2025-05-04

Sport

Judo: Golden Finishes and Heavyweight Heroes in Dushanbe

The final day of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw thrilling ippons, home glory for Rakhimov, and breakout golds for Hajiyev, Reid, Kostoev, and Jia. Tajikistan closed the event with power, pride, and passion on the tatami.

04/05/2025

Europe News

Simion's Romanian election win sets stage for runoff thriller

AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania's presidential election, with 40.1% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. He will now have to face an independent pro-Western candidate, Nicușor Dan — another surprise choice — in the second round in two weeks' time.

04/05/2025

Europe News

Several Iranian men arrested in England over alleged attack plot

Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, according to UK police.

04/05/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Evening

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04/05/2025

Lebanon

First elections held in Lebanon since Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Local elections are being held in the country for the first time in almost a decade. The 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah will be decisive.

04/05/2025

Europe News

Russia launches over 160 drones on Ukraine in overnight attack

Russia launched an attack with 165 drones over Ukraine from Saturday into Sunday, according to Ukraine's armed forces.

04/05/2025

Israel

Netanyahu promises revenge after Houthis strike near Tel Aviv airport

Israeli forces said a missile fired from Yemen hit an area inside Ben Gurion airport. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack.

04/05/2025

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Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Midday

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04/05/2025

Design

High buildings, loose morals: 100 years of Art Deco style and fashion

Deriving from a Parisian design fair 100 years ago, "Art Deco" rose up out of the ashes of World War One, bringing confidence, prosperity, very big parties and new, instantly recognisable bold buildings.

04/05/2025

Culture news

Brazilian police arrest two over alleged Lady Gaga concert bomb plot

Police in Brazil have detained two people over an alleged plan to set off explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro that attracted more than two million fans.

04/05/2025

Travel News

Six serene spots to see spring in full bloom across Europe

Studies have revealed that time spent in nature can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure.

04/05/2025

Lifestyle

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Met Gala

The Met Gala, often dubbed "fashion's biggest night out" is just around the corner. So what’s the deal with this extravagant New York bash? And why does it send the internet into a frenzy every single year?

04/05/2025

Nature

What a lynx release taught me about the species’ future in Spain

The Iberian lynx was saved by a breeding programme and a ‘hearts and minds’ campaign in rural Spain. But the feline again faces rising opposition.

04/05/2025

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Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Morning

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

04/05/2025

World

Portugal announces expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of snap ballot

The announcement comes in the build-up to the country's early general election scheduled for 18 May.

04/05/2025

Economy

Should you be planning your retirement with the 30:30:30:10 rule?

This pension planning rule could help you to save enough regularly for future needs and retirement goals, especially in a rapidly changing tax and legal environment.

04/05/2025

Business

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett to step down as CEO by year end

The announcement, following a five-hour question-and-answer period at the company's annual shareholders' meeting on Saturday came as a big surprise, as the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.

04/05/2025