bid to host Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of Nazis’ 1936 Games
Mayor's plan for 'summer fairy tale' provokes ire of residents and opposition lawmakers, who point to high costs; German president has call…
Former boss of collapsed investment firm jailed for illegally selling hot tub
Michael Thomson admitted to breaching a restraining order by selling a range of luxury itemsThe former boss of collapsed investment firm Lo…
French Artist Begins Giant ‘Cave’ Art Inflation Over Paris’ Oldest Bridge
フランス人芸術家が、パリのポンヌフ橋で巨大な「洞窟」を模したアート作品の膨張を開始しました。このインスタレーションは、同市最古の橋を覆うものです。
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, E…
UK Fuel Crunch Forces Starmer to Face Difficult Policy Choices
Sir Keir Starmer has spelt out a number of policies to address fuel shortages, signalling the government’s fears that the Iran war could hi…
Paris Awards Honorary Citizenship to Narges Mohammadi
In a symbolic gesture, the City of Paris has approved awarding honorary citizenship to Narges Mohammadi, the human rights activist and 2 ...
Open Doors event draws 9,000 to Germany for prayer, firsthand accounts of persecution
A North Korean pastor who survived hunger and forced labor told thousands of German Christians that the Kim dynasty is nearing its end.
Queen was keen to make Andrew a UK trade envoy, files released in Epstein probe show
Document from 2000 confirms Elizabeth II had a soft spot for her second son, whose royal titles were stripped last year over his ties to th…
Indian-origin delivery driver jailed for over 11 years for hit-and-run crash in UK
Indian-origin delivery driver jailed for over 11 years for hit-and-run crash in UK
What happened to Flight AF447? Why a court found Air France, Airbus guilty of manslaughter for 2009 plane crash
All 228 passengers and crew were killed when the plane crashed into the sea from a height of 38,000ft, becoming the deadliest in French avi…
Father of Gaza flotilla activist says UK ignored call for help after son seized by Israel
Father of Gaza flotilla activist says UK ignored call for help after son seized by Israel Kayla Rahaman on Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:13 …