2023-05-13

Sport

The King Is Back. Teddy Riner wins his 11th world title!

At the 7th day of the IJF in Doha, Teddy Riner wins his 11th world title while Akira Sone takes home gold for Japan.

13/05/2023

World News

Israel-Gaza: Ceasefire agreed upon after five days of fighting

The escalation in violence has seen around 33 people dead in five days of clashes

13/05/2023

World News

Two Russian jets and two helicopters crash along Ukraine border

Videos have circulated on Telegram of a Russian helicopter crashing, reportedly killing two people. The source of the crash is yet to be distinguished.

13/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 13th – Evening

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

13/05/2023

No Comment

Watch: Israeli strike hits house in northern Gaza

Violent clashes have been met with international calls for de-escalation, with the European Union pushing for an "immediate comprehensive ceasefire".

13/05/2023

Culture news

Eurovision Grand Final to mix pop and politics with glitzy united show

Ten acts from each semi-final have qualified along with last year’s winner Ukraine and the Big Five countries who fund Eurovision - France, Germany, the UK, Spain and Italy.

13/05/2023

No Comment

Watch: Violence escalates between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants

Israel and Islamic Jihad militants continue to trade heavy fire despite Egyptian mediators launching a new bid to end days of fighting that has killed dozens.

13/05/2023

No Comment

Watch: Thousands protest in Belgrade over mass shootings

Last week's mass shootings shocked and horrified many Serbs. Thousands took to the streets of Belgrade on Friday to demonstrate their anger.

13/05/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine claims advance in Bakhmut as Russian strike 'kills two'

By pinning down Russian army in battle for Bakhmut, Ukraine hopes to open up opportunity for counter-offensive elsewhere

13/05/2023

Ireland

Dublin refugee camp burned by far-right anti-immigration activists

Racist nationalism is growing louder in Ireland, with extremists turning a housing shortage into a wedge issue

13/05/2023

Germany

Germany announces €2.7 billion in new military aid to Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly set to visit Berlin on Sunday

13/05/2023

World News

Fear of landslide sends Swiss villagers fleeing after warning

One hundred residents have abandoned their chalets and farms in an idyllic Swiss village after geologists warned tonnes of rocks on the mountain above them could be about to give way.

13/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 13th – Midday

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

13/05/2023

World News

Portugal's parliament has passed a bill legalising euthanasia

Portugal's parliament has passed a bill legalising euthanasia after an intense debate including a veto by the country's president.

13/05/2023

Food and Drink

Sing for your supper: Top 5 European snacks for a Eurovision night in

Don't know what to cook for your Eurovision party ? We've got you covered. Here are our top 5 easy to make and healthy snacks from European food influencers that Julie Van Ossel has been tasting.

13/05/2023

Italy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome for talks with the Pope and Italian leaders in his first visit to the EU and NATO nation since Russia's full-scale invasion.

13/05/2023

France

France welcomes home two men released from a prison in Iran

France has welcomed home two men who were released from a prison in Iran. One had been held for three years on spying charges after taking photographs with a drone while the other was detained seven months ago while doing consultancy work for a travel company.

13/05/2023

The Dialogue

Generation Hope: Children, charity and knowing your limits

In partnership with Media City

Save the Children's UK CEO talks to The Dialogue about the organisation's work and how she's learned to know her own limits. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

13/05/2023

No Comment

No Comment videos of the week

No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

13/05/2023

Israel

Air raids and rocket strikes as death toll rises in Gaza violence

Air raids and rocket attacks continued in Gaza, with Israel targeting more Islamic Jihad fighters as the funerals of those killed in earlier strikes took place. Israel has been hit by scores of rockets in a week of increased violence that has killed more than 30 people.

13/05/2023

Green News

World's oldest ever dog celebrates 31st birthday

Bobi's health was "a little damaged" after all the media attention he received but he is now feeling better, owner reveals.

13/05/2023

Europe News

Turkish election: Here's how an opposition win could impact EU ties

Turkey is officially a candidate to join the EU but its accession talks have been frozen since 2018 over rule of law and democratic concerns.

13/05/2023

Slovakia

Slovak president appoints 'non-party' government to solve crisis

As a result of the country's prolonged political crisis, Slovakia's President Zuzana Čaputová has appointed a government of experts, not politicians, to run the country.

13/05/2023

Travel News

Venice cruise ships: Not everyone supports the ban, here's why

In 2021, large ships were barred from entering Venice - but the ban is yet to be enforced.

13/05/2023

Russia

Gallery – Europe in pictures this week

The best photos from across the continent this week: Moscow celebrations, Ukraine fighting, and the Eurovision Song Contest.

13/05/2023

Turkey

Turkish elections: 64 million voters can decide who becomes president

Turks go to the polls on Sunday in combined presidential and parliamentary elections. Three candidates remain in the presidential race.

13/05/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Germany calls for a more geopolitical Europe

In this edition of "Brussels, my love?", we take a look at Germany’s role in Europe following Chancellor Scholz’s speech before the European Parliament and ask whether the belated ratification of the Istanbul Convention to fight violence against women was a relief – or an embarrassment.

13/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 13th – Morning

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

13/05/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine special forces footage appears to show Bakhmut battle

Ukraine has released what it says is helmet-camera footage from its special forces clearing a Russian position in Bakhmut. Kyiv says it has stopped the enemy and pushed it back, with President Zelenskyy telling his people the Russians are mentally prepared for defeat.

13/05/2023

World News

Italy's declining birth rate: Pope Francis and Meloni raise concerns

Italy has one of the lowest birthrates in the EU and the country is ageing at a much faster rate than other European countries.

13/05/2023