Libya Tripoli acquits 31 Gaddafi-era officials of crushing 2011 uprising A Tripoli appeals court has acquitted 31 former Gaddafi regime officials of suppressing the 2011 revolution, closing a case that resulted in multiple death sentences in 2015. 20/05/2026
Destinations Everything to see and do in İstanbul after dark In partnership with GoTürkiye İstanbul is a city that never stops. When the sun goes down, the streets light up with open-air clubs, raucous taverns and immersive river cruises 20/05/2026
Earth News Portugal racing to prevent ‘a terrible summer’ of wildfires The public are being asked to 'do their part' by clearing tinder from around their homes. 20/05/2026
Europe Today UK minister ‘confident’ of steel pact with EU ahead of looming tariffs Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant hailed “very productive conversations” with EU counterparts on a carve-out for the UK from looming restrictions on steel imports. Britain's Labour-led government is pushing ahead with an economic reset despite political turbulence at home. 20/05/2026
Europe Today Beyond the guest list—what Russia and China really want from each other It’s been less than a week since Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, and now it’s Vladimir Putin’s turn to land in the Chinese capital for a state meeting with Xi Jinping. What does this actually signal for Europe? 20/05/2026
Culture news Pont Neuf wrapped again Pont Neuf to be wrapped once again: artist JR is installing a monumental work that will turn Paris’s oldest bridge into a cavern and spark a dialogue between past and present. 20/05/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Breakthrough on EU-US trade deal Also in this newsletter: UK Minister of State for Trade, Chris Bryant, tells Europe Today the UK and EU are inching closer to a deal on steel, and we break down why the EU's envoy for talks with Russia could be the job from hell. 20/05/2026
Travel News How to avoid paying more for Middle East travel disruption More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying. 20/05/2026
Culture news Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King win the International Booker Prize The 2026 International Booker Prize has been won by Taiwanese writer Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for "Taiwan Travelogue", a historical romance judges praised for succeeding as "both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel." 20/05/2026
No Comment China’s Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing. 20/05/2026
Destinations Orient Express launches new route – but it doesn’t come cheap More than 140 years after the original Orient Express captivated travellers, a new luxury rail route will carry passengers from Rome to Istanbul for five days of Michelin-starred dining and classic European scenery, with tickets starting at €20,000. 20/05/2026
Health news First suspected hantavirus case in Portugal tests negative According to Portugal’s state television, Lisbon’s São Francisco Xavier Hospital admitted on Monday 19 May what is believed to be the first suspected hantavirus case. 20/05/2026
Europe Today EU strikes deal on trade pact with US, Putin meets Xi Jinping in China MEPs have reached a deal on the EU-US trade arrangement signed last July with Donald Trump. We’ll speak exclusively with Bernd Lange, the lead Member of the European Parliament on the issue. Meanwhile, in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. 20/05/2026
EU.XL The EU simplifies the AI Act and bans ‘nudifier’ apps The EU is simplifying its landmark AI Act until 2027 while fast-tracking a ban on ‘nudifier’ apps after fake explicit images of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni circulated online. Watch the video! 20/05/2026
No Comment Watch: Arsenal fans go wild after first Premier League title in 22 years Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years. 20/05/2026
Moments Finland wants travellers to discover its underrated food scene Visit Finland is inviting 16 international guests on an all-expenses-paid culinary trip this autumn as it aims to put Finnish cuisine on the global foodie map. 20/05/2026
Nature World Bee Day: How to make your garden perfect for pollinators Bees pollinate 75% of the world's key crops. 20/05/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 20th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/05/2026
Health news Players urge FIFA to act on World Cup 2026 heat safety Football players from across the world have signed an open letter calling on FIFA to introduce heat safety guarantees before the 2026 World Cup, as health experts warn of dangerous temperatures. 20/05/2026
Sport Arsenal win their 14th Premier League title ending 22-year drought The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their sights on winning their first Champions League final in Budapest, where they face holders Paris Saint-Germain. 20/05/2026
Earth News Major European energy deal ‘engineers fossil gas dependency’ - report Campaigners are questioning whether French TotalEnergies and Czech EPH’s partnership will really improve Europe’s energy security. 20/05/2026
China Putin claims Russia-China ties at record high during Beijing visit On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation. 20/05/2026
Europe News EU approves implementation of US tariffs under Trump hammer European negotiators agreed late on Tuesday to implement the controversial trade agreement concluded last summer with the US. However, the deal — signed in the Scottish city of Turnberry — remains fragile as long as US President Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a tool of political pressure. 20/05/2026