2023-05-15

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 15th – Midday

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

15/05/2023

Sudan

Sudan: no sign of peace as fighting escalates

In Sudan, a bitter battle between opposing generals for power has been raging for a month. Caught in the crossfire is the Sudanese population which has resisted military rule for years and is demanding a transition to democracy.

15/05/2023

Tech News

Emmanuel Macron to meet with Elon Musk to discuss future investment

Emmanuel Macron and Tesla CEO Elon Musk will talk about the "attractiveness of France and its industries," the president’s office said.

15/05/2023

Ukraine

Ukrainian counteroffensive: What is President Zelenskyy waiting for?

The Ukrainian armed forces still need supplies of equipment and weapons to avoid heavy losses, says President Zelenskyy.

15/05/2023

Europe News

Falling energy prices boost EU's growth outlook, Commission says

GDP in the EU is now forecast to reach 1.0% in 2023 and 1.7% in 2024, up from a previous forecast of 0.8% and 1.6%.

15/05/2023

Belarus

Photos of Lukashenko appear after questions over leader's health

On Monday, the state news agency Belta reported Lukashenko inspected an air force installation and a photo was posted to the presidential website showing him standing stiffly in a military jacket, taking a salute from an officer.

15/05/2023

World News

Thai Elections: Move Forward poised to capture all 33 House seats

Thailand's main opposition Move Forward party set to outdo predictions in Sunday's general election. The vote is seen as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha first came to power in a 2014 coup.

15/05/2023

United Kingdom

UK pledges 'long-range attack drones' for Ukraine

The Ukrainian president is in Britain after visiting Paris, Berlin and Rome on a whistlestop European tour.

15/05/2023

Sudan

Sudanese continue to flee the country amid ongoing fighting

Sudanese continue to flee the country as the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces enters its fifth week.

15/05/2023

Health news

An mRNA vaccine shows promise against one of the deadliest cancers

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most stubborn and deadliest types of cancer. Could tailored mRNA vaccines help the immune system fight it off?

15/05/2023

Myanmar

Five dead, hundreds injured as Myanmar hit by Cyclone Mocha

At least five people have been killed and hundreds injured after Cyclone Mocha swept into Myanmar on Sunday. The tropical storm also hit Bangladesh, but spared the world's largest refugee camp.

15/05/2023

France

France promises Ukraine more light tanks and armoured vehicles

As Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits key European allies, France promises Kyiv more light tanks and armoured vehicles.

15/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan says he could still win poll and would accept run-off

Turkey's President Erdogan is locked in a close battle with his main election rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, with neither candidate reaching the 50% threshold needed to avoid a second round, according to most recent figures from the country's Supreme Election Council.

15/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 15th – Morning

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

15/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How 'Shrek 2' made Cannes history

15 May 2004: Shrek 2 makes its debut… at Cannes

15/05/2023

Greece

Cost of living soars in Greece despite economic recovery

Greece has outpaced most European economies in the past years, but why can't citizens afford basic goods, and why are employers short of staff?

15/05/2023