2023-05-09

Sport

Lionel Messi's father denies Saudi Arabia move

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi denied reports of the 35-year-old agreeing to sign a lucrative contract to play in Saudi Arabia next year.

09/05/2023

Nature

Scientists race to save endangered wild koalas from chlamydia

“It’s killing koalas because they become so sick they can’t climb trees to get food, or escape predators, and females can become infertile”

09/05/2023

Europe News

A European Ukraine is a rejection of Putin's imperialism, says Scholz

Speaking in Strasbourg, the German Chancellor made the case for a geopolitical, reformed and enlarged European Union.

09/05/2023

Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested

Party officials say ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested when he appeared at a court in Islamabad on a number of corruption charges

09/05/2023

World News

Euroviews. The Ukraine war has tested pro-European sentiments. They remain strong

The war in Ukraine is putting Europe's commitment to openness, diversity, freedom, solidarity, and individual responsibility to the test, and it is not just Europe’s image that is at stake, André Wilkens and Paweł Zerka write.

09/05/2023

Focus

Uzbekistan attracts foreign investment thanks to government reforms

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

Uzbek start-ups in fintech, e-commerce and software are benefitting from foreign investment thanks to green economy strategies, the privatisation of Uzbek banks and public-private partnership laws.

09/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Midday

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

09/05/2023

Culture news

Pulitzer Prize winners include AP and Barbara Kingsolver

Since 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes honour the best in journalism and the arts.

09/05/2023

Russia

'A real war has been unleashed' against Russia: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin tells a crowd gathered for Moscow's Victory Day parade that 'a real war has been unleashed against our Motherland'.

09/05/2023

World News

Fighting continues in Sudan as truce talks between stall

The humanitarian situation in Sudan is worsening as truce negotiations between the country's warring generals stall.

09/05/2023

Europe News

'Work has to continue' on Ukraine's EU bid, von der Leyen says in Kyiv

Ukraine's application to join the bloc is dependent on the completion of seven key reforms, including the fight against corruption.

09/05/2023

Health news

Adults with mental disorders at higher risk of stroke or heart attack

Some mental health conditions can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in younger adults by a factor of three, new research shows.

09/05/2023

Mobility

Sweden plans to build the world's first permanent e-road by 2025

The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric roads in Sweden by 2035.

09/05/2023

World News

Suspect arrested over car bomb attack on pro-Kremlin writer

A suspect has been charged over a car bomb attack that seriously injured Zakhar Prilepin, an ardent supporter of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.

09/05/2023

Ukraine

All the latest from the Ukraine war this Tuesday

These are the latest developments from the Ukraine war this Tuesday.

09/05/2023

Peru

Bodies of 27 Peruvian mine fire victims taken to morgue

The remains of 27 victims have been taken to the local morgue after Peru's worst mining accident in recent years.

09/05/2023

Culture news

Quiz: How well do you really know Eurovision?

In this quiz, we'll put your knowledge of Eurovision to the test with a mix of fun and challenging questions that cover everything from past winners to iconic performances and more.

09/05/2023

Serbia

Anger grows in Serbia despite crackdown on gun ownership

President Aleksandar Vučić has demanded a 90% reduction of firearms in circulation after back-to-back mass shootings last week.

09/05/2023

Culture news

For your reappraisal: Violent Femmes - 'Hallowed Ground'

In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: Violent Femmes' 'Hallowed Ground'.

09/05/2023

Culture Series

Legendary photographer Michel Haddi recalls working with Tupac Shakur

This month, the work of world-renowned photographer Michel Haddi is being featured at the international photography fair, Photo London.

09/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The pill that changed the world

9 May 1960: The birth control pill is approved in the US and a new era is born

09/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Morning

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

09/05/2023

West Bank

Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill militant commanders

The Palestinian Health Ministry confirms Islamic Jihad commanders and some family members were killed by Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday as tensions continue to rise

09/05/2023

Lithuania

Turkey's political rivalries play out in unexpected places

With overseas voting taking place for the first time this year in the three Baltic States, Turkey's political tensions are playing out along old fault lines.

09/05/2023