2023-05-23

Tech News

We tried Artifact, the 'TikTok of news'. Here’s how it works

Artifact, the new app developed by Instagram's founders, could rival Twitter for reading news and lifestyle articles.

23/05/2023

Pakistan

Additional police depolyed as Imran Khan appears in court

Pakistan's former prime minister has appeared before a court in Islamabad on Tuesday to seek protection from arrest in terrorism cases.

23/05/2023

Destinations

Here’s how to visit the Seven Wonders of the World in seven days

Jamie McDonald aka Adventureman gained a new Guinness World Record after visiting all Seven Wonders of the World in less than seven days.

23/05/2023

Sport

Madrid police arrest four over Vinícius bridge 'hanging' incident

Police say the four people in custody are "ultra" fans, associated with another Madrid football club.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-view: Bonnie and Clyde die in a police shootout

On 23 May 1934, two of the most famous outlaws in history - Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow - were killed in a police shootout.

23/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Midday

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

23/05/2023

World News

Euroviews. What can Brussels learn from China's generative AI regulation?

If the EU is prudent, it could choose to adopt two specific requirements from China’s draft law on generative AI: prohibit the use of copyright-protected content and personal data for training AI models without consent, Dr Kris Shrishak writes.

23/05/2023

France

Syria: France wants to see Bashar al-Assad in war crimes court

Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says there's no change in French policy, despite al-Assad being warmly welcomed back into the fold by fellow Arab leaders.

23/05/2023

Europe News

Hungary and Poland rally allies to defend veto power in foreign policy

Unanimity rules can be used by one single member state to derail or block a collective decision.

23/05/2023

Climate

What are early warning systems and how are they saving lives?

Over the past century, the number of deaths from extreme weather, climate and water-related events has dropped significantly.

23/05/2023

Germany

Germany housing crisis hitting refugees hard

With an 80 per cent increase in asylum applications this year, Berlin and other German cities are setting up container homes amid a backdrop of far-right protests.

23/05/2023

Guyana

Police in Guyana think school fire that killed 19 girls was malicious

Police in the South American country of Guyana think a fire that resulted in the deaths of 19 schoolgirls in a dormitory was started deliberately.

23/05/2023

Europe News

Hungary continues to block release of EU military funds for Ukraine

The €500 million is part of the bloc's European Peace Facility, which aims to help embattled countries, such as Ukraine.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Ancient tomb of Pre-Colombian Chancay culture leader found in Lima

Archaeologists have recently discovered the tomb of an elite figure from the pre-Hispanic Chancay culture at the Macaton funerary archaeological site in Peru.

23/05/2023

Culture news

How worrying for the art world is the Warhol US Supreme Court ruling?

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the late Andy Warhol infringed on the work of photographer Lynn Goldsmith with his 'Orange Prince' art - should the art world be worried?

23/05/2023

Culture news

Pierce Brosnan showcases deeply personal artworks in solo exhibition

Pierce Brosnan, known for playing James Bond, takes on his most vulnerable role yet, revealing his artistic side in a solo art exhibition.

23/05/2023

Culture news

What a Ferrari made entirely out of LEGO looks like

A life-size Ferrari built with more than 380,000 LEGO bricks has been unveiled to visitors in Denmark, at an amusement park dedicated to the famous toy.

23/05/2023

World News

Russia says it has pushed back and 'destroyed' Belgorod attack units

The anti-Kremlin Freedom of Russia Legion claimed responsibility for the infiltration of Russian territory.

23/05/2023

Health news

A new pill for hot flashes could change the field of menopause drugs

A new menopause drug called Veozah targets the brain, not hormones, to relieve women suffering from hot flashes.

23/05/2023

Green News

The EU’s ‘dirty list’: Which countries are burning the most coal?

Two countries dominate Europe’s coal emissions. Though falling, coal made up over 60% of the bloc's power sector pollution last year.

23/05/2023

Travel News

€1 train tickets: How to see France on a budget this summer

Ouigo's flash sale covers Paris to Lyon and Nantes.

23/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Morning

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

23/05/2023