2023-05-31

Germany

Russia to close four out of five consulates in Germany

Russo-German relations are at a new low after the German government announced on Wednesday that Russia will have to close four out of its five consultants across Germany.

31/05/2023

World News

Increased sentences for two Serbs convicted of crimes in Balkan wars

Both Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic remained emotionless and silence as the court handed down the increased sentence.

31/05/2023

World News

France's Macron urges 'tangible' NATO security guarantees for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called on the West to offer Ukraine "tangible and credible" security guarantees as it battles Russia's invasion.

31/05/2023

Europe News

EU & US present united front on China, despite differences

Differing opinions on what to do about China is becoming a key issue between the two allies.

31/05/2023

Ukraine

UK Defence: Russian war effort in Ukraine appears to be losing steam

Since the start of May, Russia has increasingly been ceding the initiative. Moscow's forces have been reacting to Ukrainian action rather than actively progressing towards their own war aims.

31/05/2023

Moldova

Von der Leyen praises Moldova's 'enormous progress' toward joining EU

The Kremlin is deeply hostile to the prospect of another neighbouring country joining the European Union, claiming Moldova's accession represents a security threat.

31/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 31st – Evening

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

31/05/2023

Poland

Polish government criticised for using Auschwitz in political video

Poland's ruling Law and Justice party has compared the upcoming opposition protests to the Auschwitz concentration camp.

31/05/2023

Destinations

This eastern European mountain town offers adventure on a budget

Escape to the Tatra Mountains this summer for scenic hikes and highland bites.

31/05/2023

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Euroviews. DRC's racist election law threatens to push the country over the brink

If the legislation barring anyone without two Congolese parents from seeking the presidency existed in Europe, it would make a number of the continent's leaders unelectable, Duggan Flanakin writes.

31/05/2023

Eco-Innovation

Pigs may fly, but there are warnings over pig fat powered planes

Nearly 9,000 dead pigs would be needed for a flight from Paris to New York, the campaign group estimated.

31/05/2023

South Africa

South Africa grants Putin immunity despite international warrant

Russia's president was granted diplomatic immunity to attend a BRICS summit in August, despite being wanted for his involvement in alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

31/05/2023

Qatar 365

Explore Qatar's grassroots initiatives aiming to protect the planet

In partnership with Media City

In this latest episode of Qatar 365, we speak to activists and entrepreneurs leading Qatar's fight against waste.

31/05/2023

Climate

France's ban on domestic flights doesn't go far enough, say experts

The ban applies to three routes, representing 2.5% of France's annual domestic flights.

31/05/2023

Experiences

Hot headed? Control your mind with 'moving meditation’ in China

The basic principle is ‘to teach people how to overcome hardship with softness’.

31/05/2023

Culture news

Can a TV channel keep the language of Jesus alive?

A new television channel has been launched in Iraq to save the 2,000-year-old Syriac language.

31/05/2023

Culture news

A 15th century manuscript offers a peek into medieval stand-up comedy

A new study by a Cambridge English professor explores comedic texts believed to have been written by an unknown medieval minstrel.

31/05/2023

Europe News

Algae is a low-carbon protein. The EU is lagging in production

Aquaculture is seen as key to mitigating the challenges faced by the traditional fishing sector.

31/05/2023

Sudan

Sudan's latest ceasefire fails to hold despite truce extension

The latest ceasefire in Sudan between the army and the Rapid Support Forces fails to hold as fighting flared in the capital on Tuesday despite the truce being extended.

31/05/2023

Green News

The UN is racing to prevent one of the worst oil spills of all time

Eight years after the Safer super tanker got stranded in the Red Sea, the UN has reached a 'critical milestone' for averting disaster.

31/05/2023

Europe News

A ceasefire in Ukraine would lead to 'frozen conflict': von der Leyen

The European Commission president suggested a group of "like-minded states" provide security guarantees to Ukraine.

31/05/2023

Green News

Train drivers and activists demand better public transport in Scotland

Cheaper public transport would be good for the climate and the economy, Scottish activists argue.

31/05/2023

Culture news

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Glastonbury festival line-up

Queens of the Stone Age, Skepta and Caroline Polachek are some of the many names added to Britain's biggest music festival.

31/05/2023

Culture news

Watch: Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the phenomenon of "Manhattanhenge"

"Manhattanhenge brings not magic, but majesty" says astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson who coined the term "Manhattanhenge".

31/05/2023

Green News

Here’s why Iceland is our Green country of the month

This country has become a world leader in geothermal technology and produces one of the highest amounts of green energy per person in the world.

31/05/2023

Russia

Where is Russia exporting its oil post EU sanctions?

Russia recently exported more oil than at any other time following its invasion of Ukraine last year.

31/05/2023

New Zealand

Air New Zealand weighing passengers before boarding flights

New Zealand's national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights as part of a month-long survey of the weight and balance of its planes before takeoff.

31/05/2023

Climate

Where in Europe faces biggest risks from extreme weather this summer?

From drought to heavy downpours, extreme weather is hitting Europe hard. Here are some of the regions facing the biggest impacts.

31/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 31st – Midday

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

31/05/2023

France

French trade union leaders call for more protests over pensions plans

Trade unions in France are calling for another day of widespread protests and strikes over President Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reforms that were pushed through parliament without a vote.

31/05/2023