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Europe News

Merz’s party suffering heavy losses in 2 German state, exit polls

Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union is projected to fall to 5.5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. That would be its worst result there since World War II. The CDU is projected to come in second with 20%, behind the Left party at 24.5%, according to the exit poll by public broadcaster ARD

20 September 2026

Culture news

May el-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' wins top prize Venice Film Festival

El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy.

13 September 2026

Europe News

Anthropic CEO calls on AI firms to slow down pace of developement

Amodei's announcement came days after the AI company revealed that its models were being used for cyberattacks, propaganda campaigns and dangerous biological research.

12 September 2026

Iran

Iran says it attacked tankers, US-linked vessels in Hormuz escalation

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that it targeted three oil tankers and three US-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as the cycle of violence spirals after the US military struck three Iranian oil tankers earlier on Saturday, in response to Iran targetting the US navy on Friday.

5 September 2026

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Europe News

Metsola pays tribute to EU ex-Commissioner Siim Kallas, Kaja’s father

“It is with sadness that I must announce that my dear father, Siim Kallas, passed away last night,” posted EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Instagram.

Europe News

One killed, two teens injured in Swedish high school sword attack

Fagersta municipality said an attacker armed with a sword entered Brinell School and killed one person and wounded two teenagers before being detained by police. Local media reported that the attacker was armed with a sword and was shot in the leg by police.

Brazil

Brazil: Bolsonaro’s son Flávio launches bid against Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump

Europe News

ICC chief prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) 125 member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he has consistently denied. The decision marks the first time an ICC chief prosecutor has ever been removed from office

Europe News

Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash

Among those attending are Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

World News

Israel formally recognises Armenian World War I 'genocide'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel had "fulfilled a moral duty by recognizing the historical truth, and rejecting attempts to deny it".

Europe News

Serbian Vučić says he will resign in weeks and calls early elections

“I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign,” Vučić tells his supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade. Vučić’s second and last mandate expires in mid-2027.

Lebanon

Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal as first step

The officials did not disclose details of the deal, which was signed by Yechiel Leiter and Nada Hamadeh, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States.

Europe News

Trump threatens 100% tariffs over EU digital tax

US President Donald Trump threatens to slap a 100% tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped.

Sport

Danish footballer Eriksen 'conscious' after collapsing on field

The former Tottenham and Manchester United midfielder went down on the pitch in Odense, Denmark’s third-largest city. According to reports, he remains conscious, and the match has been abandoned

Europe News

Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in snap general poll

Voters in Malta have granted the Labour Party a record-breaking fourth consecutive mandate, according to preliminary results published on Sunday. The result marks a fresh victory for Prime Minister Robert Abela, with early indications showing Labour comfortably ahead

Israel

Lebanon–Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days, says US

The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May.

Iran

Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iranian response to US ceasefire proposal

Iran had responded to Washington's latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe News

Gunman opens fire in Kyiv, killing several people and wounding others

A gunman who opened fire on people in Kyiv on Saturday, has left at least six dead and others wounded, the Ukrainian capital's mayor Vitali Klitschko said. According to police the man has now been shot dead after barricading himself in a nearby supermarket.

World News

Turkish opposition leads in vote to run Istanbul and other key cities

The CHP's lead in Turkey's largest metropole would be a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had set his sights on retaking control in Istanbul and other major urban areas.

Art

'Graces' under fire - Dancer Silvia Gribaudi explores self-acceptance

Italian dancer and choreographer, Silvia Gribaudi, latest production, “Graces” is a reflection on the body and a hymn to self-acceptance.

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