Cinema Pedro Almodóvar: EU must be a ‘shield’ against Trump, Netanyahu, Putin Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin. 20/05/2026
Europe News ‘Europe will respond’ to Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said threats like this are unacceptable – and promises “Europe will respond." 20/05/2026
No Comment Eurovision winner Dara turns Sofia into a giant ‘Bangaranga’ party Thousands gathered in central Sofia to celebrate Dara after Bulgaria’s first-ever Eurovision victory, with concerts, red carpets and live broadcasts across the city. 20/05/2026
Space The Moon’s darkest craters may become hubs for future laser technology Permanently shadowed craters have long interested scientists. Could a new laser system help future spacecraft navigate the Moon more safely? 20/05/2026
Business New filing shields Trump and his family from IRS tax audits The US Department of Justice has released an additional filing linked to the Trump-IRS settlement, preventing the federal agency from pursuing existing tax audits involving the US president, his family and affiliated businesses. 20/05/2026
World News Putin - Xi meeting: 3 things you need to know Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday that included an agreement to increase military cooperation. 20/05/2026
Travel News Which are the world’s most liveable cities for expats? As more people move abroad for work, lifestyle and flexibility, a new ranking has revealed the best cities for expats to actually live in. The study factors in everything from healthcare and safety to affordability and ease of settling in, with Europe dominating the top spots. 20/05/2026
Tech News Self-driving cars: How close are we to Elon Musk's driverless future? Elon Musk says 90% of driving will be autonomous in a decade. Here's why that's unlikely. 20/05/2026
Europe in Motion How could Iran's threatened internet cable tariffs affect Europe? The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the cables in the Strait of Hormuz. 20/05/2026
USA Woman dies after falling into manhole in New York A woman has died after falling into an open NYC manhole. Utility officials say a truck dislodged the cover minutes before she fell. 20/05/2026
Europe News Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the two countries and a major reason behind Budapest’s veto of Kyiv’s EU accession bid. 20/05/2026
Economy After a year of tit-for-tat, could the US-China tariff war be easing? After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, Beijing and Washington say they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods — but analysts warn the impact on growth may be limited. 20/05/2026
Tech News Google announces sweeping AI overhaul of its search engine The tech giant unveiled sweeping updates to Search, Gemini and AI-powered eyeglasses in its push towards an AI-first ecosystem. 20/05/2026
Europe News Surrounded by the EU: Why Switzerland is investing heavily in drones Traditionally neutral Switzerland is ramping up defence spending in response to new threats such as drones, missiles and cyberattacks, focusing on air defence and closer cooperation with European partners. 20/05/2026
Iran Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews. 20/05/2026
Europe News EU fertiliser plan exposes link between energy and food bills Critics argue that the European Commission's plan, framed as a rescue package for farmers squeezed by soaring energy costs, geopolitical disruption and mounting pressure on food production, falls short of providing short-term relief for consumers facing high grocery bills. 20/05/2026
Economy The UN has bad news for global growth as Middle East crisis continues As the Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and clouds outlooks, the UN warns the world economy faces one of its weakest years since the 2008 financial crisis — with Europe among the hardest hit. 20/05/2026
Europe News Von der Leyen calls for completing single market in EU parliament addr Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called for completing the European single market by cutting red tape, boosting the digital transition, and maintaining social inclusion. But she also warned that success still requires constant political will. 20/05/2026
Travel News Getting to Kilimanjaro from Europe is about to get easier Three airlines are launching routes – including one that starts in early June. 20/05/2026
Business European companies are reindustrialising — just with less money Planned investment for the next three years is falling even as AI cements its role as a crucial economic driver. 20/05/2026
Culture news Botero sold this work for cigarettes, now up for auction in Bogotá 'La Plegaria' (1949), the watercolour Fernando Botero swapped for two packets of cigarettes early in his career, is being auctioned in Bogotá with over 120 works by Latin American artists. 20/05/2026
Markets Goldman Sachs reportedly selected to lead SpaceX IPO this year Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history. 20/05/2026
Europe Today US planning to reduce commitment to NATO – including in wartime The US is due to announce a reduction in the capabilities it makes available to NATO, part of the Trump administration's previously signalled pivot to priorities outside of Europe. 20/05/2026
Europe News Exclusive: Hungary ready to sanction Russia's Patriarch Kirill A "mini" sanction package is set to be discussed by EU ambassadors this week, targeting around ten individuals who were previously protected by Viktor Orbán's government and a handful of Russian vessels. 20/05/2026
Culture news Everything you need to know about Stephen Colbert’s last The Late Show This Thursday marks the end of an era for The Late Show – a beloved US cultural touchstone which is about to disappear. Here's everything you need to know about the final episode, the guests, the reasons behind CBS pulling the plug, and what could be next for Stephen Colbert... 20/05/2026
The Cube A large scale disinformation campaign is targeting Armenia's election For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating. 20/05/2026
Europe News 'Seek shelter now': Lithuanians head to bunkers over drone alert The alert, which also applied to Lithuanian regions bordering Belarus, was lifted at around 11:00 am and people were told they could leave the shelters. 20/05/2026
Europe News Xi tells Putin conflict must stop in Middle East – but not Ukraine The current international situation is "complex and volatile, with "unilateral hegemony running rampant", the Chinese president said as he welcomed Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Wednesday morning. 20/05/2026
Europe Today Lange: ‘We have other countermeasures ready’ if US disrespects EU deal EU lawmakers approved the controversial Turnberry Agreement after Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on European cars. EU trade chief Bernd Lange called it Europe’s best shield against Trump-era trade shocks, while warning the bloc remains vulnerable to sudden White House moves. 20/05/2026
Health news Ebola outbreak: infected US doctor is now in Berlin US doctor Dr Peter Stafford, who is infected with the Ebola virus, has arrived in Germany. He was taken to Berlin’s Charité university hospital, which has a highly specialised isolation unit. 20/05/2026