2022-05-30

Culture news

Female filmmakers shone at Cannes, but parity is still a long way off

In the main competition at Cannes, less than a quarter of the directors were women.

30/05/2022

Culture news

'Counting Dracula': Vampire gathering in England smashes world-record

A total of 1,369 people dressed as vampires gathered in the grounds of Whitby Abbey in England, to set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as the ghoulish character, breaking the previous record of 1,039 set in 2011.

30/05/2022

Tech News

India withdraws warning on biometric ID photocopies after online panic

The Indian government issued a security warning over ID photocopies - then backtracked amid backlash on social media.

30/05/2022

France

France demands answers about death of journalist killed in Ukraine

Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff was killed on Monday near the eastern city of Severodonetsk as he reported on civilian evacuations.

30/05/2022

Inspire Saudi

Discover the artistic and cultural scene in Jeddah

In partnership with Visit Saudi

We explore the vibrant port city of Jeddah. From the tree-lined waterfront with its artistic sculptures to the historical district of Al-Balad that dates back to the 7th century, the city is a captivating hub and melting pot of cultures and flavours.

30/05/2022

Cinema

Cannes Film Festival: Ruben Östlund wins second Palme d’Or

The 75th Cannes Film Festival wrapped up on Saturday after awarding many European films. It was Ruben Östlund’s second Palme d’Or after he received his first award in 2017 for ‘The Square’. This time he won it with ‘Triangle of Sadness’

30/05/2022

Scenes

Meet the team who are preserving marine life in Mallorca

In partnership with Media City

"Posidonia is extremely important because it's basically the lung of the Mediterranean".

30/05/2022

My Europe Series

Why the Czech Republic's green measures lag behind neighbours

The environmental situation in the Czech Republic is the fifth worst in Europe despite the amount of GDP spent on trying to rectify it, a newly-published report has said.

30/05/2022

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103-year-old skydiver Ruth Larsson sets new Guinness World Record

Ruth Larsson became the oldest person in the history of the world to skydive on Sunday 29 May and entered the Guinness Book of World Records

30/05/2022

Culture news

Imperial measurements will bring back 'British culture', says MP

A Tory MP has said the UK will adopt imperial measures to bring back 'British culture and heritage.'

30/05/2022

Travel News

Could underwater tunnels finally link up the remote Scottish isles?

Inspired by the Faroe Islands, one British politician is keen to link up the Scottish islands through a series of tunnels - but is this a good idea?

30/05/2022

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Demonstration outside the EU summit in support of Ukraine

Ukrainian activists staged a demonstration in Brussels ahead of Monday's EU summit to call for tougher sanctions against Russia.

30/05/2022

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Huge model railway opens to public in Florence

A new model railway museum opened in Florence on 29 May and is called HZero.

30/05/2022

Ireland

Irish ex-soldier Lisa Smith found guilty of Islamic State membership

Defence lawyers argued that Smith, 40, wasn't a member of Islamic State, and only went to Syria to become a wife and mother.

30/05/2022

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Egypt unveils a treasure trove of ancient artifacts

Egyptian antiquities authorities on Monday put on display a set of 2,500-year-old artifacts recently unearthed at the famous Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.

30/05/2022

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Damascus bar acts as a diary

Tucked away among the shops of Damascus' Straight Street, a small bar and its walls serve as a diary for the Syrian capital's youth.

30/05/2022

Culture news

103-year-old Swedish woman sets record for world's oldest parachuter

103-year-old Rut Larsson becomes the world's oldest person to complete a tandem parachute jump after skydiving in Motala, Sweden.

30/05/2022

Europe News

EU leaders hash out deal over Russian oil ban at special summit

EU leaders will discuss food security and energy at a special summit on Monday.

30/05/2022

Culture news

Record-breaking opening weekend for Top Gun: Maverick

The film bagged the 59-year-old superstar his first $100 million opening weekend.

30/05/2022

Mobility

French jetpack inventor ‘doing well’ after lake crash

Franky Zapata was seen plunging about 15 m into a lake over the weekend.

30/05/2022

Culture news

Watch: Man disguised as 'old woman' attacks Mona Lisa with cake

Cake was smeared over the protective glass covering the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris on May 29, with the person described as being responsible indicating he was an environmental protester.

30/05/2022

Travel News

Rescuers pull 16 bodies from plane wreckage in Nepal mountains

The Tara Air plane lost contact with airport towers at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu on Sunday while flying into an area of deep river gorges.

30/05/2022

United Kingdom

UK launches visa scheme for 'elite' university graduates

The new 'high potential individual' visa category will let eligible applicants go to UK without a job offer.

30/05/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 30th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

30/05/2022

Europe News

EU leaders endorse ban on Russian oil, exempting pipeline imports

The European Council agreed to a Hungarian demand to completely spare oil imports coming through pipelines.

30/05/2022

Culture news

Ukraine's Eurovision winners auction off trophy for €836,000

Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision Song Contest earlier this month, has raised $900,000 (€836,000) for Ukraine's military by selling off the trophy they were awarded in Turin.

30/05/2022

Nature

Orca stranded in French river dies of natural causes

The 4 metre long killer whale has been lost on the river for 2 months now and was fatally ill.

30/05/2022

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High-tech race to map Ukraine's damaged historic buildings

Many Ukrainian historical monuments were destroyed by the Russian army, but cultural experts are trying to preserve their memory with the help of 3D scans.

30/05/2022

Colombia

Ex-rebel, businessman to compete in Colombia presidential runoff

Colombian voters have opted for a dramatic change in presidential politics, choosing a leftist former rebel and an outsider populist businessman to advance to a runoff election in June, amid growing discontent over inequality and rising inflation.

30/05/2022

USA

Joe Biden visits grieving Texas community after deadly shooting

The US president visited the grieving community of Uvalde to show solidarity with the families of the 21 victims.

30/05/2022