2023-05-30

Tech News

France opens first EV battery plant in 'reindustrialisation' push

The "gigafactory" in northern France will be among the first plants in Europe to make batteries for electric cars, a sector traditionally dominated by China.

30/05/2023

Culture news

Justice Strikes Back: Darth Vader convicted in Chilean court

The cult villain of the Star Wars saga appeared before the Valparaiso Court of Appeal in Chile, during a mock trial organized on Heritage Day.

30/05/2023

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.

30/05/2023

Sudan

Army and RSF agree five day extension of truce in Sudan

Sudan’s warring sides on Monday agreed to extend a shaky cease-fire in their battle for control of the country, after two key international mediators signalled impatience with persistent truce violations.

30/05/2023

Russia

Wagner boss denies coup accusations - ISW

Yevgeny Prigozhin argued his mercenary force does not have the personnel needed to topple the Kremlin.

30/05/2023

World News

Turkish election 'free but not fair', say international observers

"Media bias and ongoing restrictions to freedom of expression created an unlevel playing field, and contributed to an unjustified advantage of the incumbent," the OSCE said on Monday.

30/05/2023

Ukraine

Kremlin blames Kyiv for Moscow drone strike and other news

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

30/05/2023

Design

Portugal pays tribute to Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha

This is the year of late architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha at Casa da Arquitectura, in Matosinhos, northern Portugal. Two exhibitions dedicated to the Brazilian Pritzker Architecture Prize winner are now open to the public.

30/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Queen Victoria's life is threatened by a gunman

On 30 May, 1842, Queen Victoria survived the second attempt on her life in as many days.

30/05/2023

United Kingdom

UK government launches ad campaign to deter migrants

The messages, which will run on social media, come as net migration in the UK rises.

30/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 30th – Morning

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

30/05/2023

Latvia

Surprise holiday declared in Latvia after ice hockey success

The country enjoyed an unexpected holiday after unprecedented success at world championships.

30/05/2023